You might not think much of the old kitchen tap, but we do. In fact, we get rather excited about them! And by the end of this article, you too will know just how convenient and stylish they can be for your kitchen.
We’ve rounded up our best kitchen taps for this year, across styles, finishes and budgets, to help you find the right one.
Tap Warehouse Approved: Our Favourite Kitchen Taps For 2026
1. Best Statement Tap — Just Taps VOS Pull Out Spray Kitchen Mixer Tap
2. Best Pull-Out Tap — Vellamo Inspire Pull Out Spray Kitchen Mixer Tap
3. Best Contemporary Tap — Harbour Vibe PRO Pull Out Kitchen Spray Tap
4. Best Minimalist Tap — Vellamo Revolve Mono Kitchen Sink Mixer Tap
5. Best Period-Style Tap — Butler & Rose Victoria Mono Kitchen Mixer Tap
6. Best Dual-Spout Tap — Vellamo Hanbury Professional Pull Out Kitchen Mixer Tap
7. Best Traditional Tap — Butler & Rose Elizabeth Traditional Kitchen Mixer Tap
8. Best Everyday Tap — Harbour Pro Pull Out Kitchen Mixer Tap
9. Best Bridge Tap — Butler & Rose Alba Kitchen Bridge Mixer Tap
Want to dig a little deeper? Later in this guide, we dive into all the details to help you decide on your next kitchen tap.
Now, onto our top ten!
1. Best Statement Tap — Just Taps VOS Pull Out Spray Kitchen Mixer Tap
The Just Taps VOS is the kind of tap that makes you rethink what a kitchen tap can do to a space. The finish is PVD-coated, a process that fuses the colour into the metal rather than laying it on top, meaning it will stand the test of time.
With a pull-out spout, you’re not limited to what’s directly under the tap. The single lever gives you temperature and flow in one smooth motion. And it swivels easily too. If you are working with a 1.5 or double bowl sink, this tap handles it with ease.
Ceramic disc cartridges deal with the internal workings, so no drips and no degrading washers to replace down the line. If brushed brass isn’t right for your kitchen, it comes in six other finishes so you can find the perfect match.
2. Best Pull-Out Tap — Vellamo Inspire Pull Out Spray Kitchen Mixer Tap
For a kitchen that sees a lot of daily use, the Vellamo Inspire adds real functionality to your routine. The main highlight is the pull-out spray head, which gives you the flexibility to direct water freely around your entire sink area.
It relies on a hidden counterweight underneath the worktop, which ensures that once you are done using the handset, it glides smoothly and securely back to its original position.
You can also toggle the water pattern at the push of a button, shifting from a wide, gentle stream to a more focused spray depending on what you are doing.
The body of the tap is robust stainless steel and finished in a mirrored chrome that keeps rust and tarnishing at bay.
Modern ceramic discs keep a drip-free performance, and a single lever handles both the temperature and water flow, meaning it’s effortless to operate even with one hand.
3. Best Contemporary Tap — Harbour Vibe PRO Pull Out Kitchen Spray Tap
Brushed nickel doesn’t get talked about as much as chrome or brass, which is a little unfair. It’s quieter than brass, warmer than chrome, and it doesn’t show watermarks the way a high-shine finish does.
For a tap that gets used dozens of times a day, that kind of low-maintenance finish makes a real difference to how the kitchen looks without any extra effort.
The Harbour Vibe Pro has a dual-function spray head, so you get a standard flow for everyday use and a proper spray mode when you need more control around the sink.
The quarter-turn ceramic disc technology means it operates smoothly and closes without dripping. It’s a tap that feels current without trying too hard.
4. Best Minimalist Tap — Vellamo Revolve Mono Kitchen Sink Mixer Tap
Effortlessly balancing style with everyday durability, the Vellamo Revolve Mono mixer tap ticks all the boxes. Made from solid stainless steel, this tap delivers hygiene and a simple clean-up every time.
Plus, it’s remarkably robust. While we don’t suggest taking a hammer to it, it’s comforting to know it can happily handle the accidental knocks of a busy kitchen without easily scratching when things get hectic around the sink.
Instead of traditional rubber seals, the more modern ceramic discs control water flow, effectively putting an end to those annoying drips. It uses a simple quarter-turn lever to operate and works well on low-pressure water systems.
A clean design that is durable, attractive and very smooth to use.
5. Best Period-Style Tap — Butler & Rose Victoria Mono Kitchen Mixer Tap
If you’ve ever struggled to wedge a pasta pot under a standard spout, the Butler & Rose Victoria Mono will feel like a revelation. Its elegant swan neck stands significantly taller than your average traditional tap, offering plenty of breathing room for even your biggest pot.
It effortlessly captures that sought-after period look through its classic twin handles, giving you precise, separate control over hot and cold water. It’s a design that feels rooted in heritage yet operates with the smoothness of a modern fixture.
The best part? You don’t need to worry about your plumbing setup, as it performs well on both high and low-pressure systems alike.
This tap strikes that rare balance. It delivers a charming traditional look with its sweeping curves and ceramic detailing, but it does so without ever feeling cluttered, fussy, or dated.
6. Best Dual-Spout Tap — Vellamo Hanbury Professional Pull Out Kitchen Mixer Tap
The Vellamo Hanbury Professional consistently ranks as a favourite, bringing a touch of professional kitchen functionality to a home setup. Rather than relying on a single spout, this design splits the workload with two separate outlets.
A fixed swivel spout handles the daily basics, filling the kettle or rinsing your hands, while a dedicated nozzle rests in its own cradle, ready whenever you need extra reach. Just lift the nozzle and use the trigger control to switch between a steady flow and a focused spray.
It solves the common frustration of trying to manoeuvre bulky pots under a standard spout or struggling to clean the corners of your sink.
The Hanbury is built for reliable, day-to-day use and comes in a variety of finishes to choose from.
With ceramic disc cartridges to prevent drips and a complete fitting kit included, it’s a practical and well-thought-out upgrade for your kitchen.
7. Best Traditional Tap — Butler & Rose Elizabeth Traditional Kitchen Mixer Tap
Traditional kitchens have an exact look in mind, and the Butler & Rose Elizabeth delivers it. The swan neck spout and lever handles give it that recognisable timeless shape.
There’s a nice bit of engineering hiding behind that old-fashioned look too. The lever handles only need a quarter turn from off to fully on. It’s a detail from older tap mechanisms, updated with modern internals so the action stays smooth and comfortable to use.
Built from solid brass and finished in a high-shine polished chrome, this tap combines reliable, modern performance with a quiet, lasting quality that will serve your home for years to come.
8. Best Everyday Tap — Harbour Pro Pull Out Kitchen Mixer Tap
No two minutes at the sink look quite the same. Filling a kettle, scrubbing a pot, or washing hands between food preparation, your kitchen tap is kept busy.
The Harbour Pro Pull Out Spray is built to keep up with that variety rather than being suited to just one task.
The pull-out spray stretches further into the sink than a fixed spout can manage. Paired with the 360-degree swivel spout, this means a single bowl, a 1.5 bowl or a double sink are all equally easy to work around.
Twin levers separate hot and cold control and the chrome finish is easy to keep clean, which matters when it’s getting used from breakfast through to washing up after dinner.
9. Best Bridge Tap — Butler & Rose Alba Kitchen Bridge Mixer Tap
A bridge mixer tap is a different shape entirely to most kitchen taps, and the Butler & Rose Alba puts that difference on full display, holding its own on a worktop. It has the kind of look that makes your sink area feel like a real focal point.
Two separate legs rise from the worktop and meet at the spout above the sink, rather than one body coming up through a single hole.
That structure makes it an easy swap for an older tap, since the legs adjust to fit a range of existing hole spacing rather than demanding an exact match.
Twin handles control hot and cold separately, finished with genuine ceramic levers rather than a plastic alternative. Not every tap needs to disappear into the background, and the Alba clearly isn’t trying to!
10. Best Value Tap — Vellamo Hero Kitchen Mixer Tap
A lower price tag doesn’t automatically mean a lower-quality tap, and the Vellamo Hero is the proof.
It has a solid brass construction, twin handles for separate hot and cold water control, and a swivel spout that covers a single or 1.5 bowl sink without strain.
Ceramic disc cartridges handle the internal workings, so drips aren’t something you need to think about. This tap also runs on water pressure as low as 0.5 bar, which makes it a solid option for homes on a gravity or low-pressure system.
Good value is rarely about the price tag alone. It’s what a tap keeps giving back over the years that follow and with the Vellamo Hero you won’t be disappointed.
Best kitchen taps by brand
Not sure which brands are the best to go for when it comes to kitchen taps? Here we’ll give you a quick insight into the best kitchen tap manufacturers.
Butler & Rose
Butler & Rose has built a strong reputation for authentically traditional kitchen taps. With a focus on quality and accessible pricing, it's ensuring classic elegance is attainable for modern homes.
Vellamo
Vellamo has a range of modern, sleek designs that are multi-functional and an essential addition to any kitchen. A commitment to combining aesthetic appeal with practical innovation ensures each tap becomes a central, efficient hub in the contemporary home.
Clearwater
Clearwater mixes modern and traditional perfectly in its range of kitchen taps, renowned for filtered water taps especially. This unique blend of styles, coupled with their focus on water purification, positions them as a leading choice for homeowners who are keen on quality.
Rangemaster
The well-known Rangemaster has a fantastic range of luxurious and high quality kitchen taps. If you like to own well-known brands, then this is the one for you. Its reputation for excellence, combined with a commitment to premium materials and design, ensures that a Rangemaster tap adds a touch of prestige and lasting value to any kitchen.
Crosswater
Crosswater’s range covers both modern and traditional spaces, all built from brass with genuine attention to detail. It’s the kind of consistency that’s made them a real favourite for kitchens and a name people keep coming back to. Whether you’re after something sleek and contemporary or a tap with a bit more period charm, you’ll find the same care and attention runs through every tap in the collection.
Different types of tap for your kitchen
Let’s take a closer look at the different types of kitchen taps you can choose from.
1. Monobloc
These are your standard kitchen sink taps which are designed to mix hot and cold water and feed it through one spout. Temperature is usually controlled by two levers attached to either side of the spout and these taps generally only need one tap hole.
It’s worth noting at this point that kitchen and bathroom taps are designed with their respective use in mind. So, while it’s tempting, you shouldn’t try and fix a bathroom tap in a kitchen and vice versa.
2. Single lever taps
The single lever tap is again a very standard design utilising just one tap hole. The water temperature and flow is controlled via one lever, which is moved back and forth for hot and cold water and then exits the tap at the temperature you desire. Many prefer this as it's an added convenience using just one hand.
Check out what our experts recommend are the best kitchen mixer taps.
3. Pillar taps
You tend to see this style mostly in the bathroom, but they can create a truly beautiful and traditional look for the kitchen. There are not as many options for the kitchen but we still have a great choice of kitchen pillar taps to choose from.
Hot and cold temperature is controlled individually via two spouts, but this lends itself to more creative and structured tap and handle designs.
4. Pull out kitchen taps
A fantastic addition to any kitchen and a really great tool to have at the kitchen sink - and now they are a much more affordable option.
Pull out kitchen taps consists of a spray hose which is extendable from the spout via a spiral cord. This gives you greater flexibility for cleaning and also washing food. A compact design means the hose fits nicely inside the tap when not in use which makes it very practical!
5. Rinse taps
While the pull out spout is accessible from the main tap, a rinse hose is installed separately. It has a dedicated tap hole for even greater reach and flexibility. We love to use these for watering plants and even washing small pets in the sink!
6. Smart taps
Technology and innovation around the home continues to surprise us daily and the kitchen is no exception. Smart functions on appliances are making a huge impact on the way we live our lives. For example, there are now hands-free taps that feature sensor technology to start and stop the water, perfect if you have dirty hands.
We’re expecting to see a lot more of these smart features popping up in the kitchen very soon.
7. Filtered water taps
Fancy pure drinking water straight from the tap? These fab filtered water taps do just that. Taps usually have either a third lever or stylish push button to activate the filtered water flow.
There are lots of different style options to choose from with this function whether you have a traditional or modern kitchen.
8. Boiling water taps
A boiling water tap in your kitchen means you will have instant boiling water straight from the tap without the need to boil your kettle and wait. The boiling water is stored in a safe unit under the sink so that when you ask for boiling water it arrives straight away!
This is obviously fantastic for convenience but it also helps to save you money on energy bills as boiling the kettle is one of the biggest energy zapping habits we have.
Our Energy Saving Hub has lots of advice on how to reduce your energy and water consumption at home.
Factors to consider when buying
While the aesthetic is important, there are other considerations to look for when choosing a kitchen tap. You need to ensure that the tap you choose will not only look great in your kitchen, but works well with your water system and that you’ll be able to install it easily.
Let’s take a look at some of the key factors to consider when purchasing a kitchen tap.
1. Function
Taps offer so much more than just running water!
How does a built-in boiling water function sound? If the idea that you’ll never have to wait for the kettle to boil sounds ideal then you’ll probably want to look for an instant boiling water kitchen tap to match. Taps can also have filtered water technology so you can enjoy the purest drinking water, and pull out spouts which make it easier to clean up and wash food.
Plus, there are options with either one or two levers to control temperature, 360 swivel spouts, hands-free taps, and many other time-saving features all designed to make life easier.
When choosing the right kitchen tap, it’s important to have a think about what would be convenient for you.
2. Style
Nowadays, style is crucial and you should probably consider the look and feel of your kitchen to ensure the tap adds to your overall aesthetic. There are a variety of different designs that make it easy to complement your kitchen style. While a luxurious chrome finish has become somewhat of a standard, there are a number of special finishes to choose from too, such as matte black, copper, nickel, pewter and gold.
Fancy a bit more colour in your kitchen? Here you’ll find taps that incorporate bright colours.
We make it really easy to find the right taps for your space, whether that’s taps that work best in a traditional or modern space or those that work with a particular water pressure. Simply navigate to the selection you need by filtering the menu on the left hand side of the kitchen taps category page.
3. Tap holes
When it comes to tap holes, there are more options to consider than you might first think. Did you know that we offer kitchen taps with up to 4 tap holes? If it’s functionality you’re after then it’s worth taking a closer look. This style of tap often comes with a pull out rinse tap which makes watering plants, filling buckets and general cleaning a breeze.
You can still get added convenience from a monobloc or one hole kitchen tap, however, these are compact by design and very stylish, so work great for smaller kitchens and utility rooms. But if you’ve got a bit more room around your kitchen sink, then it’s definitely worth a browse at some of the other tap hole options we offer here at Tap Warehouse.
4. Water Pressure
One of the most important factors to consider when choosing the best kitchen tap for you, is that it will work with the water pressure in your home. All kitchen taps have a minimum water pressure that they are designed to work with. This information is located in the detailed product descriptions on our website.
If you’re not sure what your water pressure is, you can easily find out by following our water pressure guide.
Generally, if your water pressure is 0.5 bar or below then you’ll need to look for a low pressure kitchen tap. If you have a water pressure of 0.3 or below then you’ll need to find a tap that is designed to work with very low water pressure.
No matter what your water pressure is, we have made sure that there are a variety of kitchen taps available so you have plenty of choice.
5. Installation
Another major factor to consider is how and where your taps are going to be installed - this may also determine which style of tap will be best suited for you as well.
We have a handy guide on how to change a kitchen tap but if you have a more complicated set up or are opting for more than one tap hole, we would suggest you seek advice from a plumber.
6. Size
Each tap has a unique set of dimensions and these will help you understand if it's suitable for your kitchen. You can find this information out in the product descriptions on the website.
Tap holes are generally standard in size at around 35mm in diameter but some taps will require bigger or bespoke holes to fit.
Before buying, be sure to check the tap’s dimensions and fitting requirements against your kitchen, so you know everything will fit and there are no surprises once it arrives.
7. Budget
Most renovation projects will be working to a budget and others may not! Thankfully, we have taps across all the ranges which will suit every budget.
If you’re after something with a little more functionality - like a boiling water tap or hands-free sensors - then it’s likely going to cost more. Whether you are starting out with a project or just researching, it’s a good idea to set a budget and then allocate spend for the different areas of your kitchen, like sinks and taps, based on your likes and wants. This way, you won’t have any surprises or disappointments when it comes to purchasing.
Check out our blog on which kitchen and bathroom renovations add the most value to your home if you need more inspiration.
Find the best kitchen tap with Tap Warehouse
Finding the best kitchen tap for your kitchen involves balancing functionality with style, as well as other important priorities for you. Whether your priority is a pull out spray or a statement tap, at Tap Warehouse we have the best kitchen tap for you.
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Best Pull Out Tap
Vellamo Savu Single Lever Mono Pull Out Kitchen Mixer Tap
A very attractive and sturdy design that has a handy pull out tap feature. It fits perfectly in a classic or modern kitchen space and is compact in size with just one tap hole and lever operation. Finished in a polished chrome with a statuesque spout, it’s very elegant to look at and it has a convenient swivel function for even more flexibility in the kitchen.
Temperature and water flow is controlled by one lever for ease and like all modern taps, the Savu has anti-drip technology making it long-lasting and water saving. What’s more, you have a lifetime guarantee on this product.
