The 10 Best Corkscrews & Wine Openers as of June 2026

How we ranked these corkscrews & wine openers

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each corkscrew does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#	Corkscrews & Wine Openers	Score	Best for	Type	Approx price	Amazon links
1	Le Creuset Table Lever Corkscrew	9.0	Best lever	Lever (rabbit)	£180	View Price
2	Pulltex Pulltap's Double Lever	8.9	Best waiter's friend	Waiter's friend	£25	View Price
3	Le Creuset Waiter's Friend	8.7	Best premium pocket	Waiter's friend	£30	View Price
4	Coravin Pivot+	8.6	Best for preservation	Preservation pourer	£100	View Price
5	Cuisinart Electric Wine Opener	8.6	Best electric	Electric	£35	View Price
6	OXO Good Grips Winged Corkscrew	8.5	Best easy manual	Winged	£20	View Price
7	Vacu Vin Waiter's Corkscrew	8.3	Best value waiter's	Waiter's friend	£12	View Price
8	Secura Electric Opener	8.2	Best budget electric	Electric	£22	View Price
9	Air Pressure Wine Opener	8.0	Best novelty/easy	Air pump	£15	View Price
10	BarCraft Waiter's Friend	7.9	Best ultra-budget	Waiter's friend	£6	View Price

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The full ranking

Best lever

Le Creuset Table Lever Corkscrew

9.0Our number one pick.

Le Creuset's table lever corkscrew (formerly Screwpull) pulls corks in one smooth motion with superb reliability and a self-pulling action, a premium worktop fixture. It is expensive and bulky, but effortless and built to last.

Ease: 9.4Reliability: 9.2Build: 9.2Value: 8.2

Pros

Effortless one-motion pull
Very reliable
Built to last

Cons

Expensive
Bulky

Check price on Amazon≈ £180

Best waiter's friend

Pulltex Pulltap's Double Lever

8.9A superb runner-up.

Pulltex's Pulltap's is the sommelier's waiter's friend, with a two-step double hinge that removes corks easily and cleanly, plus a foil knife, all in a pocket-sized tool. It takes a little technique, but for portability and performance it is the best.

Ease: 9.0Reliability: 9.2Build: 9.0Value: 9.2

Pros

Two-step easy leverage
Pocketable
Pro favourite

Cons

Needs some technique
No frills

Check price on Amazon≈ £25

Best premium pocket

Le Creuset Waiter's Friend

8.7Rounds out our top three.

Le Creuset's waiter's friend is a beautifully made double-hinged corkscrew with a foil cutter and bottle opener, a durable, elegant pocket tool. It is pricier than basic ones, but superbly built.

Ease: 8.8Reliability: 9.0Build: 9.2Value: 8.6

Pros

Excellent build
Double hinge
Foil cutter and opener

Cons

Pricier than basic
Manual technique

Check price on Amazon≈ £30

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Best for preservation

Coravin Pivot+

8.6A standout in the upper half.

Coravin's Pivot lets you pour wine and reseal the bottle to keep it fresh for weeks, ideal for those who drink a glass at a time. It is expensive and needs capsules, but for preserving open bottles it is uniquely useful.

Ease: 8.6Reliability: 8.6Build: 8.8Value: 8.0

Pros

Keeps wine fresh for weeks
Pour by the glass
Clever system

Cons

Expensive
Needs gas capsules

Check price on Amazon≈ £100

Best electric

Cuisinart Electric Wine Opener

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Cuisinart's electric wine opener removes corks at the push of a button, brilliant for anyone with weak grip or who opens lots of bottles, with a foil cutter included. It needs charging and is bulkier, but the ease is excellent.

Ease: 9.4Reliability: 8.8Build: 8.6Value: 8.8

Pros

One-button removal
Great for weak grip
Foil cutter included

Cons

Needs charging
Bulky to store

Check price on Amazon≈ £35

Best easy manual

OXO Good Grips Winged Corkscrew

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

OXO's winged corkscrew uses two levers that rise as you turn, pulling the cork with minimal effort and a comfortable grip, easy for beginners. It is bulkier than a waiter's friend and can struggle with long corks, but for ease it is great value.

Ease: 9.0Reliability: 8.6Build: 8.6Value: 9.0

Pros

Easy two-lever action
Comfortable grip
Beginner-friendly

Cons

Struggles with long corks
Bulkier

Check price on Amazon≈ £20

Best value waiter's

Vacu Vin Waiter's Corkscrew

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

Vacu Vin's waiter's corkscrew offers a reliable double-hinge action and foil cutter at a budget price, a great-value pocket opener. It is less refined than premium ones, but performs well for the money.

Ease: 8.4Reliability: 8.6Build: 8.2Value: 9.2

Pros

Reliable double hinge
Affordable
Pocketable

Cons

Less refined
Plain

Check price on Amazon≈ £12

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Best budget electric

Secura Electric Opener

8.2Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Secura's electric wine opener removes corks at the touch of a button at a lower price than premium electrics, a good-value powered option. It is less durable and bulkier, but easy and effective for the money.

Ease: 9.0Reliability: 8.2Build: 8.0Value: 8.8

Pros

Easy one-button
Affordable electric
Foil cutter included

Cons

Less durable
Bulky

Check price on Amazon≈ £22

Best novelty/easy

Air Pressure Wine Opener

8.0A budget-friendly option worth a look.

An air-pressure wine opener inserts a needle and pumps air to push the cork out, a fun, effortless method that's easy on the wrists. It can struggle with synthetic or crumbly corks, but for novelty ease it is good value.

Ease: 8.6Reliability: 7.8Build: 8.0Value: 8.8

Pros

Effortless pumping action
Easy on wrists
Fun to use

Cons

Struggles with synthetic corks
Niche

Check price on Amazon≈ £15

Best ultra-budget

BarCraft Waiter's Friend

7.9Rounds out our top ten.

BarCraft's basic waiter's friend covers cork removal, foil cutting and bottle opening for a few pounds, a sensible cheap backup. The single hinge needs more effort and it is basic, but for the price it works.

Ease: 8.0Reliability: 8.0Build: 7.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Very cheap
Three tools in one
Pocketable

Cons

Single hinge, more effort
Basic build

Check price on Amazon≈ £6

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the corkscrews & wine openers in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Le Creuset Table Lever Corkscrew, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Pulltex Pulltap's Double Lever and Le Creuset Waiter's Friend are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best corkscrews & wine openers without overthinking it, the Le Creuset Table Lever Corkscrew is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £180

Our top picks at a glance

Le Creuset Table Lever Corkscrew

Vacu Vin Waiter's Corkscrew

Le Creuset Waiter's Friend

How we ranked these corkscrews & wine openers

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Le Creuset Table Lever Corkscrew

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Pulltex Pulltap's Double Lever

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Le Creuset Waiter's Friend

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Coravin Pivot+

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Cuisinart Electric Wine Opener

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OXO Good Grips Winged Corkscrew

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Vacu Vin Waiter's Corkscrew

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Secura Electric Opener

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Air Pressure Wine Opener

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BarCraft Waiter's Friend

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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