Vegan Restaurants in Brighton: Where to Eat Plant-Based

Why Brighton suits plant-based eating

Brighton's independent food scene leans vegetarian and vegan in a way most British towns Don't, and the city has the audience to sustain fully plant-based venues rather than one token option on a menu. That means you can choose by craving rather than by compromise: a battered chippy tea, a lazy brunch, or a proper sit-down dinner.

The No Catch Co. on King's Road is the easiest single stop to plan around, and it is the one venue here whose seafront location is confirmed; the other names below are spread across the city, so check addresses before you set out and Don't assume a chippy lunch and a brunch the next morning are walkable in one go.

Fully vegan fish and chips by the seafront: The No Catch Co.

The No Catch Co. is the clearest starting point: a fully vegan chippy at 127a King's Road, Brighton BN1 2FA, right on the seafront, so you can eat your chips looking at the sea. The company describes itself as an ethical vegan outfit taking on the traditional British fish-and-chip shop model, and it says its journey began in 2021, with Brighton as its first location.

It does eat-in or takeaway, which matters on a cold day when the seafront benches lose their appeal. Check the opening hours before you build a meal around it, because the kitchen keeps a shorter week than a standard chippy.

The kitchen is closed on Mondays, opens Tuesday to Saturday from 12:30pm to 8pm, and on Sundays from 12:30pm to 7pm. An early lunch or an early tea fits the timetable comfortably; a late Monday craving does not, so plan that day around one of the brunch spots instead.

What to order at The No Catch Co.

Start with the signature tofish, the battered centrepiece the shop is built around, then decide whether you want the haddock version or something from the fried sides. The menu also runs to vegan prawns and calamari, so a mixed order lets a group try several textures rather than four identical plates.

The sensible approach for two people is one tofish and chips plus one of the prawnz or calamari to share, which gives you the chippy experience and a bit of variety. Portions at chippies are usually generous, so order the sides after you've seen the mains if you're unsure.

Vegan breakfast and brunch: Starfish and Coffee, Moksha Caffe and Ouef Cafe

For brunch, Starfish and Coffee, Moksha Caffe and Ouef Cafe are three of the names that come up on Brighton vegan brunch lists. Check whether each is fully plant-based or vegan-friendly, and check the day's options before you set out.

Brighton brunch spots get busy at weekends, so aim for opening time or a late-morning slot rather than peak hour. If you're a group of more than four, ring ahead rather than assuming a booking policy.

Brunch with a view: Rockwater and Trading Post Coffee

Rockwater and Trading Post Coffee also appear on Brighton's vegan breakfast lists, and they suit different moods: one for a slower sit-down brunch, one for coffee and a quicker plate. Before you go, check which is which and whether each is fully plant-based or vegan-friendly rather than assuming the whole menu is.

If you're weighing up a normal breakfast against a plant-based one, the trade-off is usually choice: a vegan-friendly café may have one or two dishes, while a fully vegan kitchen gives you the whole menu. For a single meal that's fine; for a group with mixed needs, the flexible option wins.

Lost in the Lanes and Social Board for a sit-down vegan brunch

Lost in the Lanes and Social Board round out the brunch shortlist and are listed among Brighton's vegan breakfast and brunch options. They're the kind of place to ring ahead for a birthday or a weekend catch-up, and to check whether the menu is fully plant-based or vegan-friendly.

Check the address before you set out, then pair brunch with a wander afterwards if the locations line up. If you're planning a whole day, this is a natural brunch anchor before an afternoon on the seafront, and there is more on the city's signature dishes in our guide to what to eat in Brighton.

Vegetarian and vegan-friendly picks: The Coconut Island and Constantinople Restaurant

The Coconut Island and Constantinople Restaurant both appear among Brighton's vegan-friendly restaurants, and either works when you're eating with a mixed group rather than a fully vegan one. Treat them as vegan-friendly rather than plant-based: say clearly what you need when you order and check the menu before you commit.

For a wider spread of options in the same vein, the city has plenty of Indian kitchens that handle vegetarian and vegan diets well. If curry is the plan, compare a few before settling on one.

Budget versus occasion: which places suit a quick lunch and which suit a longer meal

For a quick, cheap lunch, the chippy model is hard to beat: takeaway from The No Catch Co. and eat on the seafront, with no table to book. For a longer meal, the sit-down brunch places and the veggie-friendly restaurants give you a table, a proper menu and time to linger, which is the split that governs most of the cheap eats in Brighton too.

If you want to push the budget further for a special occasion, Brighton has higher-end kitchens too; check menus before you commit if a fully vegan fine-dining meal is the goal.

Where each place sits in the city and how to string two or three together in a day

The No Catch Co. is on King's Road on the seafront, so it slots naturally into a beachside day. The brunch names above are spread across Brighton, so check addresses before planning a route and Don't assume you can walk between them all in minutes.

A practical two-day pattern: chippy lunch by the sea on day one, a sit-down brunch on day two, and a veggie-friendly dinner in between if you want a proper evening meal. The No Catch Co. is the one fixed point; check the rest before you set off.

Practical trade-offs: queues, booking and kitchen hours

Brunch is the pressure point: weekend queues build at popular cafés, so arrive early or pick a weekday. For dinner, ring ahead at the veggie-friendly restaurants if you're a group, since booking policies vary.

On hours, The No Catch Co. is the one venue here with a published timetable: closed Monday, Tuesday to Saturday 12:30pm to 8pm, Sunday 12:30pm to 7pm. For everywhere else, check the venue's own site or social media on the day, especially for bank holidays and winter hours.

If you're relying on a specific kitchen for a dietary need, ring first rather than turning up and hoping. The same call lets you check the day's menu and any booking or payment details at the same time.

Which Brighton vegan meal should you book first?

If you only eat one plant-based meal in Brighton, make it The No Catch Co.: it's fully vegan, it's on the seafront, and it does the one British meal that's hardest to find without fish. Go for lunch on a Tuesday to Sunday and order the tofish with a side of prawnz or calamari to share.

If brunch is more your speed, pick one of the cafés and go early at the weekend, and if you're eating with non-vegans, choose one of the veggie-friendly restaurants and say what you need when you order.