Vegan
International
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
British
Fusion

Vegan restaurant in the historic Lanes serving comfort food and social drinks. Est. 2017. Has another branch in Norwich. Reported closed November 2023.


176 Reviews

First Review by Happycanary

Vickylin

Points +366

Vegan
21 Sep 2021

A Real treat!!

Found through the app, went for a pre theatre dinner. I think my hubby was a bit dubious about the small plates but he was totally won over.
We had a lovely sharing platter to start, fairly convenitial but with some amazing pickled courgettes (you had to there) We chose 6 small plates between us which turned out to be more than enough...honestly I can't fault anything...we had a Korean bao bun, buttermilk burger, paprika style potatoes, miso patron peppers, a lovely filo pastry and some kind of croquettes. They were all a real treat and we felt hugely satisfied. Must give a nod to the drinks too...we had a couple of mock tails which were both original and tasty.
Would definitely go back!

Pros: Very friendly, Knowledgeable about the dishes

sophieannexo

Points +26

Vegan
08 Sep 2021

lovely food

great meal but on slightly on the pricey side :)

vgriggs

Points +88

Vegan
31 Aug 2021

Great food and venue

Discovered through Happy Cow app and not a disappointment!

Lovely vibe in this restaurant with relaxed, fun decor and really lovely friendly and helpful staff.

Menu is great and we loved that they had a separate kids menu with great choices (not the standard something with chips and beans like so many other places!). Kiss ordered buttermilk sliders with mac and cheese followed by Spanish toast dessert. Both pretty much cleared their plates and loved dessert!

We ordered (far too much!) a bit of everything (Tofu was my favourite) and didn't dislike anything (although mushroom tacos weren't favourites for us). Our food was all served lovely and hot a fresh and presentation was lovely. Great portions (we ordered six things between two of us and it was about one dish too manybreally).

The thing to really write home about though is the drinks! Strawberry and Basil lemonade was especially brilliant! I also had a Watermelon cocktail which was frankly the nicest cocktail I have ever had. I might well make the journey to Norwich again just for that (although that smacks of having a problem so I'd best order more Tofu too!)

Great meal enjoyed by adults and children alike.

Pros: Great options, Clean, Friendly

Cons: None!

LindyPieri

Points +43

Vegan
06 Aug 2021

Lovely Restaurant

We have been here several times and love it. We hoped to pop in for lunch when they opened post lockdown but they were completely booked so I will book in advance next time. (We usually do but have popped in several times pre-lockdown for an early lunch and been okay for just 2 of us!)
Food choices are excellent, lovely staff, great ambience, good selection of drinks and we have taken non vegans and vegans who have all enjoyed it there!

RosieHollingworth

Points +150

Vegan
28 Jul 2021

The best food

I can't recommend this place enough! The vibe inside is great and the staff were so lovely. But the food 😋 oh so dam good! Went with my Omni boyfriend and we shared 6 small plates and a side, every bite was a delight!!! I wish I lived in Norwich so I could come all the time

SallyP

Points +334

Vegan
26 Jul 2021

Food delicious 😋

Lovely place with a great vibe. Has lots of dishes for sharing and many types of alcohol and non alcohol drinks. Worth a visit if you're in town.

Pros: It was open Sunday afternoon

joknights

Points +285

Vegan
25 Jun 2021

Great place

I love this place and am never unhappy after eating here. The service is also excellent.

Updated from previous review on 2019-10-02

Pros: Lots of vegan options- it’s all vegan , Tasty , A bit different

bbrabbins

Points +38

Vegan
22 Jun 2021

On of my favourites!

An excellent must visit for vegans in Norwich. Delicious food and cocktails

livingtheveggielife

Points +2051

Vegan
23 May 2021

Still full!

We ordered so many tapas dishes because there was so much wonderful choice. Cocktails amazing too!

Pros: All vegan, Cocktails

Cons: On the pricey side but worth it

CarlaMckenzie-LeRoy

Points +20

Vegan
02 May 2021

Brilliant quality and super tasty.

I have enjoyed so many dishes in there.
The macaroni cheese is amazing.
Their cheese cakes are super lush too.

Pros: High quality , Nice staff, Super tasty

Cons: Pricey

hanbananaa

Points +24

Vegan
20 Apr 2021

Delicious!

Gorgeous decor, staff, food and drinks! Had a really lovely time here and will definitely be back. Thrilled to have a place like this to go to in Norwich

Pros: Cocktails, Outside seating (covid), Burgers!

jamjarjen

Points +99

Vegan
29 Oct 2020

Absolutely fantastic

We ordered so much food as it was so so hard to choose! So many great options we wanted to taste it all :-)
Will definitely be back and would recommend to all

AJ1963

Points +38

Vegan
19 Oct 2020

A little Gem

Following recommendations on this app, my friend and I gave the Tipsey Vegan a go on a recent trip to Norwich.

Firstly we felt very safe under the Covid restrictions and the measures that were in place. The staff were knowledgeable, helpful and very friendly. They gave us a warm welcome which was nice.

The restaurant has a twenties feel with light jazz playing in the background. Pictures of Al Capone and the US prohibition made our delicious cocktails taste even better!!

The menu was concise but full of adventurous delights. We were not disappointed with our choices.

I can highly recommend the mushroom and chorizo linguini.

We can’t wait for our next trip to Norwich as we will certainly be heading back for another visit.

Pros: Friendly staff, Nice ambient atmosphere, Great choice of tapas and mains

Cons: Only two options for desert

SigneS.Borgen

Points +25

Vegan
27 Sep 2020

Best vegan restaurant

This is the best vegan restaurant I’ve been to. I wanted to try everything on the menu.
Shared it with a carnivore who was just as impressed and excited about it. Will definitely come back

Pros: Friendly staff, Excellent food

Nickp

Points +20

Vegan
21 Sep 2020

Nick Pearce

Loved the excellent tapas selection we had at this fabulous, totally vegan restaurant in the heart of Norwich. All the dishes were really tasty and well-presented, the service was excellent & the ambience relaxed & cheerful. We also tried a couple of mocktails & the sweets were divine!

Theglassswallow

Points +16

Vegan
21 Aug 2020

Incredible food

Neither me or my boyfriend have ever left a review for food but this was by far the best meal out we’ve ever had. I cannot recommend highly enough.

SophieSmyth

Points +39

Vegan
12 Aug 2020

First visit

We went as a family of four and was impressed with the service and food on offer. As this was on the government eat out to help out scheme it was incredibly good value. I have one child who eats quite a restrictive diet so was anxious. I needn’t have worried. Everyone loved it and would go again.

Pros: Completely vegan, Good value, Safe Covid restrictions

Cons: Need to book early as popular

TraceveganGF

Points +52

Vegan
10 Aug 2020

Beautiful food.

Beautiful food, very friendly and helpful staff, can do gf as well, dog friendly

Pros: Gluten free options , All vegan food , Dog friendly

Cons: Steps to toilet

rlord

Points +56

Vegan
08 Aug 2020

Awesome vegan restaurant!

This place is my favourite! The staff are lovely and the food is amazing! I always have the buttermilk burger with chips and it never disappoints!

JessicaEdwards

Points +58

Vegan
02 Aug 2020

Good food always

The tipsy will always hold a special place in my heart, it’s the first restaurant my mum took me to when we first started to visit Norwich 4 years ago. She worked there at the time and previously visited it when it was a market stall (bia’s, I believe it was called). Consequently we never fail to book a visit whenever we are in town and this weekend was no exception. Having been here a few times now, I can say that I have tried all the tapas and I know my favourites and things I wouldn’t chose again. The first time we visited all those years ago we had the Spanish omelette, after it being a while we decided to have it again today unfortunately I was a little disappointed in its size and lack of flavour especially having recently making my own at home. Don’t get me wrong it’s still great food I just feel it’s time to add more items to the menu and “jazz” things up a bit that’s all :). More to this we ate more food and had more alcoholic beverages the day before at another well established vegan restaurant and the bill was the same price. However they always make a great Bloody Mary that isn’t on the menu😄

Pros: All vegan , Great service

Cons: Expensive , Lacking flavour , Need new items

GeorgiTurner

Points +114

Vegan
10 Jul 2020

Favourite restaurant in Norwich

Love this place and couldn't wait to get back there after lockdown from covid-19. The tapas options are amazing, particularly the coconut tofu which is my favourite. We are also trying to socialise and train our little 5month old puppy, and the staff were so helpful and accomodating.

Pros: All vegan , Nice cocktails, Dogs allowed 🐾

Tamsinfm

Points +242

Vegan
20 Jun 2020

Out of this world

We did a take out here, the food was incredible, we had tempeh ribs and a seitan buttermilk burger with chunky chips, 10/10 can't fault them at all, we will be back

Pros: All vegan , Good verity

Cons: A little pricey but worth it so not a problem.

KathyHR

Points +26

Vegan
08 Mar 2020

Fantastic evening

We visited The Tipsy Vegan last week, for the first time. It was superb from start to finish. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the mocktails were fun, imaginative, and very tasty, and the food was wonderful. I had an almond "ricotta" canneloni, and really couldn't tell the difference between that and a dairy one. A thoroughly enjoyable evening.

Pros: lovely mocktails, excellent choice of starter and main courses, friendly staff

Cons: dessert - a little limited in choice

nlaldous

Points +43

Vegan
22 Feb 2020

Great anytime

Have been here a few times and never had a bad meal. The Vietnamese bun is lush! The place has a nice relaxed, cosy feel. Look forward to trying everything on the menu.

Pros: Tasty well thought out food

Cons: Not the largest menu, I am sure it was bigger?

weenywyatt

Points +264

Vegan
19 Feb 2020

Fab desserts!

We took my husbands nephew to sample the delights of vegan food at The Tipsy Vegan and I think he was suitably impressed. Both he and my husband had the buttermilk burger which they found very nice indeed. I had three tapas dishes, the Korean bbq bao bun, the Lebanese borek and Papas Rellenas which I found ok but not mind blowing. The guys also ordered desserts which I do have to say were outstanding! A little pricey but worth a visit if you’re in Norwich.

Shakya

Points +30

Vegetarian
09 Feb 2020

Too good!

As I write this my partner is savouring the last of the wedges and mayo, "too good" she says. Tofu fish and chips were great too, and my Sunday nut roast. Friendly and helpful too

Pros: Wonderful food, all vegan, Very friendly service , plenty of gluten free options

Cons: Parking difficult especially on Sunday?!?

selinanoir

Points +86

Vegan
05 Nov 2019

New fave vegan spot

Oh my goodness, we went for brunch on a Saturday and luckily arrived early as it did get busy and we hadn't booked. We ended up ordering both of the specials. A full cooked breakfast and pancakes. Both were absolutely amazing. We had coffee and juice each. Choice of plant milks which is always a bonus.
Staff were absolutely lovely too, and service was quick.
Only gripe would be that the pancakes and breakfast came out at the same time, but probably my fault for not requesting a delay.
Will definitely be making a point of going back to Norwich for the dinner menu as that looked fab too.

Pros: Staff were brilliant, Good portion size, Lovely drinks options

Cons: Slightly expensive




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