Best vegan restaurants in Birmingham: 13 spots to eat plant-based food

Looking for vegan restaurants in Birmingham? You’ve come to the right place. The second city has often flown a little under the radar when it comes to great food but it's started to receive deserved plaudits in recent years. In truth, Birmingham’s food scene is brilliant - diverse and vibrant, mixing everything from easy-going cafes and everyday bistros to some of the best fine dining in the country.

That wide-spectrum of quality extends to vegan and vegetarian dining as well. Over the years, a wealth of excellent vegan restaurants in Birmingham have opened their doors, with a wide variety of options available for those who prefer plant-based diets.

Birmingham has long been known as home to some of the best Indian food in the country, from the city centre to the Balti Triangle - the birthplace of the famous balti. Typically a balti is cooked with vegetable oil rather than ghee, so lots of balti restaurants in Birmingham will do vegan-friendly vegetable baltis.

Almost all the Indian and Pakistani restaurants in Birmingham have a host of delicious vegan dishes on their menus, but there are also a number of excellent restaurants purely dedicated to vegan Indian cooking, some of which have made it into our list.

We’ve picked out a list of restaurants that are vegan-friendly, rather than all being out-and-out vegan - some of these restaurants offer lots of vegan choices, whilst others are completely vegan. Either way, you should find plenty of options to delight your taste buds across Birmingham’s thriving food scene. Scroll down to take a look and remember, you can click the book now links to grab yourself a table.

Tamatanga

What: Tamatanga’s bright, colourful Indian cooking makes it a safe pair of hands in various locations around the Midlands, and the restaurant is fantastic with dietaries, offering a gluten-free menu and a vegan menu packed with curries, biryanis, thalis and more.
Where: Navigation Street, B5 4AX
Book now: Tamatanga

Dishoom

What: One of many big national success stories that have jumped at the chance to be part of Birmingham’s recent glow-up, Dishoom Birmingham brings the brand’s beloved naans, gunpowder potatoes and black daal to Chamberlain Square. Dishoom has a dedicated vegan menu that includes a load of quality dishes and breakfasts too.
Where: One Chamberlain Square, B3 3AX
Book now: Dishoom

Plant N Plate

What: Plant N Plate is a plant-based cafe and lunch spot that prioritises sustainability and local sourcing. Although initially unassuming, this little cafe offers almost endless choices for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner. Think full vegan English, breakfast muffins, sandwiches, bagels, curries, no-beef burgers, plus a selection of sweet treats.
Where: 55 High Street, B14 7BH
Book now: Plant N Plate

Land

What: Originally known as 1847 Birmingham, this Colmore Row restaurant has been one of Birmingham’s most inspiring and inventive vegan restaurants for ten years now. In 2019, the restaurant was bought by the head chef and sous chef – Tony Cridland and Adrian Luck respectively – and it has been flying high since with brilliant, affordable plant-based set menus taking on a huge range of influences.
Where: Colmore Row, B2 5HU
Book now: Land

Bodega Cantina

What: This cheerful, easy-going Latin American cantina and restaurant brings the sunshine even when the rain is pouring outside. A separate vegan menu takes in everything from frijoles and tacos, through to quesadillas and sweet potato burritos.
Where: 12 Bennetts Hill, B2 5RS
Book now: Bodega Cantina

Adam’s

What: One of Birmingham’s most sophisticated, long-standing fine diners, Adam’s has held a Michelin star for some years now and really brings the palatial vibes with faux marble, globe lights and mirrors galore. There are also vegan menus available on request - perfect for a celebration meal.
Where: 16 Waterloo Street, B2 5UG
Book now: Adam’s

Simpsons

What: Simpsons is fine dining royalty in Birmingham, and has held a Michelin star for 24 years and counting. If you’re hoping for a taste of this Brummie institution, fear not - Simpsons does a quality plant-based tasting menu for vegans and vegetarians, and it was recently voted one of the best vegan fine dining restaurants in the UK.
Where: 20 Highfield Road, B15 3DU
Book now: Simpsons

Vegan Munch

What: Vegan Munch’s vegan donors and shawarmas have revived many a Selly Oak student after a big night out. Available at almost all hours of the day via takeaway or from the shop, this satisfies those doner and chip cravings we all get, and it’s very affordable too.
Where: 638 Bristol Road, B29 6BJ
Book now: Vegan Munch

Vietnamese Street Kitchen

What: The dedicated vegan menu at this modern Vietnamese spot in the Bullring is very smartly assembled, mixing classics like veggie spring and summer rolls with hefty bowls of rice, noodles and tofu pho.
Where: 2 Brunswick Square, B1 2LP
Book now: Vietnamese Street Kitchen

Zindiya

What: Great value, authentic Indian street food is the order of the day at Zindiya, and the dedicated vegan menu is packed with delicious dishes, from bhel puri and various veggie chaats, to soya tikka bites and burgers.
Where: 21 Woodbridge Road, B13 8EJ
Book now: Zindiya

Mowgli

What: Mowgli’s spread across the UK shows no signs of stopping, and the Birmingham branch of this much-loved Indian street food restaurant is especially well placed, being smack bang in the middle of Grand Central Station. Staff can guide you through the many vegan options on the a la carte menu.
Where: Stephenson Place, B2 4BF
Book now: Mowgli

BA-HA

What: BA-HA founders Frankie Heekin and Becky Powell opened this burger joint to prove that vegan burgers had much more to offer, and we reckon they’ve cracked it. BA-HA’s burgers have all the vegan meats you can imagine, slathered in full-throttle sauces and with vegan wings, loaded fries and more on the side. This one is currently in situ at the legendary Rainbow club.
Where: 160 High Street, B12 0LD
Book now: BA-HA

The Coconut Tree

What: The Coconut Tree proves that vegan food needn't be boring. This inclusive restaurant brings a laid-back island atmosphere to Birmingham's vibrant city centre, plus, some truly memorable budget-friendly meals. From hot battered mushrooms to a 'fat sister' pumpkin curry and the creamiest cashew nut curry each dish shines on its own but deserves to be shared. 
Where: 35 Gas Street, B1 2J
Book now:  The Coconut Tree

Hungry for more plant-based fare? Check out some of Birmingham's best vegetarian restaurants, as picked by us, or take a look at all the vegetarian restaurants in Birmingham via our full billing of listings.