The Witchery by the Castle

I had seen so many pictures of The Witchery, since we couldn’t stay there, I wasn’t prepared to miss out on at least a meal here. Built in 1595, The Witchery provides the most atmospheric meal you could ask for. We didn’t have a reservation just plain luck and entered The Secret Garden for lunch. Our service, quality of food and taste of dishes were beyond expectations (which, let’s face it were high upon arrival) We share molasses cured salmon blinis and charcuterie with watermelon 🍉 followed by deer and kale champ and the Witchery seafood pie 🥧 our wine was divine and I’d love to go back for a dinner in the original dining room 🧙‍♀️🥰😋

The food here is absolutely outstanding. Staff are attentive and accommodating. I took a family member for a birthday treat and the staff surprised us with a bottle of Prosecco and a chocolate and fruit platter with a sparkler. Oh...and the wine! Beautiful.

Fabulous dinner, we will definitely return. We had such a lovely evening, food and wine was delicious. The vegan options were lovely, so nice to get different options to other restaurants and an actual dessert rather than just been offered sorbet! Lovely restaurant and our waiter was lovely (Cameron), he made the visit perfect - thank you.

First time at The Witchery and it won't be the last. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and the surroundings. Very good service from the staff. We were early for our table (in the Secret Garden Room) but this was not a problem. We will try the Original Room next time.

Absolutely amazing atmosphere, ambiance, and location. That alone made this worth it. My wife and stopped in for lunch before touring Edinburgh Castle and I wish we had time to go back for dinner. The hospitality was fantastic and the food was amazing. I had the Haggis and Red Deer Wellington and it was fantastic.

Excellent service and very high quality food. High end of what we wanted to pay but worth every penny. I had langoustine and my wife the oyster followed by the red deer and haggis Wellington sharer, just perfect. We drank a bottle of house rose and house red both spot on! Atmosphere and surrounding made it all feel very special.

I celebrate each passing year here. It takes the sting out of my decline into decrepitude that each birthday marks. Everything is excellent, and everyone should spend at least one night of their lives luxuriating in the experience that is The Witchery.

Wow - absolutely breath taking. We stayed here for two nights for my 30th birthday and had the most incredible time. We stayed in the Old Rectory and every detail was absolutely perfect. The room was so beautiful with so much going on but absolutely spotlessly clean. It was an amazing experience. We ate breakfast on two days and had dinner on one day and wow, what can I say! The food was incredible and all the members of staff were so lovely and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The location is incredible and really set the bar high for my first trip to Edinburgh!