Dog-Friendly Vegan Places in London

Note: Updated May 2018

Dog Friendly Vegan London

Looking for somewhere dog-friendly and vegan in London? No problem! Benito* and I have you covered!

*Unfortunately Benito’s not pictured above because he tends to move too fast in cafes for me to capture his image but he is pictured below.

Click the links below to see dog-friendly venues in each area of London.

Central | North | South | East | West

Since I moved back to London last year, I’ve been taking my vegan dog, Benito, to loads of vegan events, markets, meals and more. And I’ve been curating a big list of dog-friendly vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants and cafes.

A lot of independent pubs and many small, indie coffee shops are dog-friendly, but restaurants are another matter. A lot of restaurants won’t let you bring your dog, but more and more are starting to allow our four-legged friends to join us for dinner. The good news is most vegan restaurants are dog-friendly! Makes sense, right?

I’ve divided the dog-friendly vegan London restaurants and cafes by area below but first I wanted to tell you my four favourite places to go with my dog in London!

V+ = Vegan
V = Vegetarian with vegan options
VF = Vegan friendly (omni restaurant/cafe with vegan options)

Top 4 Dog-Friendly Vegan Spots in London

Copperhouse Chocolate (V)
NOTE JUNE 2022: UNFORTUNATELY THIS CAFE HAS NOW CLOSED! THEY CONTINUE SELLING THEIR CHOCOLATE AT FESTIVALS
An all-vegan chocolate house in Angel that’s also dog friendly? Heaven! I go here with Benito all the time and it’s doggie heaven (apart from the fact he can’t eat anything in the place!). Dog water bowl by the entrance, dog-friendly furniture and a super dog-friendly staff.  
Website

PickyWops (V+) (small dogs only)
Not only do these guys make a wicked vegan pizza (make sure you get their homemade cheese on yours!) but they’re also extremely dog-friendly (and friendly in general). Above and beyond service; when I left my dog with my friend and went downstairs to go to the bathroom and my dog started whining, they came over and played with him until I came back up!
PickyWops
7, Shopping Palace, North End Road, London SW6 1NN
Website | Instagram

Essential Vegan Cafe (V+)
Not only did Essential Vegan’s owner Vanessa greet Benito very warmly, and promptly offer him a bowl of water without me even asking, but they sell vegan sweet pawtato chews (my dog’s favourite snack!), so your doggie can have a treat while you do too. (And speaking of treats, don’t miss Vanessa’s amazing cakes!)
Essential Vegan
6 Calvert Ave, London E2 7JP
Website | Instagram

The Blacksmith & The Toffeemaker (V+)
This pub went vegan in January 2017, serving all-vegan hearty comfort food, but they’ve been dog-friendly for years! Just check out their Instagram, which is 50% vegan burger porn, 50% cute doggo pics.
The Blacksmith & The Toffeemaker
292-294 St John St, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 4PA
Website | Instagram

Below you’ll find a list of dog-friendly vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants, cafes and shops that I’ve personally visited with my dog and can verify are dog friendly (or at least were at the time of visit!). It’s always best to phone ahead just to be sure you can bring your dog, or have a backup place in mind. For ease, I’ve divided the restaurants by area of London.

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Central | North | South | East | West

Central

Mildred’s (V)
A classic London vegetarian institution (get the vegan burger) and dog-friendly too, with locations in Soho, Kings Cross, Camden and Dalston. One of the first restaurants I took Benito to, because I was pretty much coaxed into it by Mildred’s staff who wanted to play with him! I had planned to get takeaway but after one member of staff spotted him, she practically begged me to sit down at a table and eat in so she could see more of Benito.
Mildred’s
Multiple locations:
Soho: 45 Lexington St, Soho, London W1F 9AN
Kings Cross: 200 Pentonville Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9JP
Website | Instagram

Tibits (V) – Outside Only
Dog-friendly outdoor seating area at the Heddon Street location near Piccadilly Circus. There are umbrellas and heaters so you can sit out here in all weather. However, since it’s a pay-by-weight buffet, you’ll need to leave your dog outside while you go in to choose and pay for your food; so, it’s best to go in a group and take turns getting food. Every Tuesday the entire food boat is vegan. Other days, there are plenty of vegan options and they are clearly labelled.
Tibits:
12-14 Heddon St, Mayfair, London W1B 4DA
Website | Instagram

Copperhouse Chocolates (V)

UPDATE JUNE 2022: SADLY THEIR CAFE HAS NOW CLOSED, BUT THEY CONTINUE TO SELL CHOCOLATE AT FESTIVALS & ONLINE
An all-vegetarian and mostly vegan chocolate house in Angel that’s also dog friendly? Heaven! I go here with Benito all the time and it’s doggie heaven (apart from the fact he can’t eat anything in the place!). Dog water bowl by the entrance, dog-friendly furniture and a super dog-friendly staff.
Website

Kin Cafe (V)
This vegetarian cafe in Fitzrovia has the usual coffee shop fare of coffee, matcha lattes and tea, plus salads and a rotating menu of lunch specials. They are also dog friendly! Vegan brrunch can be hard to come by, even in the Big Smoke, so make sure to note that Kin also offer Saturday brunch, including vegan pancakes. Yum.
Kin Cafe
22 Foley St, Fitzrovia, London W1W 6DT
Website | Instagram

Soho Vegan Market (V+)
This weekly market takes place in Rupert Street, Soho, every Saturday from 11am to 4pm, with a range of different vegan vendors, and they love dogs! I highly recommend vegan Thai food at the Greedy Khao (especially their khao soi noodles). Their noodles are top-notch and they were even recently featured on the BBC.
Soho Vegan Market
Rupert Street, Soho
Instagram

Wulf & Lamb (V+)
A light, airy and all-vegan restaurant in Chelsea (one of the few in the area) and really welcoming to dogs. Try their burger!
Wulf & Lamb
243 Pavilion Rd, Chelsea, London SW1X 0BP
Website | Instagram

Le Pain Quotidien (VF) (dogs outside only)
This chain of vegan-friendly omni restaurants has a tonne of locations around London and they’re happy for dogs to sit at their outdoor tables (pretty much all locations seem to have outdoor seating). However, they don’t have heaters, so don’t go in winter. Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu and they’ve expanded their vegan offering in the last couple of years to include a pretty big range, including cakes.
Le Pain Quotidien
Various locations
Website

North

Mildred’s Camden (V)
A classic London vegetarian institution which started in Soho and spread to other parts of London. Offers a range of vegan options and international cuisine.
Mildred’s
9 Jamestown Rd, Camden Town, London NW1 7BW
Website | Instagram

Karamel (V+)
A vegan bar and restaurant in Wood Green, serving global cuisine and featuring live music. (Just check beforehand to make sure there’s no live music on when you’re going — your doggie’s ears will thank you!)  Serves a vegan roast on Sundays.
Karamel
4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London N22 6UJ
Website

Harmless Store (V+)
This new vegan and plastic-free store in Wood Green is tiny, but incredibly well-stocked (and beautiful, with all the glass jars!). It’s also dog-friendly — hurray! Come here to stock up on dried beans, grains, oils and soap — all without plastic.
Harmless Store
Studio 7 Blue House Yard, River Park Rd, London N22 7TB
Website | Instagram

Cheezelo (VF) (outside)
This European gourmet cheese shop might not sound like the most vegan friendly of places but French owner Eleonore makes her own vegan nut-based cheeses (see my review here). You can order a sharing platter for two people for £10, which comes with homemade vegan cheeses, pitta crackers (made in Hackney) plus fruit, and dogs are allowed on the patio seating outside. Or you can get some cheese to takeaway.
Cheezelo
46 Chalton St, Kings Cross, London NW1 1JB
Website

Feel Good Cafe (V+)
This all-vegan cafe in Chingford is slightly hard to find (it’s in a shopping centre) but is probably the only vegan place in E4. I went after a hike through Epping Forest and they were happy to refuel me and top up Benito’s water.
Feel Good Cafe
49 Station Rd, London E4 7BU
Website | Instagram

Miranda Cafe (V)
This vegan-friendly vegetarian cafe in Crouch End is dog-friendly, so it’s the place to brunch with your dog if you’re in Crouch End!
Miranda Cafe
28 Broadway Parade, London N8 9DB
Website | Instagram

Paradise Unbakery (V+)
An all-vegan cafe in Kensal Rise that’s reportedly dog-friendly too, Paradise Unbakery serve fresh-pressed juices, raw cakes, coffee and cooked and raw foods.
Paradise Unbakery
59 Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3ND
Website | Instagram

South

Sound Lounge (V)
A mostly vegan music and arts venue that recently moved from Tooting to Wimbledon. Make sure you check if there’s any live music on when you plan to go; most dogs’ ears don’t like loud music so you’ll want to find an alternate venue!
Sound Lounge
18 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1RE
Website | Instagram

The Full Nelson (V)
I haven’t been here (yet!), but I’ve been assured it’s exceedingly dog-friendly by many people (plus their website and Instagram features dog photos where they proclaim their dog-friendliness!). An all-vegetarian bar in Deptford where everything can be veganised, including an extensive cocktail list, pub grub and fried pickles.
The Full Nelson
47 Deptford Broadway, London SE8 4PH
Website | Instagram

Cupcakes & Shhht (V+)
This cake and coffee shop near Elephant & Castle not only makes stunning cakes (just see their Instagram), but is also very dog-friendly too!
Cupcakes & Shhht
10, The Artworks, Elephant Rd, London SE17 1AY
Facebook | Instagram

Mercato Metropolitano (VF)
This is an Italian-style market between Borough and Elephant & Castle stations. As well as an Italian deli store (where you can pick up Italian tinned tomatoes and pasta), there’s a food court area with a few vegan options.
Mercato Metropolitano
42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR
Website | Instagram

Vegan Express (V+) (outdoors only)
Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio at this all-vegan eatery in Tooting. However, the outside is closed in winter so it’s best to check it’s open.
Vegan Express
913 Garratt Ln, London SW17 0LT
Website | Instagram
Note: Vegan Express no longer has an outdoor patio (and they don’t allow dogs inside). :(

East

Mildred’s Dalston (V)
A classic London vegetarian institution which started in Soho and spread to other parts of London. Offers a range of vegan options and international cuisine.
Mildred’s
Thomas Tower, 1 Dalston Square, Dalston Lane, London E8 3GU
Website | Instagram

Haunt (V+)
An all-vegan bar and restaurant in Stoke Newington. Now that Biff’s Jack Shack is permanently in residence cooking up their crispy, delicious jackfruit burgers and wings, it’s a must-visit. Don’t miss the Peruvian pisco sour cocktail topped with aquafaba!
Haunt
182 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7UY
Website | Instagram

Hackney Downs Vegan Market (V+)
London’s very first vegan market now takes place every Saturday and is super dog-friendly. Organised by Fat Gay Vegan, this market has an inclusive stallholder policy (which you can read about here) and is the perfect place to eat your way around different vegan stalls and vendors. See the lineup (updated weekly) here.
Hackney Vegan Market
Hackney Downs Studio, Amhurst Terrace E8 2BT
Website

Broadway Vegan Market (V+)
After their first event where a few people complained about the no-dogs policy (and I got thrown out of the market for bringing a dog), Broadway Vegan Market changed their policy on dog attendance and they are now dog-friendly. Yay, dog win! Taking place every Saturday in London Fields. Check their website for this week’s lineup.
Broadway Vegan Market
London Fields Primary School, Westgate St, London E8 3RU
Website | Instagram

The Canvas Cafe (V+)
A vegan community centre and social enterprise plus vegan cafe just off Brick Lane, famous for their vegan freakshakes. It’s also dog friendly and even has doggie daycare!
The Canvas Cafe
42 Hanbury St, London E1 5JL
Website | Instagram

The Brook (V+)
This all-vegan bar and restaurant opened in Hackney in January 2018 and is reported dog-friendly! Grab a vegan cocktail, some vegan food and enjoy an evening out without leaving your dog at home.
The Brook
171 Mare St, London E8 3RH
Website | Instagram

Lele’s (V+)
This all-vegan cafe in Hackney does brunch, lunch, coffee and cake, plus once a month they do vegan afternoon tea. They’re very dog-friendly and even serve a brunch dish (scrambled tofu on toast with avocado and grilled tomatoes) named after the cafe owner’s rescue dog, ZZ.
Lele’s
50 Lower Clapton Rd, London E5 0RN
Website | Instagram

Mother (V+)
A vegan organic cafe on the canal in Hackney Wick, reportedly dog-friendly. Cold-pressed juices, granola, smoothie bowls, salads and soups can all be found here.
Mother
1, Canalside, Here East Estate, London E20 3BS
Website | Instagram

West

PickyWops (V+) (small dogs only)
Not only do these guys make a wicked vegan pizza (make sure you get their homemade cheese on yours!) but they’re also extremely dog-friendly (and friendly in general). Above and beyond service; when I went downstairs to go to the bathroom and my dog started whining, they came over and played with him until I came back up!
PickyWops
7, Shopping Palace, North End Road, London SW6 1NN
Website | Instagram

GreenBay (V+)
Pick up your vegan cheeses, chocolates and other groceries and some vegan dog treats at the same time from this 100% vegan shop in Fulham. Of course you can bring your canine friend along for the shopping. GreenBay is a 2 minute walk from from PickyWops, so why not do your shopping and then have a vegan pizza?
GreenBay
Bramber Court, 228 North End Rd, London W14 9NU
Website | Instagram

Rabbit Hole Hair Parlour (V+)
You don’t have to leave Fido at home when you’re getting your hair done at this all-vegan hair salon. You can bring her along! I wasn’t sure how Benito would react to having to sit still while I was getting my hair cut, but something about Rabbit Hole relaxed him and he curled up on my lap and had a nap.
Rabbit Hole
49B Goldhawk Rd, London W12 8QP
Facebook | Instagram

Farmacy (V)
This trendy healthy eatery in Notting Hill does great cocktails (check) and is dog-friendly (check). What more can you want? Oh yeah and they do a mostly vegan menu.
Farmacy
74 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5SH
Website | Instagram

Vegan HQ (V+)
This vegan mini-market and junk food cafe in Ealing is dog-friendly too!  Which is great because this is the only vegan place in Ealing as of now. So stock up on your vegan goodies without leaving your doggie at home.
Vegan HQ
50 St Mary’s Rd, London W5 5EU
Facebook | Instagram

Le Pain Quotidien (VF) (dogs outside only)
This chain of vegan-friendly omni restaurants has a tonne of locations around London and they’re happy for dogs to sit at their outdoor tables (pretty much all locations seem to have outdoor seating). However, they don’t have heaters, so don’t go in winter. Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu and they’ve expanded their vegan offering in the last couple of years to include a pretty big range, including cakes.
Le Pain Quotidien
Various locations: Search for locations here
Website

Not Dog Friendly

I’ve been really pleased by how dog friendly the vegan and vegetarian restaurants of London are! I’ve tried taking my dog into some non-veggie places when I was out and about with him and very few let him in, but the bulk of vegan places are dog-friendly. In fact, there are only two that I’ve come across so far that don’t allow dogs.

Fed by Water (no dogs allowed except assistance dogs)
This vegan pizzeria in Dalston does not allow dogs (although they seemed regretful when they told me no, so maybe it’s an issue with the landlord — it’s in a sort of shopping centre and sometimes these have regulations around dogs coming in). If you’re craving vegan pizza and want to bring your dog, head to Picky Wops instead.

Calthorpe Project (no dogs allowed except assistance dogs)
This is the only place I’ve had a truly bad experience. I went to a meetup here and a few of us had asked the organiser, who spoke to a volunteer at the venue, who said we could bring dogs. The cafe is set at the back of a park. As I tried to make my way to the cafe, I was chased out of the park by a woman who shouted at me for bringing my dog in. Although I tried to explain that there must have been a misunderstanding, she was exceedingly rude. It ended up working out, because the meetup organiser spoke to the (vegan) volunteer from the centre who’d helped co-organise the event, and they let us come in just this one time. But unfortunately the whole experience of the extremely rude woman shouting at us left a bad taste in my mouth, which is a shame because I like the mission of the Calthorpe Project…

Dog-Friendly Bars, Clothes Shops, Hotels & More

Looking for some non-food recommendations? This cute little book, London for the Dogs, has a tonne more information! There’s a copy in Brill Cafe (a coffee shop featured in the book!) and it’s packed full of information (I keep forgetting to buy a copy!) about dog-friendly bars, cinema nights, clothing and furniture shops and much more. You can it here on Amazon for just £6.94.

Visiting London with your dog and looking for a place to stay? Drop me a line on [email protected] and I can recommend a few dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs for any budget.

Where’s your favourite dog-friendly vegan place in London? Am I missing it? Let me know in the comments below so I can add it to the list and visit with Benito!

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