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Monthly Quiz Nights
Come and join us for our Monthly quiz nights with your host David McLaughlin
£5 entry per person -all proceeds go into the prize pot - prizes for 1st, 2nd an 3rd Teams
Full Platter menu available on the night
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Jo's 20th Anniversary Party
Saturday 2nd November - £75 Per Peron
From The Bowlful in 2004, to The Optimist in 2014, to The Pessimist here in 2024. Jo Bycroft has been a firm fixture in the Lincoln hospitality scene for the last two decades.
Get your glad rags on and join us at The Pessimist to celebrate the woman herself, this is a black tie event.
Tickets include champagne on arrival, a selection of fine wines to sample and a premium grazing table.
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Vice & Co Christmas Takeover
Friday 6th December - £70 Per Person
Join us for our third and final Vice & Co Collaboration of 2024! This time we’re decking the halls with the best and booziest festive tipples and food.
Each cocktail will be an original creation from a member of either venue, this will be the only time these drinks will be available so it’s not one you want to miss!
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The Festivist With Matty Haynes
Friday 20th December - £60 Per Person
Live music from Matty Haynes. Christmas nibbles, sharing platters & desserts, plus a festive tipple on arrival.
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The Pessimist x Cognito New Years Eve
Tuesday 31st December - £100 Per Person
When The Fox Finds the Wine…and the Party!
This New Year’s Eve, journey with the fox as it discovers the finest wines from The Pessimist, setting the vibe for a night to remember in true Cognito style.
Indulge in a tasting menu perfectly paired with wines curated by The Pessimist
Dance the night away with a live DJ and test your luck at the fun casino table!
Celebrate 2024 in true style.
Private Bookings
From fashion shows to wedding receptions, we’ve hosted a wide range of different events.
Our venue is made up of three event spaces.
The Realist
Our shop on Mint Lane can accommodate 16+ guests.
The Room Upstairs
Our upstairs bar is the perfect size for events with around 30 guests.
The Pessimist Bar
Our main bar can accommodate 60 seated guests or around 100 standing guests. All bar bookings also include access to our private courtyard.
Call us on 01522 701679 to discuss your requirements
RIOJA NIGHT
Lets celebrate all things Rioja
Fizz on arrival, white, rose and two reds with Jo’s amazing Spanish Food
Cuban Rum and Food Night
Come and enjoy an evening of Cuban Rum with a Cuban inspired menu.
4 Rums and Food
£45 per person
CHARITY QUIZ
Charity Quiz Night in aid of Crohns and Colitis
£25 per person includes your first drink, food and £5 per person towards charity
Cheese and Wine Extravaganza
A Cheese and Wine Extravaganza
Glass of Fizz on arrival
Baked Camembert between 2 with a glass of white wine
Goat/Sheep Cheese with a glass of rose
Delice de Bourgogne with a glass of red
Stilton and port
Battle of the Gins
Australian Gin Tasting Event includes 4 gin and tonics and a two course meal
For tickets please follow the link
Fifth Birthday Celebrations
Nyetimber Fizz and Food to celebrate The Pessimist being 5 years old
For tickets please follow the link
Valentine’s Night
Valentines Three Course Menu
Deposit Tickets available for £25 per person
Please follow the link
South African Food and Wine Pairing Night
South African Food and Wine Pairing Night
£30 per person food only
£60 per person food and matching wines
To book a ticket please follow the link below
Portuguese Food and Wine Pairing
Portuguese Food and Wine Pairing Night
£30 per person food only
£60 per person food and wine
To book a ticket for this event please use the link below
Fizzy Friday
Wind down after the week with 3 glasses of fizz and tasty nibbles £30 per person
To book a ticket please follow the link below:-
Rum Tasting Extravaganza
Rum Tasting Extravaganza, includes 5 rums, loads of interesting facts, and tasty food all hosted by the Fabulous Paul!!! £35 per person
To book a ticket please follow the link below:-
French Wine Tasting - The Realist
French Wine Tasting in The Realist, includes 5 wines and tasty nibbles £30 per person
To book a ticket please follow the link below:-
Fizzy Friday
Wind down after a busy week with 3 glasses of fizz and delicious nibbles £30 per person
To book a ticket please follow the link below:-
Gin Tasting Extravaganza
A Gin Tasting Experience with Paul our Fabulous Host!!! 5 Gins, loads of interesting facts, and tasty food all for £35 per person
To book a ticket please follow the link below:-
Mixed Wine Tasting - Realist
Mixed White Wine Tasting in The Realist, includes 5 white wines and tasty nibbles £30 per person
To book a ticket please follow the link below:-
Fizzy Friday
Wind down after a busy week with 3 glasses of fizz and delicious nibbles £30 per person
To book a ticket please follow the link below:-
South American Tasting - Realist
South American Wine Tasting - informal tasting with 5 wines and delicious nibbles £30 per person
To book tickets please follow the link below
Gin Tasting
Gin Tasting
Join us for an evening all about Gin!!
To book your tickets please follow the link below:-
New Years Eve
We are holding a Black Tie New Year Event with a little rum twist to bring in 2022. Tickets are £75 per person and will include:-
Arrival Drinks
The equivalent of a 3 course meal (please let us know any dietary requirements)
A drink for midnight toasting!!
To book your tickets direct please follow this link - or contact us for more details
English Wine and Cheese Tasting
Come and join us for a delicious selection of English Wines and Cheese.
To book a ticket please click on the link below
English Wines
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