Glass Of Bandol in Cardiff

Great atmosphere and great wine selection, fondue itself was lovely but let down by the bread. We'll definitely be going again, but a baked French bread or something a little nicer than what appears to be chopped up Hovis would make this 5*

We had a wonderful dinner at Glass of Bandol. The food is really high quality, great selection of wines and the dispensers mean you can try lots! Service was also really friendly.

Absolutely beautiful experience - it was my birthday and my sister along with her best friend and I shared the delicious vegan cheese platter - along with delicious wine. Such a fabulous evening! The ambiance was so cosy and the warmth shown by Carys and Ed was superb - a definite one to return to! Thank you! Rebecca, Lucy and Amy :)

Fabulous place, unusual concept but really enjoyed. Staff were very tentative but not over-whelming. Wine delicious! We will be back!

Really lovely wine, and such good service - the self service is such a cool concept and the staff were very friendly in showing us how to work the machine and helping out with water etc. Will definitely be coming back to try the nibbles!

Honestly can’t fault the staff at glass of Bandol who were absolutely fantastic dealing with my sisters allergies when we went last night! We had such a lovely evening chilling, drinking amazing wine and eating some delicious cheese !! It was a perfect place for a chill evening chat and food! We will definitely be back !!

Excellent little wine bar. Welcoming and cosy. Good selection of wine and also a couple of fantastic continental beers. Not tried the cheeseboards yet but have heard positive things. Later opening would be nice, but likely dictated by planning restrictions.

The staff here were so helpful and made us feel extremely welcome as soon as we walked in! Can't wait to go back :)

This cosy and brilliant wine bar with self-service dispensers (the dream!) deserves every plaudit. Food (tostas with a spreadable pâté, Raclette) as well as the wine and warm, sincere hospitality completely on point. The range of bottles on offer is distinctive. Flock here and return often—little independents like this need all our help to survive. Happy new year, make sure we raise a glass to their success.

We really enjoyed our cheese fondue and wine on our last-chance-before-next-baby- date! The hostess was very attentive and gave us good information about the accompanying Austrian wine. It was an excellent accompaniment, crisp and fresh with the cheese! Plus I got 2 glasses! The service has always been good and the wine and food is excellent for a nice sociable evening out.

excellent friendly service. unique concept with delicious wines.

Gather around with friends to enjoy a magical pot of fromage! A mix of 4 cheeses served with chorizo, bread, potatoes and pickles, all perfect for the ultimate cheese pull and paired with a glass of wine always have a great time when I come here and it's so simple! You are given a card when you arrive, go to the wine dispenser, using the tasting cards above, choose a small, medium or large glass and press the button to pour! I love discovering new wines so this is a perfect way to find a new favourite

Fab experience....too easy to have a glass too many😅

Great concept. Lovely wine. Trendy venue. Be aware that the website allows you to book 'food and drinks' after the 'kitchen' closes. We went expecting to be able to have some cheese etc. too but staff robotically informed me 'kitchen is closed'. More of a cosy Autumn/Winter venue than sunny summer.

Recently went in for what we thought was fondue Wednesday. Didn’t realise you have to not only book a table, but also an eventbright ticket so didn’t get the fondue. The wine and concept is great. We wanted a paired champagne and cheese board as back up from the menu, but that was no available. So ordered some other food. Found the food really bland though. We had the raclette, which is basically potato with cheese and pork. Hard to imagine how you get it wrong but it was so bland tasting. The meat board was similarly boring compared to what I’ve had elsewhere. And we had a massive basket of plain bread. Just boring. Would go again but would eat elsewhere first

Lovely place for some quality wine and excellent cheese platters. Have discovered a few new favourites, and not as SPENDY (not speedy ha) as I expected. They also do gift vouchers, which is great for wine-loving relatives.

What a fabulous and innovative wine bar. With an excellent atmosphere, awesome tasty food and mouth watering selection of wines. Don’t hesitate just book a table and enjoy

Definitely a new favourite of mine! A superb choice of wines, which are updated regularly, amazing cheese selection, and a warm and cosy atmosphere. A major plus for me is that I can bring my dog with me too. She's banned from wine, but enjoys just a little bit of cheese ;)

I came here on a recommendation from a friend. I had a wonderful experience for my birthday! Staff were very friendly and it was such a relaxed atmosphere! The charcuterie, cheese board and baked camber were delicious. Great concept with a card and wine optics where you can choose from a having a taster glass of wine to a medium, large or a bottle. A great way to taste different wines without the extortionate prices. Was a lovely evening and staff went above and beyond to make everyone welcome and imparted their knowledge about the different wines. Would definitely come again!

Exceptional evening, great wines friendly and helpful staff. Definitely going back.

I decided to book here for my Friends birthday at the beginning of the month as there was a bigger group of us, so wanted to stay somewhere local rather than go to town. They let us go a little before the table booking and decorate the table with some flowers and lights which was appreciated because made it that bit more special for her. When everyone had settled in we were explained how everything worked with individual cards - which is a great idea if there's a big group and saves on the dreaded bill working out and splitting which always comes at the end! We had the table booked for 2 hours but didn't feel rushed at all, and had warning to get our final glasses in! Fergus was knowledgeable and polite without being overbearing. The cheese and meat boards were great, and nicely presented. Will be back soon for a couples night I think, still lots more wine to try!! :)

Really enjoyed a fresh perspective on choosing your wine. The descriptions on each one were helpful and we acted like connoisseurs discussing pairing of the wines with the cheese! Great aesthetic to the venue too. Good for date night, quick drink or events. Five stars would recommend.

We visited Glass of Bandol on Friday and it was a great experience. The concept is unique and it’s fantastic that not only does Whitchurch, but Cardiff itself has a venue such as this. The wines were delicious and very reasonably priced, the process of pouring from the dispenser easy to follow and the staff were friendly and super helpful. We weren’t able to stay for long that evening, but we will certainly be returning soon.

A great addition to Whitchurch, fantastic ambiance and friendly helpful staff. I love the concept of the wine dispensers which the wines are regularly being changed. I’ve yet to try the food but I am booked to return soon.

What an absolute gem! We had the best night here recently. Superb selection of food and wine, all very reasonably priced. Staff were helpful, friendly and full of advice on which wines to try. Really good atmosphere, will definitely come again! Thanks so much for such a chilled, enjoyable evening.

Second time coming and this place has not disappointed. Fergus and Ellie were an absolute delight and made the experience more enjoyable. Very knowledgeable about the wine they provide. Would highly recommend

Very disappointing from start to finish. Staff had no knowledge of the food or wine, couldn’t wait to get us out of the door at closing time. Such a shame as the idea is very good. I have emailed you directly in response to your reply

5 stars! Well worth the Experience, very elegant, perfect for a first date or night out with friends. Will be back next time I’m in town

Decent place for a couple of glasses and a small bite with a good atmosphere once it got busier. The charcuterie and cheeseboards were quality and the service cheery. I’d have liked more info / background / steering on the wines other than the little card on the dispenser. Even more so because there’s no need to interact with anyone knowledgeable before pouring them and it was supposed to be (I think) an exercise in trying something different. A welcome addition to Whitchurch for sure.

Lovely atmosphere, spotlessly clean, excellent food and service. Wines are good but could be better.

Amazing reception for our son's Christening party. The wine and cheese were excellent, it was perfect for our French and francophyle family. Diolch Sajan and Alex stellar job and such a great atmosphere. We will come back soon

Arrived early 4.30pm on a Saturday but place was quiet. 8 white, 8 red and 8 rose to try. They purchase just 6 bottles then swap over to a new wine, so selection constantly changing. Wine dispensed from wall mounted machines in 3 measures. You decide what you want and when, self service basically. Didn't try cheese selection as we'd booked a meal later but great idea. Background music not great but hopefully will improve. Good concept, will be back!

I want this place to work, but they don't do cheese late enough. 8.45pm and the kitchen is closed. A cheese platter isn't a main meal, so to accommodate their food opening times you need to eat very early. It's a shame, it could be a great success but it won't be if half its selling point isn't available at the time it's most wanted, i.e. after dinner.

If you like wine and anyone who knows me knows that I do, then you will like this place.

Excellent experience, good atmosphere 👍

Had a good time, nice wine. Felt the staff could have been more engaging and the place could have used more atmosphere. Looked dead from the outside, could of had some people at at the window.

Incredible selection of wines from around the world, and a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy them in. The cheeseboards were delicious. the staff are knowledgeable and very attentive.

Wonderful idea. Had some really great wine, tasty cheese and the service was great. Can't wait to come back.

This place has a relaxed atmosphere and the staff are very welcoming. I don't know much about wines but the choice and variety and of wines is excellent. The self serve system is great because you can try as many wines as you fancy until you find your favourites. The cheese boards are delicious and fresh. I will be definitely be back again! Great addition to the area and a first for Cardiff!

This is a very nice place to have a glass of wine ... Or more :) The concept is really good and staff very friendly. Book in advance to avoid any surprises.

Nice atmosphere, enjoyed the wine and cheese. Our bread was missed off our cheese and due to the delay they went above and beyond to rectify this. For the camembert they recommended which wine accompanies it best. And it really did go lovely. This info in general would be a great addition to the bar. Would definitely recommend.

We had a wonderful evening in glass of Bandol. Staff were really helpful, cheese boards came promptly and the wine was lovely

This is a really special place and I'm so pleased to have found it! Glass of Bandol has a relaxing, sophisticated vibe and great selection of unique boutique wines from all over the world which are self-served from really classy machines. I've been so impressed with the selection which changes every time we go, and the affordability for great quality. The cheeseboards are delicious and very generous! The owner's and team are so friendly and just genuinely nice people. Such a pleasure to make this our new regular.

One of the best experiences in Cardiff. Polite, proactive, on time

Great concept however poorly executed! One card given for a table of 4 to all use to purchase wine throughout the evening but we were informed that the bill could then be spilt at the end. However when it came to splitting the bill we were informed that as the establishment is paperless they would not be able to print a bill but we were welcome to take a picture from the screen. Trying to then work out which wine purchases corresponded to each person was quite challenging especially as the bottles constantly kept running out throughout the evening so the measurements were quite sporadic and who on earth would remember the exact names of each individual wine that they had sampled! We ordered 2 cheese boards to go along side our wine however we waited over an hour for them to arrive and it wasn’t until prompted did they finally make an appearance! We were told sorry but it’s a Saturday night and there’s only one chef on - it’s cheese, it doesn’t require cooking and there were only a handful of tables occupied. Our order had clearly been forgotten! When it did finally did arrive it was so disappointing too - £21 for a cheese board for 2 - picture attached to convey our disappointment. The bill for the cheeseboard was brought over at the end of the night - a paper bill - even though the establishment is paperless. Overall a great looking place with the quirkiness of being able to pour your own wine. With cheese available to accompany your selections - when it finally arrives! But poorly implemented! No bill available at your table, no way to keep track of individual purchases, unless you take along a pen and paper yourself! Poor portion sizes when it comes to the cheese boards and a lack of attentiveness from staff - no one keeping check of when bottles were running low/had ran out. Forgotten food orders and the servers pretty much glued to the “bar” for the night ( I’m not even sure why there is a bar? ) which resulting in the customers doing all the running around!

A much appreciated addition to Whitchurch. Love the wine 'vending machine' option as it allows you to try a variety of wines - a cabinet each for red, white and rose The cheese is excellent and they are generous with the breads and crackers and chutney and jam. Relaxing ambience, friendly enthusiastic staff and a clean, unfussy, understated decor. Well well worth a visit either as the main event or for a drink pre/post one of the eateries in the village. Santiagos, Sopra etc.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff, good selection of wine with a fun and unique way of buying it. Had a really fun time on our first trip, hope this place does well and stays open for a long time.