National Vegetarian Week: what pubs were doing

This month, veggies and pubs alike are celebrated National Vegetarian Week by showcasing what meat-free options are on offer in the on-trade.

South-east pub group Whiting & Hammond served jack fruit with vegan mayonnaise at the Chaser Inn, Tonbridge, Kent, in honour of its meat-free patrons.

#Nationalvegetarianweek#jackfruit#veganmayonnaise#friespic.twitter.com/uItc03oiiF

— The Chaser Inn (@thechaserinn) May 15, 2017

The Cricketers Inn, Meopham in Kent, which is also part of the Whiting & Hammond group also unveiled new dishes for the week.

It's Vegetarian Week here at the Cricketers Inn, so come and visit us to try out some of our new dishes. Available until the 21st of May, make sure you book your table now so you don't miss out on our special dishes created just for you. #vegetarian #vegetarianweek #cricketersinn #newdishes #specials #visitus #booknow

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The Beaufort in Beaufort Park, Colindale, north-west London, made the most of the week by showcasing its spirits and food pairings.

The pub suggested trying a Vodka Martini and goats cheese salad.

What to do on an idle #tuesday? Perhaps try a #Vodka Martini and enjoy our goats cheese salad. #Nationalvegetarianweek#TuesdayMotivationpic.twitter.com/JKU0eAv1gD

— BeaufortPub (@BeaufortPub) May 16, 2017

The White Horse Inn, Pulverbatch, Shropshire, made its vegetarian menu available from Wednesday (17 May), but offered those who want to eat meat its usual menu.

#nationalvegetarianweek is upon us again and we have our Vegetarian Menu available from Wednesday this week. Normal menu also available pic.twitter.com/ImC8y5fwuz

— TheWhiteHorseInn (@PulverbatchPub) May 16, 2017

Family-run pub the Tilbury in Datchworth, Hertfordshire, offered two courses for £17 or three courses for £20 on Wednesday (17 May) and veggie-friendly dishes included dauphinoise potatoes, poached egg, asparagus, broccoli and Hollandaise sauce.

It's National Vegetarian Week! Here is today's veggie main course on our Daily Set Menu. Wild Garlic Dauphinoise Potatoes, Poached Egg, Asparagus, Crispy Tenderstem Broccoli, Hollandaise. Available tonight- 2 courses £17, 3 courses £20

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Fuller's pub, the Blue Boat, in Fulham, west London, urged customers to share images of their favourite veggie dishes and recipes.

This week is National Vegetarian Week!!! Have you yet posted a photo of your favourite vegetarian dish and recipe on our Facebook page? #youneedtobeinittowinit #theblueboat #nationalvegetarianweek

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Young's-owned the Wood House, in Dulwich, south London, called on customers through its Instagram page to try its veggie specials.

National veggie week continues! Today we have a beautiful slow cooked balsamic shallot tart with goats cheese, served with a heritage tomato salad! yum! Come try our veggie specials this evening. #food #foodie #foodporn #foodinsta #foodisfuel #veggie #nationalvegetarianweek #veggieweek #salad #tomato #fresh #sydenham #dulwich #dulwichwoodhouse #loveyourlocal #youngs #youngspubs

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