Vegan-friendly
Beer/Wine
British
London's first vegetarian pub. Normal pub, with an upstairs tea room serving vegetarian food. Free Wi-Fi. Note that English beer is sometimes filtered using isinglass (from fish bladder), as is other alcohol, so check barnivore.com to see which alcoholic drinks are veg. Otherwise, the food is vegetarian and vegan. Closed in current format and taken over by Fuller's to be refurbished. Update Aug 2019 - is open, but not serving food currently. Please keep HappyCow updated.
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87 Reviews
First Review by LilacHippy
MESParis/NYC
Points +501
Fun pub experience - Edit
I went here pre-pandemic (so I apologize if this review is out-of-date). The downstairs pub is very basic and pub-y (even a tad dingy) and upstairs there is a cozier dining room, where we enjoyed a good pub meal of tofu fish and chips. Love the concept.
Read morePros: Vegan-friendly pub
Cons: A bit of a dive
Guest
WillJames
Points +470
Londons Best Pub - Edit
I love a good pub, and i love it even more when you can get the best tofush and chips I've ever eaten. A great place to hide away from the hustle of London and have a quite bite and a pint
Read morePros: PUB, BEER, VEGAN PUB GRUB
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Els98
Points +80
Okay - Edit
Meal was tasty if you like tofu (a lot of tofu) however the room was not a nice eating environment- badly decorated and cats wandering around- NOT the most hygienic!
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KezFred
Points +210
Fantastic - Edit
Traveling from NZ, had heard great things about the Tofush and Chips meal served here so put it in the ‘Must Do’ list and I’m so pleased we made it!
Read moreDelicious meal! Fantastic service in a gorgeous, authentic pub. Love the character and atmosphere! Will come back whenever we are in London and recommend to everyone!
Guest
stuckonveggie
Points +198
Delicious and so cool! - Edit
I had never heard of tofish and chips before eating here, but OMG. You have to try this dish at Norman’s Coach and Horses while in London. It blows my mind how creative vegan and vegetarian chefs are. This place is so, so good!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Creative, Friendly staff
Cons: Crowded, Can be pricey
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AliceUnchained
Points +213
Charming Pub with vegan menue - Edit
Good vegan food and lovely owners.
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ashieb
Points +128
Excellent fish n chips - Edit
Really good vegan fish and chips. Whole peas instead of the mushy ones which was good. Service was quick, prices were reasonable. Would go again if I had time.
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nenasutton
Points +118
Super busy but worth it! - Edit
We were waiting for a chance to eat for ages! It’s a super busy pub probably go at an odd time. However we loved the fish and chips when we got them!
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WoodyAndBertie
Points +870
Room for improvement - Edit
It was nearby and it was raining so we gave it a go. We were offered the choice of eating in the (slightly in need of renovation) downstairs bar or upstairs to the (renovator's dream) "secret tea room" where they do afternoon teas (V or VG) and the main menu. We went for the Tofush & Chips (a block of tofu wrapped in seaweed and batter) plus chips and peas (both very good) and the Superfood Salad which was apparently rather good. The Tofush is at best just ordinary and does not compare with the vegan fish and chips now available in a lot of Greene Kings pubs (which is superb).
Read moreIn the main bar downstairs they have a notice which lists which of their beers are vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2018-09-15
Pros: It has vegan
Cons: Don't bother with the Tofush & Chips
Guest
JenniferJillHarman
Points +708
Vegan fish and chips! - Edit
What is a trip to London without fish and chips! Very yummy! Tofu wrapped in seaweed and fried.
Read morePros: Vegan beer options
Cons: Food is upstairs where it can be quite loud
Guest
tnt303
Points +159
great vegan and veggie central London bar. - Edit
Very friendly.
Read moreWednesday evening had a fake but amusing Chas n Dave combo called Baz n Dave.
Pros: good selection
Cons: Baz n Dave made me want my ear plugs.
Guest
Tashkittylee
Points +281
Disappointing - Edit
I went here for my 21st Birthday with mu work hoping to show them delicious vegan food. However, when we arrived they took hours to get the food as well as not having half of the menu. Half the food was cold and fairly tasteless. I got the Tofush amd chips which is supposed to be their signature dish but I can only say its ok? at least marinade the tofu so its not so bland! Its a shame. If you want a good Vegan pub go to the Blacksmith and Toffeemaker pub Their food is amazing!
Read morePros: Alcohol
Cons: Poor quality food poor service
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André3000
Points +521
just ok food. but at least vegan menue - Edit
Ok food.
Read moreHad the tofuish and chips...could been better prepared...
A quick choice if you're going to the harry potter play wich plays nextdoor...
Pros: vegan menue
Cons: lack of love in the cocking and food
Guest
CiniB-H
Points +50
Great good and service! - Edit
Vegetarian and vegan pub menu. We had the vegan "fish" and chips! We had a pleasant surprise when one of the two pub cats jumped up on one the chairs next to us when we sat down. Such fun!
Read morePros: Good veggie and vegan options
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Hils.W
Points +123
Standard - Edit
Although the food was quite tasty, and there were vegetarian options, I couldn't help but feel like this was nothing but an ordinary pub. Nice atmosphere though.
Read morePros: Pies were nice, Nice atmosphere, Vegetarian options
Cons: Just a pub
Guest
Alicia Spanidutch
Points +828
Vish and Ships and vegan pie - Edit
The Vish is a bit bland but still very tasty due to the great batter, the pie delicious. The tearoom alone is worth a visit. Nice and helpful staff.
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AmeliaC
Points +349
Vegan British Food in Trafalgar Square - Edit
I should say that I'm not sure exactly where we were... we planned on being in the Picadilly Circus-Trafalgar Square area, namely because that's just what you do when you're a first time tourist in London. But, it was very cold and very late, we had landed just hours before and were wandering the crowded Friday night streets riding the adrenaline high and not much else. I knew we'd have to eat at some point so I pulled out my trusty Happy Cow app hoping that we were in proximity to one of the places I had scoped out in advance. To my delight, Coach & Horses was a five-minute walk from where we had wandered to! Tofush and Chips seemed so very appropriate for our first dinner in London, so off we went!
Read moreThe dining room sits two flights of stairs above a crowded pub that overflowed into the street, pints seeping down the edges with various shades of dark beer. The actual interior of the place reminds me of a vintage dollhouse but with all the furnishings removed, stripped down but leaving the essentials. Upstairs, the dining room was no different, except that if this was truly a dollhouse it was definitely the little girl's room. Tea-rose pink walls in various states of disrepair contained small dining tables and showcased mismatched tea sets. It was quaint, but not on purpose, it really was just "there".
Our actual meal was, of course, the Tofush and Chips, along with a mushroom pie served with more chips and a sizeable helping of peas. The Tofush was essentially half a block of tofu wrapped in seaweed with a traditional batter. The pie was exactly that- a savory pie in a flaky crust, swimming in a pool of dark, smooth gravy.
It's extremely hard to get traditional offerings in England, so we were tickled pink that we could enjoy "fish and chips" and "steak and ale pie" in a vegan sense. The pie was delightful and everything I'd want out of a traditional savory pie, but the tofu fish did leave something to be desired. However, I would still go back and still order it, namely because it's the only establishment in the area bothering to make an effort. The batter was good, and what vegan doesn't love tofu anyway? Sitting in that dim and pink room, tiny window gazing onto the dark street and working my way through a pint, I was as happy as any vegan who just landed in London could be. And that was pretty damn happy.
Guest
MiriamHannah
Points +158
Not great for vegans - Edit
Only one vegan meal (tofish and chips) which wasn’t that nice. Was a pretty grim environment too, very worn and the toilets were gross.
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tikhonova87
Points +297
My favorite place in London - Edit
I just love love love the food! It is very delicious. Their gravy is amazing and pies are out of this world. Great for a cold day, great comfort food. Highly recomend!
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Yasminesan
Points +1953
Fish and chips okay - Edit
I got the fish and chips and I must admit I wasn't overwhelemed - it wasn't overly fishy and felt just like a solid block of battered tofu. The tartar sauce and peas were nice. A friend got the onion rings which were really good. I prefer the tofish at Loving Hut, the Brook, and elsewhere.
Read moreThe ambience was a bit flat. However, the staff were absolutely lovely.
Pros: Staff, Location
Cons: Taste, Ambience
Guest
Miggi
Points +2689
Coach & Horses Pub / Secret Tearoom - Edit
Pub
Read moreVeggie pub the Coach and Horses has several vegan options on their main menu - tofish n chips and several different pies with mash n gravy. The tofish n chips is excellent, really good batter and sauce. The pie n mash is great comfort food. Fillings such as leek, mushroom and chestnut / chilli bean / goulash. A couple of vegan choices of gravy too - we had very tasty mustard gravy. You can also get sides like onion rings - recommended!
Norman's Coach and Horses has a long history of association with Private Eye and boozy journalists - Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell is set there. Traditional tatty pub feel but with cartoons and memorabilia from the magazine and the play. It has a nice feel. There are a couple of cats in residence - it was sweet to see the humans in the busy pub searching for seats but happily leaving the ones claimed by the cats alone.
Secret Tearoom
You have to ask about the Tearoom and the entrance is behind the bar. It's a good idea to book in advance, particularly if you want to go at the weekend. You have to go upstairs where there is a vintage tearoom theme, including the music, which is cute. However, the service was incredibly slow and disorganised, even though they weren't busy, so don't go if you are in a hurry.
If they had been able to offer a whole vegan cream tea we'd definitely have ordered it but the only vegan thing they had was one cake, so we just had tea and cake - don't know why they don't provide a vegan option on the whole cream tea as that would be great and their downstairs offer is very vegan-friendly. The tea and cake were great, very rich chocolate and coconut cake and a good pot of tea (they have a massive range of teas).
Updated from previous review on 2014-05-12
Pros: Gorgeous comforting pub food!, Atmosphere and character
Cons: Secret tearoom service v slow, Secret tearoom should have vegan cream tea option
Guest
MaddyEmery
Points +176
good food - Edit
Food was nice, i had the goulash pie, mash and gravy, I throughly enjoyed it! My boyfriend enjoyed his ‘fish’ and chips! Brilliant food! Although when we arrived they didn’t have all of the food options, though we did go later on a sunday so this could explain why! Wouldn’t go here if you’re looking for somewhere more fancy
Read morePros: good food, chilled atmosphere
Cons: female toilets had no loo seats, needs a bit of a renovation
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BellaChu
Points +97
Delicious! - Edit
Been here many times when I’ve visited London just so I can get my tofush and chips fix! The menu has changed recently (don’t worry, the tofush is still available!) but there’s less gluten free options than there used to be.
Read moreThe two cats who live here, Earl and Grey, are beautiful, fluffy and friendly!
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ChadSchreck
Points +47
pleasantly average. - Edit
This place is okay. Granted the tofish and chips is literally a massive block of unseasoned, tasteless tofu. It’s okay. The pie is good. Please note this is a pub first, seats are limited.
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roguesby
Points +236
horrible - Edit
Went here for an event I was hosting. The staff was so incredibly rude and messed up my reservation. I asked them if they could leave a sign for the rest of my group telling them where I would be they looked at it then tore it up in my face. Will never be going back there!
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Sarbee13
Points +381
Tasty and convenient - Edit
For those of you not in the know, this restaurant is literally across the street from where Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is put on. They start serving food at 5 which is perfect for going in between parts of the show.
Read moreSolid vegan chilli short-crust pie and mashed potatoes. Servers definitely slow and kind of quiet/kept to themselves, but very nice people.
Bonus points for having two adorable cats running free in the building!
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AshleighGillan
Points +414
Solid food - Edit
Good value for money
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