The Witchery
| The Witchery | |
|---|---|
The Witchery viewed from the Royal Mile | |
Location within Edinburgh city centre | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1979 |
| Owner | James Thomson OBE |
| Head chef | Douglas Roberts |
| Food type | Scottish cuisine |
| Dress code | Smart |
| Rating | AA Restaurant with Rooms AA Rosettes (2026) |
| Location | 352 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 55°56′56″N 3°11′44″W / 55.9488°N 3.1956°W |
| Seating capacity | 50 (Witchery) 60 (Secret Garden) |
| Public transit access | Edinburgh Waverley |
| Website | www |
Listed Building – Category A | |
| Official name | 352 Castlehill, Boswell Court |
| Designated | 14 December 1970 |
| Reference no. | LB28489 |
Listed Building – Category B | |
| Official name | 537 And 539 Castlehill, Jollie's Close, Semple's Close And Sempill House (Part) |
| Designated | 14 December 1970 |
| Reference no. | LB28486 |
The Witchery (also known as the Witchery by the Castle) is a restaurant on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh, adjacent to the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. The restaurant was founded in 1979. The name comes from the history of witch burnings in 16th and 17th century Scotland, many of which took place on the nearby Castlehill.
In 1989, the restaurant expanded southward into a new space, the Secret Garden, more than doubling capacity. Since then, the restaurant has added nine luxury hotel suites across two historic listed properties, and operates a nearby shop selling high-end Scottish goods such as tweed, cashmere and whisky.