Bars · Our pick in Edinburgh
The Devil’s Advocate
Advocate’s Close
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About The Devil’s Advocate
The Devil’s Advocate, hidden in the Old Town, pairs rare whisky with seasonal food in a historic setting, in its own words.
Why it's on our list
- Whisky
- Off the Royal Mile
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Devil’s Advocate before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Devil’s Advocate are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram stops and railway stations
- Edinburgh WaverleyRail200 m2 min walk
- Princes StreetTram400 m5 min walk
- St Andrew SquareTram500 m6 min walk
Key sights
- St Giles’ Cathedral100 mWalk 1 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- National Museum400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Edinburgh Castle600 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Holyroodhouse1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Royal Botanic Garden2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Arthur’s Seat2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Britannia3.7 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Edinburgh Airport10 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 33 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley200 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Haymarket1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min