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Russell Square
Restaurants

Namaste (Vegetarian Indian)

7 minute walk

www.namasteholborn.com

33 Boswell Street, London, WC1N 3BP

Monday - Saturday 1130 - 2030; Sunday: Closed

Vegan starters and dessert available

  • Panch ratan kadai - baby corn, baby potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, & French beans in a rich and spicy masala

  • Aloo gobhi - whole head of cauliflower cooked in a clay oven   

  • Vegetable massaman green curry - Thai curry with vegetables, potatoes & cashew nuts

  • Tofu curry - with vegetables, cooked with spicy tomato curry

  • Baingan bharta - grilled and minced aubergines, with spices

  • Palak tofu - with spinach 

  • Chana aloo - chickpeas and potato, cooked in onion gravy and infused with spices

  • Okra masala - lady fingers with onion gravy and Indian spices

  • Chana masala lentil dhal - with spiced chickpeas and onions

  • Yellow dhal with garlic tadka - with herbs and spices

  • Dal palak - lentils cooked with fresh spinach

Punk Pasta (Egg-free Pasta Restaurant)

2 minute wall

www.punkpasta.co.uk

The Brunswick Centre, London, WC1N 1AE

Monday - Saturday 1130 - 2130; Sunday: Closed

Vegan starters and dessert available

  • Spaghetti and meatballs - with Napoli sauce, baby watercress and parmesan

  • Aglio olio - spinach spaghetti tossed in garlic, parsley, chilli and oil, with parmesan

  • Chilli non carne - tagliatelle pasta, mushrooms, and red kidney bean chilli non carne, with parmesan and parsley cress

  • Hemp and kale pesto - spinach spaghetti hemp, kale and sunflower seed pesto, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella 

  • Wild mushrooms - turmeric pappardelle in white wine sauce, and mushroom and turmeric crumble

  • The great wakame reef - trio of coral pasta, with wakame seaweed, samphire, vegan cream, dill, tarragon, and wasabi pea dust

Las Iguanas (Latin American)

2 minute walk

www.iguanas.co.uk

15-17 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AF

Monday - Thursday 1000 - 2230; Friday - Saturday 1000 - 2330; Sunday 1000 - 2230

Vegan starters and dessert available

  • Fiesta ensalada - roasted butternut squash, mixed beans, carrot, cucumber, pink pickled onions, oven dried tomatoes, and fresh avocado, topped in a poppy seed dressing. Topped with pumpkin seeds, charred corn, and roquito peppers (GF)

  • Green quinoa salad - with avocado, lime, okra, coriander, pink pickled onions, sultanas, spinach, and poppy and pumpkin seed dressing (GF)

  • *Vegan on request* Fajitas - mix of spices, onions and peppers, with guacamole, sour cream, jalapenos, and roasted tomato salsa

  • *Vegan on request* Moqueca de palmitos - butternut squash, palm hearts, spinach, peppers, garlic and tomatoes, in a creamy coconut curry, with spring onion rice, plantain, pico de gallo, and coconut farofa (Available GF)

  • *Vegan on request* Veggie Chilli - sweet potato, butternut squash, chickpeas, braised with spiced tomatoes, served with spring onion rice, tortillas and pink pickled onions (Available GF)

 

Prezzo (Italian)

9 minute walk

www.prezzorestaurants.co.uk

161/163 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BD

Monday - Saturday 1200 - 2300; Sunday 1200 - 2230

  • Garlic mushroom pizza bread - brushed with garlic oil and pizza sauce, with spinach, black olives, avocado, rocket and mushrooms (available GF)

  • Penne arrabbiata - with crushed chillies, parsley and garlic in a pomodoro sauce (available GF)

  • Aubergine penne - marinated aubergine in a pomodoro sauce (available GF)

  • *Vegan on request* Margherita pizza - with tomato, mozzarella and basil (available GF)

  • *Vegan on request* Beetroot puy lentil salad - with tenderstem broccoli, butternut squash, red chicory, rocket, tomatoes, olive oil, and balsamic dressing

 

Giraffe (World Food)

1 minute walk

www.giraffe.net

19-21 Brunswick Centre, London, WC1N 1AF

Monday - Friday 1200 - 2300; Saturday 1200 - 2300; Sunday 1200 - 2230 (Kitchen hours)

Vegan dessert available 

Breakfast:

  • Vegan brunch - scrambled tofu ‘eggs’, Linda McCartney sausage, roasted vine tomatoes, flat mushrooms, avocado smash and bloomer toast

Lunch/Dinner:

  • Vegan katsu - plant based jackfruit & chickpea crispy steak in a creamy katsu sauce, served with jasmine rice

  • Sharing vegan nachos - crunchy tortilla chips covered with Violife cheese, fresh salsa, guacamole, black bean chilli, jalapeños and chilli flakes

  • Jackfruit curry - served with jasmine rice, topped with spring onion, chilli and coriander

  • Super freekeh salad - Roasted butternut squash, beluga lentils, freekeh, tenderstem broccoli, roasted peppers and mixed leaves. Topped with coconut yoghurt

 

Franco Manca (Italian)

1 minute walk

www.francomanca.co.uk

4 Bernard Street, London, WC1N 1LJ

Monday - Saturday 1200 - 2300; Sunday 1200 - 2200

Vegan starters available

  • Tomato, garlic and oregano pizza

  • Tomato, vegan mozzarella, and basil pizza

 

Casa Tua (Italian)

8 minute walk

www.casatualondon.com

106 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8BZ

Monday - Saturday 0900 - 2200; Sunday: Closed

  • Caponata pugliese - warm aubergine stew in spicy tomato sauce

  • Maccheroncini alla pugliese - with saute broccoli, chilli, garlic oil


 

Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Burger)

1 minute walk

www.gbk.co.uk

44 & 46 The Brunswick Centre, London, WC1N 1AE

Monday - Tuesday 1100 - 2200; Wednesday - Saturday 1100 - 2300; Sunday 1200 - 2200

  • Californian burger - bean patty, vegan cheddar, smashed avocado, harissa mayo, paprika onions, relish, and salad


 

Pizza Express (Pizza)

5 minute walk

www.pizzaexpress.com

114-117 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5AA

Monday - Thursday 1130 - 2300; Friday - Saturday 1130 - 2330; Sunday 1130 - 2300

Vegan starters and dessert available

  • Vegan zucca pizza - butternut squash purée with chilli, sage, garlic and rosemary roast potatoes, sweet Peppadew peppers, spinach, garlic oil, balsamic, rosemary and pine kernels, topped with rocket and chilli oil on a Romana base

  • Vegan giardiniera pizza - artichoke, mushrooms, red onion and black olives, with tomato, vegan mozzarella, garlic oil and parsley on a Romana base

  • Calzone verdure - roasted peppers, aubergine and courgette with spinach, smoky tomato harissa, hot chilli, tomato with garlic, topped with rosemary. Served with salad and balsamic dressing

  • *Vegan on request* Margherita pizza - mozzarella and tomato on a Romana base

  • *Vegan on request* Funghi di bosco pizza - portobello mushrooms, garlic, tomato, parsley and cheese

  • *Vegan on request* Padana pizza - goat’s cheese, caramelised onion, spinach, red onion, tomato and garlic oil on a Romana base

  • *Vegan on request* Veneziana pizza - pine kernels, red onion, capers, black olives, sultanas, mozzarella and tomato on a Romana base

  • Leggera peperonata - penne pasta with roasted mixed peppers, passata, rosemary, chilli flakes, garlic, rocket and parsley

 

Spaghetti House (Italian)

9 minute walk

www.spaghettihouse.co.uk

20 Sicilian Avenue, London, WC1A 2QD

Monday - Thursday 1200 - 2300; Friday - Saturday 1200 - 2330; Sunday 1200 - 2200

Vegan starter available

  • Spaghetti pomodoro e basilico - San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh basil

Fast Food/Cafes

Choppaluna (Healthy Fast Food)

4 minute walk

www.choppaluna.com

87 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AL

Monday - Sunday 1000 - 2100

  • Nacho avocado bowl/roll - avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, tortilla chips, jalapenos, sweetcorn, cherry tomatoes, leaf mix, and spicy peanut ginger dressing

  • Falafel habibi bowl/roll - falafel, pickled turnips, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sesame seeds, leaf mix, and chef dressing

  • Peanut butter dream bowl/roll - seasonal fruits, peanut butter, apple, banana, oats, and spelt

  • Meet your matcha bowl - spinach, matcha, apple, ginger, lemon, coconut milk, seasonal berries, chia, coconut flakes, and apple

  • Blue velvet bowl - pineapple, spirulina, banana, oats, spelt, and coconut milk. Topped with pineapple, banana, granola and spelt

  • Peanut butter bowl - with banana, oats, and milk, topped with salted caramel peanuts, oats, coconut flakes, and spelt

  • Purple rain bowl - berry mix, banana, apple, oats, acai, and coconut milk Topped with apple, granola, chia, and almonds

  • Beetroot tomato crunch luna melt - with vegan cheese, beetroot, Indian potatoes, channa chickpeas, and a poppadom, served in a turmeric torialla with sweet tomato and lemon tahini dressing

  • Falafel and sun-dried tomato luna melt - with vegan cheese, mixed olives, sun-dried tomatoes, falafel, and sweetcorn. Served in a jalapeno tortilla, with sweet tomato and lemon tahini dressing

Carbon Fresh (Vegan Cafe)

6 minutes walk

www.hellolove.org

Hello Love Gift Shop, 62-64 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4AR

Monday - Friday 0900 - 1800; Saturday 0900 - 1700; Sunday: Closed

  • Muesli - with oats, nuts and seeds

  • Fruit bowl

  • Avocado toast - with coriander, black pepper, and sourdough rye

  • Build your own bowl - from a selection of raw ingredients

 

Alara (Health Food Shop/Vegan Cafe)

3 minute walk

www.alarashop.com

58-60 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AB

Monday - Friday 0900 - 1900; Saturday 1000 - 1900; Sunday 1100 - 1800

  • Changing daily menu of hot foods and salads


 

Crussh (Healthy Fast Food)

2 minute walk

www.crush.com

28 Brunswick Centre, London, WC1N 1AW

Monday - Friday 0800 - 1900; Saturday 1000 - 1900; Sunday 1000 - 1800

  • Coconut milk porridge with toasted seeds - with a choice of toppings

  • Oat milk porridge - with a choice of toppings

  • Spiced chickpea fit bowl - spiced cauliflower, basmati rice, lentils, spiced chickpeas, slaw, pickled red onions, coriander & tamarind chutney & spicy chickpea noodles (GF)

  • Coconut and chia overnight oats - coconut milk, apple juice, gluten free oats, grated apples, figs, toasted coconut flakes, dessicated coconut, pumpkin & chia seeds (GF)

  • Banana and coconut cacao spread bagel - on a cinnamon & raisin bagel

  • The 5 veggie sandwich - avocado, houmous, baby spinach, crunchy peppers, beansprouts, houmous & sun-dried tomatoes 

  • Avocado and goji berry chutney bagel 

  • Vegan cheese and red pepper sourdough spelt toastie - with vegan smoked gouda style cheese, red pepper tapenade, fire roasted red peppers & rocket

  • Falafel and hummus wrap - with grated carrot, fresh herbs & mixed leaves on a multigrain tortilla wrap

  • Avocado, red pepper and cashew nut tapenade wrap - with mixed leaves, cucumber batons, alfalfa sprouts, pumpkin seeds & sunflower seeds in a spinach tortilla wrap

  • Tofu, miso and greens zero noodles broth pot - with fried tofu, edamame beans, Chinese leaf, spring onion, coriander, sunflower seeds & chilli flakes

  • Vitality mezze salad box - with falafel, hummus, aubergine tapenade, quinoa & chickpeas, pomegranate, mint & pumpkin seeds

  • Jackfruit tinga fit bowl - with sweet potato & potato mash. Topped with guacamole & fresh slaw 

  • Acai bowl - topped with blueberries, banana & granola

 

Thenga Cafe (Indian Vegetarian)

8 minute walk

www.thengacafe.com

120 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8BS

Monday - Thursday 1000 - 1800; Friday 1000 - 1600; Saturday - Sunday: Closed

  • Vegan thali - changes daily, served with lentils or rice


 

Pret a manger (Sandwich Bar)

3 minute walk

www.pret.co.uk

73 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5BG

Monday - Thursday 0630 - 2100; Saturday 0700 - 2000; Sunday 0800 - 2000 

  • Changing menu of vegan sandwiches and wraps

 

Pizza Hut (Pizza)

3 minute walk

www.pizzahut.co.uk

150 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5AL

Monday - Saturday 1100 - 2330; Sunday 1200 - 2330

Vegan dessert available

  • Vegan all about mushrooms pizza - tomato sauce, violife cheese, closed cap mushrooms, and garlic mushrooms

  • Vegan virtuous veg pizza - violife vegan cheese, spinach, mixed peppers, red onions, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and rocket

  • Vegan margherita pizza - vegan cheese and tomato

  • Vegan BBQ jack and cheese pizza - violife vegan cheese, BBQ jackfruit, peppers, red onions, sweetcorn, and BBQ drizzle

  • Vegan veggie pizza - violife vegan cheese, spinach, sweetcorn, mixed peppers, red onions, and mushrooms

  • Vegan hot and spicy veg pizza - violife vegan cheese, peppers, jalapenos, red onions, flame roasted peppers, onions, and house seasoning

Pubs

Friend at Hand (Pub)

1 minute walk

www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk

2-4 Herbrand Street, London, WC1N 1HX

Monday - Saturday 1000 - 22000; Sunday 1100 - 2200

  • Meatless farm burger - plant-based burger with BBQ roasted red onion, a melting vegan slice, tomato, red onion, baby gem lettuce and vegan mayo in a poppy seed bun with sweet chilli slaw

 

The Square Pig (Pub)

10 minute walk

www.squarepigholborn.com

30-32 Procter Street, London WC1V 6NX

Monday - Friday 1200-2130; Saturday - Sunday: closed

  • Vegan beef burger - with cheese, relish mayo, baby gem, tomato & red onion and chipotle BBQ Jackfruit

Market Stalls

Pomodoro E Basilico (Vegan Burger Market Stall)

8 minute walk

Listed as vegan on the menu

Bloomsbury Farmers Market, Torrington Square, London, WC1E 7LE

Monday - Wednesday: Closed; Thursday 0900 - 1400; Friday - Sunday: Closed

  • The good vegan burger - seitan ‘beef’ patty, cashew cheddar, garlic mayo, and beetroot ketchup

  • The bad vegan burger - charcoal bun, seitan ‘chicken’ patty, apple mustard, cashew mushroom sauce, and pink krauts

  • The ugly vegan burger - pulled jackfruit, apple mustard, and strawberry BBQ sauce, and pink kraut, in a gluten free bun (GF)

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