New year, new me…nus. Ditch the traditional January fad diets and opt for something flavoursome instead with these London happenings. From nutrient-packed dishes to non-alcoholic concotions, , here’s where to find the best wellness-led dishes in London for a January feel-good fix
Order a vegan roast at Boxcar Bar & Grill
Kickstart 2025 with clean, fresh, and feel-good vibes at Boxcar Bar & Grill in Marylebone! This January, Boxcar is putting a delicious spin on two of the season’s hottest trends – Veganuary and Dry January – with a brand-new Vegan Sunday Roast Special and a creative line-up of booze-free mocktails.
Known for its farm-to-table ethos and unbeatable seasonal menus, Boxcar is all about serving up tasty, wholesome dishes in its cosy Marylebone spot. This month, it’s all about beet-ing the January blues with a hearty vegan wellington and some seriously satisfying mocktails.
Vegan Sunday Roast Special
Boxcar’s January star is the Mushroom & Beetroot Wellington (£18) – a hearty, flavour-packed vegan twist on the classic roast. Served with a rich portobello jus, it’s perfect for those cosy winter Sundays. Trust us, you won’t even miss the meat.
Mocktails to Match
Wave goodbye to boring soft drinks and say hello to Boxcar’s non-alcoholic mocktail menu – the perfect partners for a Dry January done right:
• Boxcar Sour: Everleaf Marine, green tea, jasmine, lime (£9)
• Pentire Fizz: Pentire Coastal, lychee, hibiscus, grapefruit soda (£9)
• Winter Spice: Mulled spices, cranberry, rhubarb, lime (£9)
• Palomita: Everleaf Forest, grapefruit, lime, soda (£9)
How: Advance booking essential. To book any of these offers, please email reservations@boxcar.co.uk or call 020 3006 7000.
Where: 23 New Quebec St, London W1H 7SD
Go for veggies at Hoppers
At Hoppers, the celebrated Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurant group with locations in Soho, Marylebone, and King’s Cross, a number of their much loved dishes will be available to enjoy vegetarian style.
Try the vegetable kothu roti, a popular street dish made with finally chopped roti, or the favourite aubergine kari, the perfect vegan curry. Other sides to indulge in include dhal, beet & cabbage Mallung and potato fry. For the entire month, there will also be a special vegan take on the Hoppers classic Bone Marrow Varuval.
Where: Various locations
How: Find out more and make a booking via hopperslondon.com
Enjoy a feel-good bite at Dovetale
Feeling like your body needs a break from the biscuits but don’t want to eat like a rabbit? Dovetale to the rescue. The restaurant at 1 Hotel Mayfair from Two Michelin star chef Tom Sellers, will have a full detox set menu for lunch and dinner with nutrient-dense, health-focused dishes.
The feel good menu will include delicious starters utilising seasonal ingredients such as: Shrub farm golden beetroot, ginger & yuzu soup; Ceviche of Cornish Halibut, blood orange radish & pomegranate and Grilled Purple sprouting broccoli ‘rabe’, poached cackle bean egg & green sauce.
There will be a choice of immune boosting mains including: 1 Hotel chopped salad, grains, roots and avocado dressing; Roasted Somerset chicken and shiitake broth and Steamed Loch Duart Salmon, ruby grapefruit, edamame and bibb lettuce. Even a healthy menu can include a sweet treat and to finish diners can enjoy a Matcha honey chia pudding, granola, kiwi & goji berries.
At Neighbours, 1Hotel’s coffee spot, they will be hosting a Gut Health workshop with a qualified nutritionist meaning a healthy lifestyle can continue at home.
Be spoiled for choice with Madera at Treehouse Hotel
At Madera, they have a full vegan menu available offering everything suitable from breakfast to dinner. For the early risers, enjoy dishes such as a vegan bagel with scrambled tofu, vegan cheese, jalapeño pickled red onions, capers & toasted pumpkin seeds and vegan carne asada & tofu – a vegan patty topped with chimichurri, scrambled tofu, & sautéed papas bravas.
Favourite brunch dishes include the fajita bowl using black beans & coriander lime rice, grilled peppers, onions, guacamole, pico de gallo & portobello mushroom and quesadillas with mushrooms, nopales and vegan cheese.
Madera has created vegan tacos with toppings including vegan chicken alongside vegan ceviche and sharing dishes such as guacamole and cauliflower tostaditas.
Where: 14-15 Langham Pl, London W1B 2QS
How: Find out more and make a booking via treehousehotels.com
Opt for a plant-based prix fixe feast at Ochre
At Ochre this January, they have a full vegan prix fixe menu available for lunch and dinner. Guests can pick to enjoy 2 or 3 courses from a selection of dishes including; Cream of Mushroom Soup with shimeji, vegan yoghurt and chive oil; Carrots & Cauliflower Korma with heritage carrots, cashew nuts and coriander and Ice Cream & Sorbets including lemon, raspberry, coconut
Where: National Gallery, Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DN
How: Find out more and make a booking via ochre.london
Devour limited-edition matcha doughnuts with Borough 22 Doughnuts
Dough-nut fear, Veganuary just got a whole lot sweeter and greener! Borough 22 Doughnuts – the award-winning plant-based, gluten-free bakery from Ryan Panchoo – is teaming up with Europe’s leading matcha brand, PerfectTed, to create the ultimate sweet treats this Veganuary, available for London delivery (£34 for a box of six) and from Selfridges Foodhall London (£6.49 per doughnut).
The PerfectTed Box (£34) contains six vibrant, handcrafted plant-based and gluten-free doughnuts, each made with PerfectTed’s bestselling ceremonial-grade Japanese Uji Matcha Powder. Experience a harmonious balance of subtly sweet matcha notes combined with Borough 22’s signature crisp and doughy creations.
Here’s what’s inside:
- 3 x doughnuts topped with a glossy hand poured PerfectTed matcha glaze
- 3 x doughnuts filled with rich velvety smooth PerfectTed matcha cream dusted with icing sugar
When: The PerfectTed Box is available for delivery in London throughout the whole month of January. How: Purchase via borough22.com or order via Deliveroo to select London postcodes.
Stay sober the suave way with Akira Back
Akira Back, known for its innovative take on modern Japanese cuisine, is offering a selection of non-alcoholic cocktails for Dry January. The Taimatsu blends Everleaf Forest with citrus berries and blood orange soda for a refreshing, fruity sip. The Shibui Highball combines Everleaf Marine with elderflower, citrus-hibiscus tea, and elderflower tonic, offering a light, floral taste. The Fuji no Yama mixes Everleaf Mountain with Amazake, strawberry, coconut, and lemon for a creamy, tropical refreshment.
At ABar Rooftop, with stunning panoramic views of The Shard, Hampstead Heath, and Hyde Park, guests can enjoy creative non-alcoholic cocktails. The Hornbill Bird mixes Everleaf Forest with passion fruit, pink guava, lime, agave, and soda for a tropical drink. Kelimutu combines Everleaf Mountain with clarified cranberry, lime, Indian spices, and butterfly pea tea and Welcome to Thailand blends Everleaf Marine with kalamansi, honey, lime, chilli, basil, and soda for a kick.
ABar Lounge, located next to Akira Back, is serving Tomato & Olive which combines Everleaf Mountain with tomato water, olive, jalapeno, and citrus for a savory, spicy kick. The Plum & Pomegranate blends Everleaf Marine with Umeshu, Won Mae soju, pomegranate, and citrus for a light, fruity sip with a hint of tartness. Both cocktails feature bold, unique flavors, perfect for sipping in ABar Lounge’s relaxed, stylish atmosphere.
Where: Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, 22 Hanover Square, London W1S 1JP
How: Find out more and make a booking via mandarinoriental.com
Drink up at Do Not Disturb at Vintry and Mercer in City
Ideal for a City date night, Do Not Disturb at Vintry & Mercer, five star hotel in the heart of the City, is a refined underground speakeasy bar, inspired by the hidden cocktail bars of 1920s New York. Adorned with hand-beaded images of Ziegfeld Follies girls, the space exudes vintage glamour while offering an exceptional selection of non-alcoholic cocktails.
Among the standout drinks are creative CBD-infused concoctions like the Get a Wiggle On—a refreshing blend of non-alcoholic gin, coriander seed, juniper syrup, lime cordial, and CBD—alongside the Mickey Finn, a vibrant mix of Everleaf Mountain, hibiscus tea, and CBD.
The inclusion of CBD makes it an ideal choice for those seeking a natural way to relax and unwind. Paired with a menu of delectable small plates, these non-alcoholic options provide guests with an indulgent, wellness-focused experience.
Where: Do Not Disturb, 19-20 Garlick Hill, London EC4V 2AU
How: Find out more and make a booking via vintryandmercer.com
Discover a Brazilian twist on Dry January with Fazenda Bishopsgate
Premium Brazilian restaurant Fazenda Bishopsgate, offers a fantastic selection of alcoholic free cocktails, perfect for those doing Dry January.
Options include Passion Reloaded an eclectic expression of colour and flavour with passion fruit, coconut water, honey, pineapple and almond soda water; Guarana Blast which brings the flavour of the indigenous Amazonian superfruit in this powerful, tangy concoction, made with guarana, elderflower, and cranberry; and Yerbatini which offers the unmistakable flavour of the traditional Argentinian herbal tea transformed in a short and intense non-alcoholic martini made with Caleño alcohol-free gin, mate and verjus.
Fino, the chic cocktail bar located downstairs from Fazenda is the ideal spot for a pre or post dinner, alcohol free tipple. Choose from Drink No Evil, bright and slightly punk this cocktail resembles the bar which inspired it, Tres Monos, in all its bold unconventionality; and Maestros a special dedication to Tato Giovannoni, who changed the face of bartending in South America, and their most famous establishment, Florería Atlántico.
Located in the heart of the Square Mile and occupying two floors of the 100 Bishopsgate Tower, Fazenda transports guests to Brazil with refined cuisine inspired by the Brazilian pampas.
Where: Fazenda, 100 Bishopsgate Tower, London EC2M 1GT
How: Find out more and make a booking via fazenda.co.uk
Sip your way through January with The Churchill Bar & Terrace
This Dry January, Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill invites Londoners to discover a mindful drinking experience at The Churchill Bar & Terrace, created especially for the sober curious. Guests can indulge in a trio of no-alcohol cocktails, crafted using sustainable, locally sourced ingredients to enhance flavours:
- The Azure: Inspired by the tranquillity of the Mediterranean, Azure blends Blue Jasmine Tea Water with the bar’s signature in-house Crafted Mediterranean Tonic, made with rainwater harvested from the hotel’s rooftop, for a crisp, slightly floral base. A touch of syrup rounds out the drink, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a serene, refreshing mocktail.
- The Corallo: Inspired by the classic Italian Spritz, Corallo combines non-alcoholic white wine with Red Verjus and a saline essence for a tangy, complex flavour. Topped with soda water, this drink delivers a vibrant and refreshing twist on the much-loved spritz.
- The Paraiso: For a burst of tropical flavours, Paraiso brings together White Peach Belli-No, mango puree, soda water, and a hint of jalapeño for a drink that’s both sweet and spicy. This vibrant no-alcohol drink is perfect for those looking for a playful, exotic beverage that transports them to a sunny paradise.
Wallet: Priced at £12.00 per drink
How: Find out more and make a booking via thechurchillbar.co.uk
Where: 30 Portman Square, London W1H 7BH
