Great Britian - Where it all started
on October 2nd, 2007
the lowdown: Welchpool, Shrewsbury, Stratford-on-Avon, Whitchurch, London - United Kingdom
Of the places I visited during my stay, London was by far the most vegan food friendly. However, I didn’t starve anywhere (except on the plane).
My maternal grandmother is from Whitchurch, England and frequently visits with my mother and aunts. This year I tagged along and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Not only did I get to experience where my family tree took root, I learned a great deal about British history, and British culture. I love everything about my home in Portland but it was incredibly difficult to return.
The duration of our trip was based in Shrewsbury, in a 600 year old medieval cottage. My first night was the most frustrating because I didn’t seem as though I would find anything suitable to eat, however, after that, it was a breeze with the help of the following spots:
Shuvecha - 82 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury SY1 IUT - 01743 340560 - Indian cuisine
Ask - 23 High Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1SJ - 01743 242172 - Website - Italian
The Vaults - Castle Gates, Shrewsbury SY1 2AB - 01743 358807 - Website - One of the only spots around that provides free wireless Internet. Plus their hummus plate was incredible!
Cafe Froot - 2 Butchers Road, Shrewsbury SY1 1UW - Small cafe that offers smoothies, sandwiches, salads and wraps
Petit Delice - 24 The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1JZ - 01743 340481 - French cafe with paninis, jacket potatoes and sandwiches.
The Knightsbridge Cafe - 5-6 Williams Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 9HL - 020 7235 4040 - Website | Cafe in posh Knightsbridge neighborhood offering sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes and salads
White Bear - 10 High Street, Whitchurch WY13 1AR - 01948 662638 - This pub has a large vegetarian menu and the chili dish can be prepared without cheese.
Bellstone - Shrewsbury Sy1 1HU - 01743 242100 - Website - Upscale bar with excellent wraps and chips (fries)