Joseph Pearce, Pub with roof terrace in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Joseph Pearce is a pub with a roof terrace in Edinburgh that combines traditional drinking service with outdoor dining space. The venue offers city views from its terrace and merges contemporary hospitality with a historic building and setting.
The building began as a grocery shop and wine merchant in 1898 before Swedish entrepreneurs transformed it into a modern restaurant and bar in 2008. This conversion from retail commerce to contemporary hospitality represents a significant shift in the building's purpose over more than a century.
The pub showcases Scandinavian-inspired interior design with traditional elements and serves authentic Swedish cuisine including meatballs with mash and Nordic-style sandwiches featuring ingredients like crayfish in dill sauce. The design and menu blend northern European tastes into Edinburgh's dining scene, offering visitors a distinctly different culinary experience.
The venue provides fleece blankets for terrace guests during cold months to ensure comfort while dining outdoors. Pets are welcome inside, making it a relaxed option for visitors who travel with animals.
The pub hosts a weekly jogging club on Tuesday evenings that brings together locals and visiting guests for group runs. This community activity creates an unexpected social connection beyond typical pub interactions.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Address: Elm Row
Opening Hours: Monday-Wednesday 15:00-24:00; Thursday,Sunday 12:00-24:00; Friday-Saturday 12:00-01:00
Phone: +441315564140
Website: https://bodabar.com/joseph-pearce
GPS coordinates: 55.95899,-3.18302
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:00
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