Ресторан · Edinburgh · ⭐ 9.1/10 · 5115 reviews · $$$ · updated: 2026-06-30 21:24:42
Address: 9 Advocate's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1ND, United Kingdom
Hidden whisky bar and Scottish kitchen in the Old Town
The Devil’s Advocate is one of Edinburgh’s most atmospheric bar-restaurants, tucked up Advocate’s Close in the Old Town, in an old Victorian pump house. Amber lighting, stone walls, raw wood and candle-lit booths create a warm, characterful space, with a mezzanine and a 300-strong whisky shelf.
What to order
Comforting, seasonal Scottish dishes. Signatures include black haggis with celeriac purée, whisky-cured Scottish salmon, venison and master-butcher steaks, plus duck breast with black pudding boulangère. To drink, over 300 whiskies and inventive cocktails.
Who it’s for
For whisky lovers, a cosy dinner or a date in a hidden, atmospheric setting — both a relaxed drink and a proper meal.
Questions and answers
What food does it serve? Comforting, seasonal Scottish dishes.
What to order? The black haggis, whisky-cured salmon, venison or a steak.
What about whisky? Over 300 Scottish and world whiskies, plus cocktails.
Where is it? On Advocate’s Close, in Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Website and social:
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Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–00:00 |
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A very nicely decorated place, very friendly staff. We had wonderful seats upstairs. The choice was wide, and the food wonderful! Our booking was a little late in the evening, so not everything on the menu was available,…
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:24:42
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If you have the chance to book, it's a place you absolutely must visit! A wide selection of whisky, interesting drinks and incredible food. The staff are kind, professional but very approachable and engaging! One small d…
Definitely try it in Edinburgh! A wonderful restaurant in the very heart of the city. They have a big whisky selection. The drinks choice is incredible. The food is wonderful. We had ribeye, flat iron, venison and cod. T…
The Devil's Advocate is an atmospheric and wonderful restaurant and whisky bar in Edinburgh, located – fittingly – in the Advocate's Close area of the Old Town. The close itself is charming and well signposted. Both appr…
Just a stunning, buzzing last meal in Edinburgh – fantastic food, wonderful service and a lively local atmosphere! Definitely book a table! We tried it in our first week in Edinburgh but couldn't get in, but we managed t…
Our visit to the Devil's Advocate was, honestly, the highlight of our trip to Edinburgh. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was completely different: cosy, dimly lit and full of character. The bar alone is some…