Blackrock, Vegetarian Restaurant Guide

A “mainly plant-based” (but not only) dockside diner, on Wapping Wharf, that was set up in 2017 and is part of the six-strong ‘The Pony Family’ group, which also includes a Root spin-off in Wells, Somerset, as well as a cookery school. The “intriguing establishment” (one of a number of container-based venues in this foodie city) offers a “very interesting selection of plates”, and, given their ethos, the “veggie plates are the best”.

Modern vegetarian bistro and grocer in the historic Abbey quarter with an “excellent laid-back atmosphere” and a focus on produce grown locally using eco-friendly farming techniques. One gripe this year: “everything came practically at once, even though I asked them not to do this”.