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The Devil's Advocate

Name: The Devil's Advocate
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

4.4 ·

Discover The Devil's Advocate, a brick-lined pub tucked into Advocate's Close with over 300 whiskies. Pair a dram or craft cocktail with a hearty burger or steak in a cosy, energetic room.

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Full description

The Devil's Advocate occupies a brick-lined space in Advocate's Close and is known for a selection of more than 300 whiskies, alongside burgers, meat dishes and craft cocktails. Reviewers describe an elegant, cosy interior, good service and an energetic local vibe, with steaks and other mains well received.

It is popular enough that walk-in tables can be hard to find, so reservations matter. It works as a full evening of dinner and drinks or as a stop for whisky and cocktails in the heart of the city.

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Address

9 Advocate's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1ND, UK

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h30

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Reserve ahead, as walk-ins often miss out
ask staff to guide you through the whisky list
choose a table inside for the cosier atmosphere.

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Reviews

Great place for a drink. Incredible atmosphere. They have lots of libations and you can go on a Scottish Road Trip with their flights. The food was not as good as I hoped and they said they were out of deserts even though we were the earliest reservation of the night. They also overcharged me $20, but thankfully I…

Clinton Kurtz

5/5

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