The best cocktail glasses and bar accessories to elevate your home entertaining

The best cocktail glasses and bar accessories to elevate your home entertaining Forget mismatched glasses, these are the chic barware finds we’re loving. (Picture: Metro/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Whether you’re always having friends over for drinks or love nothing more than throwing dinner parties, the right glassware can make all the difference to your tablescape. Forget your everyday drinking tumblers or mismatched pint glasses that somehow followed you home from the pub: we’re talking chic, considered designs that make whatever you’re serving taste all the better. That said, for keen mixologists, glassware is merely one part of the puzzle. Tools like a shaker, stirrers, bottle openers and more are essential to whipping up superior cocktails that taste like you’re at your favourite bar, only at home. But just because they’re functional bits of kit, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun with them too. If you’re looking to upgrade your home bar or glassware cabinet, the good news is that some of our favourite shops and brands are showcasing stunning designs right now. From coloured glass to inject visual interest to your tables to sleek tools that make mixing the drink as much fun as drinking them, hosts and home mixologists are spoilt for choice. To help narrow the huge selection, we’ve rounded up our favourite pieces that won’t fail to put the happy in happy hour. Cheers! John Lewis Colour Luxe Coupe Cocktail Glass You’ve done the hard part – mixing the cocktail – and now it’s time to show off the fruits of your labour. And how better than serving your libation in John Lewis’s stylish coupes? This set of two is made with recycled materials, easing the burden on the environment. With a coloured glass stem and vintage-inspired bowl, they’re an instant bar upgrade. Buy Now for £23 Oliver Bonas Yara Tortoiseshell Champagne Saucers Set of Two Prepare for an avalanche of ‘oohs’, ‘aahhs’ and 'where did you get those?' from your guests when serving freshly corked bubbles from Oliver Bonas’s tortoiseshell saucers. Ideal for all manner of celebrations, the pair are part of a collection of barware that spans wine glasses, gin glasses and a cocktail shaker – so you could splash out on the entire look if you fancy. Buy Now for £22.50 Anthropologie Set of 4 Ramona Coupe Glasses Looking more like ornaments than plain old glassware, Anthropologie brings delicate jewel tones to the fore with this set of coupe glasses. Made from handblown glass, they’re inspired by vintage glassware. Ideal for serving Champagne or martinis (gin or vodka, your choice), they would make an excellent birthday or housewarming gift. Buy Now for £48 M&S Set of 2 Dot Wine Glasses The high street hero is beloved for its affordable prices and excellent quality – and thankfully, that extends to its glassware offering too. These short-stemmed wine glasses promise to add quirk and interest to your tables with a contemporary spot design in black and brown. And at this price, honestly, what’s not to love? Buy Now for £12 Habitat Blue Stem Set of 4 Martini Glasses Proving that great design doesn’t have to cost the earth is homewares supremo Habitat. Its set of four cobalt-stemmed glasses may have been designed with martinis in mind, but they’re perfect for all sorts of classic cocktails, from margaritas to cosmos. Bonus: they’re on sale right now too, making your glassware update all the more affordable. Buy Now for £14 BarCraft 6 Piece Cocktail Set They say an artist is only as good as their tools. Take your homemade artisan cocktails to the next level with this six-piece cocktail set from BarCraft. Comprising a mixing spoon, strainer, muddler, jigger, a knife for slicing citrus, and of course, the vital cocktail shaker in an elegant brushed gold hue, they’re as lovely to use as they are to look at. You’ll also get a recipe guide for tips and ideas on using your new mixology toys. Buy Now for £36 Anthropologie Garnish Icon Cocktail Shaker Looking for a pop of whimsy to liven up your bar cart? Made from stainless steel and aluminium, this playful shaker answers the brief with a literal cherry on top. It also comes in an olive version if you, like us, are in your martini era. The handmade piece requires extra care when cleaning – you can’t just chuck it in the dishwasher – but for the design, we reckon it’s worth the extra effort. Buy Now for £42 Oliver Bonas Red & Blue Gingham Cotton Cocktail Napkins The easiest way to upgrade your home happy hour? Take inspiration from upmarket bars by adding cocktail napkins to your serve. From Oliver Bonas, this set of four comes in a blue and red colourway with a jolly scalloped border and different ways to toast embroidered in the centre. Trust us, it’s all in the details. Buy Now for £20 Addison Ross Bow Tie Corkscrew Pink & Green No need to shrink away from corked bottles of wine, not when you’ve got this sweet corkscrew in your arsenal. From Addison Ross, the bow-tie shaped design makes twisting and hearing the ‘pop!’ a breeze. Available in five colourways, it also makes a great gift for your next dinner party invite. Buy Now for £36 John Lewis Stainless Steel Olive Picks Whether you’re fixing Spanish gildas or skewering a juicy olive, every home bar needs a great set of toothpicks. But forget the wooden kind and invest in metal versions instead. Not only are they reusable, but they’ll add a stylish twist to your drinks session. Past customers have also flagged they’re useful in cheeseboard situations too. 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