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This section features the valiant band of vegan cafes and restaurants, shops and guesthouses in the UK. Where there is no website link available we have included contact details instead.

Vegan shops

Vegan shops are still very rare in the UK - but what bliss, to be able to pick anything off the shelves without having to check the ingredients. (For a virtually blissful experience see the online shops.)

Unicorn Grocery
  Large vegan grocery store in Manchester, specialising in organic food.
One Earth Shop
  Entirely vegan wholefood shop in Birmingham, also selling household goods, cruelty-free cosmetics, essential oils and greetings cards. (54 Allison Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5TH, 0121 632 6909)
Vegonia Wholefoods
  Vegan health food shop in Gwynedd with over 3,000 lines including chilled, frozen and ambient foods, organic, gluten free, pet and baby foods, hot and cold drinks, vitamins, minerals, remedies, toiletries, household cleaning and home brew products. (49 High Street, Port Madoc, Gwynedd, LL49 9LR, 01766 515195, email vegonia@vegonia.worldonline.co.uk. Note: No mail order.)
Soundbites
  New vegan wholefood stall in the Guildhall Market in Derby. Planning to expand into a shop later in the year.
Vegan restaurants and cafes
The cafes and restaurants listed below are all run by vegans. Those marked 'virtually vegan' tend to be 99% vegan, for example offering an all-vegan menu but with the choice of soya or dairy milk in drinks.
The Earth Cafe
  Virtually vegan cafe in Manchester. 95% organic. Home-cooked food including soups, salads, mains, sandwiches and cakes.
The Fieldgate Centre
  Inspiring vegan project near Doncaster, which incorporates a vegan cafe and a small farm shop.
The Harvest Moon
  Cafe and 'healing centre' in Holyhead serving sandwiches, burgers, snacks and desserts. Tea, coffee, herbal teas and smoothies. (4 Newry Street, Holyhead, Wales, 01407 763670)
Mono
  All vegan cafe-bar/restaurant in Glasgow with record shop and occasional live events. (Kings Court, Kings Street, Glasgow, G1 5QP, 0141 553 2400)
Pogo Café
  100% vegan cafe in Hackney, including raw food, organic and fair-trade.
Stereo
  Virtually vegan cafe/bar in Glasgow with all vegan food menu - mixture of pub grub and daily changing main meal specials. (12-14 Kelvinhaugh Street, Finnieston, Glasgow, 0141 576 5018)
Sumac Centre
  Vegan cafe in Nottingham serving one main plus soup of the day, sandwiches and all day breakfast. Fair trade drinks and herbal teas. Soya served as standard. Open Fri-Sun only.

Wessex Tales

  Vegan restaurant in Bournemouth. Range of organic wines and beers.
Wild Ginger Vegetarian Bistro
  Virtually vegan licensed bistro in Harrogate. Voted 'Best Restaurant Catering for Vegans' 1998 and 1999.
For a guide to the vegan raw food restaurants and Thai-Chinese buffets in London see Brian and Julie's Vegan London.
Guesthouses
Vegan-run guesthouses, holiday cottages and B&Bs in the British Isles.
Cussens Cottage Vegan Guest House
  Vegan holiday haven in South West Ireland with 4 en-suite guest rooms.
Ellerby B&B
  New vegan B&B near Hull with ensuite rooms, evening meals, plus reflexology and massage treatments.
The Fieldgate Centre
  B&B with en-suite rooms, plus caravan & camping site near Doncaster. Evening meals by arrangement. Small farm shop and vegan cafe.
Fox Hall Vegan B&B
  Well equipped, warm, cosy and comfortable vegan bed and breakfast in Cumbria. 2 rooms, 1 en-suite, separate dining room for guests. Evening meals available. Good walks and a huge vegan menu to choose from. Children very welcome. No smoking or pets.
Green Lodge
  Vegan self catering accommodation in peaceful, relaxing surroundings in Co Cork, Ireland.
Heartspring
  Vegan Retreat Centre offering retreats and mini-breaks, plus holiday apartment, in stunning coastal Wales. All food is organic.
Hillside Animal Sanctuary
  Two fully equipped self-catering holiday homes in Norwich. Both properties are situated on Hillside Animal Sanctuary, where they are surrounded by countryside and close to the Sanctuary's rescued animals.
Making Waves Guesthouse
  Vegan guesthouse overlooking St Ives bay in Cornwall. Eco-renovated Victorian house in a central, but quiet, location overlooking tropical gardens and only two minutes walk from the harbour and beaches. The Tate Gallery is five minutes away. Largely organic food. Children and non-vegans welcome!
Wildlife Hotel
  Vegan hotel in Blackpool with 14 en-suite rooms. Bed and breakfast. Evening meal available. Mostly organic food, plus vegan wines. Dogs welcome. Non-smoking. 10% discount to vegan guests. (39 Woodfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 6AX, 01253 346143)
Plus a special mention for Le Guerret and Les Pavillons, which are both vegan B&B's in France. For local guides to shopping and eating see the vegan guides section.
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