Whilst cities like Glasgow and Brighton have the advantage of being well known vegan haunts, Wallington in Surrey has no such luck. There isn’t much to draw the typical vegan tourist to Wallington, but The Brook could change that.
The Brook is relatively young; it has only been open for four years and vegan for about three months, at the time of print. It is a multi-use space complete with a cocktail bar, recording studio, events room for private hire and a small restaurant on the first floor; book in advance to avoid disappointment. From the outside, The Brook is modest but once inside, the restaurant oozes style and decadence. Ivy cascades from shelves and the wooden floors and antique furniture are juxtaposed by richly coloured fabrics, delicate flowers and vibrant blue walls.