Vegan-friendly
Beer/Wine
British
European
Gluten-free
Eatery est. Aug 2016. Offers several vegan dishes which change frequently (see website). Set three-course roast on Sun. Bar has organic wines, local craft beer, gin and tonics, house-made cordials and freshly squeezed juice. Relocated from 18/22 Lloyd St. Reported to serve vegetarian items April 2025. Open Mon-Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-20:00.
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1-3 Cathedral Gates, Manchester, England, M3 1SW
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Last update on 30 Jun 2025 by hedonism
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Added by Veganolive1 on 07 Sep 2016
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244 Reviews
First Review by cabbagepatchkid
AlfieLambert
Points +85
Dirty restaurant. Undercooked food. Inattentive staff. Avoid. - Edit
Staff were unwelcoming on arrival. My table was sticky where it hadn’t been wiped down from the last customer. The sides were dusty. Paid for a soup of the day as part of the sharing platter, that never came. Cauliflower was rock hard. As were the chips in the middle. Nobody came over to ask how the food was, possibly because they knew how bad it was. Really bad experience. Would definitely advise people to avoid this place (and have done now).
Read moreAnnoyed that Happy Cow won’t let me give this 1 star. Or no stars.
Cons: Dirty , Uncercooked food , Inattentive staff
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BlakeRobin
Points +117
Incredible Sunday roast - Edit
The food here is outstanding!
Read morePros: All plant-based, good menu, Delicious
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Amyyyyy
Points +4032
Vegan - Edit
Amazing! All the food was delicious and fresh.
Read moreWe didn't get olives on our sharing Platter (must have ran out) but we got wasabi peas instead which we enjoyed.
Pros: 100% vegan
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VeggieEarthling
Points +192
Great vegan food - Edit
They had delcious truffle fries and probably the best "cauliflower wings"/fried/breaded cauliflower I have tried. The banana blosson fish and chips was interesting and tasted great.
Read morePros: Cauliflower , Nice staff
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laoiseh
Points +47
Better Options - Edit
Rather overpriced for the taste. Considering how much of a vegan hub Manchester is, I found this place disappointing and devoid of taste. It was empty when we arrived and the food took about 20 minutes for each course.
Read moreWe had the Cauliflower Wings and Tofu Kebab. These were nice with a hearty amount of dipping sauce. The tofu kebab was a little small for my liking, as i expected some more cucumber and quinoa.
Unfortunately, the food was only down for there. I got the Bahn Mi Sandwich. It had one slice of carrot and cucumber, with an undercooked baguette. The potatoes on the side were very nice, but I could not recommend the sandwich.
My partner got the Tom Yum. It was very watery and a bit sad. The taste was otherwise okay, but don't expect a depth of flavour.
I like the atmosphere and how they serve the soft drinks in pint glasses. There was only one waitress manning everything when we arrived and she was more than lovely, if not a lil busy when more people arrived. She didn't check on us at all.
Overall, it's fine. I would recommend the smaller plates over the main courses.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-31
Pros: Fully Vegan, Nice Atmosphere, Lovely Service
Cons: Expensive, Bland, Long wait times
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Hiddenlavender
Points +308
Food was very meh - Edit
I wouldn’t call it fine dining. It was just an average restaurant, nothing special. I had mushroom scallops and a sharer platter. It wasn’t very flavourful, quite bland, not really enjoyable. It felt like it just came out a jar, packet or tin, and not seasoned. The chickpeas and tofu skewers were not very nice. The soup and cauliflower wings were good though. I Wouldn’t recommend going as Manchester has so many incredible places for vegans.
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anne1
Points +199
Nice food, great location - Edit
We ate here on a recent trip to Manchester. Really great city centre location and lovely right by the cathedral.
Read moreWe had the jackfruit tacos - amazingly soft jackfruit combined with lovely, crispy tacos. We also had the tofu laksa - unfortunately this was served with stale tortilla chips rather than poppadoms as promised on the menu. A minor point but a shame since everything else was first class. The chocolate raspberry tart for dessert was incredible.
Would definitely recommend this place - make sure to book since it's quite small.
Lovely service.
Pros: Location, Good food, Great chocolate tart
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veggiegriffin
Points +13
Veggie griffin - Edit
Vegan cafe/restaurant. Quite fancy looking.
Read morePros: Lunch deal is a good price as it includes a hot dr, Fresh, Good variety
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7ravellingVegan
Points +137
Not what I thought - Edit
Let's start with the positives. The staff were very welcoming and attentive. The décor inside was very homely, giving the restaurant a lovely warm atmosphere. Unfortunately the food was average for what it cost. Me and my partner had a salad and a curry dish. The salad dish was stacked with broccoli and not much else going on. The curry had some flavour, but once again, for the price it could have been considerably more flavoursome. With such great reviews, we will give it another go in the future, and hopefully we can tell a different story.
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Ngozia
Points +30
So-so - Edit
Eaten here twice, once pre-covid when it was in its old venue and had a seven course tasting menu and it was AMAZING.
Read moreMe and my omnivore partner went again for my birthday and were expecting similar. We were a bit disappointed. The menu was well thought out but when it arrived the food was quite basic (for the type of restaurant that it is) although it was tasty and good quality. The service was unenthusiastic, we were never asked how our meal was, we had to go in search of front of house staff to order more drinks and dessert, and the lights were on fully with no ambient music making for an unwelcoming atmosphere. However this was a mid-week night.
There are better vegan fine dining experiences in Manchester for a similar price. Given that we went to the trouble of getting a babysitter for the first time in ages, I wished we’d gone to Greens.
That said, given how well thought out the menu was; and our previous taster menu experience, I suspect the special taster days/nights that Allotment runs are still great, I’d like to try them.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-16
Pros: Menu changes regularly, Tasted like good quality produce , Special taster days/nights
Cons: Unenthusiastic service, Expensive for what it is, Small portions (given that it’s 3-course)
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CurlyJo
Points +24
Fabulous food - Edit
My son took me for Mother’s Day and he enjoyed the food too even though he’s not vegan
Read moremeditationtype01
Mouthwatering 😋🤤
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alexhall95
Points +138
Great food but felt rushed - Edit
The food was amazing but we felt quite rushed as they needed the table back despite us booking months in advance.
Read morePros: Tasty food , Nice atmosphere , Good service
Cons: Expensive
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Samwalton9
Points +235
Tasty but over-priced - Edit
Although the food here is very nice, I was expecting either more inventive and interesting food or bigger portions.
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kgb73
Points +32
Recommend! - Edit
Enjoyable! Friendly service, nice atmosphere, tasty food! Portions on the small side
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-27
Pros: all vegan, nice atmosphere, tasty food
Cons: portions could be bigger
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frankensteinsmonster
Points +1810
Not-a lot-ment - Edit
A standard vegan menu with ok flavour and presentation. Quite expensive for what it was.
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soydumplings
Points +1713
Amazing place! - Edit
We went to the allotment after hearing so many good things about it. When I first looked at the menu I felt a little underwhelmed but thank god I was patient.
Read moreWe got the sharing platter which had a little bit of everything - all of which were amazing. The highlights were the tofu, the battered cauliflower and the meatballs. Although, the soup was amazing too. Perfect amount for 2 and was good to try a range of different things!
Delicious, fresh and aesthetic!
Pros: Amazing vegan food, Cauliflower!!
Cons: Pricey
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JackOwens
Points +114
Could be more imaginative - Edit
This place is the premier vegan Restaurant in Manchester, and the food is good and all vegan which is great . However, the menu is a bit uninspired for the price. Many of the menu is standard vegan fayre for a home cook, lots of Deliciously Ella style recipes. I can't justify the price or get too excited about this menu. However, the vegan fish and chips is a must try.
Read moreIn a world where most restaurants have vega options, please throw caution to the wind and be creative!
Pros: All vegan, Great location, Vegan fish and chips is a must
Cons: Expensive , Unimaginative menu
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eskelding
Points +289
Nice but expected more from the food - Edit
The decor and setting is beautiful and I love that it’s all vegan, however I was expecting the food to be better than it was for the price unfortunately. I would go back and try other bits of the menu though as I liked the vibe. I tried the tofu steak on the Sunday Roast menu and it was really different and interesting.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-26
Pros: All vegan options , Tofu Steak
Cons: Expensive
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Leafn4give
Points +315
Good value & tasty - Edit
Nice to find a vegan eatery with a menu not loaded with junk. This place is how vegan restaurants should be. The food was innovative, tasty, good value for money & located very close to the centre of Manchester. Staff were friendly & helpful. My omnivore lunch-companion was equally impressed with the food & its value.
Read morePros: All vegan, Value for money, Tasty
Cons: None
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juliagoolia
Points +71
Loved it - Edit
Gorgeous place, food was amazing, really reasonably priced for the quality of food. My non vegan friend is still banging on about the spicy cauliflower, we went to the theater after and she was telling random strangers in the queue 🤣 It was pretty damn good tho, we'll be going back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-29
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Mark-R
Points +1959
Nice plot - Edit
The Allotment is a pretty place with a limited but interesting and desirable menu. A romantic meal for two we could have chosen a better place as the atmosphere was perfect
Read moreSan Marzano £6. Charred San Marzano tomatoes served with grilled peach,
asparagus and pine nuts, drizzled with a basil emulsion. Tomatoes were full of flavour and the peaches supported them wonderfully. With the asparagus and basil flavours it rounded the dish off nicely. A lovely starter.
Miso Maple Mushrooms £6. Mushrooms marinated with miso and maple served with crispy shallots and garlic aioli. I can see why everyone raves about this dish in reviews. Simply put - a perfect starter.
Tom Yum £13.50. Thai-inspired broth, packed with fresh chilli, ginger, kefir lime and Lemongrass. Served with traditional vegetables and Soba noodles. It was spicy delivering a punch matching any Thai restaurant. A star dish.
Tofu Laksa £15. Salt and pepper tofu served in a Malaysian style spiced coconut curry made with chillies, ginger, lemongrass, coconut milk, tenderstem broccoli, pak choi, beansprouts and courgette noodles served with rice and poppadoms. The sauce had a tremendous depth that I last tasted in Malaysia. Really well done.
Bryne Estate, Woolpunda, Australian Chardonnay 2018: £22. It was a straw coloured but complex Chardonnay well suited to the dishes above but not quite the Tom Yum.
Would I recommend? Yes, it’s a real treat
Will I return. Even with all of the 100% vegan places to eat, yes I will.
Great place, super food with a warm and personal atmosphere.
Pros: Interesting and desirable menu, Romantic place, Amazing flavours
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Kekskönigin
Points +379
Not as good as I expected - Edit
The Restaurant and the seating is very nice. The toilet could have been cleaner and the bin for the towels was overflowing. The Service was friendly and nice, but really slow. The food was tasty but I think they used some Sort of Lemon pepper in some dishes which was a bit too much.
Read moreThere was also something missing but when we asked for it we recieved it in a Minute. So thats Not a negative Point as this can always happen.
I might go there again someday but there are many other vegan Options in Manchester which I Like better.
Pros: All vegan, Nice seating, Freshly prepared food with high quality
Cons: Slow Service , Seasoning could be improved
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graka
Points +76
Delicious! - Edit
Das Essen schmeckt sehr gut, besonders fish and chips ist zu empfehlen. Bedienung ist sehr freundlich. Es gibt gratis Wasser zum Trinken
Read morePros: Alles vegan , Montag und Dienstag 30% auf alle Hauptspeisen , Schöne Lage
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estefany
Points +44
The most amazing restaurant in Manchester 5 🌟 5! - Edit
Perfect wine 🍷 and food ! Definitely to try !
Read morePros: Delicious food , Great price , Good service !
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astronemma
Points +391
Pretty good! - Edit
The food was nice but not exceptional for the price. Blood orange nojito was very nice.
Read morePros: All vegan, Cauliflower wings
Cons: Not the best value
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Carlton
Points +150
Mediocre - Edit
Great staff here, super cocktails, gorgeous decor. Just avoid the food. Broccoli from the small plates arrives cold and raw. Mushrooms were good. Laksa is bland and lukewarm. Tom yum, luke warm, tasteless. Sticky toffee pudding, stale. 114 quid altogether. Best avoided.
Read morePros: Lovely staff , Great decor, Good cocktails
Cons: Food , Food, Food
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EddyNumb
Points +537
Crown Jewel of Manchester - Edit
This vegan fine dining gem is the very best Manchester has to offer. Chef’s kiss dishes prepared for maximum pleasure. The presentation, the innovation, the palate titillation…all next level. We are talking Last Meal brilliance here.
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