January is the month of New Year’s resolutions and challenges for the year of 2019.
Veganuary is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions and so Sustrans have complied a list of vegan-friendly restaurants on the National Cycle Network that are a guaranteed amazing meal out.
Liverpool – National Route 56
Down the Hatch
Down the Hatch is situated right along National Route 56 in Ropewalks in the creative bohemian heart of Liverpool. With an array of vegan and vegetarian options, Down the Hatch can tickle your taste buds any day of the week with mac n cheese, a spicy seitan burger, salad or fries. Just like Nando’s they have an amazing assortment of sauces, so indulge in a vegan sauce to be paired perfectly with whatever you choose from the menu.
Durham – National Route 14
Jumping Bean
The Jumping Bean is the first ever established vegan restaurant in Durham and unique in itself. The Jumping Bean looks to create plant-based takes on all of your favourite fast foods. This means that when you are craving a vegan hot dog or nachos, you can find these and more at the Jumping Bean.
Bournemouth – National Route 25
Mad Cucumber Vegan Lounge
Located in the heart of the vibrant and quirky Bournemouth sits the Mad Cucumber Vegan Lounge. It’s a promise that you will never go hungry here with their array of options to suite every craving in the book. In the mood for the breakfast burritos, wraps, chilli or curry, maybe one of the daily specials starring quiche, stew, nut roasts or maybe you just fancy a homemade cake, Mad Cucumber Vegan Lounge has everything.
Southwark – National Route 4
Tibits
Tibits caters to all, if you’re on the go or looking to refuel, why not do this with salads, breakfasts, soups and pressed juices. Every day of the week serves fresh and delicious foods, 80% of which are vegan with the added bonus that Tuesday’s are totally vegan.
Norwich – The Marriots Way
Namaste India
Namaste India, the family-run authentic Indian restaurant that encompasses all the flavours and foods of India in the dishes served. Whether you fancy a dish from north or the south, Namaste India has it all with mouth-watering masala dosas, spiced curies and side dishes to take you on an adventure of food.
Llanidloes – National Route 81
The Great Oak Café
With Vegan and veggie dishes fresh every day, organic and fair trade coffee, teas, hot chocolate and vegan shakes this café is one that you can’t skip. They not only cater to your thirst but your taste too with soups, lasagne, curries, pizza and flan and of course, what’s a café without dessert?
Glasgow – National Route 75
Mono
Mono is not just a Vegan café but a bar located in Glasgow’s Merchant city. Serving fresh and home cooked favourites, coupled with starters and puddings galore, this is the place to go. You’ve got pizzas, burgers, hotdogs, stews and noodle salads to pair with delicious sides.
Middlesbrough – National Route 65
The Green Room
A Vegan bistro that gives you the perfect combination of home cooked vegan and gluten-free options. Spend your lunchtime or dinner there and sink your teeth into the variety of fresh and tasty mains and desserts.
Derry – National Route 92
Hidden City Café
If you’re looking for an independent, family-run café that stars organic and local ingredients, then the Hidden City Café in Derry is where you need to go. If you want breakfast, lunch, a healthy snack or something sweet to treat yourself then the Hidden City Café has it all.
Glastonbury – National Route 3
Excalibur Café
Are you in the mood for a feast? Then look no further, here you can experience Arthur’s feast, a vegan buffet with salads, seasonal vegetables, hot dishes and dressings galore. All you need to do is pay for the size of plate you want and go crazy. If a crazy, fresh and multi-coloured buffet isn’t on your menu for the day then treat yourself to a selection of pressed juices, smoothies and biscuits.
Inverness – National Route 1
Velocity Café
If the words locally sourced and organic ingredients makes your mouth water than why not try the Velocity café. Scan the menu and fluffy pastries calling your name from the counter, warm up your toes and fingers with soup and fresh bread or give yourself that extra burst of energy with a piece of homemade carrot cake. But before you go, why not stop off at the workshop housing experts who can look over your bike, giving it some much needed TLC.
Bangor – National Route 5
Voltaire
Voltaire may be the perfect place for you after a long and tiresome cycle. Your legs may be aching and a little unstable but Voltaire’s all-encompassing menu serves as the perfect distraction. Let your eyes float over the words, your mouth watering at the sight of Vegan burgers and fries, curries, pizzas and more. If water just isn’t doing it for you anymore then why don’t you scan over the multi-coloured, fresh mocktails.
Follow along the National Cycle Network tasting Sustrans 12 recommended Vegan restaurants in 2019.