The best by-the-glass lists in the Baltics 2024
Explore the wine bars and restaurants with the best by-the-glass selections across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
These venues were all finalists in the Best By the Glass List category, sponsored by Wynns, at the 2024 Star Wine List of the Year Baltics competition.
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Wynns
With the longest-established vineyards in the region, Wynns’ history is deeply intertwined with Coonawarra. Wynns created the famous label that has made the triple-gabled winery a recognised symbol of heritage and refinement in Australia.
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![Exterior of Veino wine bar, Tallin, Estonia]()
Phone: +372 5429 0900
Address: Rataskaevu 6, Tallinn
Sparkling Wine List of the Year Estonia 2025
Veino is a cool, colourful and hipster-like wine bar where you will find a great wine list – a vibrant celebration of diversity, craftsmanship and curiosity, perfectly aligned with the bar’s playful spirit and commitment to discovery. The list is curated by owners Gerd and Paul, focusing on organically and biodynamically produced wines by artisanal producers, which sit next to iconic and well-known names. With friendly pricing and a very wide choice of wines available by the glass, this list is both impressive and affordable. A place where every visit leads to your next wine adventure.
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![Riviera, a restaurant in Riga, Latvia.]()
Phone: +371 26 605 930
Address: Dzirnavu iela 31, Centra rajons, Rīga
Austrian Wine List of the Year Latvia, presented by Austrian Wine 2025
Riviera is one of the most well-established and popular restaurants among locals in Riga. The menu reflects Mediterranean-influenced dishes which are easy to understand, fresh and simply delicious. The ambience is very friendly and humble with easy-going service and an experienced team. The venue is located in the quiet centre of Riga, which is also a beautiful area to discover. Because of its popularity, reservations at Riviera are a must. Due to its long history, the wine list has grown organically and is quite extensive. It is managed by Ivars Kalniņš, a well-respected Latvian sommelier wh...
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![HeJi restaurant, Vilnius, Lithuania]()
Phone: +370 (0-691) 41414
Address: Lukiškių gatvė 3, Vilnius
International By the Glass List of the Year, presented by Château d'Yquem 2025
HeJi is a luxurious Far East-inspired project in the city centre of Vilnius. The venue incorporates a Champagne and seafood bar, cocktail bar, fine-dining restaurant and rooftop terrace under one roof. All of these are bound together by the same idea of combining Western and Asian gastronomic and cultural influences. The wine programme is run by Martynas Pravilonis, multiple Lithuania and Baltic sommelier champion, and Star Wine List’s ambassador. The wine selection is large. Owing to the venue’s Champagne and seafood bar, there is, understandably, a strong focus on Champagne and one can...
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![Gaspar’s, a restaurant in Vilnius, Lithuania.]()
Phone: +370 (8-657) 07050
Address: Pylimo gatvė 23-3, Vilnius
By the Glass List of the Year Lithuania 2025
Gaspar’s, located in Vilnius city centre, is owned, and run by the Le Cordon Blue graduate Gaspar Fernandes. Born in India, trained in London, with his grandparents coming from Portugal, Gaspar blends all these different influences creating beautiful and flavourful dishes with authentic touch. During the weekdays the restaurant serves lunch and dinner, while on Sundays there is an option to go for an extremely popular brunch. In the evening guests can choose between the à la carte and tasting menus, because both provide a great dining experience. For Gaspar, his heritage is very important,...
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![The wine cellar at Time to Wine Rotermanni restaurant and bar in Tallinn, Estonia.]()
Phone: +372 5459 2292
Address: Rotermanni 2, Tallinn
Italian Wine List of the Year Estonia, presented by Pasqua 2025
Time to Wine Rotermanni is the younger brother of the Time to Wine Kopli wine bar. Despite the youth, there is an equivalent selection of wines by the bottle and by the glass. As a typical Time to the Wine bar, the selection is vast, with wines from all over the world represented and smaller wineries along with well-known names. An impressive selection of sparkling wines and Champagnes, an increasing focus on natural wines and lesser-known regions with unique grape varieties are presented alongside timeless classics. This is a wine bar where everyone will find their familiar favourite wine –...
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![Vyno Vieta, a wine bar in Vilnius, Lithuania.]()
Phone: +370 (0-603) 61067
Address: Naugarduko gatvė 12, Vilnius
“Vyno vieta” means Wine place in Lithuanian and it is a very apt name for a small wine bar based on the fringes of Vilnius city centre. Being away from main tourist roads and attractions it has quickly established itself as a cozy neighbourhood spot. One big and a few small tables coupled with a huge TV makes it a perfect place for a private tasting or watching basketball game with friends. During the warm season Vyno vieta also has a spacious street terrace. The wine selection is not particularly huge but represents most key wine regions from around the world and contains some gems at great...
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![Whitehouse Restaurant, a restaurant in Riga, Latvia.]()
Phone: +371 20 225 000
Address: Tērbatas iela 2, Rīga
Whitehouse Restaurant is temporarily closed.
