Best Dublin Vegan Guide: Restaurants, Sights, & More

I’ve had the good fortune of experiencing the hospitality of Dublin twice; once as a wide-eyed, all-knowing college student (it’s one of the best cities for college students to explore, by the way) and many years later as a more self-aware adult.

As I think back, the one thing that threads those experiences together is people’s genuine warmth and welcoming nature. I don’t believe I’ve been anywhere where people randomly want to strike up a conversation — with or without a pint! Here they do.

Being welcomed somewhere is fantastic, but they’ve also got to have vegan food, am I right? Lucky for you, you’ll find a mix of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants in Dublin.

Is Dublin Vegan-Friendly?

Unfortunately, the Dublin vegan restaurant scene has been tumultuous over the last couple of years with the loss of a few really stellar spots but there are still great ones to support! Years ago, it was difficult to be a vegan or vegetarian in Dublin, but today you’ll find a few vegan and vegetarian restaurants — plus, many places have jumped on the bandwagon and are vegan-friendly.

Be sure to also check out this lineup for the best spots to find vegan breakfast options in Dublin.

Cornucopia

19-20 Wicklow St, Dublin, D02 FK27, Ireland
Cornucopia has been promoting a plant-based lifestyle since 1986! The menu is well marked for diners. The globally inspired menu changes regularly, so you will want to make sure to pop in more than once! They also have a fantastic lineup of desserts, so make sure you save a little room.
Gluten-free options available

The Saucy Cow

19 Crane Ln, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 R891, Ireland
One more spot for vegan junk food in Dublin! This spot has a 70s psychedelic vibe that it pairs with its lineup of veganized fast-food. You can’t go wrong with a double cheeseburger but their Hot Pappi is something special — fried oyster mushrooms with buffalo sauce and mayo on top of a sesame seed bun.

It’s definitely easy to see why Dublin was rated as such a vegan-friendly city with all of these amazing options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

Glas Restaurant

16 Chatham St, Dublin 2, D02 FV50, Ireland
If you’re looking for a special dining experience, come here! This sophisticated vegetarian spot is creating gorgeous veggie-forward dishes. They offer a 2 or 3-course lunch and dinner menu.

Govinda’s

83 Middle Abbey St, North City, Dublin 1, D01 EV91, Ireland
It’s possible you’ve already been to a Govinda’s as its a global veggie chain! No matter which location you visit, you’re always guaranteed to find delicious vegetarian Indian and Asian cuisine.

Blazing Salads

42 Drury St, Dublin 2, D02 T210, Ireland
These veggie pushers are making sure you eat your greens! The casual vegetarian spot has a great make your own salad bowl and even vegan milkshakes!

UMI Falafel

13 Dame St, South City, Dublin, D02 HX67, Ireland (multiple locations)
You can never go wrong with Middle Eastern, right? This vegetarian restaurant has a great diversity of options with many vegan and gluten-free options.

McGuinness of Camden Street

84 Camden Street Lower, Dublin Southside, Dublin 2, D02 DH36, Ireland
This vegan-friendly restaurant has an outstanding vegan menu featuring pizza, burgers, and gluten-free options

While savory bowls and burgers are great, you’ve got to have a treat every once and awhile! Check out these Dublin spots for vegan donuts, ice cream, and cake.

The Rolling Donut

Multiple locations throughout Dublin
Cute donut shop with nine vegan donut options — raspberry jam, Ferrero Rocher, coffee and walnut, peanut butter chocolate — just to name a few!

Sun Bear Gelato

24 Dawson St, Dublin, Ireland
This vegan-friendly spot is scooping up multiple flavors of creamy vegan gelato!

It’s a Trap

81 Aungier St, Dublin, D02 DK50, Ireland
This vegan café has way more than just coffee! Make sure you pair that oat milk latte with one of their sticky cinnamon buns or flaky pastries. They also serve sandwiches.

Take a bus or walking tour

I’m sure there are a few eye rolls upon reading this, but although Dublin is a small city, it still packs in a lot to see, do, and learn. Taking one of these when you first arrive is a great way to learn the lay of the land and decide what you really want to explore – it’s one of the best things to do in Dublin for first time visitors.

Wander Grafton Street

This charming pedestrian shopping street runs from Trinity College to St. Stephen’s Green and is lined with great shops, cafes, live music, and street performers. Even if you’re not interested in shopping, it’s an excellent area for people watching.

Grab a beer in the Temple Bar area

I know this looks pretty touristy, but even though this area is notorious for bachelor parties and partiers, it’s more than meets the eye. Aside from having great pubs with spirited Irish music, there are also many independent shops and it’s a great area for street art in Dublin. Also, I recommend grabbing a beer somewhere here; you might make a new friend — I once did!

Enjoy the beauty of St. Stephens Green

In the center of Dublin sits the most beautifully manicured park. It once was a place for those in high society to meet and stroll. Today it is still an excellent place for an afternoon stroll and to seek shelter amongst the shady trees. Even if you only have one day in Dublin, this is still a gorgeous place you should explore.

Stroll the open air Moore Street Market

This cute cobblestone street is lined with vendors selling beautiful flowers, fresh produce, Irish products, and more. If you’re staying somewhere with a kitchen, it’s a great place to stock your fridge. Otherwise, it’s a great place to enjoy Old Dublin and maybe find a souvenir.

If you’re planning other vegan adventures don’t forget to get out all of our other vegan travel guides! Here are a few to get your planning juices going!

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