Having lived in Edinburgh for more than 30 years without setting foot in the Witchery I finally tought the time had come. I ended up eating a meal which was admittedly good quality, thoigh not outstanding, but which cost 75 pounds per head (starter, main course and sweet with 2 sharing a bottle of wine). Despite eating as much bread as I could get my hands on, I still left the place hungry.
The food is highkply pretentious, small portions set out as if they were top rate gourmet cuisine. Don't get me wrong, they don't serve pub grub, but then equally it's a joke to charge 26 pounds for 5 or 6 slices of roast venison.
Eating here you will probably end up paying double what you would for equivalent quality elsewhere in the city. It's a fancy place and there is evidently some snob value in eating here, but if what you're after is good food then this place will certainlu not offer good value for money.

We stayed here for two nights in February 2012 and enjoyed a thoroughly indulgent and romantic stay. We stayed in the Sempill Suite and enjoyed the very plush, dark and romantic rooms, the feature bedroom with it's four poster bed and heavy velvet drapes being the most outstanding delight!

Breakfast was lovely, plentiful and good quality, delivered and set-up in the green dining area. The fruits and orange juice were particularly fresh and yummy.

The service was unobtrusive, exclusive and very pleasant.

The suite did suffer from a bit of noise from 'them upstairs', the suite above was equally adorned with solid wood floors with characterful squeakings and groanings which was no problem on a beslippered foot (which are supplied along with fluffy white robes & gorgeous toiletries) but didn't lend itself well to late night totterings in high heels. Not a criticism of the hotel at all, just an unavoidable by product of older, wood floored accommodations and slightly inconsiderate guests. We would look for a suite without upstairs neighbours next time.

Just a note of advice for future guests, too. It got very hot in the bedroom so definitely set the thermostat a bit lower than you normally would - oh, and turn down the heating, too :)

On the whole a lovely, romantic, expensive and very indulgent hide away which I would highly recommend. Enjoy!

stayed here on our wedding night - so much more special than a standard hotel, large suite but still cosy with unique decor. going back for our 1st anniversary and cant wait!

We booked The Witchery restaurant for January 21st as it was our first wedding anniversary and my birthday and we were not disappointed. Amazing food, excellent service and they did not rush you to finish and leave. Yes it is expensive, but worth it!