The Witchery has developed an internationally renowned reputation for its wines gaining a prestigious Wine Spectator Best Award of Excellence in 2004 among the many other awards it has collected for its famous cellar.
Its comprehensive list of almost 1,000 wines covers all of the great wine producing areas, varieties, prices and styles with a special selection of seventeen available by the glass.
Owner James Thomson runs a skilled and enthusiastic wine team, who constantly taste, source and buy wines to add to The Witchery's already extensive cellar. Their extensive knowledge is available to guests in the restaurant when choosing from the amazingly diverse list.
As a Chevalier of the Order of the Tasse de Vin in Burgundy, James is a regular buyer of fine wines in cask at the annulal Hospice de Beaune auctions each winter and sometimes these wines from his private cellar may be available. If not, then you'll find a wide selection of his favorourite Burgundys here.
As well as a large selection of old-world classics from Burgundy and Bordeaux there are extensive selections from new-world producers such as Australia, Chile and New Zealand and a comprehensive Spanish and Italian list. Champagne is a Witchery speciality with over 30 available, from the House Champagne from Pol Roger to the deluxe cuvees of Krug, Roederer Christal and Dom Perignon.
To complement our wine list we stock an extensive range of Malt Whiskies, Armagnacs and liqueurs to accompany the perfect Lavazza espresso. Mineral water is locally produced by Findlay's in East Lothian.