The best International medium-sized lists 2024
Here is the guide to the best wine places around the world with medium-sized wine lists – 200-600 different labels. These venues were all finalists in the category Best Medium-Sized List in Star Wine List of the Year International 2024, presented by Dreissigacker. Check out all the venues and the winning wine lists!
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![Fjällnäs Restaurant, a restaurant and hotel in Tänndalen, Sweden.]()
Phone: +46 684-230 30
Address: Malmagsvägen 33, Tänndalen
Best Medium-Sized List Sweden, presented by Familia Torres 2026
Fjällnäs – Sweden’s oldest mountain hotel – is beautifully situated in Tänndalen, close to the Norwegian border. Surrounded by the mountains and with a lake just outside the door, this is a place for all the senses. In 2024, Fjällnäs Restaurant submitted its list to Star Wine List of the Year Sweden, and it’s no exaggeration to say that the list wowed our jury members, ultimately winning the Gold Star in the Best Medium-Sized List category not just in Sweden, but also in the International Final. The wine list is very complete for its size, with an impressive breadth of both origins and style...
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![Staff members behind the bar at Culture Wine Bar in Cape Town, South Africa]()
Phone: +27 212160035
Address: 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
By the Glass List of the Year International Open 2026
Culture Wine Bar, on Cape Town’s vibrant Bree Street, has firmly established itself as a premier destination for wine enthusiasts. Under the ownership of UK-born chef Matt Manning, the bar offers an impressive selection of over 50 wines by the glass, providing guests with a diverse tasting journey that spans both local and international varietals. The ambiance is further elevated by weekly live music sessions, creating a lively yet intimate atmosphere that complements the expansive wine offerings. The bar’s dedication to excellence has been recognised on prestigious platforms, garnering signi...
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![Spontan, a wine bar in Trondheim, Norway.]()
Phone: 919 14 912
Address: Fjordgata 1, Trondheim
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Norway, presented by Bona Fide Wines 2025
Spontan is one of those places where you just keep on coming back. Since its conception, this gem of a wine bar / wine restaurant has kept on evolving, bringing it to its present glory. After relocating during Covid, their new and spacious venue offers an even better experience for their guests. Upon entering the premises, you arrive in the wine bar, an airy and casual environment with a small kitchen of its own, well more like a chef’s table really. Have a seat at the counter or one of the different sized tables, and pick your poison. As wine bar grub goes, their selection is spot on, and...
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![Uno Mas, a restaurant in Dublin, Ireland.]()
Phone: +353 (01) 475 8538
Address: 6 Aungier Street, Dublin
Etto is the sister restaurant and led the way for Uno Mas on Aungier Street in Dublin. Uno Mas is a must-try when in the city. Spain is the focus of both the menu and the wine list at Uno Mas. From Fino Sherry, Raventos Cava and Vermouth by the glass all the way through to some of Spain’s finest bottles. Uno Mas delivers on atmosphere, food and service. The wine is the icing on the cake, and the overall experience is always memorable.
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![v.Lo Winebar, a wine bar in Copenhagen, Denmark.]()
Phone: +4533311970
Address: Istedgade 61, 160 København V
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Denmark, presented by Premium Estates of Austria 2025
The feeling when you enter v.Lo is that of tranquility – low beat music, a wall of seats, a “hi” and “welcome” straightaway from the people behind the bar. You feel really welcome. It’s mainly a wine bar but they also have a selection of cold cuts, cheese and canned food.
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![Convento, a wine bar and restaurant in Leuven, Belgium.]()
Phone: +32 468 51 71 35
Address: Mechelsestraat 87, Leuven
Best Long List of the Year Belgium & Netherlands, presented by Smaragd Wijnen 2025
Convento once started as a wine store with a small bar and has since grown into a store with a wine bistro and bar in the centre of Leuven. The wine bistro has a very homely and quiet atmosphere. On sunny days you can also enjoy the lovely terrace. The wine bistro brings a very pure, daily fresh and original cuisine. Convento has compiled a very nice wine book over the years. Very important to them are the producers who make the wine and you can see that in the wine list: not only are many different regions represented but it also offers a vertical depth of top producers. All this adds up to...
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![Restaurant Pacai, a hotel and restaurant in Vilnius, Lithuania.]()
Phone: +370 (8-633) 80287
Address: Didžioji gatvė 7, Vilnius
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Lithuania 2025
Pacai is a surname of a historic Lithuanian noble family who were very important from the XIV to the XIX century. It is also the name of the luxury five-star hotel and restaurant based in the mansion built by the Pacai family in the XVII century, in the heart of Vilnius’ old town. Since the hotel belongs to the Design Hotels group, expect classy but modern surroundings which creates a cosy and relaxed atmosphere. From the moment you step in through the door you are treated with great care and attention, making it a perfect place to book if you have an important occasion. The restaurant menu i...
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![The bar and seating at Chin Chin wine bar in Tallinn, Estonia.]()
Phone: +372 5420 0172
Address: Kalaranna 8, Tallinn
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Estonia 2025
Chin Chin is a relatively new kid on the block. One of the biggest wine bars in Tallinn, it's where you can discover your new favourites from among 800 different wines. Located by the seaside in the newly-developed Kalaranna quarter, you’ll find yourself in the beating heart of Tallinn. It is a wine bar and shop, two in one, with a trendy interior where there is enough air and light, while at the same time being cosy and comfortable. It shares rooms with the Veinisõber store, and the indoors include a shop and wine bar where you will find a sitting and relaxing area with a smaller, more priv...
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![Nobu Dubai, a restaurant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.]()
Phone: +971 04 426 0760
Address: at Atlantis - 22nd floor - Dubai
Special Jury Prize UAE 2025
Nobu Dubai, a pinnacle of Japanese-Peruvian fusion, offers a culinary journey in a modern setting. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature dishes take centre stage in this sophisticated ambience. Explore a curated selection of sake and fine wines by the glass, perfectly complementing the exquisite food. With something for every palate, Nobu Dubai promises a dining experience that blends sophistication with diverse and delightful tastes.
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![La Régalade, a restaurant in Clermont-Ferrand, France.]()
Phone: 04 73 37 57 15
Address: 9 Rue Nestor Perret, Clermont-Ferrand
Best Long List France, presented by Château Tour des Termes 2026
Clermont-Ferrand may not be the most gastronomically well-known city in France, even though it is home to Michelin. And while it is not sprinkled with stars for food, the city has one thing going for it: La Régalade. The wine bistro has become a regular at our French wine list awards, and internationally, with its incredible selection of wines from France and abroad – and for very good prices. On our recent visit, we splashed out on a bottle of 2010 Rayas Blanc. For €265, there is no place across all of Star Wine List where you get a better deal. Cyril Sartre and team have built the bistro,...
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![Etch by Steven Edwards, a restaurant in Brighton & Hove, UK.]()
Phone: +44 01273 227485
Address: 214, 216, 216 Church Road, Hove
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![Café Savoy, a restaurant in Helsinki, Finland.]()
Phone: +358 09 61285301
Address: Eteläesplanadi 14, Helsinki
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year International Open 2026
Although only a few years old, Café Savoy has already become a classic – it feels like this restaurant must have been in one of the stone foundations of Helsinki’s city centre for decades. The kitchen is led by Helena Puolakka, who has worked in great restaurants in London for many years and is also responsible for Savoy, the classic fine-dining restaurant upstairs. The wine list focuses on classics but also features unique and interesting picks, which fit perfectly the carefully-crafted, classical dishes with a solid base in French culinary art. There is often a special Friday bottle opened...
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![Interior of Mother Vine wine bar in Adelaide, South Australia.]()
Phone: +61 8 8227 2273
Address: 22-26 Vardon Avenue, Adelaide
Venture into Adelaide’s modish East End after twilight and you will be lured down Vardon Lane, where festoon lamps light the way to some of the city’s best bars after dark. Mother Vine is a reference point for locals, a place with a strong sense of provenance, where South Australia meets France over Champagne, aromatic whites, Chardonnays, rosés and Pinot Noir. With multiple wine list awards under its belt (including the 2024 Star Wine List ‘Best Medium-Sized List’), you’re guaranteed a good night out. Against an exposed-brick garagiste-style backdrop you’ll be welcomed by enthusiastic staff...
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![Colonnade, a restaurant in Lucerne, Switzerland.]()
Phone: +41 041 588 22 00
Address: Haldenstrasse 10, Luzern
Best By-the-Glass List Switzerland, presented by Stölzle Lausitz 2026
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![Horváth, a restaurant in Berlin, Germany.]()
Phone: +49 30 61289992
Address: Paul-Lincke-Ufer 44a, Berlin
Special Jury Prize Germany 2026
A wonderful place nestled by the busy Kreuzberg canal. Sebastian Frank, named Best Chef in Europe 2018, has a very unique approach to his kitchen: He is Austrian and is cooking with his childhood memories! He and his team take on traditional Austrian recipes – he goes as far back as the Austro-Hungarian Empire – and brings those memories to the modern age. For Sebastian, vegetables are equal to meat and fish but be aware; this is not a vegetarian restaurant!
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![Restaurant Esskultur, a restaurant and hotel in St. Jakob in Haus, Austria.]()
Phone: +43 05354 88291
Address: Reith 23, Sankt Jakob in Haus
Best Medium-Sized List Austria, presented by Joseph Phelps 2026
At Restaurant Esskultur in St. Jakob, Haus, wine is the framework. Part of a family-owned hotel, the entire operation is run with quiet precision by a husband-and-wife team alongside the chef, and that sense of cohesion carries through to the glass. The list reads like a study in Austrian wine, stretching deep across regions, styles, and vintages, with around 600 labels in total. Internationally, it stays grounded, with classics from Italy, Germany, and France, plus a measured touch of natural wines, mostly Austrian, with a few thoughtful outliers. There’s real flexibility: a strong by-the-gl...
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![Inddee, a restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand.]()
Phone: +66 062 812 9696
Address: 68, 1 Soi Langsuan, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan
Best By-the-Glass List Southeast Asia, presented by Stölzle Lausitz 2026
Located in a beautiful old villa, both exterior and interior scream fine dining, but the service here is warm, genuine and passionate. The food is Indian, made with modern techniques and presentations while flavours are kept traditional, full of depth and complexity. Prices are reasonable, all things considered. Sommelier Jay Bottorff has been given carte blanche to make his dream wine list, which has resulted in a wonderfully eclectic selection with a great balance between classic and progressive, aged and young, affordable and indulgent. It is clearly made with a lot of heart, and its many...
