The Devil's Advocate Old Town

The Devil's Advocate Old Town Edinburgh's Favourite Whisky Bar down Advocate's Close. Our seasonal cocktail menu is crafted by award-winning bartenders.
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The Devil's Advocate in Old Town Edinburgh is a bar and restaurant in an old Victorian pump house in Advocate's Close. Our bar features over 300 of the best whiskies in the world. Our food menu features local Scottish produce and changes on a monthly basis. The Devil's Advocate is part of The Bon Vivant. Created by Stuart McCluskey, other venues include The Bon Vivant, The Bon Vivant's Companion, El Cartel and Lady Libertine.

The terrace is calling.A bottle of wine, truffle fries for the table and a sunny spot tucked away down Advocate's Close....
24/07/2026

The terrace is calling.

A bottle of wine, truffle fries for the table and a sunny spot tucked away down Advocate's Close. We'd say that's an afternoon well spent.

Join us on the terrace while the sun's shining.

With hundreds of whiskies on the shelf, the best place to start is with someone who knows them. Our bartenders are alway...
22/07/2026

With hundreds of whiskies on the shelf, the best place to start is with someone who knows them. Our bartenders are always happy to recommend a Whisky Flight based on your tastes, whether you enjoy something light and floral or rich and smoky.

Pull up a seat at the bar and let us guide you through it.

Take a seat, settle in and make yourself at home.Whether it's cocktails with friends, dinner that turns into dessert or ...
20/07/2026

Take a seat, settle in and make yourself at home.

Whether it's cocktails with friends, dinner that turns into dessert or one last round that becomes two, The Devil's has always been a place to linger a little longer.

The terrace was made for long lunches.Seasonal plates, good wine and a front-row seat to watch Advocate's Close come to ...
15/07/2026

The terrace was made for long lunches.

Seasonal plates, good wine and a front-row seat to watch Advocate's Close come to life. Sometimes, there's nowhere else you'd rather be.

Find your table outside.

There's nowhere quite like Edinburgh's Old Town.Historic closes, centuries-old stonework and hidden corners waiting to b...
13/07/2026

There's nowhere quite like Edinburgh's Old Town.

Historic closes, centuries-old stonework and hidden corners waiting to be discovered. Tucked away down Advocate's Close, you'll find us in the heart of it all, ready with good food, great cocktails and a warm welcome.

Find us in the heart of the Old Town.

Rugged stone walls on the outside, warm candlelight within.Tucked away down Advocate's Close, The Devil's Advocate has l...
09/07/2026

Rugged stone walls on the outside, warm candlelight within.

Tucked away down Advocate's Close, The Devil's Advocate has long been a place to escape the bustle of the Old Town. Settle in with a dram, a well-made cocktail or a bite from our seasonal menu, and make yourself at home.

Book your table | https://www.devilsadvocateedinburgh.co.uk/book

The best tables are the ones that fill up with little plates.Our charcuterie board was made for sharing, whether you're ...
07/07/2026

The best tables are the ones that fill up with little plates.

Our charcuterie board was made for sharing, whether you're stopping by for a glass of wine or settling in for the evening.

It starts behind the bar.The first pour. The final garnish. The small details that turn a good drink into a great one. P...
02/07/2026

It starts behind the bar.

The first pour. The final garnish. The small details that turn a good drink into a great one. Pull up a seat and watch it all come together.

Address

Advocate's Close 9
Edinburgh
EH11ND

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 12am
Tuesday 12pm - 12am
Wednesday 12pm - 12am
Thursday 12pm - 12am
Friday 12pm - 1am
Saturday 12pm - 1am
Sunday 12pm - 12am

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