Bristol is regularly rated one of the UK's most vegan-friendly cities, and its standout all-vegan restaurant is Koocha Mezze Bar on Cheltenham Road, serving shareable Persian small plates such as smoky aubergine mezze and vegan kababs (££). Below are the fully vegan kitchens worth a trip, plus a few genuinely veg-friendly favourites, all confirmed trading in 2026.
A note on how we pick: we separate places with an all-vegan menu from spots that are simply strong for vegans, so you know exactly what you're walking into. Every venue here was confirmed open as of August 2026.
1. Koocha Mezze Bar
Cheltenham Road, at the Stokes Croft end. An all-vegan Persian mezze bar built for sharing, with hot and cold small plates, mock-meat skewers and cocktails. Lively and good value for a group. ££.
2. Oowee Vegan
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Stokes Croft, Picton Street. An all-vegan burger joint doing loaded "dirty" burgers, fried chik'n and cheesy fries. The pick when you want indulgent junk food rather than a healthy bowl. £ to ££.
3. Vegan India
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189 Gloucester Road. An all-vegan Indian takeaway and dine-in spot from the team behind Tikka Express, doing plant-based versions of curry-house classics such as chicken-style korma and kofta chilli masala. The pick for a proper vegan curry night. £ to ££.
4. Cafe Kino
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108 Stokes Croft. A long-running worker co-op cafe with a fully vegan kitchen (100% free of animal ingredients by its own menu), doing burgers, cooked breakfasts, cakes and coffee. Relaxed, ethical and cheap. £.
Great for vegans, but not fully vegan
Some of Bristol's best plant-based eating is at places that also serve meat or fish, so we've kept them separate to be clear:
Root at Wapping Wharf is vegetable-led small plates where the veg is the star, but it does serve some meat and fish, so it is not a fully vegan restaurant. It holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and is one of the best produce-driven meals in the city. Eatchu (Clifton Triangle and St Nicholas Market) does Japanese-Korean gyoza and fried chicken with a proper vegan katsu curry on the menu, though the wider menu is not all-vegan. The Gallimaufry on Gloucester Road is a bar and live-music venue whose in-house kitchen closed in 2024; food now comes from a rotating cast of pop-up kitchens, so check what's cooking that week before relying on it for a vegan meal.
A quick honesty note
Vegan venues open and close fast, and some run reduced hours or are closed early in the week, so check the venue's own page before you travel. Menus also change seasonally, so if you have a specific dish in mind it's worth a quick call.
The honest alternative
If you don't want to commit to one spot, Stokes Croft and Gloucester Road are the two streets to walk: between them you'll pass most of the places above plus several veg-friendly cafes and takeaways. St Nicholas Market in the Old City also has cheap vegan street food (falafel, curries and bowls) if you just want lunch on the go. For the wider picture, see our best restaurants in Bristol and where to eat in Bristol.
FAQs
What is the best vegan restaurant in Bristol?
For a full sit-down meal, Koocha Mezze Bar on Cheltenham Road is a popular all-vegan choice with shareable Persian mezze. Oowee Vegan (burgers) and Vegan India (curry) are the go-to all-vegan spots for comfort food, while Cafe Kino is the long-standing cheap and ethical option.
Is Bristol a good city for vegans?
Yes. Bristol is regularly listed among the most vegan-friendly cities in the UK, with several fully vegan restaurants and a very high number of venues offering dedicated vegan menus. Areas like Stokes Croft and Gloucester Road have a particularly high concentration.
Is Root in Bristol a vegan restaurant?
Not fully. Root at Wapping Wharf is vegetable-focused, and the veg is the main event, but it does serve some meat and fish, so it is best described as veg-led rather than vegan. It is still one of the best produce-driven meals in Bristol.
Where can I get a vegan pizza in Bristol?
Bristol does not currently have a dedicated all-vegan pizzeria after Purezza's Gloucester Road site closed. Several regular Bristol pizzerias offer a vegan cheese option on request, so ask before you order if that matters to you.