Commitment-phobes of the capital city, gather round. If deciding on what to drink fills you with genuine dread (can relate), allow me to point you in the direction of Vagabond Wines. This quirky wine bar concept has answered our indecisive prayers in the form of self-serve wine vending machines which allow to sample up to 140 different wines, instead of having to commit to entire bottle of one. Pretty revolutionary, right?
With eight locations scattered across the capital city (and one in Birmingham thrown in for good measure); finding the perfect glass of grape-juice has never been easier. Upon arrival, you just have to top up your Vagabond card (basically the Oyster card of the wine world, but it leads you to a glass of wine instead of the Viccy Line) and enjoy an evening of tapping and tasting your way through their card-activated self-serve vino vending machines.
With a passion for making high-quality wine accessible to everybody (not all heroes wear capes, and all that); Vagabond allows wine-lovers of all levels of expertise to discover a huge variety of wines at pretty decent prices. Each and every bottle is stored at the perfect temperature, meaning that the wine is ready and waiting to be enjoyed by customers who can opt to sip a small sample or guzzle down a full glass (absolutely no judging here, either way).
The wines are clearly labelled and each tap has the tasting notes above, making the whole system super easy to navigate. There are also plenty of wine experts on hand to point you in the right direction, if you’re in need of a little guidance. With your trusty card in tow, you can help yourself to as much wine as your heart desires. Which is both wonderful and worrying in equal measure, to be quite honest with you.
All that wine is sure to make you a little peckish, and you simply can’t have wine without cheese, right? Well, luckily enough, Vagabond has a menu full of mouth-watering small plates, sandwiches and sharing charcuterie boards on offer, too.
With locations dotted across the city, from Fulham to Fitzrovia; this wonderful wine bar is the perfect spot for – well – any occasion, really. Looking for the ideal first-date destination? Somewhere to have a catch-up with your pals? Heading to the theatre and in need of a pre-show Chardonnay? Whatever the situation, Vagabond has got you covered. Gorgeous interiors, great vibes, delicious food and an abundance of wine on tap? It all sounds pretty darn wine-derful, if you ask me.
You’ll find Vagabond Wines at various locations around London. Find your nearest and plan your visit here.