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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Phone: +372 5429 0900
Address: Suurtüki 2, Tallinn
By the Glass List of the Year Baltics, presented by Wynns 2024
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Phone: +371 26 605 930
Address: Dzirnavu iela 31, Centra rajons, Rīga
Austrian Wine List of the Year Baltics, presented by Austrian Wine 2024
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 easygoing service and an experienced service team. The venue is located in the quiet centre of Riga, which is also a beautiful area to discover. Because of its popularity reservations is a must. Due to its long history, the wine list has organically grown and is quite extensive. The wine list is managed by Ivars Kalniņš, who is a well-respected Latvian...
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Phone: +370 (0-691) 41414
Address: Lukiškių gatvė 3, Vilnius
Best Medium-sized List of the Year Lithuania 2024
HeJi is a luxurious Far East inspired project in the city centre of Vilnius. The venue holds a champagne & seafood bar, cocktail bar, fine dining restaurant and rooftop terrace under one roof. All of it is bound together by same idea of combining Western and Asian gastronomic and cultural influences. The wine program is run by Martynas Pravilonis, who is our ambassador in Lithuania and multiple Lithuania and Baltic sommelier champion. The wine selection is large. Since the venue houses a champagne & seafood bar there is a strong focus on champagne and one can choose from around 100 champa...
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Phone: +372 618 8810
Address: Rataskaevu tänav 5, Tallinn
Austrian Wine List of the Year Estonia, presented by Austrian Wine 2024
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Phone: +370 (8-657) 07050
Address: Pylimo gatvė 23-3, Vilnius
Best Short List of the Year Lithuania 2024
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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Phone: +372 5459 2292
Address: Rotermanni 2, Tallinn
Best Long List of the Year Baltics 2024
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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Phone: +370 (0-603) 61067
Address: Naugarduko gatvė 12, Vilnius
By the Glass List of the Year Baltics, presented by Wynns 2024
“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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Phone: +371 20 225 000
Address: Tērbatas iela 2, Rīga
By the Glass List of the Year Baltics, presented by Wynns 2024
