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
Fri 28
Mar
- 2025 -
GREECE
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
I invite you to discover the unique flavours of Greek wines! From white to red wines, via a lively bubbly and a fun retsina ... all made with native grape varieties, chosen especially for their fabulous taste by yours truly.
£37.50
Sat 29
Mar
- 2025 -
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
Fri 04
Apr
- 2025 -
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 11
Apr
- 2025 -
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 12
Apr
- 2025 -
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
Thu 17
Apr
- 2025 -
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
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Fri 25
Apr
- 2025 -
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
Sat 26
Apr
- 2025 -
Saturday Day Course on France with Champagne & Lunch
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
Join us on a fun tasting day from 11.00am to 4.00pm including a glass of Champagne and a delicious 2-course lunch at St James Tavern ... all about France, with your very own French Wine Expert!
£105.00
Fri 02
May
- 2025 -
ROMANIA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Located right on the 45th parallel and blessed with a myriad of rich mineral soils along with auspicious micro-climates, Romania is a wine connoisseur’s paradise and a great introduction to the world of wines, at the same time!
£37.50
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Sat 03
May
- 2025 -
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 09
May
- 2025 -
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
Sat 10
May
- 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.
£42.50
Sat 17
May
- 2025 -
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.
£105.00
Fri 23
May
- 2025 -
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
Jun
- 2025 -
SLOVENIA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
With Alpine mountains, glacial lakes, virgin forests and fertile plains, the small nation of Slovenia offers vastly varied landscapes. It also produces some superb wines, many organic. Have you tried them yet?
£37.50
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Sat 07
Jun
- 2025 -
French Sparkling Wines - 6 Crémants
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Discover the Best French SPARKLING Wines
£42.50
Fri 13
Jun
- 2025 -
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
Fri 27
Jun
- 2025 -
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
Sat 28
Jun
- 2025 -
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.
£115.00
Sat 05
Jul
- 2025 -
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
Fri 11
Jul
- 2025 -
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
Sat 19
Jul
- 2025 -
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?
£37.50
Sat 26
Jul
- 2025 -
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
Sat 02
Aug
- 2025 -
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
Fri 28
Mar
- 2025 -
GREECE
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
I invite you to discover the unique flavours of Greek wines! From white to red wines, via a lively bubbly and a fun retsina ... all made with native grape varieties, chosen especially for their fabulous taste by yours truly.
£37.50
Sat 29
Mar
- 2025 -
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
Fri 04
Apr
- 2025 -
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 11
Apr
- 2025 -
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 12
Apr
- 2025 -
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
Thu 17
Apr
- 2025 -
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
Fri 25
Apr
- 2025 -
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
Sat 26
Apr
- 2025 -
Saturday Day Course on France with Champagne & Lunch
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
Join us on a fun tasting day from 11.00am to 4.00pm including a glass of Champagne and a delicious 2-course lunch at St James Tavern ... all about France, with your very own French Wine Expert!
£105.00
Fri 02
May
- 2025 -
ROMANIA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Located right on the 45th parallel and blessed with a myriad of rich mineral soils along with auspicious micro-climates, Romania is a wine connoisseur’s paradise and a great introduction to the world of wines, at the same time!
£37.50
Sat 03
May
- 2025 -
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 09
May
- 2025 -
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
Sat 10
May
- 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.
£42.50
Sat 17
May
- 2025 -
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.
£105.00
Fri 23
May
- 2025 -
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
Jun
- 2025 -
SLOVENIA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
With Alpine mountains, glacial lakes, virgin forests and fertile plains, the small nation of Slovenia offers vastly varied landscapes. It also produces some superb wines, many organic. Have you tried them yet?
£37.50
Sat 07
Jun
- 2025 -
French Sparkling Wines - 6 Crémants
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Discover the Best French SPARKLING Wines
£42.50
Fri 13
Jun
- 2025 -
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
Fri 27
Jun
- 2025 -
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
Sat 28
Jun
- 2025 -
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.
£115.00
Sat 05
Jul
- 2025 -
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
Fri 11
Jul
- 2025 -
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
Sat 19
Jul
- 2025 -
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?
£37.50
Sat 26
Jul
- 2025 -
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
Sat 02
Aug
- 2025 -
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