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Joseph Pearce started a very popular bar at the top of Leith Walk in what seems now like a different age. Joe's long gone now but the bar is just as popular if not even more so.

Joseph Pearce's (the bar's, not old Joe's) imposing presence at the Northern (going towards Leith) end of Elm Row is easy to spot particularly during the more clement months when you can sit outisde with your friends, a drink in hand, watching the world go by while you relax in what must be the most comfortable outside seating around.

Come inside and you'll find a bustling bar set out in the Swedish style we're getting used to here in Leith (see Sofi's Bar, Boda Bar and Victoria Bar). So as well as the usual beer, wine and spirits you'd expect you'll also be able to sample some Swedish delicacies.

Food is served all day!

Would you believe they have a creche? Well whatever you believe you'll find a children's play area in the raised section at the back. Don't let this put you off if you just want a quiet pint, though, as it's far away from the bar and you won't be bothered by irritating small people. (Well, not kids anyway!)

What's On?

Happy Walpurgis Night!

In Sweden we call it Valborg, and we light Bonfires and sing Spring songs. I get a very special feeling about Valborg, it is feeling of spring, long nights, happiness, eternity and a great party feeling! Despite what everyone is thinking Swedes do not get naked and paint ourselves – that is the Scots doing Beltane! Happy Beltane to all of you!

Apres Ski = After Jog Party! It maybe doesn’t sound as cool, but I am convinced that After Jog Parties is a great idea or at least fun. Especially since the Hash House Harriers had a great night in JP’s. I know lots of people that is doing the Bupa Edinburgh Run on Sunday 2nd May. Bring in your medal and you get 2 for 1 Main meals in Joseph Pearce’s.

We are very delighted to become Recommended by the List for our Food. We are always working hard to become better and make better food for everyone. If you like our food - we would love your help to nominate in the Observer:

VOTE AND WIN!!! Every year Observer does a Food Award and we would LOVE YOUR HELP to be nominated. YOU CAN WIN a foodie trip to Belgium, a stay at Langham Hotel in London, a barbeque worth £899 and dinners at some of the top restaurants in Britain. PLEASE VISIT: www.observer.co.uk/foodawards. And vote for favourite Sunday Lunch or Under £20 dinner or Favourite place to drink!!

Barbeque in Joseph Pearce’s Sunday 13th June – we are looking forward to the Summer and will have a couple of Barbeques in Joseph Pearce’s.

Winner of a bottle of Cava – as a thank you for signing up to our newsletter we draw 2 winners who will win a bottle of Cava each. This time the winners are:

Eleanor Wylie

Lynn Shepard

Congratulations! Please come in to Joseph Pearce’s and enjoy your cava, bring a copy of this newsletter. It is valid until June 30th 2010.

Our Usual Suspects:

Monday Nights – Scrabble NightsTuesday Nights – Jogging night start 7pm Wednesday Nights – Cinnamon Wednesday with guaranteed Scandinavian music and cinnamon rolls (if we have had time to bake them)