Glasses for Water, Wine, Whiskey and Long Drinks

Glasses for Water, Wine, Whiskey and Long Drinks

The right glasses help you match shape and capacity to the drink you serve. At Discountershop, you can compare drinking glasses for everyday use, dinners, gatherings and a home bar. Browse Glasses for the different types or visit Cooking & Dining when you also need products for preparing and serving food.

Which type of glass suits your drink?

Start with the drink itself. Long Drink Glasses are tall and provide room for ice, soft drinks, mixers and garnishes. Water Glasses work well for water, juice and other everyday drinks.

For wine, choose Wine Glasses according to shape, capacity and serving occasion. Whiskey Glasses are lower and, depending on the model, provide room for neat pours or ice.

Compare:

• capacity in ml or cl;
• height and diameter;
• base and stability;
• number of glasses per set;
• cleaning instructions and available cupboard space.

Match drinking glasses with your table setting

Use Table Accessories to organise the serving area. Placemats give each place setting a defined area, while Coasters provide a dedicated place for glasses.

For dinners, add Napkins beside your plates. If you prefer to cover the whole table, browse Tablecloths.

Serve water from carafes and jugs

For water at the table, pair drinking glasses with Carafes or Serving Jugs. This lets guests refill their glasses without keeping individual bottles or packaging between the tableware.

Browse Water Filters & Drinking Bottles if you also need products for drinks away from the table. Drinking Bottles are designed for taking drinks with you, while Thermos Bottles are useful when you want to keep drinks at a chosen temperature for longer.

Glasses for gatherings, snacks and dinner

When serving snacks with drinks, Tiered Serving Stands can hold smaller portions, while Serving Boards work well for bread, cheese and other snacks.

For preparation, browse Kitchen Utensils. Leave enough room between glassware and serving products, especially when several guests are pouring drinks and reaching for food from the same table.

Combine glasses with drinks and bar accessories

For whiskey, pair the right glass with Whiskey Accessories. For wine, Wine Accessories cover products used for opening, pouring and serving.

If you prepare mixed drinks, browse Cocktail Accessories. For beer, soft drinks and other crown-cap bottles, keep Bottle Openers near the drinks station.

Browse Drinks & Bar Accessories

Buying glasses: compare sets, capacity and use

Before ordering glasses online, decide which drinks you serve most often. A drinking glass set for water has a different purpose from tall long drink glasses or dedicated wine and whiskey glasses.

Check before ordering:

• how many glasses you actually need;
• which capacity suits your normal serving size;
• how much cupboard space the set requires;
• which glass shapes will be used together at the table;
• which cleaning method is recommended.

If you maintain a separate outdoor smoking area, keep it away from food, glassware and the serving table. You can browse Cigarette Accessories separately for that area.

Watch Discountershop on YouTube

Visit the YouTube channel for product videos and examples covering kitchen and household items. These can provide additional product information before you choose drinking glasses or related table products.

Frequently Asked Questions About Glasses

Which glasses work well for sparkling water at the table?

For sparkling water, a relatively narrow drinking glass works well because it leaves a smaller surface area at the top. Choose enough capacity for ice or lemon if you serve them, without filling the glass to the rim.

When should you choose a tumbler instead of a long drink glass?

A tumbler suits smaller drinks, water, juice or spirits with ice. A long drink glass is taller and gives more room for mixers, plenty of ice, citrus and other additions used in longer drinks.

How many glasses do you need for a dinner with several drinks?

Allow separate glasses for drinks that will be on the table at the same time, such as water and wine. If whiskey or a long drink is served later, bring out those glasses when needed.

Why do some drinking glasses have a heavy base?

A heavier base adds stability and can make a low glass feel more secure when held or placed on the table. This is common with water and whiskey glasses, although some people prefer lighter drinkware.

Which glasses are practical when guests serve themselves?

Choose glasses that are easy to recognise by drink type and stand securely on the table. For a buffet, water and long drink glasses work well, while wine and whiskey glasses can stay beside their drinks.

Can different types of glasses be stored together in one cupboard?

Yes. Give tall, short and stemmed glasses enough space so rims and stems do not press against each other. Avoid stacking heavy glasses on lighter ones and follow any stacking guidance for the specific product.

Why are wine glasses usually not filled to the rim?

Leaving space above the wine makes pouring and holding the glass easier and gives room to move it gently. The right serving amount depends on the glass shape and wine, not simply its total capacity.

How do you choose glasses for a small dining table?

Check the diameter, height and number of glasses that will be used at once. Compact water glasses save space, while wine or long drink glasses can be placed on the table only when needed.

What should you check in a drinking glass set for everyday use?

Check how many pieces are included, the capacity of each glass and whether the shape suits water, juice or soft drinks. Also consider cupboard space, cleaning instructions and whether matching replacements are available.

How can you prevent guests from mixing up their glasses?

Keep each glass in a fixed position and use recognisable coasters, glass markers or different glass shapes for larger groups. During wine tastings, keeping glasses in the same place each round can also prevent mix-ups.