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 area and garden

We are allowed to take bookings of up to six customers per table, at this present time we are unable to take any large bookings. Tables can be booked both inside and in the garden. You are no longer allowed to book more than one garden table to make a larger party, please do not ask us to do this.

Please do let us know if you cannot make a booking you have made.

We are legally oblisged to take a contact name and phone number for the lead party member.

Children are very welcome but must be seated at your table at all times.

Please enter by the front door if you have booked a table indoors, and by the side gate around the corner if you have booked a garden table.

Hand sanitizer stations will be available at both entrances please do use them.

Payment must be by card, we are not accepting cash payments at present.

Please do not come into the bar/restaurant or garden if you are feeling unwell.

Please do follow government guidelines on social distancing.

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: