Whether it’s your first time trying out meat-free meals or you’re a dedicated vegan, our list of Brighton eateries showcases all the best options on offer this Veganuary. Our list contains a vast range of cuisines and really does cater to every taste. From fine dining to a casual bite to eat, take your pick with this guide in mind.
Where to Eat in Brighton during Veganuary 2024: Our Top Recommendations
Wahaca
This Mexican-inspired restaurant in Brighton is one of 13 in the UK, featuring a vibrant décor consisting of hand-painted murals and serving delicious cocktails. The company prides itself on sustainability in their dishes and offers a whole array of vegan options.
If you’re looking to share a vegan feast, Wahaca is offering a 2-person Veganuary special set menu for £42.50, which is jam-packed with street food such as plantain tacos and zesty bean tostadas. If you’d rather order for yourself, you are spoilt for choice with larger plates and can finish it all off with the churros and vegan chocolate sauce for dessert.
Address: 160-161 North St, Brighton, BN1 1EZ
Website: https://www.wahaca.co.uk/
Wagamama
With its open kitchen and bench seating layout, Wagamama’s dining experience stays true to its vision of togetherness. This is the perfect spot for some casual dining, and their vegan options are constantly evolving.
They now offer a vegan rendition of Korean street food staple, the K Dog, with a crunchy noodle exterior and soya protein corn dog centre. For something more filling, why not try the lion’s mane “steak” bulgogi? This vegan equivalent is created using the lion’s mane mushroom, known for its meaty texture and subtly sweet flavour, and is drizzled in a Korean barbeque sauce for the perfect kick, making it the star of this year’s Veganuary.
Address: Argus Lofts, Kensington St, Brighton, BN1 4AJ
Website: https://www.wagamama.com/
JD Wetherspoon
When it comes to finding an affordable but satisfying spot for drinks and a bite to eat, Wetherspoons is often a great choice for this. The standard menu offers a decent choice of vegan options, such as Quorn nuggets, vegan roasted vegetable pizza, and five bean chillis, which can be served with a jacket potato if desired.
For a limited time only, the chain is offering a Beyond BBQ stack meal, which contains a Beyond Meat vegan burger, BBQ sauce, onion rings, iceberg lettuce, tomato, and red onion in a brioche bun, alongside chips and a drink, until January 31st.
Address:
- The Bright Helm, 20-22A, West St, Brighton, BN1 2RE
- The Post and Telegraph, 155-158 North St, Brighton, BN1 1EA
- The West Quay, Brighton Marina, Brighton, BN2 5UT
Website: https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/
Bill’s
This contemporary European chain is finally giving the people what they’ve been asking for: vegan pancakes made with OGGs plant-based egg alternative! You can have this delicious new all-day breakfast option as a stack of 3 or 5 blueberry pancakes served with your choice of vegan bacon or fresh fruit.
For a taste of Morocco, why not try the Moroccan Spiced Burger with chargrilled red pepper, spicy vegan mayo, and a side of rosemary fries? The third and final new addition is the Vegan Roasted Chestnut and Butternut Bake for a cosy, filling meal.
Address: 100 North Rd, Brighton, BN1 1YE
Website: https://bills-website.co.uk/
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut is known for bringing deep-pan pizza to the UK and has quite its share of vegan options to enjoy. Indulge in the new Beyond Meat pepperoni range in restaurants this month or get them delivered to your door. Choose from the Big New Yorker, Beyond Pepperoni Feast, and Beyond Pepperoni Melt.
Address: The Waterfront, Brighton Marina, Brighton, BN2 5WA
Website: https://www.pizzahut.co.uk/restaurants
Papa Johns
Enjoy a limited-edition BBQ “chicken” pizza topped with vegan “Sheese,” “chicken” pieces, mushrooms, and onions, and finished with a sweet and tangy BBQ drizzle. Collect from one of the 3 stores in Brighton and Hove or get it delivered right to your door.
Address: 13 Preston Rd, BN1 4QE & 58-62 Lewes Rd, BN2 3HW & 44 Station Rd, BN41 1AG
Website: https://www.papajohns.co.uk/
Special menus in brighton for veganuary 2024
Burnt Orange
If fine dining is what you fancy, then Burnt Orange in Brighton might be the place for you. It’s intimate lighting and wood-panelled ceilings create the perfect atmosphere for a date night. The two of you can indulge in the Veganuary set menu with delicious small plates, including beetroot hummus, smoked miso aubergine, and skillet-baked potatoes with an herb dressing.
Make the most of the “bring a friend” offer, which is valid Monday to Wednesday, and receive a 50% discount on the Veganuary set menu.
Address: 59 Middle St, Brighton, BN1 1AL
Website: https://burnt-orange.co.uk/
Cin Cin
Located just on the Brighton-Hove border, you will find Italian Bar and Kitchen, Cin Cin. This spot has an extensive veganised version of their original menu and a unique horseshoe shaped bar area to tuck into the dishes at.
Enjoy the January lunch menu with 2 courses for £18 and 3 for £22, with some hearty, warming options to combat the winter weather. If you are planning on spending a bit longer, why not explore the 5-course menu for £45, which starts with a pesto laminated focaccia and comes to a close with a pistachio semifreddo, accompanied by vanilla shortbread and Campari-soaked orange.
Address: 60 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1JD
Website: https://www.cincin.co.uk/restaurants/
Veganuary Favourite Restaurants in Brighton Spotlights
Bonsai Plant Kitchen
Originally starting out as a takeaway in 2021, this Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant is all about flavour and innovation and serving only vegan dishes. They offer a choice of small plates and snacks, such as tempura mushrooms and cauliflower, in addition to gyozas and house-made kimchi.
If you’re looking for a delicious lunch to end your week, then stop by for the £15 Friday lunch set containing 2 bincho grilled skewers, 1 rice bowl, and 1 banh mi. The dishes are greatly influenced by its founders’ experiences exploring Tokyo and Bangkok’s food markets.
Address: 44-45 Baker St, Brighton, BN1 4JN
Website: https://www.bonsaiplantkitchen.co.uk/
Curry Leaf Café
This independent eatery has that super cosy feel with its split-level layout, and you can tuck yourself away in one of its many nooks, peppered with Indian vintage design elements. Half of their menu is plant-based all year round, and you can try a bit of everything for lunch with their mushroom masala thali platter or munch on authentic South Indian street food, which starts from £7.50. If you fancy a South Asian twist on a classic in the afternoon, make sure to stop by for their loaded fries that come in 3 flavours and are sure to pack a punch.
Address: 60 Ship St , Brighton, BN1 1AE
Website: https://www.curryleafcafe.com/
Purezza
Brighton is lucky enough to be home to one of the only 3 Pureeza restaurants in the UK. With a tasty selection of entirely vegan pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts, this is the UK’s first pizzeria of its kind.
This Italian restaurant has sustainability and health at its forefront without compromising on flavour whilst also offering a range of gluten-free options. Expect wood-fired sourdough pizzas with a vast range of toppings. Keep it classic with a margherita or try something richer with the black truffle pizza.
To top it all off, you can enjoy your meal with one of their sustainable wines or 2 for £12 cocktails. Did we also mention? They have a menu for dogs!
Address: 12 St James’s St, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1RE
Website: https://purezza.co.uk/
Looking for a sweet treat this Veganuary? Crosstown in Brighton has you covered
Crosstown
Bakery chain Crosstown has really upped their game this Veganuary with 3 new gourmet doughnut options to try and one new bite in Brighton. Firstly, they bring us their Pistachio and Rose doughnut, which features a rose icing on the signature Crosstown vegan sourdough.
How about the coffee, cardamom, and coconut doughnut with its rich, sweet, and spicy flavour combination? If you fancy something more fresh and fruity, then opt for the Matcha and Rhubarb dough bite, a mini doughnut filled with rhubarb and strawberry compote.
For a taste of nutty sweetness with a tangy twist, explore the Hazelnut Praline, Tarragon, and Green Apple Doughnut. Purchase individually or in special Veganuary boxes of 6, 12, or 15 minis.
Address: 27 Sydney St, Brighton, BN1 4EP
Website: https://www.crosstown.co.uk/
