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Cracking open a fabulous bottle of wine to share with a loved one or a delicious meal is one of life's greatest pleasures. But if the bottle comes with a cork, then the battle to get it open can be long and tough if you don’t have the proper wine opener to hand. But never fear - you’re in safe hands, and enjoying a bottle of vino will be a breeze with our listing of the best ones in the UK.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s the best wine bottle opener, then read our buying guide below. We’ve also included 10 of our favourites from the likes of Amazon and John Lewis, including popular brands like Le Creuset and CuisineArt. We've chosen a selection of the best electric wine openers and the classic corkscrews, so there's something here for everyone. So, if you’re ready to pop a cork to enjoy a glass but don’t have the means, then read on!
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Before we move on to our top 10 favourite wine openers, there are a few different factors to consider. Here we will dive into each one so that you can decide which wine opener would work best for you.
There are a few different types of wine openers to choose from. Each one works differently and contains its own unique features. This section will take a look at each type so that you can decide which one fits you best!.
The classic twist and pull wine openers are your archetypal corkscrew. They have a long corkscrew shaft and a handle at the top, which you turn to drive deep into the cork. They are often relatively inexpensive but have just a few moving parts, meaning they are less likely to break. That said, they do require a bit of elbow grease to get moving.
Waiter style wine openers are similar to this classic style in that you drive the corkscrew in by turning the handle. However, there is a slight difference - they use a lever action to pull the cork out. These ones handily fold up, so they are compact enough to store in a cutlery drawer, but they can still take a bit of effort to use.
Wing wine openers are another type of manual wine opener, which uses a handle on top of the corkscrew to work into the cork. You then lower the two wing handles on either side of the shaft, which creates a lever action to remove the cork. These are often less expensive and easy to use, but they are a little bulkier, so they take up more space.
Wine openers that use levers take much less effort and are quick to use once you get the hang of them. They contain three levers that clamp the bottle, drive the corkscrew in, then remove the cork in one smooth action. However, they are pretty large so would need to be stored on a countertop or shelf, and are often more expensive,
The electric wine opener has to be the ultimate wine-lovers gadget. The cylindrical shape is placed over the bottle's neck, you press the button, and the opener does the rest! They tend to be very pricey, though, so this is probably only something for the die-hard wine fans or if you need a device that takes minimal effort.
Many people with limited mobility struggle with a twisting action, so corkscrews can often pose problems. But, not all wine openers use this particular motion, so your physical abilities can have quite a part to play in which type of wine opener is best for you.
If this applies to you, then perhaps put more consideration into buying a lever or an electric wine opener, as these don’t use any twisting action at all. This makes them much easier to operate and will ultimately be a more successful purchase.
You may assume that wine openers can be stowed away in a drawer amongst all of your other utensils and cutlery, but depending on the type of wine opener you buy this isn't always the case.
If you're tight on space, the size is particularly important. It would be a nightmare if you bought an opener you loved but couldn't store it anywhere. To avoid disappointment, ensure you're buying a wine opener that's not too large or bulky by taking note of the dimensions.
While they shouldn't be the sole reason you choose a particular type of wine opener, additional accessories can often sway you if you can’t decide between a couple of different models.
Such accessories can include a foil cutter or small blade to help you safely remove the foil on top of the bottle quickly and easily, or something such as a bottle stopper that helps keep the wine fresher for longer by minimising its exposure to the air.
Whether the accessories would be useful or not is down to personal preference, but they can be excellent additions, so they are definitely worth looking out for.
Le Creuset's waiter's wine opener is an essential tool for any wine lover and is made from beautiful olive wood and stainless steel. The handy two-step design allows for optimal leverage when removing corks from bottles, and the coated corkscrew goes into all corks smoothly and efficiently.
This opener has an exquisite weighty feel in your hand, and you just know that it's top-quality through and through. Loved by those working in the hospitality industry, its durability is top-notch, and we love the sleek presentation box it comes in, which would make it a great gift. The full package!
Featuring a premium polished wood handle, Barvivo's wine opener has a double-hinged fulcrum to give you more leverage and control when popping those corks. It has been shaped to sit comfortably in your hand, and the premium stainless steel is strong, durable and sure to last.
The foil cutting blade is blunter than we would've hoped, so this may need to be sharpened. Aside from this, we love this wine opener and how it is so beautifully simple - and it is a great price!
Cuisinart's electric wine opener allows you to quickly and easily open your favourite bottle of wine with virtually no effort. The foil cutter can be neatly stored in the charging base, and the opener also features a vacuum sealer to allow you to seal partially drunk bottles of wine to retain their freshness and flavour.
Getting the corkscrew to engage with the cork can take a bit of practice, but once you get used to it, it works very well. We also love how you can keep everything neat and tidy on the charging base, and the vacuum sealer is a great addition!
Impress all your friends and dinner guests with this stylish rose gold wine corkscrew bottle opener by Unibloom. It's made from stainless steel and zinc alloy, making it perfect for daily use but still attractive enough for special occasions. It is simple to operate and is sure to fit most sizes of wine bottle.
This wine opener doesn't feel quite as sturdy as you would expect it to, but it works very well and looks fantastic. It comes with a handy calico pouch to protect it from any scratches and knocks, and it has an excellent weight, so it feels good in your hands.
Smaier has presented this wine opener set in a high-quality wooden box, making it the perfect comprehensive toolset for any wine lover. The opener itself is effortless to operate requiring minimal force, and the durable soft-grip handles and chrome-plated body give it a high-end look and durable finish.
Once again, with this type of wine opener, the cork is tricky to remove from the screw once you've opened the bottle. However, this is a great value set packed with useful accessories and would make a really thoughtful gift that looks much more expensive than it actually is!
We found that after removing the cork from the opener, it tended to stick, which can make it trickier to get out than you would expect. But once you get the hang of unsticking, this is a handy electric opener at a very reasonable price.
This lever wine opener is made from durable stainless steel and black plastic. The corkscrew has been hand sharpened and is non-stick, helping to make cork pulling a doddle. This opener also comes supplied with a sleek presentation box as well as a 4-blade rotary foil cutter, making it the ideal gift for the wine lover in your life.
The main reason we've placed this lower down our listing is due to the high price. Still, if you're a regular wine drinker who wants an easier solution to opening bottles, it may be a worthwhile investment. A great wine opener from a premium kitchen brand.
Brabantia's wine opener is designed to ensure that the cork comes smoothly out of the bottle and corkscrew every time. It features extra-large turning handles and a centring ring so that the corkscrew is always centred on the cork, making it easier to use and helps minimise damage to the cork itself.
We found that this wine opener allowed a few bits of cork to drop into the wine, so you should be mindful of getting these out before serving. Otherwise, it's simple and straightforward to use, and the neck of the opener is wide enough to work on most bottles.
This winged wine opener by the well-known kitchen brand OXO has a grip area to secure the opener onto the bottle and a smooth turning knob which makes it easy to use. The non-stick corkscrew features a stopper to prevent annoying cork breakages, and the ergonomic and broad die-cast zinc wings make the whole process very straightforward.
This one is quite bulky, so you may struggle to fit it into a drawer, and it's quite tricky to remove the cork once it's been pulled. However, this opener feels very high quality and is effortless to use, so it's well-suited to someone who struggles to grip smaller items.
Stellar's wine opener is made of strong, durable metal with a modern rose gold and copper finish, making it functional and attractive. The easy-grip handle has been contoured to give you good leverage, and its non-slip coating allows you to get a firm grip to pull the cork.
While this works on most bottles, we found that the design meant you couldn't use it on bottles with wider necks. Aside from this, we love the sleek design, which is sure to look good in any kitchen, and as a plus, it's also dishwasher safe.
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