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
Starts Fri 13
Oct
- 2023 -
7-Week World of Wine Course by Grape Variety
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
All 50+ wines will be tasted BLIND in order for your tastebuds to learn even more, and thus make this course even more rewarding.
£210.00
More Info
Fri 13
Oct
- 2023 -
Chardonnay from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
THERE ARE 15 DIFFERENT STYLES OF CHARDONNAY, so I can (and I will!) present one that you'll like! No more ABCs ("Anything But Chardonnay" drinkers) amongst us then ;-)
£35.00
More Info
Sat 14
Oct
- 2023 -
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.
£40.00
More Info
Fri 20
Oct
- 2023 -
Pinot Noir from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Infuriating to grow, fascinating to taste, Pinot Noir is the "King of Red Grapes" and THE grape of great Burgundian red wines.
£35.00
More Info
Fri 27
Oct
- 2023 -
Bordeaux blends from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Let the battle between Old and New World begin! ... Who will win the war when it comes to a Bordeaux blend? Watch this space ;-)
£35.00
More Info
Sat 28
Oct
- 2023 -
Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
Join us on an 'introduction to the World of Wine as it stands today' day course from 11.00am to 4.00pm including a glass of Champagne and a delicious 2-course lunch at St James Tavern.
£100.00
More Info
Fri 03
Nov
- 2023 -
Sauvignon Blanc from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Let's sample the delights of the Loire Valley against those of the New World in terms of Sauvignon Blanc wines.
£35.00
More Info
Sat 04
Nov
- 2023 -
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.
£40.00
More Info
Fri 10
Nov
- 2023 -
Chateauneuf-du-Pape blends from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Chateauneuf-du-Pape vs New World: Syrah/Shiraz & Grenache blends from Around the World
£35.00
More Info
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Fri 17
Nov
- 2023 -
Rosés & Fruity Reds: South of France vs New World
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Even Hollywood comes to the South of France to make wines ... so let's put them to the taste and see whether Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Miraval Rosé wine can be any good ;-)
£35.00
More Info
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Sat 18
Nov
- 2023 -
Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Prepare yourself for an evening of indulgence with our Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop.
£45.00
More Info
Fri 24
Nov
- 2023 -
Old World vs New World Wines
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
This fascinating tasting will focus on the classic wine regions of ITALY, SPAIN, GERMANY, HUNGARY, etc., and compare them against the best of the New World.
£35.00
More Info
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Sat 09
Dec
- 2023 -
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!
£45.00
More Info
Sat 20
Jan
- 2024 -
Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
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.
£100.00
More Info
Thu 25
Jan
- 2024 -
Whisky & Food Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Pairing whisky with food? – it’s perfect for Burns’ Night!
£45.00
More Info
Fri 26
Jan
- 2024 -
'Introduction to Wine' Tasting
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
An introductory look at the wonderfully diverse and quirky world of wine. Start your wine journey here!
£32.50
More Info
Sat 27
Jan
- 2024 -
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.
£40.00
More Info
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Starts Fri 02
Feb
- 2024 -
4-week course on the OLD WORLD wine-producing countries
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 cosy and local St James Tavern in Winchester!
£124.00
More Info
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Fri 02
Feb
- 2024 -
French Whites
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of French White Wines!
£35.00
More Info
Sat 03
Feb
- 2024 -
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!
£40.00
More Info
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Fri 09
Feb
- 2024 -
French Reds
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine tasting on Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and South-Western France. Time for some blockbuster reds!
£35.00
More Info
Fri 16
Feb
- 2024 -
Italy
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine Tasting on Italy. Time for some tasty traditional classics!
£35.00
More Info
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Fri 23
Feb
- 2024 -
Spain
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Join us as we taste a selection of fantastic wines of Spain that are the buzz-words in the wine industry at the moment.
£35.00
More Info
Fri 01
Mar
- 2024 -
USA & Australia
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
£35.00
More Info
Fri 08
Mar
- 2024 -
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.
£35.00
More Info
Fri 15
Mar
- 2024 -
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.
£35.00
More Info
Sun 17
Mar
- 2024 -
Irish Whiskey Tasting on St Patrick's Day!
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
More Info
Fri 22
Mar
- 2024 -
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!
£35.00
More Info
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Sat 06
Apr
- 2024 -
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.
£40.00
More Info
Starts
Fri 13
Oct
- 2023 -
7-Week World of Wine Course by Grape Variety
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
All 50+ wines will be tasted BLIND in order for your tastebuds to learn even more, and thus make this course even more rewarding.
£210.00
More Info
Fri 13
Oct
- 2023 -
Chardonnay from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
THERE ARE 15 DIFFERENT STYLES OF CHARDONNAY, so I can (and I will!) present one that you'll like! No more ABCs ("Anything But Chardonnay" drinkers) amongst us then ;-)
£35.00
More Info
Sat 14
Oct
- 2023 -
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.
£40.00
More Info
Fri 20
Oct
- 2023 -
Pinot Noir from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Infuriating to grow, fascinating to taste, Pinot Noir is the "King of Red Grapes" and THE grape of great Burgundian red wines.
£35.00
More Info
Fri 27
Oct
- 2023 -
Bordeaux blends from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Let the battle between Old and New World begin! ... Who will win the war when it comes to a Bordeaux blend? Watch this space ;-)
£35.00
More Info
Sat 28
Oct
- 2023 -
Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
Join us on an 'introduction to the World of Wine as it stands today' day course from 11.00am to 4.00pm including a glass of Champagne and a delicious 2-course lunch at St James Tavern.
£100.00
More Info
Fri 03
Nov
- 2023 -
Sauvignon Blanc from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Let's sample the delights of the Loire Valley against those of the New World in terms of Sauvignon Blanc wines.
£35.00
More Info
Sat 04
Nov
- 2023 -
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.
£40.00
More Info
Fri 10
Nov
- 2023 -
Chateauneuf-du-Pape blends from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Chateauneuf-du-Pape vs New World: Syrah/Shiraz & Grenache blends from Around the World
£35.00
More Info
Fri 17
Nov
- 2023 -
Rosés & Fruity Reds: South of France vs New World
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Even Hollywood comes to the South of France to make wines ... so let's put them to the taste and see whether Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Miraval Rosé wine can be any good ;-)
£35.00
More Info
Sat 18
Nov
- 2023 -
Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Prepare yourself for an evening of indulgence with our Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop.
£45.00
More Info
Fri 24
Nov
- 2023 -
Old World vs New World Wines
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
This fascinating tasting will focus on the classic wine regions of ITALY, SPAIN, GERMANY, HUNGARY, etc., and compare them against the best of the New World.
£35.00
More Info
Sat 09
Dec
- 2023 -
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!
£45.00
More Info
Sat 20
Jan
- 2024 -
Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
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.
£100.00
More Info
Thu 25
Jan
- 2024 -
Whisky & Food Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Pairing whisky with food? – it’s perfect for Burns’ Night!
£45.00
More Info
Fri 26
Jan
- 2024 -
'Introduction to Wine' Tasting
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
An introductory look at the wonderfully diverse and quirky world of wine. Start your wine journey here!
£32.50
More Info
Sat 27
Jan
- 2024 -
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.
£40.00
More Info
Starts
Fri 02
Feb
- 2024 -
4-week course on the OLD WORLD wine-producing countries
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 cosy and local St James Tavern in Winchester!
£124.00
More Info
Fri 02
Feb
- 2024 -
French Whites
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of French White Wines!
£35.00
More Info
Sat 03
Feb
- 2024 -
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!
£40.00
More Info
Fri 09
Feb
- 2024 -
French Reds
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine tasting on Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and South-Western France. Time for some blockbuster reds!
£35.00
More Info
Fri 16
Feb
- 2024 -
Italy
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine Tasting on Italy. Time for some tasty traditional classics!
£35.00
More Info
Fri 23
Feb
- 2024 -
Spain
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Join us as we taste a selection of fantastic wines of Spain that are the buzz-words in the wine industry at the moment.
£35.00
More Info
Fri 01
Mar
- 2024 -
USA & Australia
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
£35.00
More Info
Fri 08
Mar
- 2024 -
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.
£35.00
More Info
Fri 15
Mar
- 2024 -
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.
£35.00
More Info
Sun 17
Mar
- 2024 -
Irish Whiskey Tasting on St Patrick's Day!
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
More Info
Fri 22
Mar
- 2024 -
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!
£35.00
More Info
Sat 06
Apr
- 2024 -
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.
£40.00
More Info