Harborough District offers a vibrant selection of plant-based dining options, reflecting the influence of Leicestershire's own Donald Watson, co-founder of The Vegan Society.
Start your vegan journey at The Eco Village in Market Harborough, named the UK's Best Sustainable Business in 2022. It features The Village Kitchen Community Café, Market Harborough's first all-vegan eatery, serving a menu with locally sourced ingredients like Wild & Furrow oat milk. The Eco Village also hosts The Bearded Persian's Kombucha.
In Market Harborough, Louisa's Place hosts a monthly vegan evening in collaboration with FarrinHeight Foods, which also offers pre-ordered vegan meals for special occasions. For international flavors, Grounded Kitchen serves plant-based Bibimbap, while Avatar Dining in Lutterworth offers spicy vegan dishes like Harabara Sobzi and Mumbai-style potatoes. Market Harborough Everest Lounge's Vegan Bhuna and Shagorika's Mixed Veg Platter are also must-tries.
Italian food lovers can enjoy vegan pizzas and pasta at Casa Nostra in Market Harborough. For a pub experience, The Red Lion at Great Bowden offers hearty vegan options such as the Bombay Onion Bhaji Burger and Moroccan Couscous Salad.
Harborough District showcases a wide range of plant-based dining experiences, demonstrating how one person's vision can inspire a whole community's culinary scene.
