Best Vegan Restaurants in NewcastleGateshead

More and more people are turning to a plant-based diet or introducing vegan options into their daily life. Whether you’re a full-time vegan or interested in trying some meat and dairy-free dishes when you’re eating out in Newcastle, you’ll be spoilt for choice by the vegan meals on offer.

There are a number of brilliant and often independent vegan restaurants in Newcastle and Gateshead who serve a fully vegan menu as well as an ever-increasing variety of pubs, cafes and restaurants in the North East who have added creative vegan options to their menus.

Whether you're craving vegan fast food, a Sunday dinner or cracking plant-based Indian food – we’ve got you covered. From Newcastle’s bustling city centre to the suburbs, there are new and exciting vegan (and vegetarian) restaurants, cafes and pop-ups appearing all over the region. Enjoying a vegan meal isn’t just for Veganuary so to make it easier for you to find the best vegan restaurants in Newcastle and Gateshead, we’ve created a list of our top vegan places to eat.

The Ship Inn in Ouseburn has been a big plant-based player in NewcastleGateshead since 2016 and has steadily built an impressive reputation amongst locals. This quaint little pub is at the heart of the Ouseburn Valley, the creative quarter of the city and offers a fully vegan menu including vegetable curries, ‘fish’ and chips and burgers. Pull up a chair and enjoy delicious food while playing one of the many board games on offer. On a Sunday, enjoy your vegan Sunday lunch in front of a roaring fire in this traditional, relaxed pub. It’s worth noting that not all the alcohol served is vegan.

Karma Kitchen Café is a vegan Indian restaurant in Newcastle’s Bigg Market which features a Punjabi-themed  menu and is takeaway onlu. Enjoy a choice of vegan wines, cocktails and specialist teas to wash down your meal. The Geordie mother and daughter duo behind Karma Kitchen Café first hit Newcastle’s foodie scene in 2018 when they offered tasty vegan takeaway food and have now grown to a full dine-in experience. Karma Kitchen is a firm favourite with locals who love plant-based Punjabi cuisine!

The Carriage is a vegan restaurant in Jesmond, Newcastle with character. It is the sister pub to The Ship Inn and certainly shares its impressive legacy. This cosy pub, which is also dog-friendly like The Ship Inn, serves a fully vegan menu along with a wide range of beers, wines and spirits. It even has a juke box!

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Veganatomy is an Asian fusion take-out, specialising in vegan sushi and Banh Mi. Being the first and only fully vegan sushi specialist in Newcastle, the spot is a must for those wanting to sample some delicious vegan food.

Everything is made fresh daily, and with a nut free kitchen, making Veganatomy a must-visit for those with specialist dietary requirements as well as plant-based preferences. 

The Veganatomy team pride themselves on quality food with big flavours and owner, Zoë Newman, has even bagged praise from Gordon Ramsey himself! It must be worth a try. 

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Who knew central Newcastle was the place-to-go for delicious Indian street food? We did! Snackwallah serves vegan Indian street food, snacks and drinks in the stunning surroundings of historic indoor market, Grainger Market.

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Vegano is near to Discovery Museum and not far from St James’ Park in Newcastle and a great place to find a vegan brunch in Newcastle. Serving a variety of dishes from breakfast through to evening meals, Vegano offers a wide range of delicious, cruelty-free food in a modern and cosy setting. You can also catch them on the move with their food truck at the Quayside market every Sunday.

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Super Natural is one of the largest plant-based eateries in Newcastle, serving up a packed menu of vegan and vegetarian delights from starters, hearty mains and a wide variety of delicious vegan and vegetarian desserts. Following a recent refurbishment, Super Natural provides the perfect ambience whether you're looking for somewhere to catch up with friends over brunch, grab a nutritious lunch, or book in for a romantic evening meal.

Hailed as a plant-based trailblazer in the North East, Super Natural is redefining the vegan dining scene in Newcastle, and is a firm favourite with both locals and visitors alike.

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Go on, just a few more suggestions – you’re welcome!

• Brinkburn Brewery in Ouseburn does a splendid vegan Sunday dinner with all the trimmings – tuck into a fresh and filling rainbow plate of flavour and colour.
• Newcastle-based Sky Apple Café in nearby suburb, Heaton, are pioneers of the fully vegetarian restaurant and offers extensive and applauded vegan options on their menus.
• Visitors to pubs like Eye On The Tyne near the Newcastle Quayside will find that although the restaurant is not strictly a vegan restaurant, it has an impressive range of plant-based option as standard on its fully menu.
• A regular winner of the infamous Wylam Brewery Battle of the Burger, Tanners Arms, provide an additional fully vegan menu featuring some of the best plant-based burgers, sliders and nachos.
• If you have a sweet tooth, head to Glaze Donut in Grainger Market for a tasty range of vegan donuts.