May 2025 by Robert M.
Great atmosphere, excellent service, & tasty food! I stopped by The Advocate while visiting Edinburgh & was genuinely impressed. The location is perfect, just off the Royal Mile which makes it a convenient spot for both tourists & locals. The atmosphere inside is warm & inviting, with a nice balance between modern touches & classic pub charm. I ordered the steak & ale pie & it was delicious, hearty, full of flavour, & clearly homemade. They've got a solid selection of beers on tap, & the staff were friendly & attentive without being overbearing. Special shout-out to the bartender (I think his name was Joshua?) who gave great recommendations on both drinks & local sights. If you're looking for a comfortable spot to relax after a day of exploring the city, The Advocate is a great choice. Would definitely come back!
March 2025 by S J
Recently had dinner and drinks here with some friends. Staff were really friendly and attentive. The meals were lovely, hot and tasty. I had the pie which was fantastic! Considering the location, overall the bill was not overall expensive which was a shock - as someone who lived in Edinburgh, I was fully expecting the bill to be over £100 but it wasn?t! Definitely worth a visit if you fancy some Scottish food and drinks. Google?s asking what parking is like too? it?s Edinburgh, just get a bus.
February 2025 by alistair kerr
Had my first visit today to this lovely pub food was fantastic and staff were lovely and very friendly was a pleasure to visit this wonderful pub and will definitely be visiting again
February 2025 by LaAm
The Advocate is a great spot for after-dinner drinks in Edinburgh. No frills, reasonably priced, and perfect for a casual hangout. Lively vibe with a good selection of drinks, ideal for a relaxed night out.
February 2025 by Robert Oldfield
Nice easy going pub and reasonably priced beer. Very friendly staff and good food especially the steak pie. A good selection of sport on the big screen and I will definitely recommend the place.
February 2025 by Paloma Perez
Awesome pub, would definitely recommend stopping in if you?re in the area! We were immediately greeted by the gal behind the bar and poured two proper pints of Guinness. The atmosphere was lively, but not overly crowded, and the staff was friendly and more than accommodating. Thank you so much Emily and Josh for taking such great care of us, the fantastic service, and the lovely conversation!
February 2025 by Luis Martinez
Super tasty, super cheap
We loved the haggis and had the greatest time!
February 2025 by Tibs A
Standard chain pub. Clean and with good variety of drinks but obviously atmosphere is a bit dry.
February 2025 by Linda Meehan
Lovely spot for a drink. Friendly staff but I?ve heard Joshua Clark is an awful liar about the level head glass and beer mat.
February 2025 by Susana Lang González
One of the cheapest pubs to eat in the center. The service was very good, although the food left a little to be desired since the meat was somewhat dry. We paid £35 in total for two dishes and two drinks.
February 2025 by Tom Smith
Had a lovely few drinks in this warm and cozy pub. Emily at the bar was super helpful with drinks and food, and the 5 plates deal hit the spot! One of the best halloumi fries I?ve had.
Vegetarian options: Great veggie options
February 2025 by Dave P
A good old fashioned pub. No frills.
February 2025 by Irene Mart
Such a wonderful pub in the heart of Edinburgh!
Clean, cozy, great customer service and food, for an affordable price you can get food and drinks. I travel to Edinburgh every year and I want to come back every time.
February 2025 by Vamsi Krishna
The ambiance and drinks are good. Staff are friendly. But the food didn't taste fresh.
February 2025 by SANCHO PAREDES Inmobiliaria
I was eating with my family on Christmas Day, it was the only place where we found an empty table, from that point of view, grateful, the food was regular, since being the day it was they did not have the normal menu and only had a Christmas menu quite limited in dishes, BUT WITHOUT A DOUBT, THE WORST OF ALL, THE SERVICE, two kids serving the tables who did not even know the dishes they served you and a tall thin man with a doll shirt that He was a real unfriendly freak who literally threw dishes on customers' tables. I don't understand how they can hire people and also pay them to ruin your business. I wouldn't go back simply for that. As for the rest, it's quite average, but acceptable. good beer, yes
