15 Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Dublin (2026)

Dublin’s vegan restaurants scene has expanded dramatically since 2020. The city now has over 60 dedicated vegetarian and vegan venues, plus virtually every mainstream restaurant offers strong plant-based options. Pioneered by Cornucopia (the country’s vegetarian institution since 1986), Dublin’s plant-based food has moved from grain-and-pulse health-food earnestness to ambitious, design-led cooking that competes with the city’s top non-vegan restaurants. This guide ranks the 15 best vegan restaurants in Dublin for 2026, plus the best vegetarian-friendly mainstream venues and full advice on dietary preferences in Irish dining culture.

Pair with our pillar on Dublin restaurants & food, our cheap eats Dublin guide and our best brunch Dublin article.

Dublin Plant-Based Scene in 2026

Dublin’s vegan and vegetarian restaurants now fall into five distinct categories:

• Heritage vegetarian institutions: Cornucopia (1986), Govinda’s Hare Krishna restaurants — long-running, all-day buffet or á la carte options.
• Modern vegan butcher-style restaurants: Sova Vegan Butcher, Veginity — ambitious plant-based versions of meat classics.
• Middle Eastern & Mediterranean vegetarian-friendly: Umi Falafel (multiple locations), Brother Hubbard, the Fumbally.
• Asian vegetarian-friendly: Sova’s Asian-influenced dishes, Veginity Korean-vegan, many Indian and Pakistani restaurants on Parnell Street.
• Mainstream restaurants with strong vegan menus: The Brazen Head (Shepherdless Pie), Etto (vegetarian tasting menu), Bastible (Michelin-starred with strong vegan options), the Pig’s Ear, the Fumbally.

2026 represents a moment of maturity for the Dublin vegan scene. The early-2020s “Beyond Burger” faux-meat boom has settled into more thoughtful plant-based cooking. Several mainstream Michelin restaurants now run vegetarian tasting menus that genuinely compete with their meat-led options.

The 15 Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Dublin

1. Cornucopia

Founded in 1986; the Dublin vegetarian institution. Family-run; bright, busy buffet-style format with daily-changing menu. All food made fresh on the premises; large gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan selections. Strong customer loyalty: many Dubliners have been eating here for 25+ years. Brings-your-own-container 5% discount; substantial portions; affordable.

• Address: 19-20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2.
• Style: Buffet-style vegetarian with vegan options.
• Mains: €13-19.
• Best for: First-time visitors to Dublin vegetarian dining; families; flexitarians.

2. Sova Vegan Butcher

The modern Dublin vegan flagship. Plant-based versions of “scallops”, seitan “steaks”, soy “schnitzels” and polenta “meatballs”. All from seasonal, locally-sourced, certified-organic ingredients. The Vegan Seitan Sausage Roll has cult status. Strong brunch programme.

• Address: 51 Pleasants Street, Dublin 8.
• Style: Modern vegan with meat-style dishes.
• Mains: €15-22.
• Best for: Strict vegans wanting comfort food; flexitarians curious about quality plant-based alternatives.

3. Veginity

Vegan restaurant on Capel Street fusing global gourmet flavours, locally-sourced ingredients and creative food science. Strong Korean-influenced dishes; the kimchi pancake and bibimbap-style bowls are excellent. Affordable for the quality.

• Address: 14 Capel Street, Dublin 1.
• Style: Asian-influenced vegan.
• Mains: €14-19.
• Best for: Vegans wanting global flavours; younger diners.

4. Umi Falafel

Beloved Dublin Palestinian falafel kitchen with four locations across the city. Vegan-friendly (most options on the menu are plant-based by default). Falafel wraps €7.50; combo with spiced potatoes and a soft drink €12.50. The Lebanese-style hummus plates and za’atar manakish are particularly excellent.

• Addresses: Dame Street, Mary Street, George’s Street Arcade, Rathmines Road.
• Style: Palestinian / Middle Eastern.
• Mains: €7-13.
• Best for: Quick affordable vegan lunch.

5. Govinda’s

Hare Krishna-run vegetarian restaurant on Aungier Street. All-you-can-eat buffet under €11 — the cheapest substantial vegetarian meal in Dublin. The dal, vegetable curries and rice are particularly strong. Two other locations on Middle Abbey Street and Camden Street.

• Address: 4 Aungier Street, Dublin 2.
• Style: Indian-inspired vegetarian buffet.
• Mains: Buffet under €11.
• Best for: Budget vegetarian eating; quick lunch.

6. The Fumbally

Not strictly vegetarian but with one of the strongest vegetarian and vegan brunch programmes in Dublin. The roasted-vegetable plates, sourdough toast variations and the famous “Fumbally Eggs” (with cheese) all reliably excellent. Plant-based options always available.

• Address: Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8.
• Style: Modern Irish brunch with strong plant-based options.
• Mains: €14-18.
• Best for: Saturday brunch for vegetarians; weekday lunch.

7. Banyi Japanese Dining

Japanese restaurant on Aungier Street with a strong vegetarian and vegan tasting menu. The vegetable tempura, tofu dishes and Japanese pickled-vegetable plates are excellent. Sushi (with tofu/vegetable rolls) for vegan-friendly sushi.

• Address: Aungier Street, Dublin 2.
• Style: Japanese with strong vegetarian section.
• Tasting menu: Vegetarian €55.
• Best for: Vegetarians wanting fine-dining Japanese.

8. Pickle

Sophisticated modern Indian restaurant on South Richmond Street. Strong vegetarian section with the Mumbai street food and dosa dishes; a dedicated vegan tasting menu available on request. Lunch deals €13-16 for two courses.

• Address: 43 South Richmond Street, Portobello, Dublin 2.
• Style: Modern Indian.
• Mains: €15-25.
• Best for: Vegetarian fine-dining experience; flexitarian groups.

9. Saba Thai

Stylish Thai restaurant on Clarendon Street. Substantial vegetarian section; the vegetable pad thai, papaya salad and green-curry tofu are particularly strong. Strict vegan options available.

• Address: 26-28 Clarendon Street, Dublin 2.
• Style: Modern Thai.
• Mains: €16-26.
• Best for: Date night for vegetarians; sophisticated plant-based Thai.

10. Brother Hubbard (North & South)

Brunch institution with strong vegetarian options including the Halloumi Sabiche, Sumac Labneh, and Mediterranean roasted vegetable plates. Strict vegan options on request.

• Addresses: Capel Street North; Harrington Street South.
• Style: Mediterranean-Middle Eastern brunch.
• Mains: €15-22.
• Best for: Weekend brunch.

11. Token

Pizza, retro arcade games and craft beer in a Smithfield warehouse. Vegan pizzas with plant-based mozzarella are strong; the buffalo cauliflower wings and vegan loaded fries also excellent.

• Address: 72 Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7.
• Style: American-style with strong vegan options.
• Mains: €14-20.
• Best for: Groups of friends; younger vegans wanting comfort food.

12. Allta

Modern Irish restaurant in the Liberties with strong vegetable-led menu. The signature vegetarian tasting menu uses seasonal Irish vegetables creatively; ambitious modern Irish-vegetarian cooking. Strong critical reception.

• Style: Modern Irish.
• Vegetarian tasting menu: €65.
• Best for: Foodies wanting Irish vegetarian fine dining.

13. Bastible

The Michelin-starred Portobello restaurant runs a full vegetarian tasting menu alongside its meat menu. Strong on Irish vegetables, foraged herbs and seasonal cookery. One of the few Dublin Michelin restaurants where the vegetarian menu genuinely competes with the meat version.

• Address: 111 South Circular Road, Dublin 8.
• Style: Modern Irish, Michelin-starred.
• Tasting menu: Vegetarian €110.
• Best for: Fine-dining vegetarians.

14. Veggie Burger

Dedicated vegan burger restaurant on Camden Street. Multiple house-made patty options (chickpea, mushroom, lentil), all vegan. Includes loaded fries, milkshakes and other comfort options.

• Address: 86 Camden Street, Dublin 2.
• Style: Vegan burgers and comfort food.
• Mains: €11-16.
• Best for: Strict vegans craving burger-and-fries.

15. Café Sol

Wholefood café on Dame Street. All-day vegetarian buffet plus á la carte. The lentil shepherd’s pie and stuffed peppers are particularly strong. Budget-friendly.

• Address: Dame Street, Dublin 2.
• Style: Wholefood vegetarian.
• Mains: €13-19.
• Best for: Cheap vegetarian lunch in central Dublin.

Mainstream Restaurants With Strong Vegan/Vegetarian Options

If you’re travelling with non-vegetarians, several mainstream Dublin restaurants offer strong vegan and vegetarian menus alongside their meat dishes:

• The Brazen Head: Famous for the Shepherdless Pie — converts many meat-eaters. Substantial vegan portions.
• Etto: Vegetarian tasting menu and full vegan substitutions on the à la carte menu.
• Pichet: Strong modern French-Irish; vegetarian options on every menu rotation.
• The Pig’s Ear: Vegetarian tasting menu by request; strong vegetable cookery.
• Glovers Alley: One Michelin star; vegetarian tasting menu available with notice.
• Forest Avenue: 2026 Michelin newcomer with particularly strong vegetable focus.
• Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen: Two Michelin stars; vegetarian tasting menu on request.
• Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud: Two Michelin stars; less vegetarian-flexible than Chapter One but accommodates with advance notice.

Always book vegetarian tasting menus with advance notice (1-3 days minimum) at fine-dining restaurants — the chef typically prepares a parallel menu.

Indian & Asian Vegetarian Restaurants

Dublin’s Indian, Sri Lankan, and Bangladeshi restaurants are some of the best-value vegetarian dining options in the city. Most have substantial vegetarian sections:

• Pickle: Sophisticated modern Indian (covered above).
• Konkan: Goan cuisine on Pleasants Street; strong vegetarian and vegan sections.
• Manifesto: Italian-Indian fusion; large vegetarian menu.
• Spice Indian Cuisine (multiple locations): Reliable mainstream Indian with full vegetarian section.
• Vasanta: South Indian / Sri Lankan specialist; the masala dosa is excellent.
• The Cinnamon Club: Upscale Indian; substantial vegetarian section.
• Saba Thai: Modern Thai (covered above).
• Yamamori Sushi: Japanese; vegetable sushi and tofu dishes.
• Banyi Japanese Dining: Japanese (covered above).

Best Vegan Brunch in Dublin

• Sova Vegan Butcher: The Sunday vegan brunch with scrambled tofu, vegan bacon, vegan sausage roll.
• The Fumbally: Strong plant-based brunch options every day.
• Brother Hubbard: Halloumi Sabiche brunch (vegetarian); strict vegan options on request.
• Pang Café: Vegan tofu rice bowls; Vietnamese-inspired plant-based brunch.
• The Pepper Pot: Vegetarian full breakfast options; vegan items by request.
• Veggie Burger: Vegan brunch on weekends.
• Bunsen Vegan Burger: Available at all Bunsen locations.

Vegan Desserts & Sweets

• Cake Café: Strong vegan dessert program on Pleasants Place.
• Le Levain bakery: Vegan sourdough and pastries.
• Bunsen: Vegan milkshakes alongside the burger menu.
• Murphy’s Ice Cream (Wicklow Street): Several vegan ice cream flavours.
• Vegan Sandwich Co (Smithfield): Vegan bakery; the chocolate brownies are excellent.
• The Fumbally: Vegan brownie and seasonal cakes.
• Sweetcraft: Vegan cake delivery service.

Vegan Dublin by Neighbourhood

South city centre / Stephen’s Green / Grafton

Cornucopia (the Wicklow Street institution), Govinda’s Aungier Street, Café Sol, Umi Falafel George’s Street, Banyi Japanese Dining, Pickle.

Liberties / Portobello

Sova Vegan Butcher, the Fumbally, Pickle (Portobello), Bastible, Allta, Veggie Burger Camden Street.

Capel Street / Northside

Veginity, Brother Hubbard North, Umi Falafel Mary Street, Banyi Japanese Dining, Govinda’s Middle Abbey Street.

Smithfield / Stoneybatter

Token, the Vegan Sandwich Co, the Light House Cinema café.

Ranelagh / Rathmines

Umi Falafel Rathmines, the Bowery (vegetarian options), several Indian restaurants.

Plant-Based Picks by Visitor Type

For first-time visitors

Cornucopia (heritage), Sova Vegan Butcher (modern), Umi Falafel (cheap eats). The standard three-stop Dublin vegetarian trip.

For couples on a special trip

Bastible (vegetarian tasting menu in a Michelin-starred setting), Allta (modern Irish vegetable), Saba Thai (intimate atmosphere).

For groups of friends

Token (pizza, beer, games), Sova Vegan Butcher (sharing plates), Brother Hubbard (big tables).

For budget-conscious vegan travellers

Govinda’s (buffet under €11), Umi Falafel (€7-13), Café Sol, Cornucopia.

For families with vegetarian kids

Cornucopia, the Fumbally, Brother Hubbard, Sova Vegan Butcher, Token. All welcome children with vegetarian options.

Practical Tips for Vegan Dining in Dublin

• Mention dietary needs at booking: Fine-dining restaurants in particular appreciate 24-48 hour notice for vegetarian tasting menus.
• Pubs increasingly cater for vegans: Most central Dublin pubs now have at least one vegan option. The Shepherdless Pie at the Brazen Head is the famous one.
• Indian and Asian restaurants are reliable: If you’re unsure about a venue, Indian, Thai and Japanese restaurants always have strong vegetarian sections.
• Ask about cross-contamination: For strict vegans, ask about shared fryers and grills.
• Dublin water is excellent: Tap water is free at every restaurant; no need to buy bottled.
• Sunday roast alternatives: Cornucopia, Govinda’s and the Brazen Head all offer vegetarian Sunday lunch options.
• Vegan coffee: Oat, soy and almond milks are standard at all specialty coffee shops; usually a small surcharge (€0.30-0.50).
• Bring snacks for travel days: Bus and DART services have limited vegan options. The Vegan Sandwich Co and Sova’s grab-and-go items are easily portable.
• Self-cater for breakfast: Tesco, Aldi and SuperValu all have strong vegan ranges — oat milk, vegan butter, vegan croissants. Save money on hotel breakfast.
• 2026 Tourist Tax: Applies to accommodation, not restaurants.

Vegan Grocery Shopping & Self-Catering

If you’re self-catering in Dublin, the grocery scene has caught up dramatically with vegan demand. Tesco, SuperValu and Dunnes Stores all have substantial vegan ranges including plant-based mince, vegan cheese, oat milk, vegan butter (Naturli, Flora Plant), vegan ready meals and a range of plant-based protein products. Aldi and Lidl have surprisingly strong own-brand vegan ranges including their seasonal vegan special-buy ranges.

• Tesco Metro Dame Street: Largest Dublin city centre Tesco; full vegan range including frozen and chilled.
• SuperValu Wicklow Street: Solid vegan section; particularly good for vegan baking ingredients.
• Aldi Smithfield: Best for budget vegan shopping; rotating special-buy vegan items.
• The Hopsack (Rathmines): Independent organic grocer with strong vegan range; the city’s most-recommended vegan grocery shop.
• Nourish (multiple central locations): Health food store with substantial vegan range including supplements, snacks and ready meals.
• Down to Earth (South Great George’s Street): Vegan-friendly health food shop with kefir, kombucha and fresh juices.

For visitors staying 3+ nights, a Tesco meal deal at €5 plus a Sova vegan sausage roll (€5.50) is a substantial budget vegan lunch. See our Dublin apartment rentals guide for self-catering accommodation.

Vegan-Friendly Pubs & Bars

The Irish pub-eating tradition has adapted slowly but increasingly to plant-based diners. Most central Dublin pubs in 2026 have at least one substantial vegan main course on the menu. Standout options:

• The Brazen Head: The Shepherdless Pie is famous — vegan shepherd’s pie that converts many meat-eaters. Also vegan cottage pie, vegan curry.
• L. Mulligan Grocer: Stoneybatter gastropub with rotating vegan main course.
• The Cobblestone: Trad music pub with a tight food menu including vegan options.
• The Long Hall: Victorian pub with a small lunch menu including vegan toasted sandwich.
• The Hairy Lemon: Modern pub with substantial vegan menu.
• The Old Storehouse: Temple Bar pub with reliable vegan main course.
• O’Neills of Suffolk Street: Large pub with vegan options on the menu.

Most Irish stouts (including Guinness since 2017) are now vegan-friendly — the isinglass fish-bladder clarifier traditionally used in brewing has been removed across the major Irish stout and porter brands.

Dietary Culture in Irish Restaurants

Dublin restaurant culture has shifted significantly on dietary restrictions over the past decade. A few cultural notes for vegan visitors:

• Vegetarianism has long history in Ireland: Cornucopia (1986), Govinda’s and several long-running Hare Krishna restaurants predate the modern vegan boom.
• Veganism is mainstream in cities: Most Dublin restaurant staff understand strict vegan requirements without confusion or judgement.
• Allergen labelling is required by law: Every Dublin menu must declare allergens; vegan/vegetarian status is typically marked with V or VE icons.
• Pub-restaurant kitchens often share equipment: For strict vegans concerned about cross-contamination, mention this when ordering.
• Catholic-tradition Friday fish: Many Irish-tradition pubs run Friday fish specials — ask about vegan alternatives.
• Older rural Irish food culture leaned heavily on meat and dairy: A few older establishments still treat vegan requirements as exotic. The modern Dublin restaurants below don’t.

A Vegan Day in Dublin

For visitors who want a focused vegan day:

• 09:00 — Sova Vegan Butcher: Brunch — scrambled tofu, vegan sausage roll, oat-milk flat white.
• 11:00 — Walk to the Iveagh Gardens: 15-minute walk; relax in the city’s secret park.
• 12:30 — Cornucopia or Café Sol: Lunch at one of the heritage vegetarian buffets.
• 14:30 — Sheridan’s Cheesemongers: For visitors not strictly vegan, taste some Irish artisan cheese; vegan cheese also sold.
• 16:00 — Visit Bread 41 bakery: Take home vegan sourdough; sit outside with a coffee.
• 18:30 — Sova Vegan Butcher dinner or Bastible if you’ve booked the vegetarian tasting menu.
• 21:00 — The Brazen Head or The Cobblestone: Trad music pub for a pint of Guinness (vegan since 2017).

Dublin Vegan Events & Festivals

Several recurring Dublin vegan events worth knowing:

• Dublin VegFest: Annual one-day vegan festival, typically in autumn (October). Food vendors, talks, cooking demonstrations.
• The Dublin Vegan Market: Monthly Sunday market with vegan food and lifestyle products; check social media for current dates and location.
• Veganuary in January: Many mainstream Dublin restaurants run dedicated vegan-month menus.
• Dublin VegFair: Mid-year vegan trade fair with hundreds of vendors and free entry.
• The Cornucopia 40th-anniversary celebrations in 2026: The institution turns 40; expect special programming through the year.

Vegan-Friendly Coffee & Tea Stops

Every Dublin specialty coffee shop offers oat, soy and almond milk as standard alternatives, typically with a small surcharge (€0.30-0.50). Particularly recommended for vegan visitors:

• 3FE Grand Canal: Strong oat milk programme; vegan pastries available.
• Cloud Picker: Single-origin coffees with oat milk variations.
• Two Pups Coffee: Dog-friendly with vegan pastries and oat milk.
• The Fumbally: Strong vegan menu alongside the coffee.
• Vegan Sandwich Co (Smithfield): Dedicated vegan cafe with vegan baked goods.
• Cake Café (Pleasants Place): Vegan cake and oat-milk coffee specialist.

Vegan Restaurants Dublin: FAQ

What is the best vegan restaurant in Dublin?

For modern dedicated vegan: Sova Vegan Butcher. For heritage vegetarian: Cornucopia. For Korean-influenced vegan: Veginity. For Michelin-starred vegetarian: Bastible.

Is Dublin vegan-friendly?

Yes — Dublin has over 60 dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurants plus virtually every mainstream restaurant offers strong vegan options. The city ranks alongside London, Berlin and Brighton in terms of vegan accessibility.

How much do vegan restaurants in Dublin cost?

Buffet-style vegetarian (Cornucopia, Govinda’s, Café Sol): €11-19. Modern vegan restaurants (Sova, Veginity, Token): €14-22. Fine-dining vegetarian tasting menus (Bastible, Allta, Banyi): €55-110. Casual vegan options (Umi Falafel, Govinda’s): €7-15.

Where can vegans eat in Temple Bar?

Temple Bar has fewer dedicated vegan options than the south side. The Boxty House offers veggie boxty fillings; the Brazen Head’s Shepherdless Pie is the most-famous vegan option in the area. Most Temple Bar pubs have at least one vegan dish. Walk 5-10 minutes south for Cornucopia and other Wicklow Street vegan options.

Are Dublin Michelin restaurants vegan-friendly?

Mostly yes. Bastible offers a full vegetarian tasting menu by default. Chapter One, Glovers Alley, Forest Avenue, Etto and the Pig’s Ear all offer vegetarian tasting menus on request with 24-48 hours’ notice. Patrick Guilbaud is the most-conservative on plant-based menus but accommodates with notice.

What’s the best vegan brunch in Dublin?

Sova Vegan Butcher (the Sunday brunch is excellent), the Fumbally (vegan options daily), Brother Hubbard (Halloumi Sabiche, vegan on request), Pang Café (Vietnamese-influenced vegan brunch).

Are Dublin pubs vegan-friendly?

Increasingly yes. Most central Dublin pubs now have at least one vegan option on the food menu. The Brazen Head’s Shepherdless Pie is the most famous. Guinness is now vegan (since 2017 they removed the isinglass clarifier).

Plan the Rest of Your Dublin Food Trip

Dublin’s vegan scene has matured into one of Europe’s strongest. Pair this with our pillar on Dublin restaurants & food, our best brunch Dublin guide, our cheap eats Dublin article and our Dublin food markets guide for full coverage.