Closed · opens 12:00

Pub · City of Edinburgh

Devil's Advocate

9 Advocate's Close, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Late NightCraft BeerFood ServedTerraceCocktail BarWhisky BarSeasonal MenuDog Friendly

About

The Devil's Advocate is a bar and restaurant located in a historic Victorian pump house in Edinburgh's Old Town, known for its extensive whisky collection, seasonal Scottish food, and a mezzanine dining area.

Regulars and our editors tag it for late night, craft beer, food served, terrace, cocktail bar, whisky bar, seasonal menu and dog friendly.

Doors open from 12:00 at the earliest in the week, and the latest it serves is 01:00. 8 other pubs on PubCrawl sit within a 2 minute walk, so it is easy to build a crawl around.

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Opening hours

Local time at the venue. Bank holidays and big fixtures can change these.

Good for

What Devil's Advocate is known for. Only things we can confirm are listed — a blank is not a no.

Outdoor seating
Yes
Dog friendly
Yes
Food served
Yes
Craft beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Whiskey selection
Yes
Open late
Serving past midnight Friday and Saturday

Common questions

Answered from what Devil's Advocate and PubCrawl members have told us.

What time does Devil's Advocate close?

Devil's Advocate is open Mon–Thu 12:00–00:00; Fri–Sat 12:00–01:00; Sunday 12:00–00:00. Hours can change over bank holidays and big fixtures, so check before a late start.

Where is Devil's Advocate?

Devil's Advocate is a pub at 9 Advocate's Close, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. 8 other pubs listed on PubCrawl are within a short walk.

What pubs are near Devil's Advocate?

The Malt Shovel, Ecco Vino, The Doric and Jake's Place are all within a short walk, and each has a page on PubCrawl with hours and reviews.

Is Devil's Advocate dog friendly?

Yes — Devil's Advocate is listed as dog friendly on PubCrawl. Some pubs restrict dogs to certain rooms or times, so it is worth a quick call ahead if you are bringing one on a crawl.

Does Devil's Advocate have a beer garden?

Yes — Devil's Advocate has outdoor space listed on PubCrawl. Capacity outdoors is usually smaller than inside, so a big group should arrive early on a warm evening.

Does Devil's Advocate serve food?

Yes — Devil's Advocate is listed as serving food. Kitchen hours are normally shorter than bar hours.

Can you book a table at Devil's Advocate?

Bookings are handled by the pub, not through PubCrawl. Call +44 131 225 4465 to ask about tables or a space for a group.

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