Cutting out certain food groups for environmental, dietary and moral reasons is becoming more and more of a norm. Dairy free menus, albeit highly sought after, are difficult to come by, and even happening to stumble across one, displays a… limited selection of choices. Here at DesignMyNight, we want everyone to feel included in the brilliance of a good dining experience, so we’ve taken it upon ourselves to find some of the coolest dairy-free places to eat in London.
Please note: some restaurants, cafes and other venues are not fully dairy-free and will handle dairy products in their kitchens. For information on potential cross-contamination due to severe allergies, please check with venues direct and with staff on arrival.
Top Spots For Dairy-Free Dining In London
The Spread Eagle
- Vegan pub serving dairy-free British food
- 224 Homerton High Street, Hackney E9 6AS
This is a special one. The Spread Eagle was the first traditionally British pub to bring a fully vegan and dairy free menu to its tables. Marrying quintessential Britishness with progressive sustainability is a rare find, but one that lies on Homerton High Street in London.
Focusing their attention on minimising waste, and sourcing plant-based ingredients for all food and beverages, this is truly a haven for anyone seeking a classic pub night out, who mostly finds limitations as a result dairy free requirements. The Spread Eagle prides itself on bringing two opposites together and lacing them in an affordable and comforting way that doesn’t lose the conventionality of everyone’s favourite pub night.
The Free From Bakehouse
- Gluten and dairy-free baked goods
- 8 Southwark Street, Borough SE1 1TL
Found within the Green Market area of Borough market, The Free From Bakehouse is an independent business that sells gluten-free cakes, breads and breakfast cereals - many of which are also free from dairy.
Owned by Caroline Aherne, the stall has won multiple awards over the years. Enjoy everything from pistachio, raspberry and rosewater cake to Bakewell tarts and soda bread, alongside a rotating selection of seasonal treats.
Niche
- Independent restaurant that's free from nuts and gluten
- 197-199 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TJ
An independent, award-winning restaurant in the City, Niche serves a menu that's entirely free from gluten, peanut, tree nut and sesame - with plenty of dairy-free and halal options up for grabs as well. Their seasonal menu features modern crowd-pleasing favourites, clearly marked to indicate dietary requirements.
Kick off with garlic and rosemary focaccia or salmon carpaccio, before indulging in main courses like pork tenderloin, gnocchi caponata and smokey burgers. Plus, they serve cracking Sunday roasts too.
The Good Life Eatery
- Gluten and dairy-free restaurants
- Multiple locations
With three venues across Chelsea, St John's Wood and Marylebone, The Good Life Eatery has been around since 2013. Their mission is to encourage every one to eat better, happier and healthier, while still serving dishes that taste amazing and excite your tastebuds.
They cater to every dietary requirement, including dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan. They support their communities through hiring local people and sourcing ingredients from nearby, with a real focus on sustainability. The all-day menu features everything from acai bowls to superfood salads, toasties and wraps, as well as baked goods - available to eat in or take away.
The Fields Beneath
- Vegan cafe serving dairy-free pastries, sandwiches, cakes and more
- 52a Prince of Wales Rd, Kentish Town NW5 3LN
