Can I use Winerim with a QR code?

Yes. Winerim generates a QR code that links to your smart wine list. Every time you update the list, the QR code keeps working unchanged.

Is a basic QR code a bad idea?

No. It is better than having no digital wine list. But if you want to sell more wine, you need something that recommends, analyses and updates itself.

How long does it take to implement Winerim compared with a QR code?

A basic QR code is generated in minutes. Winerim is implemented in 48 hours, with your wine list digitised, complete wine profiles and food pairings set up.

BOFU comparison

Winerim vs a basic QR code

A QR code linking to a PDF or an image is the most common starting point. But is it enough to sell more wine and manage your cellar?

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QR codes became popular during the pandemic as a quick fix. Many restaurants still use them to link to a static PDF or an image of the wine list. The key question is: does it drive sales, or does it just display information?

Comparison by criteria

Característica	Winerim	Basic QR code
Interactive experience	Yes	No
Search and filters by type, price and region	Yes	No
Smart recommendations	Yes	No
Pairings by dish	Yes	No
Interaction analytics	Yes	No
Built-in stock management	Yes	No
Updates without changing the QR code	Yes	No
Multilingual	Yes	No
Implementation cost	Partial	Yes
Speed of setup	Partial	Yes

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Advantages and limitations

Basic QR code

Advantages

✓ Virtually zero cost
✓ Set up in minutes
✓ Any restaurant can implement it
✓ No training required

Limitations

– Generates no sales data at all
– Does not recommend or personalise
– Poor experience: zooming and horizontal scrolling
– Every change means regenerating the file
– Does not help the front-of-house team

Winerim

Advantages

✓ Premium visual experience with wine profiles, photos and descriptions
✓ AI recommendations that guide the guest
✓ Real-time interaction and sales data
✓ Built-in stock, pricing and rotation management
✓ The QR code always points to the latest content

Limitations

– Requires a monthly subscription
– Somewhat longer initial setup
– Requires an internet connection

Winerim fits best if…

Restaurants with more than 15-20 wines on the list
Businesses that want the wine list to recommend and sell
Teams without a sommelier who need front-of-house support
Restaurants with frequent wine rotation
Hotels or venues with international guests

Basic QR code may be enough if…

Bars with fewer than 10 wines that rarely change
Businesses that only want to get rid of the physical wine list, at a minimum
Zero technology budget

When does Winerim make more sense?

When the QR code only displays information but does not drive sales
When you want to know which wines guests look at and which they ignore
When the front-of-house team has no time to explain the wine list
When you need to update prices or vintages without touching the physical QR code

Frequently asked questions

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