A small and convivial branch, established in 1997
The St James’s Branch is one of three London-based branches of the IWFS. Established in 1997, we are a close-knit branch, and the atmosphere at our events is very convivial, reminiscent of a private party.
We usually hold 6 gourmet lunches or dinners per year and take great care in matching the wine with the food. In this connection, we give preference to venues which allow us to bring our own wines. From time to time, we also organise trips abroad in small numbers to wine regions and areas of gastronomic interest
Membership is by invitation only and new members are usually introduced by existing members.
Our Events

A Journey Through the Rhone Valley
Wed 17 Jun 2026
Join us for a tasting of Rhone valley wines, the second largest AOP region in France.
We’ll be comparing and contrasting wines of different styles and quality levels from across the region. Following a glass of sparkling wine we’ll begin with a pair of white wines, one from the Northern Rhone and one from Southern Rhone. We’ll then move on to three reds from the Northern Rhone followed by three reds from the Southern Rhone. We’ll finish with a vin doux naturel, a muscat de Beaumes de Venise.
A Journey Through the Rhone Valley

Lunch at Café Murano
Thu 4 Jun 2026
Cafe Murano Pastificio is located on Tavistock Street in Covent Garden. It is part of the restaurant group founded by celebrity chef Angela Hartnett, and is a more relaxed counterpart to her Michelin-starred Murano in Mayfair. The restaurants focus on simple, seasonal Italian cooking, with an emphasis on fresh pasta and regional dishes. Cafe Murano also operates in several other London locations, including St James’s, Marylebone and Bermondsey.
Lunch at Café Murano

Fine Dining with Young Chefs at TASTE
Thu 30 Apr 2026
IWFS has a major initiative in progress to build relationships with catering colleges around the country as part of our efforts to raise awareness of the Society. We are aiming to support the next generation of hospitality professionals.




