Unity Diner

£10 - £25 / Vegetarian, Cocktail bars, American

60 Wentworth St, London

Opening hours

5PM-10PM

Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 5PM-10PM
Wednesday 5PM-10PM
Thursday 5PM-10PM
Friday 5PM-10PM
Saturday 12PM-10PM

Delicious Vegan Fare Champions Animal Rescue!

In a city where plant-based culinary innovation has sprouted up like mushrooms after a rainstorm, Unity Diner stands out by amalgamating an ethical ethos with flavorful feasts. On a recent visit to this 100% vegan, non-profit haunt in the heart of London, I found myself enveloped by an atmosphere rich in camaraderie and joyful energy, which these days, comes as a welcome refreshment. The staff struck me as if they were playing hosts at an intimate dinner gathering back home, their warmth matched only by the zest in each dish that arrived at our table. Seated beneath decor loudly proclaiming its animal-friendly crusade, I savored the iconic tofish and chips—a delightful play on textures and flavors that may just convince the skeptic there's life (and taste) beyond the sea.

But it isn't just the taste buds that leave Unity Diner satisfied; it’s the soul. Knowing that proceeds support rescued animals and sanctuary effort encapsulates the meal in meaningful purpose—a rather lucrative garnish for the conscience. Between courses of chimichurri-dappled potatoes and culminations in indulgent vegan crème brûlée, time seemed suspended, drifting on waves of laughter entwined with courteous efficiency. It dawned on me while sipping on creatively-named cocktails—“Piers Morgan’s Tears” inhaled between shared guffaws—that dining here feels akin to participating in hope, compassion whisperily cradled by tastes daringly big-hearted. Even as acoustics swelled into festive crescendos by the rush of patrons against tables, Unity found a fitting name: it pulls together flocks of varied dietary persuasions under one jubilant roof. Tables turn swiftly but never was I rushed, which makes coming back as inevitable as day dawning after dusk. — Clarissa Cuisinier