Welcome back to The Slice, your definitive weekly guide to the very best of London's food, drink, and cultural scene. This edition, dated January 15, 2026, is packed with trusted reviews, exclusive previews, and unmissable offers to navigate the capital's vibrant offerings.
Your Guide to a Flavour-Filled Veganuary in the Capital
This week, we've dedicated ourselves to scouring London for the most exciting Veganuary options, proving that plant-based food is anything but boring. From innovative collaborations to comforting classics reimagined, the city's culinary scene is rising to the challenge with creativity and bold flavours.
Leading the charge is a standout collaboration between Crust Bros and the legendary Mildred's. Their special Veganuary pizza is a game-changer, described as a 'bold take on plant-based food'. Imagine the essence of a burrito transformed into pizza form, featuring a smoky chipotle base, vegan mozzarella, spiced plant-based 'chorizo', charred corn, and a crowning avocado cream. Reviewers note it's so convincing it could win over dedicated meat lovers. This special is available at all Crust Bros locations for £14.90 until February 9.
For those craving a traditional Sunday roast without compromise, head to Pivot in Covent Garden. Their vegan sharing roast for four is a proper feast, centred around a rustic celeriac, puy lentil, and chestnut mushroom pie packed with umami flavour. It comes with all the trimmings, including notably fluffy vegan Yorkshire puddings and crispy potatoes. The sharing option costs £99 and includes unlimited sides for 90 minutes, available until January 31.
Seeking more vegan innovation? Look to the Ixchel and Holy Carrot collaboration every Tuesday. Their limited-edition Grilled Oyster Mushroom Taco, with roasted koji mole, offers a smoky, satisfying bite. Only 20 are available each Tuesday night until February 10, priced at £16 for two.
Unmissable London Highlights: Dining, Deals & Drama
Beyond Veganuary, London's event calendar is bursting with activity. For theatre fans, the critically acclaimed Broadway hit 'Oh, Mary!' has landed in the West End at the Trafalgar Theatre. This hilariously irreverent play about Mary Todd Lincoln, starring Mason Alexander Park, runs until April 25, with tickets from £45.
Hunger Games enthusiasts can indulge in a menu fit for the Capitol at Canary Wharf's Roe restaurant. For £60 per person, the experience includes 'Rations from the Cornucopia', braised short rib beef, and a spiced rice pudding dessert.
Celebrating a major milestone, the iconic Indian restaurant Gunpowder is rolling back its prices for its 10th birthday throughout January. Enjoy their original menu items, like chilli cheese toast for just £3.
This Week's Top Offers & Wellness Escapes
January is also the month for brilliant deals. Elliot's in Hackney is offering a lunchtime steak frites for £15 every Friday from 12-3pm. BOXHALL City is giving away 1,000 free pints of Pravha every Thursday from 5pm throughout January, alongside a £10 lunch deal on weekdays.
For a post-holiday reset, the Slomo festival at King's Cross offers a sanctuary of heat and cold therapy. From January 15 to February 22, you can access wood-fired saunas, cold plunge pools, and an ice bath, with sauna sessions starting at just £12 for an hour.
Don't forget to explore the rest of The Slice's curated picks, including the stunning new pub on The King's Road, seasonal dishes at TOWN, and tasty Middle Eastern bites at Yasmin. For the full list and to sign up for our newly redesigned newsletter, visit our site.
