Watercolour of a quiet wood-panelled bar and an empty glass

Evening

The Devil's Advocate

A whisky bar and restaurant down Advocate's Close, just off the Royal Mile. There are stairs.

The Devil’s Advocate is at 9 Advocate’s Close, a narrow entry off the Royal Mile. On 10 October 2026 their site listed Sunday to Thursday from noon until midnight, and Friday and Saturday until 1am, with food until 9.30pm. They say the building has stairs. It is a place to eat as well as to drink, which makes it a kinder end to a day than a standing-room bar.

Their page

Town
Edinburgh
Address
9 Advocate's Close, Edinburgh, EH1 1ND
Last checked
10 October 2026
Region
Edinburgh

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