Getting you through the month of Veganuary

So you’ve signed up to Veganuary. You’ve stocked up on tofu and googled 100 different ways to eat kale. No one said it was easy going green but don’t fret: there has never been a better time to try out being vegan in Yorkshire. We’ve rounded up some of the best vegan-friendly eateries in the region alongside foodie guides and recipes to keep your vegan game strong.

Some of our Favourite Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Yorkshire

Prashad | Drighlington, nr Leeds

Put all your Vegan-trust in the hands of Prashad and their family-run foundation of good, honest, North West Indian food. Located in Drighlington you’ll find dishes that are entirely meat-free but without the loss of taste and substance – View Menus.

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Public | Sheffield

Located beneath Sheffield’s Town Hall lies a speak-easy 1890’s public toilet, now transformed to a pastel-pink and pool-table green cocktail-bar, serving seasonal small plates. Voted the UK’s best bar in 2018, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to vegan dishes – View Sample Menu.

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Vegan Afternoon Tea | The Principal Hotel, York

Hop off the train and straight into the Grade II listed stunning Principal Hotel, to indulge in a delicious vegan afternoon tea, served with a unique savoury starter course. View sample vegan afternoon tea menu

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Principal York Afternoon Tea

Elder | The Piece Hall, Halifax

Elder in Halifax prides itself on locally sourced and British grown fruit and veg so a trip to The Piece Hall means Veganuary has never tasted so good. We’re still dreaming about this beetroot tartare and zingy garlic and herb chimichurri from our recent visit.

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Three’s A Crowd, Harrogate

A modern all-day dining gastropub with stunning views of the Harrogate Stray parkland. Headed up multi-award-winning Chef Lee Murdoch, who utilises the best local produce to curate an ever-changing menu of classic favourites with a modern twist – View Menus

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Indian Tiffin Room, Leeds

Bringing the pure authenticity of quality Indian food to the streets of West Yorkshire. Indian Tiffin Room has an extensive vegan menu, oozing with spice and flavour to match its beloved main menu – View their vegan menu

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 Craft & Dough, Sheffield

Choose from a promising Vegan pizza menu as their ‘Here Comes The Sun’ pizza contains courgettes, balsamic onions, coriander relish, creamy San Marzano Tomato and sunny pumpkin seeds before having rocket sprinkled on top. Or, if you’re visiting for vegan brunch, they do a crafty cruelty-free breakfast which can be perfectly complemented by a guilt-free baked meringue – View Menu

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Cafe Mandalay, Huddersfield

The magic of Cafe Mandalay isn’t any less without meat. So much, in fact, we think it’s even better, with vegan options such as Shan Tofu (a chickpea tofu), Kayan Chin Tee Thoke (heritage tomato) and even their own Vegan Mandalay Meeshay curry.

Vegan Classes at The Cookery School at The Grand, York

Satisfy those cravings for deeply warming, hearty dishes that everyone experiences during winter. This half-day cookery class with teach you how to create a range of dishes that are full of flavour but minus the meat.

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The Cookery School at The Grand York

Shears Yard | Leeds

Leeds foodie favourite Shears Yard offers an evolving vegan menu guided by seasonality and local produce, making it one of the best destinations for Veganuary.

Previous vegan dishes include Salt baked celeriac veloute, smoked almond, caper & raisin vinaigrette, or for mains, a perfect winter warmer of aubergine & tomato dopiaza, curry roasted cauliflower and cucumber salsa.

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Vegan Afternoon Tea | The Grand Hotel, York

Experience an afternoon tea surrounded in splendour at Yorkshire’s only 5* Hotel. Their selection of sweet and savoury treats will have you in vegan foodie heaven.

Afternoon Tea at The Grand York

Vegan Sunday Lunch at The Milestone, Sheffield

Sheffield award-winning gastropub The Milestone has re-launched with new Head Chef Patrick Bond, who’s experience is impressive, to say the least.

Their re-vamped menus will certainly help you stick to Veganuary, including their Vegan Sunday Lunch of Aubergine Steak, Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy.

The Best Vegan Restaurants in Leeds 2020

Whether you follow a strict plant-based diet, have been inspired by Veganuary, or simply want to reduce your meat intake, Leeds has loads to offer when it comes to responsible eating and drinking. Get the Guide

Veganuary Lentil Curry Recipe By Freda Shafi

After some (ok, a lot!) of festive indulgence, this healthy vegan lentil curry by Food Stylist and Blogger Freda Shafi is just the ticket – Vegan lentil curry recipe

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