What to order at The Devil's Advocate

Signature drink
Smoke and Mirrors (peated whisky cocktail)
Editor tip
Find the bar by going down the steep close from the High Street; the street-level entrance is unmarked.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeWhisky and cocktail bar
Price£££
NeighborhoodOld Town
HoursSun to Thu 12:00-00:00, Fri to Sat 12:00-01:00
Signature drinkSmoke and Mirrors (peated whisky cocktail)
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Food program: Modern Scottish small plates

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Location

Address: 9 Advocate's Close, Edinburgh EH1 1ND

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