The Witchery Restaurant Edinburgh

About the venue

Both the original oak-panelled Witchery and the Secret Garden, with its delightful private terrace, are unique and memorable venues for private dining and celebrations in the historic heart of Edinburgh.

Close to Edinburgh castle, the Witchery's unique location and legendary food have ensured it has become an Edinburgh dining institution, much-loved by its loyal locals, celebrity fans and visitors to the city. For over three decades the Witchery has been renowned as the Edinburgh restaurant for those looking to experience exceptional food Scottish food, wine and service in the most magical setting. Private dining in both the Witchery or Secret Garden is on an exclusive-use basis, allowing your guests to enjoy the Witchery's magical atmosphere undisturbed. You can choose your menu from some of the finest produce available in Scotland and our skilled sommeliers will help you choose wines, Champagnes and drinks from a cellar packing with hundreds of delights. Whether your event is corporate event or a private celebration, a breakfast, lunch or dinner, the Witchery provides the perfect venue for groups of up to 50 guests and Secret Garden 60 guests. Private Dining in the Witchery Located in a sixteenth-century merchant's house, the rich baroque surroundings of the Witchery's original dining room offers one of the city's most unique private dining experiences looking onto the Royal Mile Your guests can dine on red leather seats, surrounded by ancient oak panelling and hung with tapestries. Heraldic painted ceilings are reflected in the candlelight of dozens of antique candlesticks, whilst historic stone walls draped with tapestries ooze with the building's history.The Witchery can accommodate groups of up to 50 guests Private Dining in the Secret Garden The elegant charms of the Secret Garden are on of the city's best-kept secrets. Hidden along an historic Old Town close, this now-enclosed historic courtyard is the most magical dining destinations in Scotland. Entering past the pulpit reception, your guests will descend the stone stairs to dine under an awesome painted ceiling with French windows opening onto a secluded private terrace.The Secret Garden can accommodate groups of up to 60 guests