The best vegan restaurants in Birmingham are BA-HA for burgers and Sunday roast, WOK2VEGAN for Chinese food, Alterna for café food and baking, Falafel Munch for cheap wraps, and LAND for a special-occasion tasting menu. Those five cover the main reasons people search: a proper meal, a quick bite, a cheap takeaway or a night out. Below you will find 16 places in total, each marked clearly as 100% vegan, plant-focused, vegetarian with vegan options, or vegan-friendly, so you know exactly what you are getting. Prices and opening hours were last checked on 10 October 2026.
Quick Answer: Where to Eat Vegan in Birmingham
| What you want | Best pick | Vegan label | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers and comfort food | BA-HA | 100% vegan | Digbeth |
| Vegan Sunday roast | BA-HA | 100% vegan | Digbeth |
| Chinese takeaway | WOK2VEGAN | 100% vegan | Great Barr |
| Café, coffee and cakes | Alterna | 100% vegan | Jewellery Quarter |
| Cheap wraps and falafel | Falafel Munch | 100% vegan | Selly Oak |
| Fine dining | LAND | Plant-focused | City centre |
| Vegan Indian food | Veg Darbar, Namaste at OMNOM | Vegetarian with vegan options | Kings Heath, Jewellery Quarter |
| Vegan beer | Rock and Roll Brewhouse | 100% vegan | Jewellery Quarter |
How We Chose These Vegan Restaurants
We looked at what the top Birmingham guides and directories list, then checked each venue against its own website or menu where we could. We picked places for food quality, menu choice, value, location and customer feedback. Many guides blur the line between a vegan kitchen and a restaurant that simply has a vegan dish, so we use four labels:
- 100% vegan: the business describes its food as fully plant-based.
- Plant-focused: the menu is built around plants, but the restaurant does not use the word “vegan” for everything.
- Vegetarian with vegan options: a vegetarian restaurant with clearly marked vegan dishes.
- Vegan-friendly: a mixed menu with a dedicated vegan menu or clearly marked vegan dishes.
Here is how the 16 places in this guide break down.
- 100% vegan: 5 places (31%)
- Plant-focused: 1 place (6%)
- Vegetarian with vegan options: 4 places (25%)
- Vegan-friendly: 6 places (38%)
Menus, prices and hours change, so check the venue before you travel. We have only called a place “100% vegan” when its own site or a trusted listing says so.
Best 100% Vegan Restaurants in Birmingham
These are the places where you never need to check the menu for animal products. If you want the full picture of what else is happening in the UK, our guide to vegan and plant-based eateries in Manchester is a good comparison.
1. BA-HA: Best for Vegan Burgers and Comfort Food
BA-HA has been plant-based since 2018 and runs from The Rainbow pub at 160 High Street, Digbeth (B12 0LD). The menu is built around burgers, fried “chicken”, brunch, small plates and a Sunday roast. It is the most talked-about vegan restaurant in Birmingham, with a HappyCow rating of 4.5 from 162 reviews and a TheFork score of 9.0 from 105 reviews.
- Prices (10 October 2026): burgers £16 to £17, “wings” £8.50, desserts about £7 to £7.50. TheFork lists an average spend of £25 per head.
- Hours: HappyCow lists Tuesday to Friday 4pm to 8.30pm, Saturday 12pm to 8.30pm and Sunday 12pm to 6.30pm. TripAdvisor shows slightly later closing times, so check BA-HA’s social pages before you go.
- Booking: by email at bahavegan@outlook.com. It also offers catering.
- Good to know: the pub itself is not vegan, so check the drinks. Some dishes are marked gluten-free or can be made gluten-free.
2. WOK2VEGAN: Best for Vegan Chinese Food
WOK2VEGAN, at 20 Birmingham Road in Great Barr, is a fully vegan Chinese and Asian takeaway and small restaurant. HappyCow lists spring rolls, satay mock chicken, katsu curry, chow mein and mapo tofu. It is the best answer to the popular search “vegan Chinese Birmingham”. Opening hours and prices were not confirmed from an official source, so call or check its website before you order. If you like Asian food in general, our guide to the best Korean restaurants in Birmingham covers another side of the city’s food scene.
3. Alterna: Best for Vegan Café Food and Baking
Alterna is an independent vegan café and bakery at 25 Caroline Street, in the Jewellery Quarter. HappyCow lists breakfast, baked goods, coffee and smoothies. It suits a daytime stop rather than an evening meal. Confirm its current hours before visiting, as they were not publicly confirmed in our research.
4. Falafel Munch: Best for Cheap Vegan Wraps
Falafel Munch and Vegan Falafel Munch UK sit side by side at 638 and 640 Bristol Road, Selly Oak. HappyCow says the two businesses merged in February 2026, so check which name and menu are now running. The food is vegan Middle Eastern takeaway: falafel, hummus, shawarma-style wraps, juices and smoothies. It is a favourite with students and the easiest place on this list for a cheap meal.
5. Rock and Roll Brewhouse: Best for Vegan Beer
Vegan Food & Living describes Rock and Roll Brewhouse in the Jewellery Quarter as a 100% vegan microbrewery. It is a good evening stop for drinks, but we could not confirm its food menu or hours, so treat it as a drinks venue unless the brewhouse tells you otherwise.
Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Birmingham
These restaurants serve vegan food but are not fully vegan. That matters if you avoid shared fryers, cooking surfaces or utensils.
6. LAND: Best for Fine Dining
LAND, at 30 Great Western Arcade (B2 5HU), calls itself “modern, plant focused”. It serves seasonal, globally inspired tasting menus, so it suits date nights and celebrations rather than a casual lunch. The Full Chef’s Menu costs £75 and the Short Chef’s Menu £60, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic pairings available (checked 10 October 2026). Snow Hill is the nearest main station.
| Day | LAND opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday and Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6pm to 8pm |
| Thursday | 12pm to 1.30pm and 6pm to 8pm |
| Friday and Saturday | 12pm to 1.30pm and 5pm to 9pm |
| Sunday | Not listed, so check before travelling |
Book through the official website. LAND says it cannot cater for every allergy or dietary need, so contact the team before you book if you have one.
7. Damascena: Best for Middle Eastern Vegan Food
Damascena has several Birmingham branches and is known for falafel, hummus and mezze that work well for vegans and non-vegans eating together. It is not a fully vegan kitchen, so ask about cross-contamination if that matters to you.
8. Dishoom, 9. Zindiya, 10. Tamatanga and 11. Mowgli: Best for Vegan-Friendly Indian Food
SquareMeal’s Birmingham vegan guide picks these four for their vegan menus or clearly marked vegan dishes. Dishoom in the city centre has a dedicated vegan menu. Zindiya in Moseley focuses on Indian street food. Tamatanga is known for vegan and gluten-free options. Mowgli in Grand Central serves Indian street food with plenty of plant-based choices. These are all mixed kitchens, so ask staff about ghee, butter, cream and yoghurt, which can appear in Indian cooking. For more ideas on Indian food in the UK, see the best Indian restaurants in Manchester or our list of curry houses in Manchester.
12. Vietnamese Street Kitchen: Best for Vegan Vietnamese Food
Vietnamese Street Kitchen, with branches in Bullring and Moseley, has a dedicated vegan menu according to SquareMeal. It is a good pick for light, fresh dishes when you do not want curry or burgers.
Best Vegetarian Restaurants with Vegan Options
These restaurants never serve meat, which many vegans find reassuring, but they do use dairy. Always choose dishes marked vegan.
- 13. Namaste at OMNOM (2 Fleet Street, Jewellery Quarter): a large vegetarian Indian restaurant and wellness space that opened in November 2025. It has vegan Indian dishes and takes bookings through OpenTable.
- 14. Veg Darbar (48 Poplar Road, Kings Heath): a vegetarian Indian restaurant with clearly labelled vegan dishes, including biryani and vegetable curries. A good budget-friendly choice.
- 15. Barsana (69 High Street): a vegetarian Indian restaurant, grill and bar with vegan options. It moved from Soho Road, so use the new address.
- 16. Mr Singh’s (103 Cornwall Road, Handsworth Wood): a vegetarian pizza and Indian-fusion restaurant. Vegan cheese is available on request, which makes it the best choice for vegan pizza in Birmingham.
Best Vegan Food by Type
Vegan Brunch, Cafés and Bakeries
Alterna is the strongest daytime pick for breakfast, cakes and coffee, and BA-HA serves brunch at the weekend. Always check individual bakery items, as cakes and pastries can change by day. If you are planning a brunch trip elsewhere, you may also like the best brunch spots in London or the best cafés in Manchester.
Vegan Sunday Roast, Pub Food and Afternoon Tea
BA-HA is the clear choice for a vegan Sunday roast and pub-style food. We could not find a reliable, current vegan afternoon tea menu in Birmingham, so we have not recommended one. Namaste at OMNOM has been mentioned for afternoon tea, so ask the venue directly if that is what you want.
Cheap Vegan Food and Student Options
Falafel Munch in Selly Oak is the easiest budget option, close to the university area. Veg Darbar in Kings Heath and Damascena are also good for lower-cost meals. We have not listed any student discounts because we could not confirm current offers.
Best Vegan Restaurants in Birmingham by Area
| Area | Places to try | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| City centre | LAND, Dishoom, Damascena, Mowgli, Barsana | Fine dining, shopping breaks, Indian food |
| Digbeth | BA-HA | Burgers, Sunday roast, groups |
| Jewellery Quarter | Alterna, Namaste at OMNOM, Rock and Roll Brewhouse | Coffee, Indian food, vegan beer |
| Moseley and Kings Heath | Zindiya, Vietnamese Street Kitchen, Veg Darbar | Street food, Vietnamese, budget Indian |
| Selly Oak | Falafel Munch | Cheap takeaway, students |
| Great Barr | WOK2VEGAN | Vegan Chinese takeaway |
| Handsworth Wood | Mr Singh’s | Vegan pizza, families |
How Much Does Vegan Food Cost in Birmingham?
Most meals cost between £8 and £28 a head. Only fine dining goes much higher. The chart shows typical ranges per person, based on our research in October 2026. These are guides, not guaranteed prices.
Here are the prices we could check directly against official menus.
| Item | Price | Source (checked 10 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| BA-HA vegan burger | £16 to £17 | BA-HA official menu |
| BA-HA “wings” | £8.50 | BA-HA official menu |
| BA-HA dessert | £7 to £7.50 | TripAdvisor menu listing |
| BA-HA average spend | £25 per head | TheFork |
| LAND Short Chef’s Menu | £60 | LAND official site |
| LAND Full Chef’s Menu | £75 | LAND official site |
Drinks, sides and service charges are usually extra, and pairings at LAND cost more than the menu price.
Vegan Delivery and Takeaway
Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat cover central Birmingham and many surrounding areas, but each restaurant chooses which apps it uses, so we could not confirm coverage for every venue. Takeaway-led places such as WOK2VEGAN and Falafel Munch are the best starting point. When you order, filter for vegan dishes and check the delivery menu, which can differ from the dine-in menu. BA-HA takes catering enquiries by email.
Booking, Transport and Parking
- Book ahead for: LAND (always), BA-HA on weekends and Sundays, and groups of six or more anywhere. Cafés and takeaways are usually walk-in.
- By train: Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill serve the city centre and Digbeth. Snow Hill is closest to Great Western Arcade, and the Jewellery Quarter has its own station and Metro stop.
- By bus and Metro: use the Transport for West Midlands journey planner for buses to Selly Oak, Kings Heath, Moseley and Great Barr.
- Parking and accessibility: city-centre car parks can be costly, and suburbs rely on street parking. We could not confirm step-free access for most venues, so contact the restaurant if you need it.
Vegan Menus, Allergies and Cross-Contamination
The Vegan Society describes veganism as avoiding animal products and cruelty as far as possible. Even so, “vegan” does not mean “safe for every allergy”. Vegan dishes often contain nuts, soya, sesame or gluten.
- Hidden ingredients: watch for milk powder, whey, honey, and wine or beer made with animal-based fining agents.
- Shared equipment: fryers, grills and utensils may be shared in mixed kitchens.
- UK law: restaurants must give allergen information for the 14 major allergens, in writing or verbally. Natasha’s Law adds full ingredient labels for pre-packed food made on the premises. See the Food Standards Agency for the rules and hygiene ratings.
- Serious allergies: speak to the restaurant directly before you book.
Need ideas for eating well at home too? Try our easy vegan meal ideas, or browse gluten-free restaurants if you also avoid gluten.
New Openings, Closures and Changes in 2026
- Namaste at OMNOM opened in November 2025 in the Jewellery Quarter.
- Falafel Munch and Vegan Falafel Munch UK were reported as merged in February 2026.
- Plant N Plate (Plant N Vibe) has been reported as closed or without a storefront since late 2025. Some older guides still list it, so do not plan a sit-down meal there.
- Warehouse Café in Digbeth and Natural Bar & Kitchen are no longer open at their old addresses, although old blog posts still mention them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best vegan restaurants in Birmingham?
BA-HA for burgers and Sunday roast, WOK2VEGAN for Chinese food, Alterna for café food, Falafel Munch for cheap wraps and LAND for fine dining.
Are there 100% vegan restaurants in Birmingham?
Yes. BA-HA, WOK2VEGAN, Alterna, Falafel Munch and Rock and Roll Brewhouse are described as fully vegan. LAND is plant-focused but does not use the “100% vegan” label.
Where can I find vegan restaurants in Birmingham city centre?
Try LAND in Great Western Arcade, plus Dishoom, Damascena, Mowgli and Barsana for vegan-friendly or vegetarian options.
Where can I get cheap vegan food in Birmingham?
Falafel Munch in Selly Oak is the best budget choice. Takeaway and street food meals usually cost £8 to £14, and Veg Darbar in Kings Heath is another good-value option.
Which Birmingham restaurants serve vegan Indian food?
Veg Darbar, Barsana and Namaste at OMNOM are vegetarian restaurants with vegan dishes. Dishoom, Zindiya, Tamatanga and Mowgli are mixed kitchens with vegan menus or marked dishes.
Are there vegan Chinese restaurants in Birmingham?
Yes. WOK2VEGAN in Great Barr is a fully vegan Chinese and Asian takeaway and restaurant. Check its hours and menu before you go.
Where can I get vegan burgers in Birmingham?
BA-HA in Digbeth serves vegan burgers at £16 to £17 each, according to its official menu.
Are vegan Sunday roasts available in Birmingham?
Yes. BA-HA serves a vegan Sunday roast. Its Sunday hours are listed as 12pm to 6.30pm on HappyCow, so confirm before you travel.
Are there vegan afternoon tea options in Birmingham?
We could not confirm a current vegan afternoon tea menu, so we have not recommended one. Ask venues such as Namaste at OMNOM directly.
Can I find halal vegan food in Birmingham?
Vegan food contains no meat, but “vegan” and “halal” are not the same thing, because halal rules can also cover other ingredients such as alcohol. Ask the restaurant about its own halal practice. For more ideas, see the best halal restaurants in Manchester.
How can I check whether a restaurant is fully vegan?
Look for the restaurant’s own statement on its website or menu, not just a directory label. A fully plant-based kitchen has no animal products on site, while a vegan-friendly restaurant only offers vegan dishes.
Final Thoughts
Birmingham now has a proper choice of vegan restaurants, from BA-HA’s burgers to LAND’s tasting menus and Falafel Munch’s budget wraps. For a fully vegan kitchen, start with BA-HA, WOK2VEGAN, Alterna or Falafel Munch. For a mixed group, pick a vegan-friendly Indian or Middle Eastern restaurant. Check the latest hours and book ahead where needed. Looking at other cities? Our Asian fusion restaurants guide and easy plant-based British recipes are good next reads.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available information, restaurant websites and published sources, last checked on 10 October 2026. Menus, ownership, prices, opening hours and dietary information may change. Please check details directly with each restaurant before visiting, especially for allergens, vegan status and menu availability.