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The Rose House

A florist, floristry school and cafe on St John Street in Perth, with coffee, cakes, breakfasts and flowers.

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Welcome

On St John Street in the middle of Perth, the Rose House is three things at once: a florist, a floristry school and a cafe, behind a cream shopfront banked with planters and flowers.

It is run by Audrey, who has more than forty years in the flower trade and teaches classes at what she calls Perthshire's only dedicated floral academy, for beginners and old hands alike. There is a gift shop too, and flowers made to order.

The cafe is a favourite for a late breakfast or an afternoon break. Visitors praise the cakes and pastries, warm cheese scones, toasted teacakes and ice cream, and the pleasant, helpful staff. The Rose House opens from Monday to Saturday, with longer hours from Thursday, and closes on Sundays.

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Before you go

Monday to Wednesday 10am to 4pm, Thursday to Saturday 9am to 5pm; closed Sunday.

Where
St John Street, Perth, PH1 5SP.
Florist
With a floristry academy.
Cafe
Cakes, scones and breakfasts.

Opening hours

Their website
Monday
10am–4pm
Tuesday
10am–4pm
Wednesday
10am–4pm
Thursday
9am–5pm
Friday
9am–5pm
Saturday
9am–5pm
Sunday
Closed

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Where it is

On St John Street, a pedestrian street in the middle of Perth, PH1 5SP.

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