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The right wine glasses depend on the wine you serve, the number of people you usually host and whether you prefer everyday practicality or a more formal finish. The table compares named products with stated pack sizes and prices from UK retailers.
Prices and availability are retailer snapshots checked on 9 September 2026 and can change.
| Use case | Retailer | Product | Glass type | Pack size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest-cost six-pack | IKEA | SVALKA Wine Glasses | General-use wine glass | Six | £6 |
| Lowest-cost four-pack | Tesco | F&F Home Large Stemless Wine Glasses | Stemless | Four | £6 |
| Low-cost red-wine set | Tesco | F&F Home Nova Classic Red Wine Glasses | Red wine | Four | £7 |
| Two-glass option | Tesco | F&F Home Vienna Ribbed Wine Glasses | Ribbed wine glass | Two | £7 |
| Everyday M&S set | M&S | Set of 4 Straight Sided Wine Glasses | Wine glass | Four | £16 |
| Red-wine set | M&S | Set of 4 Maxim Red Wine Glasses | Red wine | Four | £18 |
| White-wine set | M&S | The Sommelier’s Edit Set of 4 Rich White Wine Glasses | White wine | Four | £29.50 |
| Crystal white-wine set | Tesco | F&F Home Premium Crystal White Wine Glasses | Crystal white wine | Four | £14 |
| Crystal red-wine set | Tesco | F&F Home Premium Crystal Red Wine Glasses | Crystal red wine | Four | £15 |
| Premium crystal option | M&S | Waterford Elegance Crystal Red Wine Glasses | Crystal red wine | Two | £90 |
For a low-cost four-pack, Tesco’s stemless glasses are the cheapest option in this comparison. IKEA’s SVALKA is the lowest-priced six-pack, while Tesco’s Nova Classic set is the lower-priced dedicated red-wine choice. For crystal, Tesco’s Premium Crystal sets provide red- and white-wine options, while M&S’s Waterford pair occupies the premium end.
Red wine glasses generally have larger bowls, allowing more wine to come into contact with air. White wine glasses generally have smaller bowls, which helps the wine retain its temperature and aromas. These are useful design tendencies rather than strict rules: either style can be used for several wines at home.
A larger red-wine bowl suits full-flavoured reds and gives room to swirl the wine. A smaller white-wine bowl suits chilled whites and is often easier to store. If you serve both regularly, a universal glass offers a compromise between the two shapes.
For a dedicated red-wine glass, choose between the taller Bordeaux style and the broader Burgundy style according to the shape you prefer. The distinction is explained in Laithwaites’ guide to wine-glass types.
The main types are red-wine, white-wine, universal, Bordeaux, Burgundy, stemless, sparkling-wine and specialist tasting glasses.
| Type | Shape or feature | Suitable use |
|---|---|---|
| Red wine glass | Usually a larger bowl | Red wine and swirling |
| White wine glass | Usually a smaller bowl | Chilled whites and preserving aromas |
| Universal glass | A compromise between red- and white-wine shapes | Mixed wine collections |
| Bordeaux glass | Larger, taller bowl | Structured red-wine styles |
| Burgundy glass | Broad, rounded bowl | Red wine in an open shape |
| Stemless glass | No stem; available in different bowl shapes and sizes | Casual use and shorter storage |
| Sparkling glass | Specialist form | Champagne and other sparkling wines |
| Tasting glass | Designed for examining aroma and flavour | Focused tasting |
Stemless glasses are available in broad bowl shapes and sizes comparable with stemmed red- and white-wine glasses, according to Waterford’s wine-glass guide. Choose them for their handling and appearance rather than assuming that every stemless glass suits the same wine.
Standard machine-made soda-lime glass is inexpensive and suitable for everyday use, although it tends to be thicker. Crystal contains minerals that allow manufacturers to make thinner glasses than standard soda-lime glass. That can create a lighter, more refined feel, while the purchase price may be higher.
Crystal is worth considering when you value a thin rim, a formal appearance or a special-occasion gift. Standard glass is more practical when frequent use, replacement and a lower initial cost matter most. The useful comparison is not crystal versus ordinary glass in isolation, but the price, likely breakage, storage and purpose of the complete set.
The Tesco Premium Crystal Red set costs £15 for four, and its Premium Crystal White set costs £14 for four. M&S’s Waterford Elegance Crystal Red Wine Glasses cost £90 for two. These products occupy very different price points, so the word “crystal” alone does not determine which glass is right for you. The material differences are outlined in Mybest’s glassware guide.
M&S lists 21 wine-glass products, including sets of two and four and premium crystal options. The range includes decorative and everyday choices as well as dedicated red- and white-wine designs.
| Product | Pack size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Set of 2 Dot Wine Glasses | Two | £9.60 |
| Set of 4 Celine Ribbed Wine Glasses | Four | £16 |
| Set of 4 Maxim Red Wine Glasses | Four | £18 |
| The Sommelier’s Edit Set of 4 Red Wine Glasses | Four | £23.60 |
| The Sommelier’s Edit Set of 4 Rich White Wine Glasses | Four | £29.50 |
| Luigi Bormioli Optica Set of 4 Red Wine Glasses | Four | £49 |
| Waterford Elegance Crystal Red Wine Glasses | Two | £90 |
The M&S wine-glass range is useful if you want to compare ribbed, red-wine, white-wine and premium options from one retailer. Its four-piece Straight Sided Wine Glass set is listed as dishwasher-safe and measures 22.5cm high by 7.6cm wide.
Tesco’s F&F Home range covers inexpensive sets, red- and white-wine glasses, ribbed designs and stemless glasses. Its lowest-priced options in this guide are the Large Stemless four-pack at £6 and the Nova Classic Red four-pack at £7.
| Product | Pack size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| F&F Home Large Stemless Wine Glasses | Four | £6 |
| F&F Home Nova Classic Red Wine Glasses | Four | £7 |
| F&F Home Vienna Ribbed Wine Glasses | Two | £7 |
| F&F Home Soho Red Wine Glasses | Four | £8 |
| F&F Home Premium Crystal White Wine Glasses | Four | £14 |
| F&F Home Premium Crystal Red Wine Glasses | Four | £15 |
Tesco’s marketplace also lists Dartington Cheers! White Wine Glasses at £22.99 for four, Maxwell & Williams White Wine Glasses at £34.99 for six and LSA Borough Wine Glasses at £29.40 for six. See the Tesco wine-glass listings and its glassware sets for the relevant ranges.
George at ASDA lists a Modern Wine Glass set of four, making it a relevant option for shoppers looking for affordable everyday wine glasses. The listing identifies the product and pack size without exposing a readable current price.
Argos’s Habitat range includes several pack formats. Portofino Wine Glasses and Portofino Small Wine Glasses cost £9.50 for four, while Sahara Wine Glasses cost £17 for four. For smaller purchases, Habitat Confetti White Wine Glasses cost £6.50 for two, reduced from £13. The range also includes Optic White Ribbed Wine Glasses at £13.50 for four and Block Stem White Wine Glasses at £18 for four. These options cover plain, ribbed and decorative designs through Argos’s white-wine-glass listings.
IKEA offers a particularly simple choice. SVALKA costs £6 for six 44cl glasses and is described as suitable for general use. STORSINT costs £12 for six; its 49cl crystalline-glass design is described as suitable for fuller-bodied whites and lighter reds.
Compare the price per glass, but also compare the shape and intended use. A set of four is not automatically better value if you need only two specialist glasses, while a low-cost set of six can be practical when replacements matter.
There are useful choices at each size. Tesco’s Vienna Ribbed glasses are a two-pack at £7. Four-packs range from Tesco’s £6 stemless set to M&S’s £49 Luigi Bormioli Optica red-wine glasses. IKEA’s SVALKA costs £6 for six, while Tesco marketplace listings include six-packs from Maxwell & Williams and LSA.
For unusual wine glasses, prioritise visual design and handling as well as the bowl shape. Oliver Bonas sells colourful, textured, gold-edged and stemless wine-glass styles marketed as unusual or eye-catching. The Range’s wine and champagne glasses category includes multi-piece sets.
Dartington covers both accessible and specialist choices. Its Cheers! Red Wine Glasses and Cheers! Optic White Wine Glasses cost £24 for four. Elevate Wine Glasses cost £60 for four, while its Wine Master range includes White Wine Glasses at £60 for two, Bordeaux Red Wine Glasses at £65 for two and Burgundy Red Wine Glasses at £75 for two. These give shoppers a direct choice between standard sets and specialist red-wine bowl shapes.
TK Maxx lists RCR Two Pack Wine Glasses at £8.99, reduced from an RRP of £16.60. The glasses have a rounded bowl and wide rim and are dishwasher-safe. Its other listings include Maison Forine red or white wine glasses at £14.99 for four, RCR Six Pack Crystal Aria Wine Glasses at £21.99 and Villeroy & Boch La Divina Red Wine Glasses at £22.99 for four. TK Maxx also lists Royal Leerdam Wine Glasses at £19.99 for six.
There is no single best wine glass for every drinker. The Independent’s 2026 expert test selected Klink London Chelsea Wine Glasses, a set of six costing £30, as its best overall. It selected George Home Green Hammered Wine Glasses, a pair costing £8, as its best budget buy.
For low-cost everyday use, IKEA’s SVALKA glasses cost £6 for six, while Tesco’s F&F Home Premium Crystal Red Wine Glasses cost £15 for four. The appropriate choice depends on wine style, budget, durability and whether the glasses need to be dishwasher-safe. The Independent notes that glasses designed for different wine styles can affect what reaches the drinker’s nose and palate. Read its wine-glass test alongside the retailer comparison.
Specific care information matters when you compare wine glasses. M&S states that its Set of 4 Straight Sided Wine Glasses is dishwasher-safe. TK Maxx also states that its RCR two-pack glasses are dishwasher-safe.
Height and bowl width matter when you buy. Measure the space between your shelf and dishwasher rack if the glasses are tall, and avoid overcrowding the rack. Keep broad Burgundy bowls where they will not be forced into a narrow cupboard space. If replacing one broken glass is difficult, an inexpensive set can be more practical than a limited-edition pair.
The lowest prices in this comparison are IKEA SVALKA at £6 for six and Tesco F&F Home Large Stemless Wine Glasses at £6 for four. Tesco also lists Nova Classic Red Wine Glasses at £7 for four, while Argos lists Habitat Confetti White Wine Glasses at £6.50 for two.
The main types are red-wine, white-wine, universal, Bordeaux, Burgundy, stemless, sparkling-wine and specialist tasting glasses. Red-wine designs normally have larger bowls, white-wine glasses normally have smaller bowls and universal glasses compromise between the two. Stemless glasses are available in several broad bowl shapes and sizes.
They can be worthwhile if you value thinner construction, a lighter feel or a formal appearance. Tesco’s Premium Crystal Red Wine Glasses cost £15 for four, while M&S’s Waterford Elegance Crystal Red Wine Glasses cost £90 for two. Standard soda-lime glass remains the more practical choice when low initial cost and easy replacement are priorities.
