Thewitchez Restaurant in Brighton and Hove

Amazing restaurant with great atmosphere and food. The Rosti and Hunters' Stew were amazing. The portions were big and satisfying. I totally recommend it and will certainly visit again next time I'm in Brighton

Dinner here was great! We loved the vibe. We got the bread platter, rib-eye, and Ukrainian pierogis with extra polish sausage and they were all wonderful. Very decent portion sizes as well.

Excellent interesting food. Steak tartare was perfection. Herring starter excellent. Mains- Schnitzel great. Czech Cheese interesting. Salad that accompanies is great, flavoursome, fresh, herby, lovely. Shots lovely. Service great. Attentive, helpful. It's very dark in the restaurant, Lovely for an evening when it's dark. Doesn't really work on a sunny afternoon. Will return.

There's no witches. It was a total dud. Lured in with the promise of something unusual an it's just like a pub with funky things hanging on the wall. I expected service that was edgy in some way. But theres nothing. Pleasant young waitresses not eevn trying to be like witches. Don't bother.

If you would like to dine in a dark, gothic, spooky environment it will be ideal for you. The food was good and the staff were great. I didn't really enjoy the jazz music but this could be down to my personal taste. It was quite loud rather than playing subtly in the background.

It’s a Harry Potter themed restaurant and the food is just ok. I felt pretty disappointed given the high review rating of the place.

What a fantastic place. Amazing menu, lovely staff. Highly recommended

Interesting and quality food, excellent ambiance and wonderful service. If I could give it 6 stars I would.

If you’re seeking a dining experience that seamlessly blends culinary artistry with creative ambiance, Thewitchez in Brighton is an absolute gem. From the moment you step into Thewitchez, located at 3 Meeting House Lane, Brighton, you’re enveloped in a cozy, eclectic atmosphere adorned with captivating photography and design elements. This unique setting reflects the owners’ backgrounds in graphic design and photography, creating a space that’s both visually stimulating and warmly inviting.  The menu is a delightful journey through European flavors, offering dishes that are both authentic and inventive. Starters like the ‘Tatra Mountains (Oscypek)’—a traditional Polish smoked cheese served with cranberry sauce—set the stage for a memorable meal. Mains such as the ‘Lamblicious Steak,’ marinated in fresh herbs and served with lemon & coriander couscous, showcase the kitchen’s commitment to quality and flavor .

Was there for a birthday meal and it was perfect. Lovely intimate atmosphere and wonderful waiting staff. Everyone's food was delicious too. Weird and wonderful decor, just how we like it.

Great food, amazing atmosphere and very friendly staff. A very unique restaurant you shouldn't miss if you're in Brighton. The polish pierogi with extra sausage we're an absolute delight. I will come back and totally recommend this place.

Absolutely incredible dining experience at Thewitchez for my partner's birthday. We were looked after from start to finish and the steak I had was sensational. Cocktails 🍷🍸 were very flavoursome to say the least. If we come back to Brighton we will certainly be coming back for sure!

Delicious home cooked food with large portions. And excellent service.

Amazing food . Was in Brighton for Skunk Anansie concert. I think we find little pearl there ! Very good food!!!

Had the best birthday meal of my existence here! 🥳 everything was immaculate, the service, atmosphere and food! Highly recommend the cocktails too 🥰 thank you to the lovely staff for making me feel so special on my birthday ❤️ such a spectacular unique place!

Delicious food with a great variety, and the decor is really fun and spooky!

Staff were great, food was amazing and portion sizes were huge. The decor looks sick also.

The food here is always bang on. Portions are large, everything is well seasoned and tasty. There are lots of interesting things on the menu. The staff are lovely and the atmosphere is really intimate and great for chats, not loud or obnoxious at all. Have come before and will go again!

I absolutely loved this place, the food, service and atmosphere were all excellent! Highly recommend it.

Absolutly amazing experience! The Best spooky atmosphere!👻 We were overwhelmed by all the decorations, theme, music.. Food was delicious and staff was friendly and polite. Highly recommend and will come back soon! ❤️

Brilliant staff, good food with varied menu

Quirky, Charming and Witchy The menu is eastern European inspired. Delicious! I'll be going back soon

One night stay in Brighton and Witchez was one of the highlights.

Food was lovely, staff was lovely and knowledgeable about the menu giving the best recommendations, the vibes? WOW! Amazing experience, would come back 100%

Great place, great food, great service!! We were there today for the first time and we have never had the opportunity to eat such good food!!! Apparently I make the best pierogi but after today's mine came second, she liked it so much!!! Bigos is fantastic!!! Sour, tasty with real mushrooms!!! Deer schnitzel is finger-licking good!!! We are delighted and will be back!!!❤️

Can't fault this amazing place. Very quirky.. very witchy and a little bit spooky. Helpful staff, great atmosphere. Food was amazing and great choice.

What a gem! I am walking away absolutely staffed with the most delicious yet light stew I ever had. I seriously highly recommend the place. It's hidden away in The Lanes but absolutely worth finding! Lovely interior and excellent service! Please support this amazing place by a visit!

This restaurant is unique. Words can't explain my time here, you'll have to experience this place for yourself. If you're into witches, occult and magic you'll love this place. The atmosphere is dark, mysterious and amazing. I came here on a Friday night and the place was packed. Make sure you book a table ahead of time. There are excellent food options here, German, polish, swiss food. I ordered a Bavarian schnitzel, I forgot to take a picture of it, it was so nice 😊 This restaurant is amazing and unique, the staff are really friendly and extremely helpful. You'll have a favourite time here.

We went on a fairly dreary wet Monday evening and I was a bit sceptical this would be a place that relied on its novelty factor. I was proven completely wrong as the food was some of the most delicious we had ever tasted, (we shared a lamb and a steak meal each.) The service was perfect; attentive, friendly and helpful and never intrusive. The ambience was great with quirky horror and witch themes throughout all laced with a tongue firmly in cheek. Lovely touches included bizarre table lamps and photos of the owners family. Personally I prefer food served on ceramic plates with upturned edges to avoid anything falling off rather than the black slate used to serve food, (I was assured they are thoroughly cleaned) but that one comment does not take away from a perfect evening and I would urge anyone to go and enjoy a brilliant restaurant.

It's a quirky and different place in the Brighton Lanes. There's lots of room, the tables aren't jammed together. The decor is fun and relaxed. The staff were friendly, approachable and helpful. The food was delicious. The choice for vegetarians was a bit limited, but there were choices. They catered for my sister's no onion or garlic or gluten without any issue. The food is Eastern European style (I think), borscht, rosti, gnocchi, lots of meats. One meal came with a shot of Hazelnut Vodka, which was delicious (like drinking Cadbury's Whole nut ). It was the first time in years that I have had such a different menu in front of me. The friends I went with love this place and I can see why. If I wasn't vegetarian I'd have gone there again already. Thoroughly recommend a visit to this unique place.

Food was so good Chef went over and beyond for us Staff were so nice especially macy. Very harry potter atmosphere

Interesting decor, friendly hosts and great food. Highly recommend it!

It was my partner and I’s first time at the witchez and it did not disappoint! The food was amazing from starters to dessert and the service was incredible! The restaurant design itself was amazing and fit the theme perfectly. I would say this is one of the best restaurant experience I’ve had in a very long time and would recommend to anyone in or passing through Brighton. Exceptional job!

Awesome decoration and service. Both servers were attentive and created a beautiful last night in Brighton. 🧙

Another unreal experience at this restaurant! Incredible service from our waitress who was informative, friendly and super nice Food was absolutely superb as usual. I had tatra mountain smoked cheese starter and German black sausage on mash as the main. Both absolutely exquisite. Price wise was really good as well, less than £80 for 4 drinks, 2 mains and 2 starters, especially considering the quality of the food. A must for anyone visiting Brighton

Lovely atmosphere, great food and service was great! We had the cheese fondue which I highly recommend!

First visit didn't disappoint - raised prices (av' £25 mains) but sign of the times. Food, service, atmosphere worth every penny. Will be back for sure

Lovely place. Usually not a fan of maximalist decor, but this place somehow makes it work wonderfully. It’s an experience. Ribeye was below par, but any dish that had potato in it was awesome. I usually don’t like any potato dishes, but devoured their chips and mashed potato like a fiend. Go for the central/eastern European dishes. Would give more than 5 stars for the staff & service if I could.

Witch themed restaurant with East Europian cuisine. Filled with witchy deco, but not overwhelmingly loud, instead fun and interesting to be inside. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Me and my friend ordered a steak and some side dishes. Steak came out slightly overcooked, but the flavor was on point. Potato dishes were very delicious.

Absolutely beautiful place, amazing food, incredible staff and service, this was mine and my partners first valentines day together and we couldn't have asked for a better experience here

My partner and I came here. The food was great, the staff were lovely and the atmosphere was very unique!

The staff made us welcome. The food is varied and imaginative and the Mad Dog ice-cream is a huge winner

For us this truly is the best restaurant in Brighton. Ewelina and Zaneta in ThewitchEZ, have created a unique dining experience, delivered from start to finish by wonderful staff. The ambience is fantastic and the food is always consistently of excellent quality from an eclectic menu, bring your appetite with you it will definitely be satisfied, and great value for money Booking in advance recommended. Trevor & Sue

Lovely staff, lovely food, really quirky, comfortable and cosy vibe. Catered for coeliac too which was fantastic.

Food was amazing. Massive portions, great spooky atmosphere highly reccomend. Will 100% be going back. And great glutem free options.

Amazing restaurant, something unique with incredible dishes and warm, patient and knowledgable servers - thank you so much for an incredible evening ❤️ The beetroot soup was simply spellbindingly delicious!

I can officially, unbiasedly, say this is the best place to eat in Brighton. Great night had by myself and my elderly mother. Big shout out to the beef tatare, perogies and brownie. Thank you as well to all the charming, friendly and good looking witches who served us 🫶🏼 lots of love see you soon

Had a fantastic lunch here with our two dogs in this quirky and unique restaurant. This was our first time at their new venue having visited when they were on the seafront numerous times. So pleased they've expanded! The décor is great, gothic, dark and interesting, you really do enter The Witchez world. The food is just as good as it's always been with dishes you won't find elsewhere. The service is amazing - warm, welcoming, friendly and attentive, and Seren, our server was fabulous. Even the dogs had 5 star treatment with Polish sausages and lots of cuddles. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a special and unique dining experience.

Absolutely gorgeous restaurant. Found my new favourite, just don't tell everyone or else I won't get a table. 😉

It was a very refreshing experience for many different reasons. The service was on point, relaxed and yet attentive. The menu was interesting and different, and the food was terrific. The Tuna was amazing, and the Rosti was superb. And the atmosphere has lovely. Super chilled in a creative environment that inspired you to keep looking at every corner of the restaurant as there were so many things to see.

It was our first time at WitchEz and will definitely be back! Delicious food and friendly attentive service. Such a quirky theme, creepy yet cozy setting. We sat in The Grand Hall. Food pic is Summer Breeze pear / goats cheese starter.

Perfect vibe and service, normal food

The food is fantastic. The service was exceptional. We went here for new year's eve and we were so well looked after, the team is super friendly, extremely attentive and the food is delicious. The portions are really good size and tasty. The atmosphere and ambience is really cool and enjoyable. Great place for dinner and a nice evening when in Brighton!

It is a quirkily place with a lovely service and below average food (unfortunately). I love Eastern European cuisine and I know what to expect in similar places, but this restaurant was disappointing. The stock was a blend of real and artificial one with a strong smell of cheap stock cube, the schnitzel was sloppy and the side salad had absolutely wrong combination of ingredients.

I hadn’t realised there was a concept behind the name and was attracted to 4.9 reviews. It’s quite naff but cosy nonetheless and the staff are charming and very attentive. But the food is decidedly normal and in no way worth the money being charged. I had a veal schnitzel for £28 and the meat was OK but came with a terrible salad and very dry mash. Sorry but ought to be more attention to the cooking at this level.

I really liked the restaurant, service and food. Very nice place. We will be coming back! I absolutely loved pineapple cider and beef tartare. Thank you so much for a beautiful evening and nice food!

I didn’t expect to come to the UK to play The first amazing dinner was at Brighton! The restaurant is in a small alley As soon as you get closer, you can feel the eerie feeling Ring the doorbell at the door and a "wizard" will come to pick you up hhh 🔮🔮🔮 The decoration of the whole restaurant is so beautiful They are all based on the theme of hunted house There are unique devices in every little corner, which is dazzling to see. And it’s not that I don’t like it at all. The food is the most amazing! The menu features cuisine from all over the world These are ideas collected by restaurant owners while traveling around the world. The owners are Polish, so there are a lot of Polish dishes The portion of each dish is also very generous 🎇🎇🎇 I tried two starters this time Just one bite will make you happy hhh But the lights in the restaurant are relatively dim and it really can’t be seen clearly. 🐮beefsteak a la tartare It's a French dish. Raw beef is paired with yolk. It's very refreshing and has a glutinous texture. It feels like there's a celery scent in it~ 🍐summer breeze It’s a sweet and refreshing hot pear! Pears look very pretty hh Turkish date has a strong date flavor Walnuts also have a nutty flavor that is full of aftertaste. But there is goat cheese and you might not be able to get used to it. The waitress is very enthusiastic and cute He carefully introduced many delicious dishes and I had a lot of fun~ Next time I plan to try the recommended Polish dishes little hooves and pierogi (different fillings every day!)

Was so excited to go here and so happy it lived up to my expectations. Price is expensive but you’re paying to experience the place and their delicious food and the lovely members of staff. Everyone was so attentive and friendly. The place is amazingly decorated too! I’m so so happy that I got to experience this place and our server was lovely (wish I remembered her name). Also awesome cocktails, and I’ve tried many cocktails ! Spent roughly £90 for two ppl starters mains and cocktails, so good value for money !

THE best restaurant in the UK. It's so special, we drive 2hrs just to eat here. They may actually be witches, the food has forever been perfect and the atmosphere and staff compete the experience. The borscht with mash is an all time favourite starter, along with the Tatra mountains smoked cheese. The lamb is always incredible, all of their 'little hooves' dishes and all desserts are amazing. The Apple pie cocktail is a winner too, wish we could eat there every day 🧡 (photos are from previous visits before they changed location because we forgot to take any recent visits, but these are still on the menu 🤗)

Yet another fabulous evening at Witchez. Wonderful food, superb service, and a most intriguing atmosphere. Our go to place for a special night out.

Amazing. I cannot wait to go again!

Great food & atmosphere. I will be back

Great atmosphere Very quirky Good food and service

Spot on experience! We both had steak tartare and then potato dumpling main. Extensive menu - could deffo picked more dishes! Lovely wine recommendation and exceptional service. A well oiled ship! Definitely one to try!

To have so many Google reviews at an average of 4.9* is quite something. My only slight concern before arriving was that The WitchEZ wouldn't quite live up to expectations, which were very high. But it did. It is everything other reviewers have said. Cute little location tucked away in the Lanes, quirky and interesting decor and witchy theme. The food was amazing. Some interesting and diverse menu options. My daughter and I had The Sea and Tatra Mountains to start, Witchelicious burger and Rosti for mains. They were all delicious, and meticulously prepared and presented. I'll give special mention to The Sea, such an interesting array of flavours, perfectly balanced. I ate slowly, to savour every mouthful. The service was lovely, the right level of attentive, and just very genuine and nice. It's a fairly small place (not tiny) and it seems they sensibly 'know their limits' on how many tables they can manage at one sitting, to keep standards high. It was a fabulous and joyful experience. Thank you. We'll be back!

Chanced our first visit here with Mother and Father in Law (one loves witches and the other is half polish). Absolutely perfect evening! Loved the design of the restaurant, the service, and most of all the food. Excellent value and will be back!

Fantastic food, great atmosphere and great service. The staff are so friendly and helpful

Had an amazing meal during our visit to Brighton . We chose wisely ! Delicious food, amazing staff and unique atmosphere . We will be visiting again when next in Brighton ! Will try more flavoured vodkas and a different cocktail . Thank you for an awesome experience - Clare & Tony from Kent ( 1980s Band livers!)

Best restaurant in Brighton. Great atmosphere and great food. I love this place the service is always good and the style makes it feel really cosy but hauntingly unique. Try it and enjoy it

TheWitchez is a hidden gem in the Lanes, perfect for more intimate dining with family, friends, or partners. The food is second to none, and so are the beautifully made cocktails and selected wines. What makes this place over the top amaaazing is the staff and the entire vibe of the restaurant. It’s dimly lit, with maximalist witchy decor making it such a beautiful place to dine. The staff are each so so lovely, and are super friendly and informative. Definitely worth it (if you can get a table!) My sister and I preordered the fondue when we booked and it didn’t disappoint - it was rich and decadent and came with a variety of fresh veggies/fruit, pickles, and a lovely basket of bread.

Over phone told me to come over, when I did (30 min drive), they just said we don’t have any tables available. And manager wasn’t even apologetic. No from me I showed them phone I called and they confirmed that’s them

Service amazing, everyone is so kind! Had a lovely night. Opted for fondue with wine, extremely generous with portions, we still had a mountain of bread leftover. Can’t wait for our next visit!

Delicious food, friendly staff and great decor. 10/10, would recommend.

Omg absolutely delicious and generous as always, one of Brightons hidden gems. I'm a local hotelier and I send many guests to this restaurant myself and I always get amazing feedback, I'm guilty of not going myself but tonight was my turn at it didn't fail to deliver. Their new venue is excellent and even more wacky than the last, but such style, amazing service and delicious food. Thanks again as always. Kind regards and lots of love Peter (RBB) x

Such an incredible place with great food in a beautiful setting. Tucked away in the lanes but so worth a visit. It never disappoints.

Two for dinner on a Tuesday evening. The restaurant is comfortable and quirky, the staff are attentive and the food is excellent. The Hunters stew was rich, and served in a bread bowl that was simply excellent. The lamb steak was cooked perfectly. It's not cheap, but the portion sizes are generous and felt like excellent value overall. Highly recommend and will be back

No hesitation there, 5 stars all round! Thanks witches! ☺️

More than an hour and a half wait for food which was ok. I would not recommend unless you have a lot of time for waiting for good but not exceptional food.

Really lovely 'hidden gem' in the middle of Brighton. Great decor and atmosphere, so many interesting things to look at. The staff are very friendly. The food is an unusual mix of maybe Eastern European? Our rosti and schnitzel were delicious and very generous portions. Can't wait to come back and try some other things.

Outstanding! A real gem with fantastic food and service. The ambiance is wonderful, I could have stayed there the whole evening! Highly recommended 👌

Delightful place hidden in the Lanes. Food was excellent but the service was truly great. Made a good restaurant shine.

A real hidden gem 💎, we've walked past it a few times and didn't know it existed! The menu outside is short, inside there are many more options. The food is very tasty, I haven't eaten such a flavorful tuna in a long time. The ingredients are of very good quality. Great decor referring to witches and witchers. It's really worth a visit 🌟

Personal highlight of our trip to Brighton! We booked online for an evening meal that same day and were greeted at the door and taken care of by multiple members of staff, all of whom were super friendly and added to the overall experience. We loved the food, portions are generous and the quality is fantastic. I had the hunters stew (Bigos) which was new to me and incredible! The mix of meats and the flavours combining brilliantly into a loaf of delicious bread works brilliantly. On the walls are loads of pictures & memorabilia which had us smiling and laughing with the various puns, it added to the wonderful atmosphere which is so unique and something I encourage everyone to go see. We will absolutely go back the next time we visit Brighton!

We ordered bigos which was served in a hollowed out loaf of bread. Bigos was good however the bread was stale, not edible at all. Feedback was given to a waiter but there was no redress. We also ordered Polish sausage which was served with fried onion, chips and salad made mostly from diced onions…The sausage was good but the onion salad let the dish down considering the price. Customer service was pleasant and mostly professional. The music was a bit loud for comfort. A bit disappointing.

Great fun. Surprising pear starter, spot on schnitzel. Good wine list. Excellent service.

Great quirky restaurant. Smoked cheese starter was delicious. Quite a strong after taste, Had to leave my beer for a while as it impacted the taste. Nice draught ale. The witchalicious burger and Chicken Schnitzel went down really well as mains. Service was slower than we wanted, but the kitchen was under pressure as a chef called in sick. We were looked after by the servers. Thank you! Highly recommend this restaurant. Expansive menu, I'd love to try more!

Absolutely Fantastic restaurant. Diverse food. Brilliant decor. Excellent staff. Happy accommodating. Great food. Sumner breeze starter. Warm pear, goats cheese, walnuts , salad. Balsamic vinegar Absolutely delicious. £9. Melt in the mouth pear. Just enough cheese. Great garnish. Served on a slate Witchy burger. Huge. Lovely succulent burger. Polish sausage. Pepperoni. Peppers, mushrooms, onions , saurkraut. And a huge pile of fries in a wooden board £20 may seem expensive but well worth it. Rhubarb and raspberry with warm custard. One of the best crumbles I've had just enough zing in the rhubarb combination of raspberries and a little mixed fruit yummy. Crumble made of real oats. It's in the Lanes Brighton so no parking available. Great loos.

Spoopy and really nice food and caring staff.

Lovely staff and great menu. Menu showcased signature dishes from around Europe. Felt comfortable and cosy. Service was attentive and pleasant and the food was really flavoursome. A hidden gem in plain sight.

We had the pierogi, pear salad plus polish sausage and beetroot soup on the side. We enjoyed everything!! Lovely, unique decor and our server was lovely and super helpful. Wish we had space for dessert as they all sounded delicious too!

Incredible food and amazing decor! The staff were lovely and the mocktails were absolutely delicious. Great gluten free options also. Highly recommended.

"Must" place when visiting Brighton or near areas. Excellent food, atmosphere at affordable prices. Definitely coming back next week.

Food was incredible, much better than some of the best rated restaurants I’ve been to in the UK. Highly recommend the chicken schnitzel, absolutely dreamy.

Thewitchez has amazing atmosphere and food! Absolutely loved dining there, the staff are quite friendly and really take care of you. The space is also very well balanced, with a good table/room ratio. I especially liked our starter, a polish smoked cheese - absolutely delicious!

Had a great time in this restaurant it’s very quirky with a great atmosphere, lots to look at on every wall and shelf. The food was reasonably priced for Brighton and the portions are big! Everything we ate was top class, wine and beer also good with lots of choices. We definitely would go again but make sure we are very hungry when we arrive!

You should go for just the atmosphere, the decor is fantastic but the staff, food and drinks are also fantastic!

It really is a gem of a place. So many tasty dishes to wet your appetite. The service is great and the atmosphere they have created makes for a fun experience. We will be going back for sure!!!

Very friendly & helpful staff. Welcoming with offers to explain menu and tastings of beverages before making choices. Varied menu and both starter and mains were delicious. The Grenache rosé wine was a good accompaniment to the meals of the schnitzel and rosti dishes. Good sized portions and nice coffee to complete the meal. Fantastic, eccentric, amusing interior to the restaurant with the added bonus of a very old black & white silent movie projected on the ceiling. Well recommended.

Yummmm, I’m going to be thinking about that lunch for a long time. We ordered a rösti with polish sausage and the perogies, both were fab. Staff was so lovely. It was a bit dark inside but that added to the witchy vibes!

A fantastic find, service was tops, food was amazing. We had the steak and lamb, omg they are huge portions, cooked to perfection.