The Wallow | Self Service Wine Bar
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About The Wallow | Self Service Wine Bar
The Wallow is a self-service wine bar on Exchange Street in Norwich, where guests load a wine card with credit and pour their own glasses from dispensers holding 56 bottles on tap. The team explains how the process works and offers a small taster to start, and guests can refill whenever they like. The list includes a Slovenian Sauvignon Blanc, with sparkling wines and Champagnes alongside. Food comes as sharing boards, including the Wallow board plus meat, vegetarian, cheese and charcuterie versions, and an extra bread selection can be added. An amaretto cocktail and veggie crisps are also on offer for those who want something beyond wine. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking garage · Paid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wine self service, sharing charcuterie boards, cheese platter and amaretto cocktail.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wine self service, sharing charcuterie boards, cheese platter and amaretto cocktail.
Customer Review Summary
Sharing boards are the most frequent draw, with diners praising the wallow board, the meat and vegetarian boards and the cheese platter as beautifully presented, generous and delicious, and some add the extra breads. Close behind is the self-service wine concept, where a topped-up card lets guests pour from the machines and try many different wines, which reviewers call fun. A Slovenian Sauvignon Blanc and a dessert wine earn individual praise, and one reviewer singles out an Ammaretto cocktail with veggie crisps. The atmosphere, decor and music are described as relaxed, lively and great. The one reservation is cost: one reviewer found the food expensive for what arrived, namely Camembert, olives and stuffed peppers. One reviewer recommends booking ahead because the place is popular. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and lovely, with several explaining the self-service process and giving a little taster to start.
Customer Review Summary
Sharing boards are the most frequent draw, with diners praising the wallow board, the meat and vegetarian boards and the cheese platter as beautifully presented, generous and delicious, and some add the extra breads. Close behind is the self-service wine concept, where a topped-up card lets guests pour from the machines and try many different wines, which reviewers call fun. A Slovenian Sauvignon Blanc and a dessert wine earn individual praise, and one reviewer singles out an Ammaretto cocktail with veggie crisps. The atmosphere, decor and music are described as relaxed, lively and great. The one reservation is cost: one reviewer found the food expensive for what arrived, namely Camembert, olives and stuffed peppers. One reviewer recommends booking ahead because the place is popular. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and lovely, with several explaining the self-service process and giving a little taster to start.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Wedding Anniversary gift from the children . Fantastic night great atmosphere . Staff were lovely and explained the whole wine self service process to us. We opted for a Sharing Charcuterie board and helped ourselves to the wine throughout our time here. We chose the most expensive wine on the menu to treat ourselves and it was very nice. Finished off with a dessert wine which was perfect.”
- Google user
“Absolutely lovely place. Really good selections of wine, the cheese platter was delicious and the staff was absolutely lovely. The decor, music and ambience were also super. Went here because we were given a voucher for a birthday but will definitely be coming again. Thank you to the team!”
- Google user
“The staff are friendly, the atmosphere was nice, the wine options are good, however the food was expensive for what they were offering. Over £30 for Camembert, olives and stuffed peppers.”
- Google user
“One of my favourite places in Norwich. Love their atmosphere and Ammaretto Cocktail it goes well with veggie crisps 😋 Havent done wine self service yet as Im not really a wine kind of person but maybe one day!”
- Google user
“Really enjoyed this place! The wine card system is a fun idea, you just top it up and help yourself to loads of different wines from the machines. Great selection too. The cheese and meat boards were delicious and clearly good quality. The place looks great inside and the staff were super friendly, explaining everything and giving us a little taster to start. Would definitely go back!”
Highlights
“Our self-service wine dispensers provide a relaxed and informal way for customers to explore our ever-changing selection of wines. With 56 bottles on tap, guests can sample a small taste before committing to a larger glass, allowing them to discover new favourites at their own pace. To complement the wines, we offer a carefully curated selection of charcuterie boards and artisanal cheeses, perfect for pairing with a glass of red, white, or rosé. For those who enjoy a touch of effervescence, our extensive collection of sparkling wines and Champagnes ensures there’s always something special to celebrate.”
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour drinks
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking garage
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great wine list
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
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