Joao’s Place
Greenside, Edinburgh
Bar in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Book with PearlWhy go
Book Joao’s Place for a dressed-up cocktail night in Edinburgh when a £60-per-person spend feels right for a concept-led bar with Brazilian, Liberdade and Bossa Nova references. It is better for dates and small celebrations than casual pints, with smart casual dress, recommended booking, late opening most nights and recognition from Condé Nast Traveller UK plus Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards.
About Joao’s Place
Is Joao’s Place worth considering in Edinburgh? It may fit guests who are comfortable planning around a $60-per-person spend and a smart casual dress code.
Joao’s Place is open Monday from 3 PM to 12 AM, closed Tuesday, and open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 PM to 1 AM. Those hours point to an afternoon-through-late-night venue rather than a lunch plan. If you are comparing it with other Edinburgh options, focus on timing, budget, and the smart casual dress code rather than assuming a specific cuisine, menu format, or service style.
Use the $60-per-person price as the main planning anchor
The clearest confirmed planning detail is price: Joao’s Place is listed at $60 per person. That does not verify what is included, so treat it as a budgeting guide rather than a promise about a particular menu, drinks format, or dining experience. It is well suited to guests who are comfortable with that spend before they arrive.
For a broader meal plan, use Our full Edinburgh restaurants guide first, then decide whether Joao’s Place fits the timing and budget of the evening.
The confirmed dress code is smart casual
Smart casual is the dress code at Joao’s Place. That makes it sensible to dress more deliberately than for a casual stop, especially if you are planning it as part of an evening out in Edinburgh.
The opening pattern is also important: Tuesday is closed, Monday runs from 3 PM to 12 AM, and Wednesday through Sunday run from 3 PM to 1 AM. If you want a later option in Edinburgh, those late hours may be useful; if you need lunch, the hours do not support planning Joao’s Place as a lunch venue.
Plan around Edinburgh, late hours, and smart casual dress
For broader cross-shopping, start with Our full Edinburgh bars guide. Nearby planning can also include Our full Edinburgh hotels guide. If the night calls for a different format, compare Joao’s Place with other Edinburgh venues generically by price, hours, dress code, and the kind of evening you want.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Saint James Square, Edinburgh EH1 3AX, United Kingdom
- Website
- marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ediwh-w-edinburgh/dining/?scid=feed67b0-9a2f-4de1-8df6-114544116108
- Phone
- +44 131 287 1470
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate apartment-like studio with a speakeasy feel, low-key lighting, curated music and a stylish São Paulo Liberdade-inspired design, creating a sophisticated yet lively atmosphere that opens onto a terrace with fire pits and city views.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Bossa Nova and Acoustic Live Sets on Sundays, Complemented by Eclectic Lounge and Bar Music Inspired by Brazilian and International Artists.
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- TROPICALISMO
- EVENING AT LIBERDADE
- GOLDEN HIVE
- CAFÉ BOMBOM
- CAIPI-BEER
- POSTCARD FROM KYOTO
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Saint James Square, Edinburgh EH1 3AX, United Kingdom
Planning details
Location
1 Saint James Square, Edinburgh EH1 3AX, United Kingdom · Directions
marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ediwh-w-edinburgh/dining/?scid=feed67b0-9a2f-4de1-8df6-114544116108
Also consider
Also Consider
- W Lounge, Notable alternative
- The Register Club, Notable alternative
- Lamplighters, Notable alternative
- Lady Libertine, Notable alternative
- SCOTCH, Notable alternative
Bar context
How It Compares
Joao's Place is the easier bet when the priority is a low-friction Edinburgh booking. W Lounge and The Register Club read as stronger choices for a more polished hotel-bar feel, while Joao's Place is better suited to a casual plan where flexibility has value.
If the night needs a clearer drinks identity, compare it with SCOTCH and Lamplighters before committing. Those are the safer cross-shops when the bar itself is the point of the evening rather than a convenient stop between other plans.
Lady Libertine is the better comparison for readers weighing atmosphere and a livelier night out. Pick Joao's Place for ease; pick one of the peers when ambience, drinks focus, or a more defined occasion matters more than booking simplicity.
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Compare Joao’s Place
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Joao’s Place | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| W Lounge | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| The Register Club | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| Lamplighters | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| Lady Libertine | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| SCOTCH | Edinburgh | No published awards |
How Joao's Place Edinburgh compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Joao’s Place?
If you are planning around Joao’s Place, check directly before you go, especially because the venue has a listed price of $60 per person and late operating hours on most open days.
What's the crowd like at Joao’s Place?
The confirmed planning details are that Joao’s Place is in Edinburgh, has a smart casual dress code, and is open late on most open days.
What's the best time to go to Joao’s Place?
Use the hours to choose your timing. Joao’s Place is open Monday from 3 PM to 12 AM, closed Tuesday, and open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 PM to 1 AM.
Is Joao’s Place good for a date?
It may suit a date if the $60-per-person price, Edinburgh location, late hours, and smart casual dress code match the evening you want.
Is the food good at Joao’s Place?
Is Joao’s Place worth the prices?
Joao’s Place is listed at $60 per person. Whether that is worth it depends on your budget and plans, so use that figure as the main confirmed pricing guide.
Does Joao’s Place have happy hour deals?
Budget around the listed $60 per person unless Joao’s Place confirms a current offer directly.
