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 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.
£40.00
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.
£45.00
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!
£40.00
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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!
£45.00
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!
£40.00
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!!! ;-)
£45.00
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!
£45.00
Fri 03
Jul
- 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.
£45.00
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?
£45.00
Fri 17
Jul
- 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!
£45.00
Fri 24
Jul
- 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...
£45.00
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!
£45.00
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Fri 11
Sep
- 2026 -
Fine Champagne Rosé 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 of ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE and discover for yourself which one you ...
£60.00
Fri 18
Sep
- 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.
£45.00
Sat 19
Sep
- 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.
£125.00
Starts Fri 25
Sep
- 2026 -
7-Week World of Wine Course by Grape Variety
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
All 45+ wines will be tasted BLIND in order for your tastebuds to learn even more, and thus make this course even more rewarding.
£250.00
Fri 25
Sep
- 2026 -
Malbec from around the World
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!
£40.00
Fri 02
Oct
- 2026 -
Sauvignon Blanc from around the World
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! Let the battle begin in this super fun BLIND tasting ...
£40.00
Sat 03
Oct
- 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
£40.00
Fri 09
Oct
- 2026 -
Pinot Noir from around the World
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.
£40.00
Fri 16
Oct
- 2026 -
Chardonnay from around the World
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 ;-)
£40.00
Sat 17
Oct
- 2026 -
Wines from ARMENIA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Armenia is a country steeped in wine tradition, where wine has been made for over 6,000 years, yet most drinkers have never tasted an Armenian wine. Embark on an eye-opening wine journey to Armenia with a guided presentation and stunning tasting!
£40.00
Fri 30
Oct
- 2026 -
Chateauneuf-du-Pape blends from around the World
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Chateauneuf-du-Pape vs New World: Syrah/Shiraz & Grenache blends from Around the World, all tasted BLIND for even more fun!
£40.00
Sat 31
Oct
- 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.
£125.00
Fri 06
Nov
- 2026 -
Pinot Gris/Grigio from around the World
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
What’s the difference between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio? Is it as simple as one is French and one is Italian? Find out in our down-and-dirty guide to Pinot Grigio/Gris, from lean, mean and a little bit green to lush, plush and mellow ... amaz...
£40.00
Sat 07
Nov
- 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.
£45.00
Fri 13
Nov
- 2026 -
Bordeaux blends from around the World
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 red blend? Watch this space ;-)
£40.00
Sat 14
Nov
- 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!!! ;-)
£45.00
Fri 20
Nov
- 2026 -
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!
£50.00
Fri 27
Nov
- 2026 -
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!
£45.00
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Sat 28
Nov
- 2026 -
Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Prepare yourself for an evening of indulgence with our Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop.
£50.00
Sat 05
Dec
- 2026 -
Fine Champagne Tasting ... THE 7 GRAPES OF CHAMPAGNE!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Join Cécile for a spectacular one-off tasting of 7 fine champagne wines from her very own cellar, showcasing the 7 - YES, 7!!! - grapes of Champagne! THE PERFECT TREAT FOR XMAS, AS THESE CHAMPAGNES ARE EXTREMELY RARE!!!
£95.00
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.
£40.00
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.
£45.00
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!
£40.00
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!
£45.00
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!
£40.00
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!!! ;-)
£45.00
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!
£45.00
Fri 03
Jul
- 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.
£45.00
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?
£45.00
Fri 17
Jul
- 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!
£45.00
Fri 24
Jul
- 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...
£45.00
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!
£45.00
Fri 11
Sep
- 2026 -
Fine Champagne Rosé 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 of ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE and discover for yourself which one you ...
£60.00
Fri 18
Sep
- 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.
£45.00
Sat 19
Sep
- 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.
£125.00
Starts
Fri 25
Sep
- 2026 -
7-Week World of Wine Course by Grape Variety
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
All 45+ wines will be tasted BLIND in order for your tastebuds to learn even more, and thus make this course even more rewarding.
£250.00
Fri 25
Sep
- 2026 -
Malbec from around the World
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!
£40.00
Fri 02
Oct
- 2026 -
Sauvignon Blanc from around the World
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! Let the battle begin in this super fun BLIND tasting ...
£40.00
Sat 03
Oct
- 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
£40.00
Fri 09
Oct
- 2026 -
Pinot Noir from around the World
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.
£40.00
Fri 16
Oct
- 2026 -
Chardonnay from around the World
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 ;-)
£40.00
Sat 17
Oct
- 2026 -
Wines from ARMENIA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Armenia is a country steeped in wine tradition, where wine has been made for over 6,000 years, yet most drinkers have never tasted an Armenian wine. Embark on an eye-opening wine journey to Armenia with a guided presentation and stunning tasting!
£40.00
Fri 30
Oct
- 2026 -
Chateauneuf-du-Pape blends from around the World
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Chateauneuf-du-Pape vs New World: Syrah/Shiraz & Grenache blends from Around the World, all tasted BLIND for even more fun!
£40.00
Sat 31
Oct
- 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.
£125.00
Fri 06
Nov
- 2026 -
Pinot Gris/Grigio from around the World
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
What’s the difference between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio? Is it as simple as one is French and one is Italian? Find out in our down-and-dirty guide to Pinot Grigio/Gris, from lean, mean and a little bit green to lush, plush and mellow ... amaz...
£40.00
Sat 07
Nov
- 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.
£45.00
Fri 13
Nov
- 2026 -
Bordeaux blends from around the World
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 red blend? Watch this space ;-)
£40.00
Sat 14
Nov
- 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!!! ;-)
£45.00
Fri 20
Nov
- 2026 -
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!
£50.00
Fri 27
Nov
- 2026 -
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!
£45.00
Sat 28
Nov
- 2026 -
Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Prepare yourself for an evening of indulgence with our Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop.
£50.00
Sat 05
Dec
- 2026 -
Fine Champagne Tasting ... THE 7 GRAPES OF CHAMPAGNE!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Join Cécile for a spectacular one-off tasting of 7 fine champagne wines from her very own cellar, showcasing the 7 - YES, 7!!! - grapes of Champagne! THE PERFECT TREAT FOR XMAS, AS THESE CHAMPAGNES ARE EXTREMELY RARE!!!
£95.00
