Whether you’re a committed vegan or are just trying to cut down on meat, SoGlos has handpicked some of the best places for a plant-based feast across Gloucestershire.
From spicy curries, sushi to Tofish and chips, Gloucestershire is home to plenty of vegan-friendly venues that serve up innovative, exciting and most importantly, delicious dishes.
Vegan food at The Coconut Tree in Cheltenham
Multiple Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards Restaurant of the Year winner, The Coconut Tree in Cheltenham cooks up authentic Sri Lankan street food in a quirky, laid-back setting.
With many dishes being naturally dairy-free, its extensive menu offers plenty of vegan choice, including traditional kotthu; spicy Sri-tatos; coconut sambol; parippu lentil dahl; and the creamy and delicious 'Fat Sister' — spiced pumpkin cooked in coconut cream.
Vegan food at Soul n' Seoul in Gloucester
Gloucester's Korean kitchen on Westgate Street serves up a selection of vegan options, from fried dumplings with vegetables and tofu to sizzling tofu bibimbap, kimchi fried rice and noodles.
There's even a selection of Koren fusion food, like kimchi fries with tofu, tofu Seoul toast and even a Korean tofu burrito!
Vegan food at KIBOU in Cheltenham
Another Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards Restaurant of the Year winner, KIBOU on Cheltenham's Regent Street offers an impressive vegan selection from its menu of authentic Japanese dishes.
With hand rolled sushi; homemade ramen; katsu curry; and even mushroom and truffle bao buns, there's plenty to choose from — its signature yasai volcano roll is a must try if you like your sushi spicy!
Vegan food at Simpsons in Stroud and Cheltenham
Famous fish and chip shop, Simpsons — which has a sit-in restaurant in Cheltenham and a takeaway in Stroud — offers a selection of tasty vegan dishes to satisfy your fried food fix.
Try the Tofish and chips for a unique take on vegan fish and chips, or opt for a vegan battered sausage, vegan burger, pea fritter or frickles — deep-fried pickle slices which are totally moreish.
Vegan food at 288 Bar and Wok in Cheltenham
The ever-popular 288 Bar and Wok on Cheltenham’s High Street welcomes vegans with a variety of delicious Asian cuisine from its dedicated vegan menu.
Highlights include the vegan platter with tempura vegetables, tofu wraps, vegetable dumplings and spring rolls; vegan Singapore noodles; sweet and sour tofu; and tofu curry, with plenty of vegan soups and sides too.
Vegan food at Karibu in Stroud
Promising a warm welcome and a plentiful plant-based menu, Karibu in Stroud offers eco-conscious vegan dining using locally sourced produce.
The menu is inspired by Kenyan, Asian and South American food, with dishes like vegetable samosas, polenta chips, nachos and curry. There’s also a selection of dreamy desserts, including caramelised plantain served with ice cream and nut brittle.
Vegan food at Holee Cow in Cheltenham
Cult Cheltenham burger restaurant, Holee Cow, launched its Holee Cowless vegan burger for Veganuary 2022 — and it was so popular, it's stuck around on the regular menu ever since.
With a plant-based beef patty, vegan cheese, burger sauce, tomato relish, onion, lettuce and gherkins, it's a must-try for Gloucestershire vegans. There's even facon cheesy fries with dairy-free cheese to try, too, if you've still got room.
Vegan food at The Swan in Cheltenham
A relaxed, traditional pub in the heart of Cheltenham, The Swan serves up Indian street food from Dilliwalas to go with a pint of its real ale, craft beer or a glass of natural wine.
Get your spice fix with dishes like chana chickpea chaat, tandoori soya chaaps, samosas, smoked jackfruit curry, vegan biryani and masala fries.
Vegan food at Star Anise Arts Cafe in Stroud
A family and community café in Stroud, Star Anise Arts Cafe has a predominantly vegetarian menu which also caters for vegan diners. The menu changes seasonally and uses local produce wherever possible.
Star Anise Arts Cafe's vegan dishes including a vegan breakfast with scrambled tofu; Vietnamese-style bahn mi with marinated grilled tofu; rosemary polenta chips with lentil and porcini mushroom sauce; kale pakoras with turmeric rice; and toasted sourdough sandwiches.
Vegan food at The Speech House Hotel in Coleford
Diners at The Speech House Hotel have some lovely vegan dishes to choose from, using the very best produce the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley has to offer.
Start with spiced pumpkin baklava with beetroot ketchup before moving onto a satay-style crispy tofu burger, miso glazed cauliflower, beetroot and spinach wellington or a fresh seasonal salad, finishing with a dark chocolate rice pudding or toffee apple tarte tatin.
Vegan food at Nagomi in Cheltenham
One of Cheltenham's independent foodie gems, Nagomi offers Japanese and Korean food with loads of delicious dishes for vegans to try, like kimchi dumplings, pumpkin korokke, grilled miso aubergine, tofu bibimbap and spicy vegetable hotpot.
Nagomi also offers a unique experience with its yakiniku table grills — with a selection of meat alternatives and fresh vegetables so vegan diners can get in on the grilling action.
Vegan food at Zitto e Mangia in Tewkesbury
Italian food fans in Tewkesbury can head to Zitto e Mangia for their vegan pizza and pasta fix.
Many dishes on the menu is prepared fresh to order, so can be tailored to suit specific dietary requirements — while vegan main menu options include homemade tomato soup; pan-fried garlic mushrooms on toasted foccacia; spaghetti with olive oil, garlic and chilli; risotto with ratatouille vegetables; and pizza marinara.
Vegan food at Bhoomi Kitchen in Cheltenham
Serving southern Indian-inspired dishes, Bhoomi Kitchen in Cheltenham offers vegan meals full of colour and flavour.
Enjoy dishes like brocolli kofta; baby aubergine cooked in cashew nut, cumin and garlic sauce; masala dosa; aloo bonda spiced, battered potato fritters; and pani puri with masala potatoes.
Vegan food at Woodruffs Organic Cafe in Stroud
Offering delicious vegan dishes made with local and seasonal produce, Woodruffs Organic Cafe in Stroud is an ideal spot for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Fill up on dishes like vegan full English breakfast; mushrooms, tomato and spinach on sourdough; sweetcorn fritters with avocado; or 'monkey toast' slathered in date, coconut and almond butter with sliced banana and cinnamon.
Vegan food at Bangkok Canteen in Gloucester
With a menu of fresh Thai food, Bangkok Canteen in Gloucester has a delicious selection of vegan dishes using locally sourced produce. It's also certified gluten free by Coeliac UK.
Starters include fried sweetcorn cakes and veg tempura, while for the main course, spice fans will love the tofu kapraw — stir-fried tofu with chilli, garlic and Thai basil; adventurous diners can try the chu chee chickpeas with red curry sauce and butternut squash or pad ma kua — crispy aubergine in spicy tamarind sauce; while those who prefer the classics can opt for tofu red curry or tofu sweet and sour.
Vegan food at Planted Community Cafe in Charlton Kings
This volunteer-run cafe in Charlton Kings near Cheltenham serves a 100 per cent plant-based menu, including breakfast, lunch, cakes and coffee.
Start the day with an acai smoothie bowl or tofu scramble and grilled tomato on seeded toast; tuck into a home-baked foccacia with Mediterranean or Middle Eastern flavours; or share a meze plate mushroom and pea arancini balls with pesto, roasted veg and cannellini beans, or butternut squash, sage and spinach empanadas with quinoa tabbouleh salad.
Vegan food at ZenV Garden in Gloucester
This dedicated vegan and vegetarian restaurant is located within the LotusV store on Barton Street in Gloucester, which stocks over 250 varieties of vegan and vegetarian groceries — including unique meat and fish alternatives.
The ZenV Garden specialises in oriental dishes, with everything from aromatic mock duck pancakes and Vprawn toast to vegan Singapore noodles, sushi and bao buns, as well as bubble tea.
Vegan food at Pho in Cheltenham
Located in Cheltenham's buzzing Brewery Quarter, Pho is a great spot for plant-based diners with 40 per cent of its Vietnamese menu being vegan, from starters to desserts.
Vegan dishes include Gỏi Cốn, fresh rice paper summer rolls with herbs, vermicelli and pickle; Bún Chay Huế, hot and spicy tofu with mushrooms and a veggie stock base; or Phở Xào, tofu and mushroom wok fried flat rice noodles with lemongrass, chilli and Asian greens.
Vegan food at the Giggling Squid in Cheltenham
Located on Montpellier Street in Cheltenham, the Giggling Squid is a popular restaurant serving a wide range of Thai tapas and traditional dishes for lunch and dinner — with its vegan menu offering plenty for plant-based diners to tuck in to.
Start with crispy veggie spring rolls with sweet chilli dipping sauce or salt and pepper chilli mushrooms, before tucking into vegan Pad Thai, classic Thai red or massaman curry, with an extra helping of sides like roti, fresh salad or tamarind mushrooms and greens.
