Welcome to the Witch

The Witch Inn is run by Sean Turner who has not only owned the business for the last seven years, but is also head chef. Sean is Sussex born and bred and learnt his trade whilst living at The White Horse in Ditchling, where he grew up. After two years working as a chef at Bill and Bull in Uppsala, a city north of Stockholm in Sweden, he returned to his beloved Sussex to run The Witch, working alongside French chef Frederic Bodeau. The weekly changing menu is a fusion of English, French and Swedish dishes, using locally sourced products.

The Witch Inn dates back to the mid 18th Century and was originally an 'Inn' housing travellers and highwaymen on the main coach route between London and Brighton.

Child friendly - high chairs available
Dog friendly in the bar and garden

Christmas Day opening time: 12.00pm-2.00pm for drinks only

Pub Opening Times:

Monday - Friday: 12.00pm - 3.00pm & 5.00pm - 11.00pm
Saturday: 12.00pm - 11.00pm
Sunday: 12.00pm - 9.00pm

Food Service Times:

Tuesday - Saturday: 12.00pm - 2.00pm & 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Sunday: 12.00pm - 2.30pm

We recommend you book Thursday - Sunday as we get very busy on these days.

Local Suppliers:

South Downs Cellars - High Street, Lindfield

International Wine Challenge - 2015 Regional Merchant of the Year for the South and South East

360 Degree Local Brewery

Bluebell Vineyard Estates - English sparkling wines