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Vegan non-profit diner and cocktail bar opened by vegan educator Earthling Ed. Menu includes burgers, hot dogs, tofish & chips, vegan prawnz, salads and loaded fries. Large dessert selection. Full-service bar including beer, wine, coffee and a signature cocktail menu. All profits go back into animal rights work. Card only. New location in Spitalfields from October 2019. Open Tue-Fri 17:00-22:00, Sat 12:00-23:00.


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Featured Review

theveganlau

Points +84

Vegan
12 Mar 2024

Vegan paradise!

Everything about our experience was brilliant from the moment we walked in the door. Staff were friendly and attentive throughout, our burgers were delicious (I had the gluten-free bun) and the loaded cheesy fries were honestly the DREAMIEST! I've been longing for more of them ever since we left ..! Kudos to the incredible chefs.

We had the 'I love Ewe' cocktail and the 'Piers Morgan's tears' cocktail (a must!). Both were great!

They even brought out a birthday brownie for my friend's 40th birthday weekend... such a lovely touch! On top of everything the vibe of the restaurant is effortlessly cool and just a lovely place to be.

Special thanks to all the hard-working staff there! Also thanks to the legend that is Ed Winters.


626 Reviews

First Review by Sassyvegan

nele22

Points +888

Vegan
21 Dec 2024

awesome dinner experience

we didn’t have a reservation but luckily got a table on a busy night. staff was very friendly!
we ate the steak and the bacon burger which were amazing!
we also had the creme brûlée for dessert and highly recommend it

Pros: food was very delicious , staff was very nice

Vincent22

Points +265

Vegan
19 Dec 2024

Bestes veganes Steak! 😍

Das Restaurant ist liebevoll und passend eingerichtet, und die Mitarbeitenden sehr freundlich.
Das Steak mit Kartoffeln und Greens und dazu die Pfeffersauce war himmlisch.

Als Dessert hatten wir die Creme Brulee mit leckerer Karamellkruste.

mariwithana

Points +110

Vegan
18 Dec 2024

Really nice experience but not my favorite

We made a reservation in advance to make sure it would be possible to visit this restaurant. It was a must for us, and we planned to include this in our trip, specially after reading the amazing reviews, and also it was very meaningful for us.

By curiosity, we asked for a 3D steak with mushroom sauce and it was an amazing experience! The texture is good and the taste also good, but not too complex as I expected. We also tried the Fish 'n Chips and it was my favorite one. The service was a little bit slow, but the house was full. The passion fruit lemonade was amazing!

I recommend it, totally worth a try, even if it's a little more expensive as usual. 🌱

10ml

Points +22

Mostly Veg
17 Dec 2024

Vegan food how it shouldn't be

All vegan, if your desperate to find a place to eat which serves vegan food, this place is the right one.
If you search for a creative, tasty Cousine, this place is the wrong one.
You'll get a meat menu with the ingredients switch with vegan options.
The food was boring and tasted blunt.
Service was great, but we were disappointed in regards of all the top ratings this place got.

Pros: Service, Speed

Cons: Uncreative, "Meat" menu

Shanghai Sally

Points +312

Vegan
15 Dec 2024

Perfect - we’ll be back in a couple of days

The food was so fresh and perfectly presented and prepared. Tofish and chips was unreal. Service great. Booking was easy. Can’t fault this fantastic restaurant - I loved that the menu wasn’t huge but had a thoughtful range and what they did they did really well.

Pros: Menu , Ethics - not for profit , Service and location

dam_meer

Points +65

Vegan
07 Dec 2024

Good, but not great

Unity Diner has a nice concept and mission, but compared to other vegan restaurants in London, it fell a bit short. While the food was decent, we’ve had much better dining experiences elsewhere in the city.

chp

Points +3352

Vegan
06 Dec 2024

Tasty but pricey

It was a very nice dining experience at Unity Diner. Some of our dishes were absolute bangers and others were just above average. My wife’s meatballs starter was rather small and ok but my lobster mac and cheese was large and divine. Tofish and chips was huge, well priced and my wife loved the incredibly crispy batter but my steak was… overpriced, no other way of putting it.

2 courses and a hot drink each was c. £80 Inc gratuity. I’d go again but be a bit more strategic in choices.

Pros: Mostly tasty food, some belting dishes

Cons: Spendy

NickTustin

Points +1126

Herbivore
06 Dec 2024

Maybe 4.5 stars

-tofish bites - 9.5/10 excellent
-lobster roll - 7.5/10 very good, just wasn't quite the texture of lobster, kinda reminded me of firm marshmallows or mochi

TalR

Points +358

Vegan
19 Nov 2024

It was delicious, but too expensive

We ordered the steak which was tasty (well, it was Redefine 💚) and the potatoes and sauce were really good, but they over prepared and dried the steak, and for this price I would have expected a better preparation.
The music was also super loud.

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-19

moonwar

Points +20

Vegan
17 Nov 2024

Sick

Love this place. Real vegan junk food.

Cons: It's not organic

lahziesmann

Points +611

Vegan
12 Nov 2024

Very good tofish and chips!

Very good, but expensive. I get that it's non profit, but still.

Pros: Good tofish and chips

Cons: Very expensive

biermapa

Points +8

Non Veg
08 Nov 2024

Lovely Experience

A great experience of vegan food and lovely staff.

desveg

Points +30

Vegan
05 Nov 2024

Best vegan restaurant in London

We have visited several times when in London. It's great to eat in a fully vegan restaurant knowing the profits all go to helping the animals at Surge Animal Sanctuary. Their tofish with chips, mushy peas, and tartare sauce is absolutely brilliant. Their burgers, sides, small plates, and desserts are all delicious, too. We have also tried a few of their wonderfully named cocktails. Portion sizes are generous, and we are always stuffed by the time we leave. The service is friendly, the food arrives quickly and isn't expensive. It's a must for any vegan visiting London.

Pros: Run to fund animal sanctuary , Great vegan food, Lovely atmosphere

Cons: None

Poppylouise

Points +38

Non Veg
03 Nov 2024

Delicious

Really nice vibe, staff very friendly. Was a little pricey but happy that the money is going to a great cause. The food was delicious and the music was great. Left feeling very full of incredible food and Piers Morgan’s tears.

Pros: Amazing chips, Great service , Great vibe

Cons: A wee bit spenny but going to a good cause!

chb-pbfp

Points +10610

Raw
31 Oct 2024

Excellent vegan restaurant

It's an excellent vegan restaurant, I would say a bit vegan fish oriented, their tofish and chips is amazing. It is a nice place with lovely staff.

Pros: Excellent vegan restaurant, Amazing tofish and chips , Lovely staff

shonamaule

Points +382

Vegan
27 Oct 2024

Incredible Vegan Food !!!

We had one of the best vegan meals I’ve ever had here - the fish and chips were a favourite, Mac and cheese were DELICIOUS and drinks and vibe were also amazing! Highly recommend! Well worth a visit and will be back. X

Hollipop

Points +1072

Vegan
20 Oct 2024

The best fish & chips

Nice food and nice atmosphere. For starters/sides we had the fried corn and coleslaw, the corn was so good! For main I had the lobster roll. The roll was nice, a little disappointing as it was a little bit chewy and would have been nicer if it was warm! Raspberry Frangipane for desert was nice. Overall I was a little disappointed as I had heard so many good things and so much hype around the diner and felt like it didn't really live up to it. I would visit again though.

Visited again and had the cod and chips and it was the nicest vegan fish I've ever tried!! Absolutely loved it. 10/10 would recommend.

Would recommend booking in advance as it's always very busy!

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-20

Pros: Nice food, Friendly staff, Good cocktail names

Cons: Dark inside, No paper menu's available, Quite pricey

TanteRock

Points +78

Vegan
13 Oct 2024

Best Tofish in town

Very nice staff and the best vegan fish & chips I've ever eaten. I recommend to book in advance.

Leoniie

Points +386

Vegan
12 Oct 2024

Vegan Heaven ☁️

I have had vegan STEAK - yes, STEAK and in was super delicious!!!! The sauce was awesome 💚 would highly recommed going there when in London 🇬🇧

Ezey11

Points +1243

Vegan
06 Oct 2024

Yum!!! Best of British


If you’re after the perfect vegan fish and chunky chips, this spot delivers on all fronts! The fish was crispy with a tender, inside, and the chips were chunky, golden, and cooked to perfection. It’s classic British comfort food, made plant-based and delicious.

We also had the vegan chicken Caesar salad, which was packed with flavor. The vegan chicken had great texture, and the Caesar dressing hit all the right notes—creamy, tangy, and satisfying.

To top it off, I couldn’t resist the crème brûlée. It was silky smooth with a beautifully caramelized top that cracked just right. An absolute treat!

The crew was brilliant—attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. The venue itself has a funky, vibrant atmosphere that adds to the whole dining experience. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving top-notch vegan

JoMiddlewick

Points +152

Vegan
05 Oct 2024

Yes!

We tried the tofish bites, kofta balls and Mac n cheese and it was all delicious. Really nice atmosphere too

BenMarconi

Points +54

Vegan
29 Sep 2024

Wonderful restaurant

Amazing restaurant with delicious dishes. I recommend getting the tofish

Tallino

Points +75

Vegan
27 Sep 2024

Unbelievably good

Ordereded steak, mac & cheese, dessert. Everything was so delicious and could not believe it was all vegan! Very well cooked and staff is super friendly.

Pros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere

greenluno

Points +293

Vegan
20 Sep 2024

I could eat here everyday

Absolutely brilliant restaurant that I always make an effort to go to whenever I'm in the area. Food is brilliant and have never left disappointed. Everyone should give it a go - would eat here everyday if I had the funds!!

BaMuCeta

Points +359

Vegetarian
14 Sep 2024

A must, in London

The tofish and chips is worth the visit: it's simply amazing.
Also the lamb kofta were unbelievably good!
The place has amazing music and it's comfy.
The waitress though was not prepared at all to manage our questions about the ingredients and the preparation of the food (e.g. what is the steak made of, or which vegetables do I get as a side).
They were very nice: we got 10 minutes late and still found our reserved table.

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-14

Pros: Tofish and chips! Delicious and huge, Great choice on the menu also for vegan cocktails , Nice environment

Cons: Waiters not really informed about food

Lexvandenberg

Points +138

Vegan
31 Aug 2024

Why isn't everyone vegan yet?

Why isn't everyone vegan yet? Unity Diner is the perfect example of classics turned vegan!! I really wanted to try the tofish and chips and it didn't disappoint!! Everything we tried was delicious and almost too good. The perfect london fast food!!! We went here with our daughter and kids ate for free this summer which was a nice surprise. Service was fast, nice and helpfull. I liked the music and ambiance but it was nothing special. I also liked profits go to the surge sanctuary! The future is vegan!!

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-31

Pros: All vegan delicious english classics!, Non profit!, Better than the originals!

tayfun

Points +1151

Vegan
30 Aug 2024

Highlight in London

Unser Besuch im „Unity Diner“ war eine spontane Entscheidung, und ich muss sagen, es war das Highlight unserer London-Reise! Das gesamte Konzept des Restaurants ist fantastisch – ein rein veganes Lokal, das in jeder Hinsicht überzeugt. Schon beim Betreten wurden wir sehr herzlich willkommen geheißen und direkt zu unserem Tisch begleitet. Eine Karaffe Wasser und Gläser wurden uns sofort serviert, was den Service gleich zu Beginn sehr aufmerksam machte.

Das Essen war nicht nur originell zubereitet, sondern auch unglaublich lecker. Ich hatte die Barbecue-Tempeh-Ribs für 13 Pfund, die wirklich beeindruckend präsentiert wurden. Die Tempeh-Ribs waren perfekt gewürzt und die Beilagen, inklusive eines kleinen Salats und einer leckeren Soße, haben das Gericht wunderbar ergänzt. Auch meine Begleitung, die normalerweise nicht vegan isst, war begeistert von ihrer Wahl, dem „Kale & Mushroom Delight“. Es hat wirklich beiden von uns hervorragend geschmeckt, und das will etwas heißen, da meine Begleitung durchaus wählerisch ist.

Das Ambiente des „Unity Diner“ ist ebenfalls ein Highlight. Der Schriftzug „The future is vegan“ beim Eingang setzt direkt ein Statement, und die liebevoll gestaltete Einrichtung, inklusive einer schönen Tapete mit Tieren und Botschaften auf den Toiletten, rundet das Erlebnis perfekt ab.

Preislich fand ich alles sehr fair, vor allem für die Qualität und den Service, den wir erhalten haben. Ich kann das „Unity Diner“ jedem wärmstens empfehlen und freue mich schon darauf, bei meinem nächsten London-Besuch weitere Gerichte auszuprobieren. Dieses Lokal ist wirklich eine Bereicherung für die Stadt!




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