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 devil is in the detail. Right down to the final touch.From the first pour to the garnish, every element of our cockt...
28/09/2026

The devil is in the detail. Right down to the final touch.

From the first pour to the garnish, every element of our cocktails is considered, crafted and served with a little attitude.

Pull up a seat and let our bar team take care of the rest.

Meet Clynelish 14.A coastal Highland single malt with a creamy texture, maritime character and a long, fresh finish. Dis...
25/09/2026

Meet Clynelish 14.

A coastal Highland single malt with a creamy texture, maritime character and a long, fresh finish. Distinctive, quietly complex and well worth getting to know.

Enjoy it neat, with a little water, or as part of our Scottish Road Trip wh**ky flight.

Ask our bar team for a dram next time you swing by.

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Too good not to share. Although we wouldn’t blame you for keeping it to yourself.Gather around the table for bold, seaso...
23/09/2026

Too good not to share. Although we wouldn’t blame you for keeping it to yourself.

Gather around the table for bold, seasonal Scottish plates, good drinks and even better company.

Discover our menus and book your table on Advocate’s Close.

Hidden in plain sight.Step off the Royal Mile and follow Advocate’s Close to a historic corner of Edinburgh with a rathe...
21/09/2026

Hidden in plain sight.

Step off the Royal Mile and follow Advocate’s Close to a historic corner of Edinburgh with a rather devilish secret waiting below.

Good food, fine wh**ky and inventive cocktails. All worth taking the steps for.

Find us at 9 Advocate’s Close.

Several flights. Something for every palate.Explore different cask finishes, journey through Scotland’s key wh**ky regio...
19/09/2026

Several flights. Something for every palate.

Explore different cask finishes, journey through Scotland’s key wh**ky regions or venture a little further afield. Each flight has been carefully selected by our bar team to lead you through a range of distinctive styles.

Settle in, sip your way through and perhaps find a new favourite along the way.

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Carefully shaken. Finely strained. Worth every last drop.Discover cocktails with plenty of character and a little of the...
17/09/2026

Carefully shaken. Finely strained. Worth every last drop.

Discover cocktails with plenty of character and a little of the unexpected, expertly crafted at The Devil’s Advocate.

Swing by and raise a glass with us on Advocate’s Close.

12/09/2026

There’s a certain rhythm to a well-made drink.

The shake. The strain. The pour.

Meet The Corbie - spicy, smooth and rich, with Buffalo Trace, rhubarb, black pepper, white port and Amaro Nonino.

The Devil’s Advocate | Edinburgh Bars | Bars in Edinburgh | Old Town

Where every great evening begins.Before the first toast is made, the bar is set. Every bottle in its place, every detail...
10/09/2026

Where every great evening begins.

Before the first toast is made, the bar is set. Every bottle in its place, every detail considered, ready for another evening down Advocate's Close.

Pull up a seat at the bar.

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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