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
Sat 07
Sep
- 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
Fri 13
Sep
- 2024 -
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
Sat 14
Sep
- 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
Fri 20
Sep
- 2024 -
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!
£40.00
Starts Fri 27
Sep
- 2024 -
8-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.
£220.00
Fri 27
Sep
- 2024 -
Malbec from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Can the New World - Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, South Africa - beat South-Western France in this BLIND tasting challenge? Well, come and find out!
£35.00
Fri 04
Oct
- 2024 -
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
Fri 11
Oct
- 2024 -
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
Sat 12
Oct
- 2024 -
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
Fri 18
Oct
- 2024 -
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
Sat 19
Oct
- 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
Fri 25
Oct
- 2024 -
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
Fri 01
Nov
- 2024 -
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
Sat 02
Nov
- 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
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Fri 08
Nov
- 2024 -
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
Fri 15
Nov
- 2024 -
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
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Sat 16
Nov
- 2024 -
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
Fri 22
Nov
- 2024 -
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
Fri 29
Nov
- 2024 -
English Sparkling Wines & Sabrage!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
TASTE SOME TRULY AMAZING ENGLISH SPARKLING WINES. There are the new kids on the block, and here to stay, as they are getting better and better every year!
£40.00
Sat 30
Nov
- 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
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Thu 05
Dec
- 2024 -
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
Sat 07
Dec
- 2024 -
Xmas Food & Festive Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Have you ever wondered which wine to serve at your dinner party or what goes well with your Christmas lunch or Boxing Day cold dinner? – well, this is the tasting for you!
£40.00
Sat 22
Feb
- 2025 -
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
Sat 15
Mar
- 2025 -
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
Sat 07
Sep
- 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
Fri 13
Sep
- 2024 -
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
Sat 14
Sep
- 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
Fri 20
Sep
- 2024 -
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!
£40.00
Starts
Fri 27
Sep
- 2024 -
8-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.
£220.00
Fri 27
Sep
- 2024 -
Malbec from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Can the New World - Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, South Africa - beat South-Western France in this BLIND tasting challenge? Well, come and find out!
£35.00
Fri 04
Oct
- 2024 -
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
Fri 11
Oct
- 2024 -
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
Sat 12
Oct
- 2024 -
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
Fri 18
Oct
- 2024 -
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
Sat 19
Oct
- 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
Fri 25
Oct
- 2024 -
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
Fri 01
Nov
- 2024 -
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
Sat 02
Nov
- 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
Fri 08
Nov
- 2024 -
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
Fri 15
Nov
- 2024 -
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
Sat 16
Nov
- 2024 -
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
Fri 22
Nov
- 2024 -
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
Fri 29
Nov
- 2024 -
English Sparkling Wines & Sabrage!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
TASTE SOME TRULY AMAZING ENGLISH SPARKLING WINES. There are the new kids on the block, and here to stay, as they are getting better and better every year!
£40.00
Sat 30
Nov
- 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
Thu 05
Dec
- 2024 -
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
Sat 07
Dec
- 2024 -
Xmas Food & Festive Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Have you ever wondered which wine to serve at your dinner party or what goes well with your Christmas lunch or Boxing Day cold dinner? – well, this is the tasting for you!
£40.00
Sat 22
Feb
- 2025 -
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
Sat 15
Mar
- 2025 -
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