The Advocate

The Advocate The Advocate is a vibrant pub located in Edinburgh Stop for a pint at the Advocate, a charming pub in Edinburgh's Old Town.
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This unique venue became a pub in the 90s, and has been a popular favourite for locals and tourists for many years. You can enjoy a pint of Belhaven Best or one of our many drinks available. And why not pair them with pub classics from our extensive menu range whilst visiting with friends and family. Sports fans are well catered to, with all the live sports shown across Sky Sports and TNT Sports,

while dogs are always welcome – who doesn’t love a dog-friendly pub? We're proud to offer disabled facilities, have free Wi-Fi and a family-friendly welcome. Visit us, we can't wait to welcome you.

September’s Malt of the Month is here!Smooth, rich and made for cosy autumn evenings. 🍂Come enjoy a dram with us!
04/09/2026

September’s Malt of the Month is here!
Smooth, rich and made for cosy autumn evenings. 🍂
Come enjoy a dram with us!

Fancy turning your pint into a prize? 👀🍺With Guinness Lovely Drops, you could win merch, tickets & more 🎁All you need to...
03/09/2026

Fancy turning your pint into a prize? 👀🍺

With Guinness Lovely Drops, you could win merch, tickets & more 🎁

All you need to do:
🖤 Grab a Guinness
📸 Take a photo
📲 Upload it here: https://scnv.io/wuGQ

T&C's apply, 18+. See website for full details.

The last weekend of the Festival Fringe is here! Round up your mates and join us for good drinks, great atmosphere plus ...
28/08/2026

The last weekend of the Festival Fringe is here!

Round up your mates and join us for good drinks, great atmosphere plus live music on Saturday night

Let’s finish this Fringe with a bang!

LAST CHANCE TO WIN a bottle of super premium The Glenlivet 18 Year Old to enjoy at home! Simply enter using the link for...
21/08/2026

LAST CHANCE TO WIN a bottle of super premium The Glenlivet 18 Year Old to enjoy at home! Simply enter using the link for your chance to win: https://www.belhaven.co.uk/competitions/malt-of-the-month

And don't forget to try our Malt of the Month, the tropical, bold, and vibrant The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve 🥃 Grab a taste of summer, where sweet notes of pear and apple meet a fabulous tropical twist of ripe banana in syrup ☀️

T&Cs apply. 18+. Please drink responsibly. See the website for full terms.

Join us at The Advocate today for great drinks, good vibes and live music from 8:30pm 🎸🍻Whether you’re kicking off your ...
15/08/2026

Join us at The Advocate today for great drinks, good vibes and live music from 8:30pm 🎸🍻

Whether you’re kicking off your Fringe night or winding down after a day of shows, we’ll see you at the bar!

Edinburgh is buzzing, and we’re ready to join the party at The Advocate. Come by tonight for good drinks, great company ...
08/08/2026

Edinburgh is buzzing, and we’re ready to join the party at The Advocate. Come by tonight for good drinks, great company and live music to soundtrack your Saturday night!

In town for the Fringe? Keep the good times going with live music every Saturday night.Join us for great tunes, great pi...
06/08/2026

In town for the Fringe? Keep the good times going with live music every Saturday night.

Join us for great tunes, great pints, and the perfect pre- / post-show atmosphere.

The countdown is almost over… 🎭🍻This time next week, Edinburgh will be buzzing as the Fringe takes over the city once ag...
04/08/2026

The countdown is almost over… 🎭🍻

This time next week, Edinburgh will be buzzing as the Fringe takes over the city once again! Whether you’re a local soaking up the atmosphere or visiting for the world’s biggest arts festival, make The Advocate your go-to spot! 🕺

Join us this week for great food, perfectly poured pints, and a warm Edinburgh welcome before the city bursts into life. And once the Fringe begins, we’ll be here to keep you fuelled between shows (or help you celebrate afterwards!)

Here’s to another unforgettable Fringe season – we can’t wait to see you! 🍺✨

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This months Malt Of The Month is the tropical, bold, and vibrant Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve 🥃 Grab a taste of summer, w...
03/08/2026

This months Malt Of The Month is the tropical, bold, and vibrant Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve 🥃 Grab a taste of summer, where sweet notes of pear and apple meet a fabulous tropical twist of ripe banana in syrup ☀️

WIN a bottle of super premium The Glenlivet 18YO to enjoy at home! Simply enter using the link for your chance to win: http://spr.ly/6183BEAY5v

T&Cs apply. 18+. Please drink responsibly. See the website for full terms.

🚨 Final call for Loch Lomond 12YO whisky 🚨Our Malt of the Month is finishing soon 🥃Enjoy it while you can and you could ...
26/07/2026

🚨 Final call for Loch Lomond 12YO whisky 🚨

Our Malt of the Month is finishing soon 🥃

Enjoy it while you can and you could also WIN:

🥃 A bottle of the Limited-Edition Loch Lomond The Open Course Collection 2026
🏌️ Part of a limited run of just 3,000 bottles
⏳ Aged 19 years and finished in Tawny Port Casks
💸 Worth £195 RRP

Enter here: http://spr.ly/6189BEv8vt

T&Cs apply. 18+. Please drink responsibly. See the website for full terms.

Address

7 Hunter Square
Edinburgh
EH11QW

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 12am
Tuesday 11am - 12am
Wednesday 11am - 12am
Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday 11am - 1am
Saturday 11am - 1am
Sunday 11am - 12am

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