For vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free food in Louth, start with the menus you can read before you go: Archies on Pawnshop Passage marks its vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, and so do Tabula Rasa and The Prussian Queen. In the town centre, Tina's Cafe and Alfredo Lounge both offer vegan and gluten-free choices.
Many of the town's pubs and hotels now do a vegetarian roast or a vegan option on Sundays, and a couple will make a gluten-free or vegan afternoon tea if you ask when you book. Here's who says what.
Menus You Can Check First
These places have their menus on inLouth, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes marked, so you can see what suits you before you set off.
- Archies Cafe Bar Bistro, Pawnshop Passage: a long all-day menu with many dishes marked vegetarian or vegan, and some gluten-free. See the Archies menu.
- Tabula Rasa Bistro and Deli, Elizabeth Court: some dishes are made with gluten-free ingredients, though the kitchen handles every allergen. See the Tabula Rasa menu.
- The Prussian Queen, Saltfleetby: several vegetarian dishes, a vegan option and gluten-free options. See The Prussian Queen's menu.
- The Brown Cow, Newmarket: vegetarian options that aren't an afterthought. See The Brown Cow's menu.
Cafés in the Town Centre
Tina's Cafe, Cornmarket
Tina's Cafe has gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian choices, which makes it a good bet when you're eating out with mixed diets. There's a vegetarian all-day breakfast, and omelettes with mushrooms, cheese or grilled Mediterranean vegetables.
Alfredo Lounge, Market Place
Alfredo Lounge has dedicated vegan and gluten-free dishes on its menu, served all day, every day from 9am.
Pubs and Hotels
The King's Head, Mercer Row
The menu at The King's Head has vegetarian and vegan choices, breakfast has a vegetarian option, and on Sundays there are vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices alongside the home-roasted meats. Its afternoon tea comes in vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free versions too, by booking.
The Masons Arms, Cornmarket
The Masons Arms makes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free versions of its afternoon tea. It asks for 48 hours' notice, so mention what you need when you book.
The Woolpack Inn, Riverhead
At The Woolpack Inn there's a vegetarian breakfast every morning, and the Sunday roasts come with a vegetarian bake alongside the meats.
Kenwick Park, Kenwick Hill
The Fairways Restaurant at Kenwick Park says it caters for all dietary requirements if you let it know when you book.
Country Pubs
Out in the villages, The Cross Keys at Fulstow has gluten-free and vegetarian options, and The Black Horse Inn at Donington on Bain cooks a mix of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes to order.
Eating Out with Allergies
Ask about the 14 allergens. By law, every food business must be able to tell you if a dish contains any of the 14 main allergens, including gluten, milk, eggs, nuts and soya. If it isn't on the menu, ask.
"Gluten-free ingredients" isn't the same as gluten-free. In a small kitchen that also uses flour, a dish made without gluten may still carry a risk. If you have coeliac disease, say so, and ask how the dish is prepared.
Book ahead for special versions. Vegan and gluten-free afternoon teas and Sunday dishes are often made to order, so the kitchen needs notice.
For more places to eat, see breakfast, afternoon tea and Sunday lunch, or browse every menu on inLouth.
Details checked 27th October 2026. Menus change, so check with the business before you go. Spotted something out of date, or know a place that belongs here? Let us know.
Eating Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free: Your Questions
Where can I get vegan food in Louth?
Archies on Pawnshop Passage marks its vegan dishes on its menu, and Alfredo Lounge on the Market Place has dedicated vegan dishes. Tina's Cafe and The King's Head also offer vegan choices.
Where can I eat gluten-free in Louth?
Tina's Cafe and Alfredo Lounge both have gluten-free choices, and Archies marks its gluten-free dishes. If you have coeliac disease, tell the staff, as small kitchens that use flour may not be able to rule out cross-contamination.
Is there a vegetarian Sunday roast in Louth?
Yes, The Woolpack Inn serves a vegetarian bake with its Sunday roasts, and The King's Head has vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices on Sundays. Book ahead, as Sunday lunch gets busy.
Can I get a gluten-free afternoon tea in Louth?
Yes, The King's Head and The Masons Arms both make gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian afternoon teas. Mention it when you book, and give The Masons Arms 48 hours' notice.
Do Louth restaurants have to tell me about allergens?
Yes, every food business must be able to tell you whether a dish contains any of the 14 main allergens. If the information is not on the menu, ask a member of staff.