1) Always Google ingredients. A surprising amount of restaurants aren’t certain what is and what isn’t vegan. This applies to watering holes, too, and can result in a lot of too-ing and fro-ing. (Side note: why are there animal ingredients in beer?)

2) Most restaurants will be able to provide something for you – or adapt an existing recipe to make it vegan. If they don’t adapt, take your business elsewhere, I say. It’s 2016, guys.

3) Having said that, vegetarian restaurants would be my recommendation for vegans. It might sound obvious, but although you can find a selection of veggie options in regular restaurants, you’re less likely to be satisfied by the vegan choices in them. Starting at an already veggie place gives you a running start. Three I didn’t mention above that are brilliant: The Gate in Hammersmith, Acorn in Bath and Persepolis in Peckham.

4) If you’re on to go, it’s usually easier to have your own food at the ready. You will always find something out there to eat, but it’s more difficult to be completely satisfied with your choices unless you are passing by a specialist shop. Most supermarkets still have a long way to go...

5) Vegan doesn’t have to mean ‘clean’. Ryan discovered early on, to his delight, that MacDonalds fries are vegan. High vegan five.

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Veganuary diary week three: eating out as a vegan