Ready To Upgrade Your Drinking Glasses? We Tested 21 Sets To Find the Best Ones

Our Top Pick

Libbey Polaris Tumbler and Rocks Glass Set

$39 at Amazon $45 $40 at Walmart $39 at Wayfair

We wanted our top pick to have it all—stackable, durable, versatile, and attractive, with a great value—and the Libby Polaris collection delivered. The 16-piece set includes eight 6.3-inch tall tumblers and eight 4.2-inch tall rocks glasses for under $40, each with a sturdy 1-inch-thick base that makes them easy to stack and more stable, so you won’t have to worry about kids or pets accidentally knocking them over.

While the rim is quite thick, the glasses were comfortable to hold and drink from during tests. The rounded base helps give them a versatile style that works for casual meals and fancy dinner parties alike. Dishwasher safe, yet still easy to clean by hand, the glasses also provide good insulation for cold beverages, making them a great choice for a morning cup of orange juice or a refreshing cocktail to end the day.      

The Details: 16.25 x 3 and 12.25 x 3.3 inches; 16.25-ounce and 12.25-ounce capacity; set of 16; dishwasher safe

Best Value

Libbey Province Tumbler & Rocks Set

$37 $30 at Amazon $47 $37 at Target $37 at Walmart

If you’re looking for a slightly smaller, more basic design and lower price than the Polaris collection, the Libbey Province also performed well in tests. The set includes eight 15.2-ounce tumbler glasses and eight 11.1-ounce rocks glasses but is also available in a 24-piece set for larger households. 

Although they’re not stackable and will take up more cabinet space than other options, the classic shape is easy to hold, and the material is durable. Likewise, the taller tumblers may be too small to fit larger hands inside to wash, though they are dishwasher safe. 

The Details: 6 x 3 and 3.6 x 3.2 inches; 15.2-ounce and 11.1-ounce capacity; set of 16; dishwasher safe

Best Splurge

Our Place Short Night & Day Glasses

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These are the glasses I ultimately got for my own kitchen, and after months of use, I couldn’t recommend them enough. The color is inherent to the glass rather than coated (I was definitely waiting for it to scratch off) and has remained vibrant. They’ve gone through multiple rounds of washing by hand and in the dishwasher—and even dropped a few times—without experiencing any cracks or chips. Our Place offers this glassware in seven stunning colors plus two multicolor options and has since added a taller 16-ounce glass in the same style that I now have my eye on. They even offer discounts if you buy two sets at once. 

Apart from aesthetics, I’m also impressed with the functionality. The glasses are super easy to stack, and I haven’t had any issues with them tipping over while in use or while stored away in the cupboard. The glass itself is thick enough to resist damage and maintain insulation without sacrificing style or being too heavy in hand. Even better, each glass is handmade using recycled soda-lime glass and sand.

The Details: 3.3 x 3.8 inches; 12-ounce capacity; set of 4; dishwasher safe

Best Short

Bormioli Rocco Bodega Mini Glass Tumbler Set

$34 at Amazon View on Webstaurantstore.com $44 at Food52

While they’re certainly lightweight, these glasses didn’t feel delicate in hand during tests—though someone with larger hands may find them difficult to hold because of the short stature. The classic design is clean, modern, and seamless, and their simple yet elegant style will make all your drinks look good. 

They’re technically stackable, though we did experience some sticking while pulling them apart in tests. Luckily, they’re small enough that they won’t take up too much space even if you choose not to stack them. These mini glasses are perfect for wine and martinis, but will also double as containers for snacks, hors d'oeuvres, or small desserts; they’ll even do as candle holders in a pinch. In tests, they worked great for whiskey served neat or on the rocks.   

The Details: 3.2 x 2.3 inches; 7.5-ounce capacity; set of 12; dishwasher safe

Best Durable

Duralex Picardie 18 Piece Clear Tempered Glass Drinkware and Tumbler Cup Set

$86 $77 at Amazon

Boasting a design that’s thick, heavy, and perfectly retro, these hefty glasses are capable of withstanding some serious use. They’re great for households that don’t want to keep replacing their glassware every couple of years or those who regularly host parties and want to swap plastic for a more durable glass option. They stack well thanks to the tapered shape, and the mouth is wide enough to get a sponge in to wash by hand. For children, however, the weighty, faceted design may not be ideal for smaller hands.

Unsurprisingly, these glasses held up very well during the testing period, both in usage and cleaning. The versatile set includes six 8.75-ounce tumblers, six 12.5-ounce tumblers, and six 17.5-ounce tumblers.

The Details: 3.25 x 3.5, 3.5 x 5, and 3.75 x 5.75 inches; 8.75-ounce, 12.5-ounce, and 17.5-ounce capacity; set of 18; dishwasher safe

Best Design

Fortessa Jupiter Glasses

View on Amazon $49 at Target $60 at Macys

These Fortessa glasses combine unique, stylish design with super durable construction. The vintage-style glasses are inspired by a Parisian flea market and come in a variety of colors. We love the beaded detailing and the hefty material that makes them perfect for both indoor and outdoor entertaining. Each glass has a half-inch bottom that keeps them from tipping over and they’re easy to hold thanks to the beaded pattern.

In tests, the glasses were easier to clean using a brush than by hand, but they’re also dishwasher safe. If you love the beaded design, Fortessa also offers matching pieces to stock your kitchen, including these beautiful cake stands. 

The Details: 3 x 4.9 inches; 13-ounce capacity; set of 6; dishwasher safe

Best for Cocktails

Open Kitchen by Williams Sonoma Tumblers

$47 at Williams Sonoma

When it comes to glassware for elegant cocktails, few do it better than Williams Sonoma. These Open Kitchen glasses are sturdy enough for everyday use but still beautiful enough to use for entertaining. In tests, the glasses felt so lightweight that we worried they’d be fragile. However, they turned out to be incredibly durable. After multiple passes through the dishwasher, they were still good as new at the end of the testing period. 

The glasses are available in short and tall sizes, as sets of six, 12, or mixed. They’re dishwasher safe and made in Portugal exclusively for Williams Sonoma. The modern design will fit any aesthetic and is versatile for cocktails, beer, wine, as well as any non-alcoholic beverages or mocktails. As an added bonus, they’re also stackable and easy to store. 

The Details: 3.5 x 3.5 or 3.5 x 4.75 inches; 12-ounce or 18-ounce capacity; set of 6 or 12; dishwasher safe

Allstar Pick

CB2 Set of 6 Marta Double Old Fashioned Glasses

$14 at CB2

Allstar Sharon Garofalow is a big fan of the Marta line from CB2. "We have the cooler size as well as the double old-fashioned and the tasting glass," she says. "They stack well, look nice, and can be used for cocktails and wine, too." At only $15 for a set of six, you just can’t beat that value, either. 

Apart from the classic clear, the CB2 collection also comes in several stylish ombre colors, as well as a sophisticated fluted option. The glass itself is very thin, which may or may not be a pro or con depending on your style and how you intend to use this glassware—we wouldn’t recommend giving these to children, for example. In tests, we loved these for wine and light cocktails like aperol spritzes since the thinness of the glass mimics your standard wine glasses.

The Details: 3.25 x 3.5 inches; 11-ounce capacity; single or set of six; top-rack dishwasher safe