Book Club (October) Circe by Madeline Miller

Welcome to Book Club!! There’s no subscription, just pop along when you can. If you spot a book you like the look of, give it a read & come along to have a chat about it. We’re a friendly welcoming bunch who just like to read, chat about the book, and have a bit of […]

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Italian Wine Tasting **Sold Out**

From top to toe, Italy is packed with beautiful wine regions, producing hundreds of different grape varieties, making many types of delicious wines! We’re going to try just 6 of them, and celebrate the Italian way of life. As the Italians would say “La vita è bella!!” A delicious cheese & charcuterie board will accompany, […]

Beer Club – October 2026

The night before Halloween, will pumpkins get a mention ? Don’t worry about having “no body” to go with, we’re all friends at Beer Club so why not come and join in the fun ! If you want to pop along earlier we will have  4 draught beers available in our bar. You don’t need […]

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Halloween Storytelling with David Atkinson ** Sold Out **

Expect treats, not tricks, at Pickles this Halloween. Join us for an evening of spooky storytelling with Chester tourist guide David Atkinson. Expect tales of Chester’s rich, dark-tourism heritage based on David’s award-winning walking tour and his new book, A Dark History of Chester (Amberley) as we explore the folklore behind All Hallows’ Eve. Tales […]

Halloween ‘Dia de los Muertos’ Paint & Sip (Adults Only)

Why should kids get all the fun? Let’s have a fun-filled spooky evening of sloshing paint around with our fabulous ‘Day of the Dead’ ceramic bisque skulls! You’ll be provided with your own blank skull for you to decorate in whatever spooky way you choose & to take home at the end of the evening. […]

Champagne & Sparkles! (November) ** Sold Out **

We love our fizz don’t we? And this is the ultimate celebration of all things bubbly! We’ll be sampling 6 smashing sparklers from around the world (including Champagne of course!). Your tasting will be accompanied by a fun-fact filled talk by one of our very knowledgeable members of staff, and our usual delicious cheese & […]

Meet The Artist with Matt Wilde

Artists are fascinating creatures aren’t they? Producing beautiful works from their imaginations, using all kinds of media, taking inspiration from the world around them and from inside their own heads. Let’s take a look inside local artist Matt Wilde’s head as we welcome him to pickles for the evening. Matt will have a range of […]

Champagne & Sparkles! (November) Part 2!

So tickets to the first fizz tasting didn’t last long, and we’ve had to add another date! We will be celebrating the wonderful world of sparkling wine, which apparently you lot can’t get enough of! We will be following the traditional format – 6 sparklers, a mix of Champagne and other sparkling wines from around […]

Charity Fashion Show with River House Interiors ** Sold Out **

Welcome to a fabulous charity fashion show here in our Tasting Rooms! The lovely ladies from River House Interiors will be showcasing their gorgeous new range of Autumn clothing, with a cheeky discount for any purchases made on the night (of their clothing or any interiors! Dress your house as well as yourself!!) Come along, […]

Tom’s Tasting Club (November) ** Sold Out **

It’s not really a club, just a relaxed get together once a month to try some of Tom’s top picks from the shelves & have a chat about it. You know our vibe, no pretentious talk, just a fun couple of hours trying some really nice wines in our upstairs Tasting Room with Tom. You […]

Christmas Walkround Winetasting

OK, we’re going there – Christmas!! Yes it’s coming & this is a perfect opportunity to stock up on delicious for the festive season and test out some gift ideas for those ‘hard to buy for’ loved ones… We will be showcasing our Christmas wine cases, so you can ‘try before you buy’, plus a […]

Book Club (November) ‘Yesteryear’ by Caro Claire Burke

Welcome to Book Club!! There’s no subscription, just pop along when you can. If you spot a book you like the look of, give it a read & come along to have a chat about it. We’re a friendly welcoming bunch who just like to read, chat about the book, and have a bit of […]

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Cheese & Wine Tasting! **Sold Out**

We never need much of an excuse to visit the lovely folk at The Cheese Shop on Northgate Street, and we have the additional excuse that it’s coming up to Christmas so it’s practically research for your food shopping list…. You don’t have to be a top restaurant critic or a sommelier – it’s just […]

Beer Club – November 2026 (Belgian Night !)

Belgian Night, some say the best night of the year ! If you don’t know your Tripels from your Quads or your Dubbels from your Singels then this is your chance to learn. Belgian beer tends to be stronger than some other styles but don’t worry we won’t be trying all 10% beers. You’ll be […]

Europe vs USA Wine Tasting

Here’s an interesting one – we all know that USA is not flavour of the month at the moment for one huge orange reason, but their West Coast wines are pretty flipping fantastic!! Are they good enough though to beat our home grown European wines? This is a potential clash of the Titans with traditional […]

Festive Wreath Workshop with Three Sisters Flower Farm

Step into the festive season with an evening of creativity, good food, and cosy cheer. The fabulous Sheila Boekweit is joining us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own unique seasonal wreath. Using fresh, locally grown foliage and natural additions, Sheila will guide you through the process step by step, whether you’re a first-timer […]

Festive Wreath Afternoon Workshop with Three Sisters Flower Farm

Step into the festive season with an afternoon of creativity, good food, and cosy cheer. The fabulous Sheila Boekweit is joining us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own unique seasonal wreath. Using fresh, locally grown foliage and natural additions, Sheila will guide you through the process step by step, whether you’re a first-timer […]

‘Paint & Sip’ with The Paint Republic

Think you can’t paint? Think again! The fabulous Lindsay Burgess of The Paint Republic will guide you, brush stroke by brush stroke, to create your own fabulous masterpiece you’ll be proud to hang on your wall! Lindsay has hosted more painting parties than you’ve had hot dinners, so you’re in safe hands!! As Lindsay says: […]

Millionaire’s Christmas Wine Tasting!

If you’re after an extravagant night out with some fantastic wines that cost far more than you’re prepared to pay, this is the money shot! Bring friends, bring loved ones, bring someone you’re really trying to impress….. We’ll be showing another range of 6 wines retailing at upwards of £60 each, with some top quality […]

Book Club (December) ‘Verity’ by Colleen Hoover

Welcome to Book Club!! There’s no subscription, just pop along when you can. If you spot a book you like the look of, give it a read & come along to have a chat about it. We’re a friendly welcoming bunch who just like to read, chat about the book, and have a bit of […]

Tom’s Tasting Club (December)

It’s not really a club, just a relaxed get together once a month to try some of Tom’s top picks from the shelves & have a chat about it. You know our vibe, no pretentious talk, just a fun couple of hours trying some really nice wines in our upstairs Tasting Room with Tom. You […]

Beer Club – December 2026

The last Beer Club of 2026. We’ll no doubt be tasting some Christmas beers (but they won’t all be) during the evening. Christmas cake, fruit cake, bucks fizz, brandy and Babycham, who knows what Dave will find. There might even (well there will be !) a Belgian touch of magic as well. If you want […]

Tom’s Tasting Club (January)

It’s not really a club, just a relaxed get together once a month to try some of Tom’s top picks from the shelves & have a chat about it. You know our vibe, no pretentious talk, just a fun couple of hours trying some really nice wines in our upstairs Tasting Room with Tom. You […]

New Year – New World Wine Tasting!

Well that’s another Christmas out of the way, and we’re halfway through dreary January, but hang on, there’s a beacon shining through the drizzle! We’re going on a rather lovely jaunt around the world, discovering some of the amazing wines the New World has to offer! Where will we go – South Africa, Australia, South […]

Cheese & Wine Tasting!

We never need much of an excuse to visit the lovely folk at The Cheese Shop on Northgate Street, and it’s always a pleasure to choose a fresh batch of dairy goodness to match with 6 of our amazing wines…. You don’t have to be a top restaurant critic or a sommelier – it’s just drinking […]

Book Club (January 2027) ‘One of Us’ by Elizabeth Day

Welcome to Book Club!! There’s no subscription, just pop along when you can. If you spot a book you like the look of, give it a read & come along to have a chat about it. We’re a friendly welcoming bunch who just like to read, chat about the book, and have a bit of […]

Pudding & Wine Tasting

The gorgeous Steph Peters from Pastry Pedaleur in Chester Market is in more demand than a self-cleaning house, and she’s making a return visit to pickles with another mouthwatering selection of French inspired patisserie and puddings in the new year. We will take your taste buds on a magical journey through desserts and wine – […]

Alsace Wine Tasting!

We’ve decided that we need to take a deeper dive into some of the classic wine regions, and to start with we’ve chosen Alsace, subject of the ‘tug of love’ between France and Germany. What makes it so special? Why does it have 36 Michelin starred restaurants? Why is the wine so delicious? And did […]

Tom’s Tasting Club (February)

It’s not really a club, just a relaxed get together once a month to try some of Tom’s top picks from the shelves & have a chat about it. You know our vibe, no pretentious talk, just a fun couple of hours trying some really nice wines in our upstairs Tasting Room with Tom. You […]

Cheese & Wine Tasting!

We never need much of an excuse to choose a fresh batch of dairy goodness to match with 6 of our amazing wines…. You don’t have to be a top restaurant critic or a sommelier – it’s just drinking lovely wine & eating fabulous cheese, what could be more fun when you’re sitting down?? “Buying […]

Book Club (February 2027) ‘The Offing’ by Benjamin Myers

Welcome to Book Club!! There’s no subscription, just pop along when you can. If you spot a book you like the look of, give it a read & come along to have a chat about it. We’re a friendly welcoming bunch who just like to read, chat about the book, and have a bit of […]

‘Call My Wine Bluff’

For those of you old enough to remember the show Call My Bluff, you’ll be aware of the format, but for the youngsters here’s what it’s about…. Tom & Sam will take it in turns to describe a wine while you taste it. It’s up to you to decide who is describing the wine correctly, […]

Italian Wine Tasting

Italy does seem to be one of our most popular wine regions, so I’m sure it won’t be long before this is a sell-out! From North to South, Italy crosses 10 degrees of latitude, meaning totally different climates. Over the centuries Italy has cultivated hundreds of grape varieties to grow in these many different terroirs, […]

Tom’s Tasting Club (March)

It’s not really a club, just a relaxed get together once a month to try some of Tom’s top picks from the shelves & have a chat about it. You know our vibe, no pretentious talk, just a fun couple of hours trying some really nice wines in our upstairs Tasting Room with Tom. You […]

Tom’s Tasting Club (April)

It’s not really a club, just a relaxed get together once a month to try some of Tom’s top picks from the shelves & have a chat about it. You know our vibe, no pretentious talk, just a fun couple of hours trying some really nice wines in our upstairs Tasting Room with Tom. You […]

Cheese & Wine Tasting!

We never need much of an excuse to choose a fresh batch of dairy goodness to match with 6 of our amazing wines…. You don’t have to be a top restaurant critic or a sommelier – it’s just drinking lovely wine & eating fabulous cheese, what could be more fun when you’re sitting down?? “Buying […]

Easter Wreath Workshop with Three Sisters Flower Farm

Let’s take a bit of a break from chocolate with an evening of creativity & a glass of something inspirational…. The fabulous Sheila Boekweit is joining us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own unique Easter wreath. Using fresh, locally grown foliage and natural additions, Sheila will guide you through the process step […]

Easter Wreath Workshop Afternoon with Three Sisters Flower Farm

Here’s a fun way to spend Saturday afternoon on Easter Weekend…. The fabulous Sheila Boekweit is joining us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own unique Easter wreath. Using fresh, locally grown foliage and natural additions, Sheila will guide you through the process step by step, whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned […]