The Devil's Advocate Old Town

A burger worth celebrating.

Our Tweed Valley beef burger comes with rich Isle of Mull Cheddar, crispy Virginia cured streaky bacon, tomato relish, pickles, mayo and a portion of fluffy chips on the side. What more could you want on National Burger Day?

Planning your Christmas night out? There's only a few days left to take advantage of our early bird offer, so get booked in to get a glass of cava on arrival on us with your Festive meal 🥂

Deposit must be paid by 31st of August to redeem, terms and conditions are available on our website.

Summer is served 🥃

It may seem like summer is on the way out (or that it never really arrived at all!) but we’re not ready to give up on the al fresco lifestyle just yet. Our Summer Serves menu, featuring three cocktails created using our favourite Johnnie Walker whiskies, is now available and will have you feeling like you're relaxing on holiday the second you start sipping.

Walk in the Garden - Johnnie Walker Black Label, peach liqueur, lemon, rosemary & mint syrup, grapefruit bitters
Good as Gold - Johnnie Walker Gold Label, banana infused vermouth, banana liqueur, sugar, homemade honeycomb
Blue Blossom - Johnnie Walker Blue Label, white port, Italicus, rose & blackberry perfume

Book your table or stop by soon to try them.

The perfect spot to unwind with a dram in hand after a day of Festival fun!

Now that's what we call a great line up 🥃

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If you're running around town this Festival season, then look no further than The Bon Vivant Group for your pre or post show feed.

With restaurants all over Edinburgh offering breakfast to cocktails and everything in between, you're sure to never go hungry with our variety of venues!

Our Smoked Fish Board is perfect as a sharer or to enjoy solo.
With hot and cold smoked Scottish salmon, smoked mackerel pâté, crispy anchovies, tartare sauce, sourdough, oatcakes and pickles, it’s quite the catch 🐟

Looking for a dram good time? Then look no further! Whether you're after a nip, a sip, a dram or a tot - with over 300 Scottish and world whisk(e)ys, you'll find it here 🥃

You might be full of excitement about the upcoming Festival, but we've been working hard to prepare for the Festive Season too. Our Christmas menus will be available from the 26th November until the 24th December and they are now available to book online.

This year we’ve also got a devilishly good deal for you - pre-book before 31st August and you’ll be welcomed with a glass of cava on arrival – on us!

Select the Early Bird offer when booking to take advantage. Terms and conditions apply.

Mark your calendars, because the Festival is just a few weeks away! If you're planning a visit to The Devil's Advocate for some drams and delicious local food, here are a few tips for booking with us:

- Book in advance if you can! During August, reservations are available in the restaurant from Sunday to Friday, but Saturdays are walk in only.

- We don't take reservations for drinks, but there's plenty of space at the bar and we'll seat you as soon as we can.

- A deposit is required to confirm your reservation. Please note, it is non-refundable or transferable if you cancel with 24 hours of your booking.

- We don't take reservations on our terrace. It's a popular spot, and a real sun trap, but the unpredictable Scottish weather means we can't guarantee a dry day!

We're looking forward to seeing you, so book now and make the most of the Festival!

We had Dave in last month with a group of friends who shared these kind words following their visit, so we wanted to share them with all of you too!

"Thanks to the scheduling and logistical expertise of Victoria, their Sales and Events Executive, our group of American golfers was fabulously warmly welcomed.

Their doors enter from the Close into a warmly-lit airy room of rough brick and wood, the bar itself equipped with rows of beer taps and backed by a wall of shelves exhibiting their extensive collection of whiskies and other liquors. We dined on the spacious mezzanine, treated to spectacular attention - particularly from our server Zoe and General Manager Declan.

After enjoying a few rounds of beers and several of their signature cocktails as our crew assembled, we feasted on their many dinner offerings. Favourite starters included their black haggis and smoked mackerel pâté; mains of pan-fried cod, venison, honey cider pork chop, and of course their superb steaks.

We very enthusiastically recommend The Devil’s Advocate for their charming ambiance, delicious beverages and foods, and superb service."

Thanks for coming in Dave and we hope to welcome you back in the future!

Treat him to a whisky flight this Father's Day 🥃 From the first time trier to the cask connoisseur, we've got a range of options carefully curated for everyone so you can find your favourite flavours.

Not sure where to start? Our knowledgable staff are always on hand to help!

Whether you're in for lunch or dinner, our Honey cider pork chop is a must have. Served with spring vegetables, crispy kale, nutty and sweet brown butter carrot purée and a rich jus, it’s the perfect way to keep Dad happy this Father’s Day.

Book now for Sunday 16th.

It's never too early for a dram when the sun is out, right? 🥃

Goodness, gracious, great balls of cheddar!

We've just launched our new menus and these Isle of Mull Cheddar Arancini will keep you coming back all through the (hopefully) sunny season. For those who haven’t tried Isle of Mull Cheddar before, it's a hearty Scottish farmhouse cheddar that's richly savoury and ever-so-slightly boozy, making it one of our favourites. Combined with our creamy saffron mayo and sweet pickled fennel, it's a well-balanced bite that you won't want to share.

Available to enjoy now!

My goodness, we've got Guinness! Just in time for Super Saturday and St. Patrick's Day 🏉☘️

Get booked in this weekend for an extra cold pint of the good stuff!

Be right back! We'll be closed to do some essential maintenance work next week on Monday and Tuesday, but don't worry - we'll be back open from 4pm on Wednesday 6th March.

You can find our friends at Luckenbooths just around the corner if you're looking for something to eat in the area, otherwise we'll see you later in the week!

It’s Manhattan Week and do we have something for you!

The Devil’s Envy

Rich – Tropical - Sexy
Angel’s Envy
Amarena Vermouth
Pineapple Tincture

A sexy, simple yet punchy drink to sit and savour. Angel’s Envy bourbon, married with an Amerena cherry infused vermouth, finished with drops of a spiced pineapple tincture.

Only available this week, come visit and try it!🔥

Pan Fried Hake, Haddock Croquettes and a crisp glass of white wine - got our perfect Tuesday trio spot on!

The perfect start to your meal, and your weekend.

Available on our lunch and dinner menus, this Crispy Pork Belly comes coated in a sweet and spicy honey, soy and chilli glaze, served with pickled daikon and chicory for that acidic and bitter balance.

Pair with cocktails like and you're in for a treat!

If you're needing a midweek treat to get you through to Friday, we've got just the thing - our Burger and a Beer offer is back!

Choose one of our three burger options, served with a side of chips and a pint of Pilot Vienna Pale for only £16.50, available Monday to Friday between 12pm and 4pm in January.

Just for January - Eat well for less at The Devil's Advocate.

Enjoy 2 courses for £19 or 3 for £25 from our specially created Set Menu, served Monday to Thursday and available to book now via the link in our bio.

We’re also be bringing back our popular Beer and a Burger offer for only £16.50, available over lunchtime Monday to Friday.

Terms and Conditions do apply. See website for full details.

Back to business as usual, so a quick reminder about our opening times:
🕰We are open 7 days between 12pm and 12am Sunday to Thursday and 12pm to 1am Friday and Saturday.
🍴Food is served from Midday until 9.30pm.
🥃Our Terrace is open from Midday until 10pm.

There's no January blues here!

We're launching some devilishly good deals just for January, so stay tuned for more info coming

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As the clock ticks down to midnight, we wanted to wish everyone a Happy Hogmanay!
Whether you're toasting with a dram, enjoying the Street Party, dancing at a ceilidh or simply soaking in the festive spirit, here's to a happy New Year 🥃

We’ve had a couple of last minute cancellations for tonight all at 5pm, our 4 course set menu is priced at £55 per person with a glass of champagne on arrival to celebrate the New Year, head to our website or call us on 0131 225 4465 to book, be quick as these spaces won’t last long!

The countdown to Hogmanay has officially begun 🎉

The Torchlight Procession this evening marks the start of four days of celebrations. Whether you're participating or spectating, fuel up first with one of our delicious winter warmers before the festivities kick off!

We'll be closed for a couple of days over Christmas, so if we don't see you this week, we'll be back on the 27th for more Festive fun!

Raise a toast to the New Year with our delicious 6 course Hogmanay Menu.

Available to book online now

Open daily in December from lunch till late for all your festivities this season ✨