About the venue
This wood-lined pub has a welcoming atmosphere, a menu that encompasses curry, burgers and pies, and an outside patio. Enjoy cask marque recognised beers, proper pub grub,some funky tunes and some of the friendliest service in the city.
Parking available - Tower Street Winchester SO23 8TA
Fancy eating with seating? We advise you ring their bell 01962 861288 and book ahead, as they get very busy at peak times and they'd hate to disappoint you.
How to get there
St James Tavern - Winchester
3-5 Romsey Road
SO22 5BE
See map at bottom of page
Upcoming events
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Starts Fri 27
Feb
- 2026 -
4-Week Wine Course on the NEW WORLD (USA, OZ, NZ, SA, Chile, Arg)
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
This 4-week course is a great way to spend an enjoyable FRIDAY evening learning about wine, with like-minded people, in a relaxed environment at the local pub!
£135.00
Fri 27
Feb
- 2026 -
Wines from NEW ZEALAND
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Enjoy a selection of intensely aromatic, complex and powerful wines from down under - NEW ZEALAND STYLE! A real treat for your senses.
£37.50
Sat 28
Feb
- 2026 -
Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The wines are very carefully selected by Hampshire Wine School and paired with different ingredients and dishes with a Spanish twist.
£42.50
Fri 06
Mar
- 2026 -
Wines from the US & OZ
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Join us for a Wonderful World of Wine tasting on two marvellous New World wine -producing countries: the USA and Australia! Let's discover California, Washington State and Oregon PLUS Barossa Valley and Margaret River
£37.50
Fri 13
Mar
- 2026 -
Wines from SOUTH AFRICA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
South Africa is one of the newest, fastest-growing entrants onto our supermarket and off-licence shelves. Let's discover some truly stunning South African wines altogether!
£37.50
Sat 14
Mar
- 2026 -
Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
Join us on an 'Introduction to Wine' day from 11.00am to 4.00pm including a glass of Champagne and a delicious 2-course lunch at St James Tavern.
£115.00
Fri 20
Mar
- 2026 -
Wines from CHILE & ARGENTINA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine tasting on Chile & Argentina, focusing on affordable and high quality wines.
£37.50
Sat 21
Mar
- 2026 -
Irish Whiskey Tasting for St Patrick's!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Join us this very special evening (it is St Patrick's day, after all) to sample a mouth-watering selection of Irish whiskies and a bit of story-telling to amuse and inform in equal measure. ‘Slainte’.
£45.00
Fri 27
Mar
- 2026 -
Chocolate & Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The running to Easter would not be complete without a healthy handful of yummy chocolates!
£42.50
Sat 28
Mar
- 2026 -
Wines from LEBANON
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The wines of Lebanon have a rich history, and the Beqaa Valley, with its excellent height and temperature, makes some of the finest quality of red wines that are loved by wine connoisseurs across the globe.
£37.50
Fri 10
Apr
- 2026 -
Wines from PERU, BRAZIL & URUGUAY
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Forget about Chile & Argentina for a second, and let's experience the rest of what South America has to offer in terms of fabulous wines: Peru, Brazil & Uruguay! A tasting not to be missed!!!
£37.50
Sat 11
Apr
- 2026 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Learn the rules behind pairing wine & cheese succesfully and let's put the theory into practice for ourselves ... how fun!
£42.50
Fri 17
Apr
- 2026 -
Wines from ITALY
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine Tasting on Italy. Time for some tasty traditional classics!
£37.50
Sat 18
Apr
- 2026 -
Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The wines are very carefully selected by Hampshire Wine School and paired with different ingredients and nibbles with a Spanish twist.
£42.50
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Fri 24
Apr
- 2026 -
Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Prepare yourself for an evening of indulgence with our Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop.
£47.50
Sat 25
Apr
- 2026 -
Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
Join us on a super fun 'Introduction to the World of Wine as it stands in 2026' course from 11.00am to 4.00pm including a glass of Champagne and a delicious 2-course lunch at St James Tavern.
£115.00
Sat 25
Apr
- 2026 -
Whisky Tasting
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
These whisky tasting events are a treat for any whisky lover and make an interesting and unusual gift.
£42.50
Fri 01
May
- 2026 -
Italian Food & Italian Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The secret to drinking Italian is … it's all about the food! So let's learn to match the two to perfection.
£42.50
Starts Sat 02
May
- 2026 -
4-Week Course on Sparkling Wines
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Quite possibly our most decadent 4-week course to date ... welcome to Fabulous Fizz!
£150.00
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Sat 02
May
- 2026 -
Champagne Tasting & Sabrage!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Whilst sparkling wine is produced worldwide, champagne comes (like myself) from the Champagne region of France. So join me on a journey through vineyards, grapes, different styles and tastes and discover for yourself which one you prefer!
£47.50
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Fri 08
May
- 2026 -
Rum Tasting
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Great on its own over ice, perfect blended with your favourite mixer, or shaken up in a cocktails, rum is the perfect drink for any occasion.
£42.50
Sat 09
May
- 2026 -
Wines from CORSICA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
You can explore local Corsican grape varieties like Niellucio and Vermentino while learning about the island's unique winemaking traditions. It's France ... but with a massive twist! Don't miss out on this very different wine tasting.
£37.50
Sat 16
May
- 2026 -
Sweet Wines & Food Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Sweet wines, like Moscato, off-dry Riesling, Late Harvest Gewurztraminer, Port & particularly Sauternes, continue to delight us with their rich, fruity flavours regardless of the time of year. Let's pair them to perfection with cheese and dessert...
£42.50
Fri 22
May
- 2026 -
Fine Wine Tasting with Nibbles: 94+ POINTS FROM ROBERT PARKER JR
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
EXCLUSIVE FINE WINE TASTING! 7 Wines AWARDED 94+ POINTS FROM ROBERT PARKER JR
£95.00
Sat 23
May
- 2026 -
Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The wines are very carefully selected by Hampshire Wine School and paired with different ingredients and nibbles with a Spanish twist.
£42.50
Fri 05
Jun
- 2026 -
SYRAH / SHIRAZ single varietal wines
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
A rich, powerful, and sometimes meaty red wine that originated in the Rhône Valley of France. Syrah is the most planted grape in Australia, where they call it Shiraz. What a stunning grape! What beautiful styles of wine it produces!
£37.50
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Sat 06
Jun
- 2026 -
French Sparkling Wines - 6 Crémants
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Discover the Best French SPARKLING Wines - the Crémants are THE best under-valued, under-rated sparkling wines from France ... to be discovered NOW!
£42.50
Fri 12
Jun
- 2026 -
Wines from PORTUGAL
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
So there you are, in front of the shelves, or perusing the wine list: how do you go about selecting the best Portuguese wine for the job? Let us show you how!
£37.50
Sat 13
Jun
- 2026 -
French Cheese & French Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
We will be going through the rules behind pairing wine & food successfully, and then putting the theory into practice! How fun!!! ;-)
£42.50
Fri 19
Jun
- 2026 -
Crisps & Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Sometimes you just don't want to cook and there's nothing better than a good packet of crisps with your wine. Let's have some fun pairing the two!
£42.50
Sat 20
Jun
- 2026 -
Wines from GEORGIA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Wines from the beautiful country of Georgia slowly making its way westwards! We want to bring natural and unique wines to the attention of wine novices and and connoisseurs alike, ensuring that knowledge of its stunning wines is passed on
£37.50
Sat 04
Jul
- 2026 -
Sparkling Wines from Europe, from Prosecco to Cava, Cremant du Luxembourg & Franciacorta!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Taste some truly amazing sparkling wines from Italy and Spain. Which one will you fall in love with?
£42.50
Sat 01
Aug
- 2026 -
Sparkling Wines from the New World, from South Africa & the USA to England!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
TASTE SOME STUNNING SPARKLING WINES FROM CHILE, NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS SOME TRULY AMAZING ENGLISH SPARKLING WINES!
£42.50
Starts
Fri 27
Feb
- 2026 -
4-Week Wine Course on the NEW WORLD (USA, OZ, NZ, SA, Chile, Arg)
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
This 4-week course is a great way to spend an enjoyable FRIDAY evening learning about wine, with like-minded people, in a relaxed environment at the local pub!
£135.00
Fri 27
Feb
- 2026 -
Wines from NEW ZEALAND
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Enjoy a selection of intensely aromatic, complex and powerful wines from down under - NEW ZEALAND STYLE! A real treat for your senses.
£37.50
Sat 28
Feb
- 2026 -
Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The wines are very carefully selected by Hampshire Wine School and paired with different ingredients and dishes with a Spanish twist.
£42.50
Fri 06
Mar
- 2026 -
Wines from the US & OZ
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Join us for a Wonderful World of Wine tasting on two marvellous New World wine -producing countries: the USA and Australia! Let's discover California, Washington State and Oregon PLUS Barossa Valley and Margaret River
£37.50
Fri 13
Mar
- 2026 -
Wines from SOUTH AFRICA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
South Africa is one of the newest, fastest-growing entrants onto our supermarket and off-licence shelves. Let's discover some truly stunning South African wines altogether!
£37.50
Sat 14
Mar
- 2026 -
Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
Join us on an 'Introduction to Wine' day from 11.00am to 4.00pm including a glass of Champagne and a delicious 2-course lunch at St James Tavern.
£115.00
Fri 20
Mar
- 2026 -
Wines from CHILE & ARGENTINA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine tasting on Chile & Argentina, focusing on affordable and high quality wines.
£37.50
Sat 21
Mar
- 2026 -
Irish Whiskey Tasting for St Patrick's!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Join us this very special evening (it is St Patrick's day, after all) to sample a mouth-watering selection of Irish whiskies and a bit of story-telling to amuse and inform in equal measure. ‘Slainte’.
£45.00
Fri 27
Mar
- 2026 -
Chocolate & Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The running to Easter would not be complete without a healthy handful of yummy chocolates!
£42.50
Sat 28
Mar
- 2026 -
Wines from LEBANON
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The wines of Lebanon have a rich history, and the Beqaa Valley, with its excellent height and temperature, makes some of the finest quality of red wines that are loved by wine connoisseurs across the globe.
£37.50
Fri 10
Apr
- 2026 -
Wines from PERU, BRAZIL & URUGUAY
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Forget about Chile & Argentina for a second, and let's experience the rest of what South America has to offer in terms of fabulous wines: Peru, Brazil & Uruguay! A tasting not to be missed!!!
£37.50
Sat 11
Apr
- 2026 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Learn the rules behind pairing wine & cheese succesfully and let's put the theory into practice for ourselves ... how fun!
£42.50
Fri 17
Apr
- 2026 -
Wines from ITALY
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine Tasting on Italy. Time for some tasty traditional classics!
£37.50
Sat 18
Apr
- 2026 -
Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The wines are very carefully selected by Hampshire Wine School and paired with different ingredients and nibbles with a Spanish twist.
£42.50
Fri 24
Apr
- 2026 -
Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Prepare yourself for an evening of indulgence with our Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop.
£47.50
Sat 25
Apr
- 2026 -
Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
Join us on a super fun 'Introduction to the World of Wine as it stands in 2026' course from 11.00am to 4.00pm including a glass of Champagne and a delicious 2-course lunch at St James Tavern.
£115.00
Sat 25
Apr
- 2026 -
Whisky Tasting
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
These whisky tasting events are a treat for any whisky lover and make an interesting and unusual gift.
£42.50
Fri 01
May
- 2026 -
Italian Food & Italian Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The secret to drinking Italian is … it's all about the food! So let's learn to match the two to perfection.
£42.50
Starts
Sat 02
May
- 2026 -
4-Week Course on Sparkling Wines
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Quite possibly our most decadent 4-week course to date ... welcome to Fabulous Fizz!
£150.00
Sat 02
May
- 2026 -
Champagne Tasting & Sabrage!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Whilst sparkling wine is produced worldwide, champagne comes (like myself) from the Champagne region of France. So join me on a journey through vineyards, grapes, different styles and tastes and discover for yourself which one you prefer!
£47.50
Fri 08
May
- 2026 -
Rum Tasting
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Great on its own over ice, perfect blended with your favourite mixer, or shaken up in a cocktails, rum is the perfect drink for any occasion.
£42.50
Sat 09
May
- 2026 -
Wines from CORSICA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
You can explore local Corsican grape varieties like Niellucio and Vermentino while learning about the island's unique winemaking traditions. It's France ... but with a massive twist! Don't miss out on this very different wine tasting.
£37.50
Sat 16
May
- 2026 -
Sweet Wines & Food Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Sweet wines, like Moscato, off-dry Riesling, Late Harvest Gewurztraminer, Port & particularly Sauternes, continue to delight us with their rich, fruity flavours regardless of the time of year. Let's pair them to perfection with cheese and dessert...
£42.50
Fri 22
May
- 2026 -
Fine Wine Tasting with Nibbles: 94+ POINTS FROM ROBERT PARKER JR
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
EXCLUSIVE FINE WINE TASTING! 7 Wines AWARDED 94+ POINTS FROM ROBERT PARKER JR
£95.00
Sat 23
May
- 2026 -
Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The wines are very carefully selected by Hampshire Wine School and paired with different ingredients and nibbles with a Spanish twist.
£42.50
Fri 05
Jun
- 2026 -
SYRAH / SHIRAZ single varietal wines
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
A rich, powerful, and sometimes meaty red wine that originated in the Rhône Valley of France. Syrah is the most planted grape in Australia, where they call it Shiraz. What a stunning grape! What beautiful styles of wine it produces!
£37.50
Sat 06
Jun
- 2026 -
French Sparkling Wines - 6 Crémants
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Discover the Best French SPARKLING Wines - the Crémants are THE best under-valued, under-rated sparkling wines from France ... to be discovered NOW!
£42.50
Fri 12
Jun
- 2026 -
Wines from PORTUGAL
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
So there you are, in front of the shelves, or perusing the wine list: how do you go about selecting the best Portuguese wine for the job? Let us show you how!
£37.50
Sat 13
Jun
- 2026 -
French Cheese & French Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
We will be going through the rules behind pairing wine & food successfully, and then putting the theory into practice! How fun!!! ;-)
£42.50
Fri 19
Jun
- 2026 -
Crisps & Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Sometimes you just don't want to cook and there's nothing better than a good packet of crisps with your wine. Let's have some fun pairing the two!
£42.50
Sat 20
Jun
- 2026 -
Wines from GEORGIA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Wines from the beautiful country of Georgia slowly making its way westwards! We want to bring natural and unique wines to the attention of wine novices and and connoisseurs alike, ensuring that knowledge of its stunning wines is passed on
£37.50
Sat 04
Jul
- 2026 -
Sparkling Wines from Europe, from Prosecco to Cava, Cremant du Luxembourg & Franciacorta!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Taste some truly amazing sparkling wines from Italy and Spain. Which one will you fall in love with?
£42.50
Sat 01
Aug
- 2026 -
Sparkling Wines from the New World, from South Africa & the USA to England!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
TASTE SOME STUNNING SPARKLING WINES FROM CHILE, NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS SOME TRULY AMAZING ENGLISH SPARKLING WINES!
£42.50
