The best vegan fish and chips in London

The best vegan fish and chips in London

Whether you're a full-time vegan in London or more of a flexitarian, you never have to miss out when it comes to delicious plant-based food. If you find yourself craving fish and chips but don't fancy the real thing, there are plenty of vegan incarnations all around the city that will impress the most dedicated of fish fans. We're here to help you find food that doesn't disappoint – this is our guide to vegan fish and chips in London.

Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup
Daniel Sheppard
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      Brockley's Rock Well-regarded local restaurant
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      Hobson's Fish & Chips Innovation meets tradition
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      Sutton & Sons A must for vegans
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      Golden Union Modern comfort cooking
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      The Dovetail Food and Belgian brews
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      Unity Diner Award-winning vegan version
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      Stones Fish & Chips Top local takeaway
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      Cod Fellas Lots of vegan choices
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      Fed by Plants Eat by the river
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      The Mayfair Chippy Serving sustainable food
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      The Kingfisher Humble local chippy
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      Chip Shop Fish, chips, music
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      The Dove Something for everyone

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Plant-based fish and chips in London

Brockley's Rock

Well-regarded local restaurant

Brockley's Rock is considered one of the capital's finest fish and chip shops, and it doesn't leave those who don't eat fish behind. The menu at this warm local establishment includes options of vegetarian and vegan diners, with plant-based takes on fish and sausages available here. It's a contemporary spot with indoor and outdoor tables.

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Hobson's Fish & Chips Charing Cross
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Innovation meets tradition

Family-run restaurant Hobson's Fish & Chips serves traditional British cooking at a few locations in London. These venues have a classic look with tiled walls and chequered floors. Fish and chips is the speciality but vegan fish made from banana blossom is also available, plus you can finish off with a vegan take on a traditional dessert.

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A must for vegans

Sutton & Sons is one of London's most famous chip shops, well-known for its vegan offering as well as classic fish and chips. You'll find plant-based takes on favourite chip shop meals ranging from battered sausages to fish made from banana blossom. You won't miss a thing with this menu.

  • 90 Stoke Newington High St, Stoke Newington 218 Graham Rd, Hackney/Dalston 356 Essex Rd
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    90 Stoke Newington High St, Stoke Newington
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    218 Graham Rd, Hackney/Dalston
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    356 Essex Rd
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Golden Union

Modern comfort cooking

Golden Union is a modern chip shop based in buzzy Soho. This restaurant is bold and colourful with neon and tiles. The food is creative too. There are plenty of vegan choices, including fish and chips and vegan sausages with chips. Best of all, the classic comfort food here is budget-friendly.

The Dovetail

Food and Belgian brews

Specialising in Belgian beer, The Dovetail brings a taste of Belgium to Clerkenwell. It's a fuss-free and bustling venue that's popular for hearty food as well as drinks. The menu features filling favourites like fish and chips or mussels and chips, with plenty of vegan versions on offer too. That includes vegan fish and chips made from nori-wrapped tofu.

Unity Diner

Award-winning vegan version

Unity Diner strives to change perceptions of vegan food and serves a 100% plant-based menu. A variety of indulgent dishes are served, but the place has long been known for its award-winning fish and chips. This is tofish, made from tofu and beer-battered and fried, then served alongside mushy peas, tartare sauce, and traditional chunky chips.

Stones Fish & Chips

Top local takeaway

One of the most popular places for a takeaway in Acton, Stones Fish & Chips is a classic local chip shop with a few tables in its simple dining area. Sustainable and affordable fish is the focus, but vegan diners are also taken care of. You can sample a flaky plant-based fish fillet served with chips and mushy peas for a classic chip shop meal.

Cod Fellas

Lots of vegan choices

Head to Cod Fellas for fish and chips in Peckham. This is a family-run eatery with a nautical theme in the dining area. Fried fish is the speciality, plus burgers, pies, sausages, and chicken. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices are available, including tofish made from tofu and nori, imitation fish made with banana blossom, and plant-based sausages and pies.

Fed by Plants

Eat by the river

Enjoy a casual vegan meal on the South Bank at Fed by Plants. This down-to-earth venue serves vegan versions of classic recipes like burgers and pizza for lunch and sophisticated international plates in the evening. A vegan take on fish and chips prepared with marinated tofu is a big hit on this menu. Vegan beer and wine is also available.

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Serving sustainable food

Classic British cooking is served in a stylish venue with tiled walls, a checked floor, and vibrant artwork at The Mayfair Chippy. The menu concentrates on fresh and sustainable fish and seafood, from classic fish and chips to lobster macaroni cheese. Vegans aren't neglected; tofish made with tofu and nori seaweed is available.

  • 13 N Audley St, Mayfair 138 Brompton Rd
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    13 N Audley St, Mayfair
    The Mayfair Chippy Knightsbridge
    138 Brompton Rd
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The Kingfisher

Humble local chippy

The Kingfisher has a down-to-earth functional look and resembles a classic fish and chip shop. Whilst it looks traditional, the food is modern - there's a separate menu for vegan diners that includes fish and chips, burgers, and kebabs, all made from plant-based ingredients. The original versions are available too for meat-eaters.

Chip Shop

Fish, chips, music

Tasty food - including vegan fish and chips - is served at Chip Shop, but hip-hop is the real passion here. At this buzzy venue, you can have a meal to the sounds of a great playlist or join live music events. Chip Shop has its own radio station too. Food like burgers and wings are served, and there's vegan fish and chips or a starter of vegan cod bites to satisfy your cravings.

The Dove

Something for everyone

Try a tofu-based version of fish and chips at The Dove. This cosy pub is located in the middle of the action in Broadway Market, serving a broad selection of beers from around the world as well as food. The large food menu includes something for everyone, including plenty of plant-based choices.

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Vegan fish and chips - Our guide to vegan fish and chips in London is updated regularly. If you know of a great place serving vegan fish and chips in London that we haven't featured in our guide, feel free to get in touch. Please let us know if you see any mistakes in our guide to plant-based fish and chips in London. Have you visited any of the places mentioned in the guide? Don't forget to write a review on Thatsup.

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