Best Glassware For The Party Season
Toast the season with our edit of the best barware for the best Christmas parties. Cheers!
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Gatsby Marble Drinks Trolley, £299, Atkin & Thyme
First thing first: a drinks trolley is essential and the understated Art Deco stylings of this beauty make it an instant classic.

Roebling Cut Crystal Decanter, £135, Soho Home
Chunky, satisfyingly heavy yet pretty, the Roebling cut-crystal decanter is both inspired by the Brooklyn Bridge’s architect and the ideal thing for your warming winter brandy.

Cocktail Glass, £180, William Yeoward
Now that you’ve seen these stupendously pretty crystal glasses, you can’t possibly sip your mulled wine cocktail from anything else this Christmas.

Jewel Wine Glasses by Nina Campbell, Set of 6, £156, The Wedding
These jewel-coloured glasses are the perfect way to bring an instantly magical Christmas touch to the table.

Riedel Crystal Glass High Balls, Set of 2, £25, John Lewis
Riedel remains the reigning king of glassware. We are lifelong fans of its instantly recognizable, perfectly paper-thin glass. Just glorious.

Sherry Glass, £10.50, David Mellor
We may have been known to spend hours contentedly perusing David Mellor’s exemplary flagship store. Our extensive research trips confirm that these sherry glasses are a Christmas must-have.

W1 Coupe Glass, Zalto, Set of 6, £130, Amara
Swerve schoolboy errors and don’t forget the water this Christmas. These glasses are simple and pretty and will go with any festive table setting you have in mind.

Pewter Whiskey Glass, £22, Closet & Botts
Any master of the malt will appreciate sipping whisky on-the-rocks from this gratifyingly weighty pewter-based glass.

Lyngby Glass, £55, Borough Kitchen
This mouth-blown crystal glass is so very pretty. Fill it with eucalyptus and berries for the perfect centrepiece.

Mosaique Pitcher in Blue or Clear, £330, Baccarat
Baccarat is renowned for its crystal and this blue or clear pitcher is an heirloom in-the-making.

Hobnail Pitcher in Emerald, £85, Pentreath & Hall
We spotted this emerald green bobble jug a few months ago in store and it is currently topping our Christmas wish list.

Eichholtz Rocabar Wine Cooler, £165, Houseology
This cut-glass wine cooler will look fantastic sitting pretty atop your drinks trolley – complete with an inviting lolling bottle of bubbly, of course.
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