The Witchery By The Castle
1 Boswell's Court 352 Castlehill, Edinburgh
View on Google MapsOpulent landmark restaurant with lavish suites, an oak-panelled dining room & a seasonal terrace. Summary via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About The Witchery By The Castle
The Witchery occupies an oak-panelled dining room near Edinburgh Castle. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, alongside coffee, cocktails, beer and wine. A seasonal terrace provides outdoor seating. The restaurant takes bookings and accommodates groups.
Dishes include lamb Wellington, scallops and sticky toffee pudding, with vegetarian options available. An extensive wine list is stocked. Some diners report the pricing is high.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
What's nearby
- Camera Obscura & World of Illusions next door
- The Scotch Whisky Experience next door
- Tartan Weaving Mill and Exhibition next door
- The Hub next door
- Edinburgh Castle 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's delicious and high-quality food, with standouts like lamb Wellington, scallops, and sticky toffee pudding, and appreciate the extensive wine list. They also highlight the magical, romantic, and historic atmosphere, as well as the attentive and professional staff.
Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 (4,077 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- No
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- Pass
- Destination
- Edinburgh
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.