More and more people across Ireland are making the swap to pursue a plant-based lifestyle. So, here are the best Irish towns and cities for vegans.
Ireland is known as a traditionally agricultural nation whose national cuisine features a plethora of meat-heavy dishes, such as Irish Stew and cooked breakfasts.
Thus, it may come as a surprise that Ireland has actually been recognised among the world’s most vegan-friendly countries.
With many people across the island switching to a meat-free lifestyle, more and more eateries are focusing on expanding their plant-based options.
Gone are the days of struggling to find delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes in Ireland. Hungry yet? Here are the best Irish towns and cities for vegans.
The best places for vegan dining in Ireland – plenty of options for all
The popularity of veganism has skyrocketed across Ireland in recent years. In fact, Google searches for ‘vegan restaurants near me’ have increased by 200% over the last year.
Thus, catering and hospitality experts Alliance Online Ireland have revealed the best Irish towns and cities for vegans.
To do so, they considered various factors, including the number of vegan restaurants in each location, the number of vegan restaurants per person, the top-rated vegan restaurants, and the most affordable vegan restaurants.
The overall winner – any guesses
Topping the polls is, unsurprisingly, Dublin. Ireland’s capital was the overall winner when it comes to best Irish towns and cities for vegans
The city boasts the biggest number of vegan-friendly restaurants, with an impressive 157 vegan-friendly restaurants and ten fully vegan restaurants, according to Happy Cow data.
Dublin also came out on top for the number of top-rated vegan restaurants. According to Happy Cow, an impressive 68 of the 157 vegan-friendly restaurants in Dublin received a rating of four stars and above.
At the same time, a whopping nine of the ten fully-vegan restaurants in Dublin were rated over four out of five stars!
However, the city fell behind when it came to affordability and the number of vegan restaurants per person. With by far the largest population in Ireland and a reputation for high prices, this comes as no surprise.
Still, Alliance Online Ireland found that Dublin came in second place for cheapest places for vegans in Ireland. Thus, proving that pursuing a plant-based lifestyle in the capital can be an affordable option.
So, if you’re wondering where to find a delicious vegan meal in the capital, check out our article on the best vegan restaurants in Dublin.
The other winners – the best Irish towns and cities for vegans
The top city for an affordable vegan meal in Ireland is Cork. Offering the lowest average price for fully vegan restaurants and the joint lowest with Limerick for vegan-friendly restaurants, Ireland’s culinary capital is the perfect place for plant-based dining on a budget.
Among the other towns and cities mentioned is Galway, which boasts the highest number of vegan restaurants per person.
Other towns and cities that Alliance Online Ireland recognised as being vegan-friendly included Limerick and Waterford. They also mentioned Swords, Dundalk, Drogheda, Bray, and Navan.
So, are you a vegan visiting Ireland who is worried about the food offerings? If so, you need to worry no more. With lots of plant-based options all throughout the country, you will have plenty to choose from.
