The Witchery is a restaurant and hotel at 352 Castlehill, beside the gates of Edinburgh Castle. Its collection of historic buildings dates back to the late sixteenth century, and dining takes place in two highly distinctive rooms. The candlelit Original Dining Room is lined with oak panelling, while the Secret Garden provides a different but equally theatrical setting.
Scottish produce anchors the cooking, supplied by specialist growers, fishers, butchers, gamekeepers and cheesemakers. Long established dishes such as Scotch beef ribeye with béarnaise, lobster Thermidor and Omelette Arnold Bennett sit comfortably in the historic surroundings. Seasonal menus also use fish, red deer and vegetables in more contemporary combinations.
Lunch offers a shorter set format alongside the main à la carte selection, while afternoon tea has its own service period. Desserts such as apple tarte Tatin and carefully selected Scottish cheese provide a traditional finish. Guests with allergies should discuss the current menu when booking and again with the restaurant because seasonal ingredients and preparation can change.
The wine cellar is an important part of the experience, with a deep list built over several decades. Service and atmosphere are formal enough for a special occasion, and the restaurant limits party size to preserve the character of its rooms. Although accommodation is available upstairs, The Witchery welcomes outside diners and operates as a destination restaurant in its own right.
Address: 352 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NF, Scotland
The Witchery Restaurant Menu
Starter
Bareii Caviar
30g, Blinis & crème fraiche
Oscietra Caviar
30g, Blinis & crème fraiche
Cumbrae Scottish Rock Oysters
With mignonette sauce, lemon & tabasco
LOBSTER BISQUE
With butter poached Eyemouth lobster
Grilled Hand-Dived Isle of Skye Scallops
Romesco sauce, black olives & sea herbs
BOGLILY FARM BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
Vegeterian / Vegan available. Compressed Isle of Wight heritage tomatoes, charred Borettane onion, leek & rocket pesto
TARBERT CRAB COCKTAIL
With brown crab mayonnaise, pickled cucumber, lemon jam & sourdough croutons
Aged Scotch Beef Tartare
With St Ewes egg yolk & mustard mayonnaise
Findlays Of Portobello Haggis
With pineapple chutney & potato bhaji
RABBIT JAMBONETTE
Served with seasonal mushrooms & broad bean, garden pea & tarragon tartlet.
Main
Fillet steak garni
Grilled aged scotch beef fillet, chophouse butter, cherry vine tomatoes & triple cooked chips
GRILLED LEMON SOLE
With brown shrimp & chive butter, steamed Jersey Royals
Grilled Eyemouth lobster thermidor
With triple-cooked chips & leaf salad
ROAST HALIBUT
With Partan Bree, braised orzo fennel velouté & charred cucumber
Aged Scotch Beef Tartare
With St Ewes egg yolk, mustard mayonnaise, triple-cooked chips & leaf salad
MAGRET OF CREEDY CARVER DUCK
Heritage carrot puree, salt baked carrot & dauphine potato
SALT BAKED CELERIAC TART
Vegetarian / Vegan available. With new season chanterelle mushrooms, parmesan style vegetarian cheese & summer truffle
For 2 to share
Lamb Wellington 500G
(for 2 people) Ratatouille, basil mash & tomato jus
28-Day Aged Scotch Cote De Boeuf 600G
(for 2 people) Truffle mash, French beans, shallots and claret jus
Pudding
BAKED ALMOND TART
With New season cherries, creme fraiche, Amalfi lemon & pistachio
Valrhona Satilia Chocolate Torte
With Madagascan vanilla & white chocolate Namelaka, Tonka bean ice cream & salted caramel
Vegan chocolate cremeaux
Gluten free & vegan. With hibiscus granita, olive & buckwheat crumb and confit of strawberries
SUMMER FRUIT PAVLOVA
With crisp meringue, raspberry & elderflower ganache, raspberry sorbet and summer berry compote
Pink Lady Apple Tart Tatin
With English custard and vanilla ice cream (for 2 to share)
The Witchery Cheese Selection
Served with homemade fruit loaf
Afternoon Tea
Served between 2:30pm and 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Not available during August or the festive period 21/12 to 23/12. Allergen information: milk; egg; gluten; sulphites; celery; fish.
The Witchery Afternoon Tea
Champagne Afternoon Tea
Including a glass of The Witchery Champagne
Sparkling Rosé Afternoon Tea
Including a glass of The Witchery x Gusbourne Sparkling Rosé
Croque Monsieur
Roast chicken Caesar on granary
Alsace bacon & leek tart
Classic brioche, St Ewes egg mayo & cress
Fruit and Plain Scones
with Cornish clotted cream & homemade raspberry jam
Buckwheat praline croquant
Black plum crumble tart
Scottish bramble financier
Black forest gateaux
Afternoon Tea Menu – Savoury
Croque Monsieur
Roast chicken Caesar on granary
Alsace bacon & leek tart
Classic brioche, St Ewes egg mayo & cress
Afternoon Tea Menu – Scones
Fruit and Plain
with Cornish clotted cream & homemade raspberry jam
Afternoon Tea Menu – Cakes
Buckwheat praline croquant
Black plum crumble tart
Scottish bramble financier
Black forest gateaux
Set Lunch Menu
2 courses for £39.50 or 3 courses for £49.50. Available 7 days a week, from noon to 4.30pm. Not available for the festive period 23/12 – 04/01.
GARDEN PEA VELOUTÉ
With Anster cheese scones
HAND-CARVED SMOKED TROUT
Lemon curd, brown crab mayonnaise
SCOTCH BEEF TARTARE
Crispy shallots, horseradish cream
PAVE OF BALMORAL ESTATE RED DEER
Roasted heritage carrot, carrot puree
FISH PIE
Cod, Smoked haddock & Lobster
SEASONAL MUSHROOM RISOTTO
Truffle butter
VALRHONA SATILIA CHOCOLATE TORT
Salted caramel sauce
BURNT CAMBRIDGE CREAM
With lavender shortbread
ST ANDREWS CHEDDAR
Homemade fruit loaf & pineapple chutney
À La Carte Starters
Bareii Caviar
30g, Blinis & crème fraiche
Oscietra Caviar
30g, Blinis & crème fraiche
Cumbrae Scottish Rock Oysters
With mignonette sauce, lemon & tabasco
Lobster Bisque
With butter poached Eyemouth lobster
Grilled Hand-Dived Isle of Skye Scallops
Romesco sauce, black olives & sea herbs
Boglily Farm Buffalo Mozzarella
Vegetarian / Vegan available. Compressed Isle of Wight heritage tomatoes, charred Borettane onion, leek & rocket pesto
Tarbert Crab Cocktail
With brown crab mayonnaise, pickled cucumber, lemon jam & sourdough croutons
Aged Scotch Beef Tartare
With St Ewes egg yolk & mustard mayonnaise
Findlays Of Portobello Haggis
With pineapple chutney & potato bhaji
Rabbit Jambonette
Served with seasonal mushrooms & broad bean, garden pea & tarragon tartlet.
À La Carte Mains
Fillet steak garni
Grilled aged scotch beef fillet, chophouse butter, cherry vine tomatoes & triple cooked chips
Grilled Lemon Sole
With brown shrimp & chive butter, steamed Jersey Royals
Grilled Eyemouth lobster thermidor
With triple-cooked chips & leaf salad
Roast Halibut
With Partan Bree, braised orzo fennel velouté & charred cucumber
Aged Scotch Beef Tartare
With St Ewes egg yolk, mustard mayonnaise, triple-cooked chips & leaf salad
Magret of Creedy Carver Duck
Heritage carrot puree, salt baked carrot & dauphine potato
Salt Baked Celeriac Tart
Vegetarian / Vegan available. With new season chanterelle mushrooms, parmesan style vegetarian cheese & summer truffle
Lamb Wellington 500G
(for 2 people) Ratatouille, basil mash & tomato jus
28-Day Aged Scotch Cote De Boeuf 600G
(for 2 people) Truffle mash, French beans, shallots and claret jus
À La Carte Puddings
Baked Almond Tart
With New season cherries, creme fraiche, Amalfi lemon & pistachio
Valrhona Satilia Chocolate Torte
With Madagascan vanilla & white chocolate Namelaka, Tonka bean ice cream & salted caramel
Vegan chocolate cremeaux
Gluten free & vegan. With hibiscus granita, olive & buckwheat crumb and confit of strawberries
Summer Fruit Pavlova
With crisp meringue, raspberry & elderflower ganache, raspberry sorbet and summer berry compote
Pink Lady Apple Tart Tatin
With English custard and vanilla ice cream (for 2 to share)
The Witchery Cheese Selection
Served with homemade fruit loaf
Set Lunch Starters
2 courses for £39.50 or 3 courses for £49.50. Available 7 days a week, from noon to 4.30pm. Not available for the festive period 23/12 – 04/01.
Garden Pea Velouté
With Anster cheese scones
Hand-Carved Smoked Trout
Lemon curd, brown crab mayonnaise
Scotch Beef Tartare
Crispy shallots, horseradish cream
Set Lunch Mains
2 courses for £39.50 or 3 courses for £49.50. Available 7 days a week, from noon to 4.30pm. Not available for the festive period 23/12 – 04/01.
Pave of Balmoral Estate Red Deer
Roasted heritage carrot, carrot puree
Fish Pie
Cod, Smoked haddock & Lobster
Seasonal Mushroom Risotto
Truffle butter
Set Lunch Desserts
2 courses for £39.50 or 3 courses for £49.50. Available 7 days a week, from noon to 4.30pm. Not available for the festive period 23/12 – 04/01.
Valrhona Satilia Chocolate Tort
Salted caramel sauce
Burnt Cambridge Cream
With lavender shortbread
St Andrews Cheddar
Homemade fruit loaf & pineapple chutney
Afternoon Tea Menu – Tea
Witchery Blend
Exclusively hand crafted for the Witchery by Pekoe Tea Edinburgh. This blend combines Ceylon, Assam and Chinese black tea to create a rich well-balanced tea. A versatile tea suitable for both breakfast and afternoon.
Chai Black
Expertly blended premium Assam and Darjeeling teas together with a carefully balanced selection of traditional chai spices. The resulting infusion is a warming, intense yet smooth flavour.
Earl Grey
Named after the second Earl Grey, our blend combines a traditional Chinese black tea with natural bergamot oil. Expect a smooth, slightly smoky and citrus finish.
Yunnan Green
Our Yunnan Green Tea is grown in the mountains just outside Simao. With a distinctive aroma and taste the tea is processed by steaming, rolling and drying twice.
Peppermint
The variety of peppermint bush used, produces a deep purple flower with a distinctive dark green leaf which helps create a strong flavoured minty tea. This is a cherished herbal tea that has been used for centuries to aid digestion.
Whole Chamomile Flowers
Light and refreshing, possessing a clean and sweet flavour that finishes with delicate floral notes. Caffeine free and calming tea.
Cloud Catcher
Hand-blended using 100% natural ingredients, Cloud Catcher packs a fruity punch. Natural sweetness from the apple is pleasantly complimented by the slight tartness of the cranberry. This blend is easy drinking at any time of the day.
Lemongrass & Ginger
Combining the refreshing citrus of Lemongrass with the gentle warmth of Ginger. Naturally caffeine free.
Afternoon Tea Teas
Witchery Blend
Exclusively hand crafted for the Witchery by Pekoe Tea Edinburgh. This blend combines Ceylon, Assam and Chinese black tea to create a rich well-balanced tea. A versatile tea suitable for both breakfast and afternoon.
Chai Black
Expertly blended premium Assam and Darjeeling teas together with a carefully balanced selection of traditional chai spices. The resulting infusion is a warming, intense yet smooth flavour.
Earl Grey
Named after the second Earl Grey, our blend combines a traditional Chinese black tea with natural bergamot oil. Expect a smooth, slightly smoky and citrus finish.
Yunnan Green
Our Yunnan Green Tea is grown in the mountains just outside Simao. With a distinctive aroma and taste the tea is processed by steaming, rolling and drying twice.
Peppermint
The variety of peppermint bush used, produces a deep purple flower with a distinctive dark green leaf which helps create a strong flavoured minty tea. This is a cherished herbal tea that has been used for centuries to aid digestion.
Whole Chamomile Flowers
Light and refreshing, possessing a clean and sweet flavour that finishes with delicate floral notes. Caffeine free and calming tea.
Cloud Catcher
Hand-blended using 100% natural ingredients, Cloud Catcher packs a fruity punch. Natural sweetness from the apple is pleasantly complimented by the slight tartness of the cranberry. This blend is easy drinking at any time of the day.
Lemongrass & Ginger
Combining the refreshing citrus of Lemongrass with the gentle warmth of Ginger. Naturally caffeine free.