Glasgow Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants
Community over Code Glasgow 2026 - October 11-14, Hilton Glasgow
A guide to vegetarian and vegan-friendly dining near the Community over Code Glasgow venue (Hilton Glasgow, 1 William St, city centre).
Glasgow was named Scotland’s most veg-friendly city, and you’ll find excellent plant-based options all within walking distance of the venue.
Fully Vegan Restaurants
The Glasvegan
- What: Plant-based fast food - burgers, hot dogs, loaded fries
- Where: 50 St Enoch Square, Glasgow G1 4DH (map)
- Good for: Quick, filling, affordable
Mono
- What: Vegan cafe/bar in Merchant City with an in-house record store and live music
- Where: 12 Kings Court, King Street, Glasgow G1 5RB (map)
- Good for: Casual meals, evening hangouts, salads, pizzas, sandwiches
The Hug and Pint
- What: Vegan food above a live music venue
- Where: 171 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9AW (map)
- Good for: Evening meals before/after a gig, creative Asian-inspired dishes
Rose & Grants
- What: Fully vegan cafe, open 7 days for breakfast and lunch
- Where: 27 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5EZ (map)
- Good for: Breakfast/brunch. Try the vegan square sausage roll (a Scottish classic!)
Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants (with extensive vegan options)
Stravaigin
- What: “Culinary adventure” - global flavours with local Scottish ingredients
- Where: 28 Gibson Street, Glasgow G12 8NX (map)
- Good for: Inventive vegetarian dishes, special dinners, Scottish haggis alternatives
Chaophraya
- What: Thai restaurant with a dedicated plant-based menu (Europe’s largest Thai restaurant!)
- Where: 2 Nelson Mandela Place, The Townhouse, Glasgow G1 2LL (map)
- Good for: Tofu green curry, garlic aubergine pad gra prao, spring rolls
The Alchemist
- What: International-inspired food with strong veggie options
- Where: Unit 2, George House, George Square, Glasgow G2 1EH (map)
- Good for: Cauliflower katsu curry, plant burgers, bang bang salads
Ranjit’s Kitchen
- What: Homemade Panjabi cuisine, very vegetarian-friendly
- Where: 607 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2QG (map)
- Good for: Authentic, comforting Indian food at great prices. Closed Mondays.
The Prancing Stag
- What: Award-winning neighbourhood restaurant (AA Rosette), seasonal Scottish food
- Where: 1A Ashwood Gardens, Glasgow G13 1NX (map)
- Good for: Special dinner with excellent veggie options (beside Jordanhill station)
Quick Tips
- Many Glasgow restaurants label vegan options clearly on menus
- “VG” = vegan, “V” = vegetarian on most Glasgow menus
- Deliveroo and Just Eat both have strong vegan filters for Glasgow
- The West End (Byres Road/Great Western Road area) has the highest concentration of veggie restaurants, accessible via Subway
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Know a great veg spot we missed? This page is a community resource - feel free to submit additions! Email planners@apachecon.com or open a PR against the comdev-events-site repo.