Pimento

Lincoln’s Original Vegetarian & Vegan Café situated in the historic Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln. There is also an outside seating area.

You will find Pimento Tearooms half way along Lincoln’s famous Steep Hill. Access to the Tearooms is through the double-fronted Mercury Shoes & Pimento Fashions. Seating is available on two floors, the Parlour overlooking Steep Hill. We have a varied range of specialty teas and coffees available and a vegetarian and vegan menu including daily specials that will appeal to everyone. Hot food can be ordered till 4:30pm. The Tearooms can be booked for private functions.

Photos from Pimento's post 21/09/2023

PUMPKIN SPICE IS BACKKK… and she’s brought friends 🧡🤎🤍
Autumn is our favourite season here at Pimento and our Autumn Flavours this year are :
Pumpkin spice 🥧
Cinnamon 🍂
Toasted Marshmallow🍁

The perfect addition to your Beverage of choice. Whether that be a Cinnamon hot chocolate, Iced PS latte, or a Toasted marshmallow Latte… We have you covered 🍁

07/09/2023

Pre work walk for Ted. He will be at the cafe all day keeping cool with his human and the rest of the pimento team.

25/08/2023

Steampunk Festival 2023 is here and we can’t wait to see all the amazing outfits!

Plenty for everyone from cakes to main meals, coffee to cocktails.

29/07/2023

Team favourite is our delicious creamy two “cheese” vegan macaroni.

Our sauce is made vegan by default and you can have yours topped with more vegan cheddar or dairy cheddar. The choice is all yours.

Served up with our garlic bread and house salad with our tasty homemade dressing (secret recipe by Cara).

29/07/2023

Did you know we welcome your four legged friends here at Pimento?

This little man has our hearts today! ❤️ His humans are lovely too.

29/07/2023

Our beautiful Bailgate is alive with the bustle of a sunny Saturday morning.

Visit Steep Hill to enjoy independent businesses at their best. We are full to the brim of eateries, jewellery, furniture, housewares, clothes, accessories, history, art, architecture and so much more.

Photos from Bailgate and Uphill Lincoln's post 29/07/2023

If you are visiting the market today come and say hello to us at Pimento, serving all sorts from coffee to Prosecco, cake to delicious homemade lunches 🤍

20/07/2023

We are hiring part time staff for the summer holidays.

If you’d like to work with a fun team at Lincoln’s Original Vegetarian Cafe in the very beautiful Bailgate on Lincoln’s famous Steep Hill - get in touch.

✅Must have hospitality experience

✅Know how to use a coffee machine / have barista training

✅Hard working and enjoy being part of a team

✅Show initiative

✅Must be able to work weekends

24/06/2023

Kindness, acceptance, no judgement.

18/06/2023

New to , our peach iced tea and our strawberry, basil and cucumber cooler. Perfect for the summer, refreshing, cooling and fruity.

18/06/2023

One of our Father’s Day breakfasts 🥰

17/06/2023

Summer vegetable soup packed full of our favourite greens! Served with crusty sourdough to soak up the tasty broth 🤍

03/06/2023
22/05/2023

Here’s Ted Celebrating with his favourite human on her wedding day!

Cara is away for a few days to recover from her party, sorry wedding and will see you all next weekend.

In the meantime the rest of the team are holding the fort so go say hello and see if they have recovered from all the dancing!

🤍

04/05/2023

We are looking to bring more people to be part of the pimento team.

Must have some hospitality experience and be a great team player with excellent customer service and communication skills.

We are a small family owned business on Lincoln’s historic Steep Hill.

We look forward to hearing from you.

03/03/2023

Pots of delight!! Inspired by limoncello these are our lemon cheesecake pots. Courtesy of of baker

17/02/2023

Good food for sharing!

Relaxed dining with friends is a vibe! We have a range of vegan wines, beers and cocktails to make that mate date (or date) that bit more special.

We have a little something for everyone.

11/02/2023

Our resident baker has been busy for you with valentines / galentines vegan red velvet cupcakes!

20/01/2023

Vegan Macaroni Cheese served with a fresh side salad and garlic ciabatta 😍

Have completely vegan or top with vegetarian mature cheddar. We love choices.

20/01/2023

Our Bistro salad, grilled goats cheese served with walnuts, beetroot and mixed leaves with a basil dressing 🌿

16/01/2023

It’s all about the ingredients. Flavoursome food is easier to make than you might think…

Cara’s next recipe will be revealed in next months Lincoln Independent and

Flavoursome, spicy and healthy! It really is a joy to cook and to eat 😍

09/01/2023

Come check out the beautiful historic Bailgate. Full of independent businesses.

As one of those independent businesses we really appreciate every customer that pops in.

So this weekend why not come along, get out of the cold and the wet and enjoy some home cooked delicious food that just so happens to be plant based.

Good for you doesn’t mean boring.

#

07/01/2023

Todays specials will warm you up!!

The curry is a firm favourite at Pimento so come along and try our warming, wholesome, homemade bowl of goodness!

Photos from Lincolnshire Food Partnership's post 04/01/2023

Health and well-being is always given more thought in January. Our key word this year is moderation, especially in January (also known as Veganuary).

Restriction can so often lead to failure when trying to create new and sustainable habits. More plant based is something that can be done gradually and become a regular part of your eating habits. You won’t regret it and will feel so much better adding a wealth of nutrient rich foods to your diet this year.

Happy New year from Cara and the team Pimento

31/12/2022

We have to close the cafe at 14.00 today due to staff illness. We are trying to contact a booking made in the name of Lawley but no answer when we call.

Please if you are the booking give us a call on 01522 533225.

Happy New year all ❤️

06/12/2022

Look what we have been awarded with again this year. 🥰

Photos from Pimento's post 10/11/2022

Let’s get festive!!! Come and find us in Lincoln’s beautiful cathedral quarter 😍

27/07/2022

No filter needed for our iced Mochaccino made by Liv.

served

Milk alternatives available: soya, oat, almond & coconut.

27/07/2022

Cara’s favourite summer drink superblend organic chocolate latte blended with ice & coconut 🥥 milk 👌🏼 heaven!

Which flavour would you try ice cold? Check our story for the options 🤘🏼

23/07/2022

Our favourite tiple of the day has to be vegan Prosecco ! Whether you fancy a little or a lot we have you covered 😍

Photos from Bailgate and Uphill Lincoln's post 03/07/2022

Rest your feet after you’ve visited the antiques market with us at Pimento today. Try our delicious food, cake, coffee, teas wines and beers ❤️

22/06/2022

We are feeling all Mediterranean why not join us with this plate of yumminess and wash it down with a nice cold glass of Pinot or rosé ? Or maybe a nice cold beer?
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11/05/2022

Due to staff illness we will be closed today. Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.
Back open tomorrow.
xoxo

05/05/2022

As we are getting busier we need to grow the team.

Fancy working with a small friendly team? Pimento is like a family and we’d love to hear from you.

Have you got experience cooking in a cafe / restaurant? Do you love to cook?

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy please get in touch.

Email your cv to [email protected]

* Must be able to work weekdays and weekends
* Must have experience

17/04/2022

A time for family so we are closing early to spend time with our loved ones.

Happy Easter to all of our lovely customers and our wonderful staff 🤍🤍🤍

17/02/2022

Hey guys! We are expanding our team!

Have you got experience front of house or working in a busy kitchen? If so we want to talk to you!

Send your CV to [email protected]

We are a close, fun and hard working team.

Must be able to work flexibly, weekdays, weekends and evenings.

14/01/2022

Middle Eastern street food to die for! Our homemade (secret recipe) falafel is light and flavoursome full of fresh herbs served with our vegan tzatziki, zingy slaw and sourdough flatbread on a bed of mixed leaves topped with pomegranate seeds & carrot 😍 a family dish inspired by Cara’s mum!

Veganuary never tasted so good and packed with goodness to boot!

14/01/2022

Special January Veganuary offer for our lovely customers 😍

20% off food weekdays throughout January to celebrate Veganuary.

Come and try veganuary



*Does not include drinks*

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Our Story

Pimento is bursting with character and is a hodge-potch of parts built over centuries. If you look at the left hand-side of the front of the building you will spot a column of stones which are part of the Western Carriage Way of the Roman Upper South Gate dating back 2000 years. The Sitting Room is built on top of the Roman Wall running out from the South Gate and has one wall made of stone probably dating back to the 18th century as does the Study downstairs . The Parlour has a beautiful Oriel window dating back to the 18th Century and is a favourite place of many to sit and enjoy the view up and down Steep Hill itself. When you sit at a garden table you can really study the eclectic mix of all the different parts of not just Pimento but the other surrounding buildings trying to guess which sections were built first and how old they are.

Pimento is one of the longest running tea rooms in Lincoln, dating back over 30 years and has been known as Pimento for the last 27. It can be found nestled amongst the other traditional shops on the famous cobbled Steep Hill, which runs down from the Cathedral Quarter of the City of Lincoln.

Seating for 60 is available in 5 characterful rooms, over 4 floors. Why not come and choose your favourite. We can also offer an outside seating area where you are surrounded by lush planting, including herbs used in our kitchen.

Pimento specialise in vegetarian and vegan food offering breakfast, lunch, light bites, coffee & tea as well as snacks, tasty nibbles and of course cake - lots of tempting sweet goodies. We also cater for gluten-free, lacto-free and can accommodate other food intolerances. There is a range of speciality teas and coffees as well as cappuccino, latte, espresso and of course luscious hot chocolate. A variety of cold drinks including fruit juices and craft soft drinks are also offered.

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Address


27 Steep Hill
Lincoln
LN21LU

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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