Vegan
Pizza
Mediterranean
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
British
European
Breakfast

Vegan restaurant offering sharing platters and tapas as well as breakfast Thurs-Sat. Dairy items on the menu refer to vegan alternatives. Displays local artists' work. Last lunch orders at 2:45pm, last entry/dinner orders 8:30pm. Open for takeaway only until summer holidays. Open Thu-Sat 17:30-21:30. Closed Sun-Wed.


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85 Reviews

First Review by lesleyt

MissPipsy

Points +27

Vegetarian
22 Mar 2024

Great food, great spot

Visited this restaurant recently and thought it was really amazing. The menu is varied and interesting. My photo does absolutely no justice to the delicious Happy Buddha dish I enjoyed - it was fresh, bursting with goodness and I felt remarkably good after I had eaten my meal. The restaurant itself is fun and quirky and the staff delivered good, polite, friendly service. This restaurant is worth going to especially if it’s a little bit out of your way! We were visiting Bangor and were so happy to have made the effort.

Pros: Menu, Ingredients , Service

Lonnie63

Points +171

Vegan
15 Feb 2024

Wonderful find

Gorgeous restaurant with a terrific and varied menu of mains and desserts. I have spicy tofu and noodles and my husband had one of many burgers. We didn't have room for dessert but I had biscoff saucy sponge and he had truffles and espresso. Truly delicious 😋
Bangor isn't the easiest town to find good vegan food....or any vegan food actually but this little restaurant is lovely.

Pros: Extensive menu, Lovely people , Nice decor

Cons: Nothing.

LettuceMuncher

Points +86

Vegan
04 Feb 2024

Great little place

I love this unpretentious little restaurant. Menu has enough to give a good choice & it's got a lovely chilled vibe. Can recommend the Happy Buddha bowl. Granted there's no real competition in Bangor but it's a lovely place to go and eat.

Pros: Vibe, Menu

Cons: On street parking is dire

damientournay

Points +47

Vegetarian
03 Jan 2024

Un restaurant très agréable

Nous sommes allés deux fois au Voltaire cet été pendant nos vacances au Pays-de-Galles et les deux fois ont été des repas agréables et conviviaux.

Pros: Excellent food, friendly staff

SimondeGrave

Points +16

Vegan
19 Nov 2023

Wow

I had a fantastic Sunday lunch. My plate was brimming with traditional vegan Sunday goodness. The smores sundae was also super.

JackyDeReviere

Points +2441

Vegan
25 Oct 2023

Best in town!

It's been a while and the dishes may no longer be on the menu, but what we ate was fantastic: French style V-duck in caramelized orange sauce with seitan pieces, dauphinois potatoes and fresh green beans.
I couldn't choose so I opted for everything under the name Harborside Special, a vegan surf & turf dish full of goodies.

Pros: Very tasty vegan dishes on the menu,, Cosy atmosphere, Friendly staff

Martin.Whybrow

Points +65

Vegan
07 Oct 2023

Cosy atmosphere, good food

Really enjoyed the visit, lovely inside particularly on a grey drizzly evening. Service a bit slow but not in a hurry. Lots of burger options, good desserts

KCadventure

Points +1031

Vegan
01 Oct 2023

Lovely vegan atmosphere

Voltaire has been going since 2016 and, amazingly, this makes it the oldest vegan restaurant in Wales.
It has a wonderful cosy community atmosphere, and there are a wide variety of foods available - mostly burgers but also burrito, chilli, dirty fries etc.
The options are pretty heavy on the meat alternatives, and while this may have been amazing in 2016 it seems a bit basic now. Also the "buffalo" wings are 100% not using buffalo sauce. It's sweet chilli sauce. It tastes completely different and I don't know why it's listed like this.
Still very tasty mind. I've been twice and it's always tasty. Any vegan in the area should check out this place.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-01

Frankie85

Points +484

Vegan
03 Sep 2023

First night of holiday.....

We arrived in North Wales and we knew we HAD to try this place.

The vibe was right up our street and the food was packed with flavour and really filling.

We were looked after well and appreciated the care and attention shown to us by the staff.

Our one regret is that this place was only open one day of our holiday. 😭

Pros: Excellent menu, Friendly staff, Gender neutral toilets

Cons: Not open enough, but understandable.

JasmineWomack

Points +1430

Vegan
01 Sep 2023

The beast is big!

Enjoyed the food.
Felt the dirty fries were a bit too saucy making them too mushy for me but the rest was delicious.

Updated from previous review on 2023-09-01

BethMcG

Points +30

Vegan
23 Jul 2023

Wonderful find

Absolutely loved the vibes of this place and the food was delicious. We shared a few small plates and my carni boyf enjoyed everything as much as I did!

Pros: Venue, Food choices

Wizzer

Points +51

Vegan
28 Apr 2023

Could do better!

This is the second time we've been as we wanted to support a vegan restaurant in Bangor but unfortunately we were disappointed again. The food was very underwhelming for the price. The chips and buns didn't seem homemade, the burger was overcooked, our meals weren't very hot and there were few desert options. We probably wouldn't go again.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-28

Pros: Completely vegan, Cozy venue

Cons: Mainly vegan junk food , Expensive for what you got, The food was not very special

IanLeaver

Points +357

Vegan
30 Mar 2023

Lovely ambience

The small plates work really well as a side. The cauliflower wings were brilliant.

Pros: Great small plates, Good burgers

Hollipop

Points +608

Vegan
18 Jan 2023

Lovely food

The food here was delicious! The mushrooms, onion rings, cauliflower wings and dirty sweet potato fries were all lovely. I personally didn't like the 'bbq ribs'. Staff were friendly. Interior was ok.

Pros: Lots of options, Friendly staff, Lovely food

Cons: Quite pricey, Cold inside

Kittybiscuit

Points +7551

Vegan
08 Sep 2022

Lots of flavour

We booked for an evening meal. The cocktails weren’t available unfortunately so I had sparkling water. My partner had rose lemonade and it was lovely. We ordered two mains, I ordered the nasi goreng with seitan. This was really well presented. It came with three spring rolls and salad too. I was so impressed with the flavours of the nasi goreng and the flavour and sauce on the seitan.

My partner had the beast which included dirty wedges, cauliflower, onion rings and ribs. The plate was huge abs I tried some and it was delicious.

OscarDowning

Points +58

Vegan
02 Sep 2022

Best place for vegans in the area

Been there several times, I am a particular fan of their Asian style dishes, but they have a lot of burgers as well. It's a really lovely atmosphere, definitely recommend if you're looking for a vegan dinner in Bangor. The cocktails are worth a try as well, but are on the more expensive side.

justgoflow

Points +204

Vegan
11 Aug 2022

Amazing. Tastebuds loved every flavour bomb.

Superb food amazing atmosphere. Such a great selection of vegan food on offer. A must if you are in Bangor you will not be disappointed.

Pros: Atmosphere , Service, Excellent food

VeganDakini

Points +172

Vegan
20 Feb 2022

Delicious variety of vegan food

This is a lovely place with lots of different dishes: ranging from dirty vegan loaded fries and burgers to healthier options from Chinese, Mexican etc.

Pros: Lots of variety Mexican, Chinese to burgers, Vegan donughts

Cons: Quite small, book in advance

KeldaOldman

Points +58

Vegan
26 Jan 2022

Incredible food

Food was just incredible! I really enjoyed the china town meal with duck pancakes and a tofu and rice dish plus a side of battered cauliflower wings. My other half enjoyed a new yorker burger with a side of creamy mushrooms and garlic bread. We both apreciated the flavours and fresh salad and veg on the side. Also the decorations are so fun!

Pros: Tasty food, Exciting decor

Cons: Table service a bit slow

Vegancyclingcouple

Points +124

Vegan
17 Dec 2021

A Welsh Wonder

We'd heard lots of good things about Voltaire so we were very excited to visit.
The atmosphere and staff are lovely, and the food was exceptional. There's lots of choice on the menu. We had a burger, the hickory snokehouse and a biscoff sundae for dessert. Huge portions so make sure you arrive hungry!

Pros: Delicious food, Friendly staff , Great atmosphere

konlish

Points +5101

Vegan
07 Oct 2021

Soggy take away

They no longer open in the afternoon. Darren was kind enough to offer me a take away but only accepted cash and not card nor a bank transfer. He directed me to an ATM at BP fuel station which they didn't have one. I ended up having to walk over 3km around to Kwik Save to the closest ATM. This delay caused the food I ordered to be soggy.

I ordered the Bada boom gluten free and the chocolate doughnut (has gluten). It took me alot of walking to get here, the closest bus stop is 1.5km away and a slightly inclined road. I couldn't enjoy it sitting outside. Also found it carb overload full of potato chips and a hash brown. The meal very dry as no sauces were provided.

The doughnut looks and has the texture of a doughnut but didn't taste like one and had a fake essence taste to it.

The patty is also gluten free which is good they can adapt most of the meals to be gluten free.

Updated from previous review on 2021-10-07

Pros: 100% Vegan , Mostly gluten free

Cons: No cashless system , Soggy food not suitable for take away., High carbs

dcmf

Points +209

Vegan
28 Aug 2021

We came here 3 times in a week

I've been to great restaurants in NYC, LA, Sydney, London, and more. Voltaire is up there with the best of the best, with warm and welcoming staff and decor plus five star food. We loved the Beast (we got it twice), the Slow Boat to China (such interesting flavours), and adored the creamy garlic mushrooms and the wok fried tofu. Lovely desserts too - doughnuts, brownies and sundaes galore. Beware the American Dream Platter on the dessert menu, it's delicious but a bit of a monster! You might need three people to get through it. On the other hand, give the loaded hot chocolate a try!

Updated from previous review on 2021-08-28

BeckyPleasants

Points +132

Vegan
12 Aug 2021

By far my favourite vegan restaurant

This place is by far my favourite. If only I lived in wales I would be here every day!
The service was fantastic, and super friendly!
The food … was so good! The only down side (not a downside really) is the menu is so good you can’t decide what to have with there being so many options!
5 star across the board

Updated from previous review on 2021-08-10


Updated from previous review on 2021-08-12

booklover84

Points +175

Vegan
10 Aug 2021

Delicious vegan Sunday roast

We found this place when we were staying in Llandudno and were searching the internet for a vegan roast. It had good reviews so we decided to drive the half hour down the coast to try it, and were so glad we did! We both went for the seitan roast, which was incredible. There were a lot of vegetables on the plate which I liked, and was particularly pleased that there was vegan cauliflower cheese with it! We would definitely come back here if we are ever in the area again.

gearsforqueers

Points +1581

Vegan
07 Aug 2021

Get the Sticky Cauliflower Wings!

OMG there isn't much to say about Voltaire that hasn't already been said, but if you're in Bangor it is a must try!

We got The Beast (the cauli wings are to die for!), a side of tofu (again, spectacular) and the Beach Salad which came with heart of palm calamari (so good!) and VFC. Also tried a coffee float, a brownie and an incredible lemon drizzle donut. 10/10

Ari.LaSirene

Points +58

Vegan
06 Aug 2021

To die for!

Voltaire restaurant packs a punch. It has a cozy atmosphere with nice lighting and a selection of artistic skateboards covering some of the walls. The owner and staff are welcoming and attentive. The food is scrumptious, 100% vegan and your non-vegan friends will approve. I recommend the creamy mushroom starter with garlic bread, the Voltaire burger, the slow boat to China, as well as their cocktails!

Pros: food is divine , cozy atmosphere, friendly staff

CharliePleasants

Points +374

Vegan
19 Jul 2021

You have to go here!

Honestly spoiled for choice with the menu. We had the Big Bada Boom burger and the Naughty Ninja burger. Both delicious! We then had a sharing dessert with donuts, cream, ice cream, chocolate sauce, marshmallows and Oreos and it was incredible. The staff were lovely and the food came quickly. Wished we had been in Bangor longer than one day so we could try more of the menu

Pros: Great menu, Lovely staff




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