If you are taking part in Veganuary or are simply curious about a plant-based diet, we’ve created a menu of places where you can taste and enjoy some delicious vegan dishes.
Pubs, Cafes and Restaurants
The Orangery at the Speech House Hotel, Coleford
A short drive from Coleford, in the heart of the Forest of Dean, The Orangery is the Speech House Hotel’s casual dining restaurant, and offers a specialty vegetarian and vegan menu with an imaginative range of dishes, including a vegan meatball marinara burger, and a sweet potato and chickpea wellington.
The Red Hart Inn, Blaisdon
The Red Hart Inn is a multi award-winning traditional country pub, known for its friendly staff and tasty seasonal menus is dog- and child-friendly with a huge garden. The menu offers a vegan falafel, burger and risotto all home cooked and packed with flavour.
The Ostrich Inn, Newland
The Ostrich is a charming and unspoilt traditional English pub that dates back to the 13th century when the church opposite, nicknamed the Cathedral of the Forest, was built. The pub is well known for its unusual take on dishes and has some mouth-watering vegan options including freshly made soups, falafel and a herby aubergine cassoulet.
Pedalabikeaway Cafe
The top spot for lunch after a session on the bike. This relaxed cafe has an incredible vegan offering with specials just for veganuary such as The Dirty Gringo Burger (vegetable patty with salsa, avocado, tomato and lettuce in vegan bun), Mediterranean Thyme Garlic Panini (olives and tomato with vegan mozzarella and optional veggie pesto) and Chargrilled Vegetable Slice with peppers, courgettes, aubergine and sundried tomatoes. Served with veggie pesto and vegan cheese. Yum!
The Hope and Anchor, Ross on Wye
Right next to the river the Hope and Anchor has everything a good pub should. It has an incredibly generous beer garden used by walkers and ramblers in good weather, however we feel it really comes into its own when you hunker down by the fire in winter. All food is homemade 7 days a week. Their salt-baked beetroot is earthy, hearty and delicate in equal measure whilst the wild mushroom gnocchi is the ultimate in comfort food. They also have an excellent vegan breakfast offering for those staying at the Hope and Anchor or nearby.
The Wild Hare, Tintern
This beautiful Inn is nestled in the heart of Tintern, a place notably used as an escape to great artists, poets, and writers for inspiration by the ruins. Today the Inn offers a range of rooms as well as dinner, lunch and particularly good coffee and cake. Their dinner menu brings some incredible flavour pairings including miso and mushroom to start and some tangy sriracha for their beetroot and bean burger. You can also convert their bang bang bowl to a vegan option and enjoy the fresh crunch of slaw mixed with lentils and their signature peanut satay sauce.
The Mill Race, Walford
The Mill Race is a family run pub just a stone’s throw from Goodrich Castle. Their seasonal handcrafted menus offer delightful dishes including vegan options. There are the lightly spiced kofta balls perfect for dipping and a beautifully fragrant Thai red curry with fluffy rice as a main course.
Delis
Forest Deli, Coleford
A favourite spot for sourcing vegan ingredients, especially those harder to come by items. Forest Deli is a vegan cheese lover’s paradise where you can find three types of Sheese, the smoked is particularly delicious when paired with relish. Check the website and Facebook for events and tasting sessions throughout the year.
Forest Larder, Longhope
A foodie heaven the Forest Larder sits adjacent to Harts Barn Cookery School. It sells an eclectic mix of food and drink from across the area and beyond. Packed full of wonderful treats with knowledgeable staff happy to advise on the best vegan staples to fill your cupboards.
Truffles Deli, Ross on Wye
Stocking everything a deli should, and more, Truffles Deli delights vegans. Each day the team freshly creates a selection of sandwiches, soups and salads, sold alongside fantastic vegan ingredients from the area, Spain and Italy.
Private Catering and Courses
Bordello Banquets
If you are looking for great vegan menu for a party or celebration, Bordello Banquets brings drama and passion to the table. The company has an extravagant approach to cooking and dining, which is seen through opulent table dressings and magnificent food arrangements. Bordello can cater for any occasion and are well-versed in vegan cuisine
Harts Barn Cookery School
Whether you are a full time vegan, just for January or trying to increase your weekly plant-based diet, Harts Barn Cookery School offers a vegan cookery course to help you create enticing dishes for friends and family.
If you want to take a break from cooking why not book their Hire-a-Chef service, because eating in is the new going out. Perfect for celebrations or a more relaxed and informal meal. The service is discrete, personal and flexible whether you want a banquet to end all banquets or smaller more intimate occasion.
Go find freedom in a mouth-watering world of meat free dining. Tell us how you get on, post your vegan food photos online and if you find other vegan hotspots post in the comments below or tag us @visitdeanwye #gofindfreedom.
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Andy Shout out to Symonds Yat Rock Cafe which has excellent vegan options all year around.
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