What an amazing experience. Great historic establishment. I got my first taste of Haggis and it was grand. You have to go here ! read more

Just sat down for a traditional Sunday roast, and sadly, this was definitely not the place to go for one. The beef was uninspiring at best, and the whole experience left me feeling rather disappointed. What made it even more disappointing was the rather grand announcement on the menu: "Gilmour's Roast Sirloin of Beef served every Sunday Lunch from 12-4pm, while stocks last." Well, that certainly set my expectations high! The wording made it sound as though people were practically queuing around the block to get their hands on this legendary Sunday roast before it sold out. Having now sampled it, I suspect they'll have enough beef left over to see them through to next Sunday. What arrived was two rather sad slices of very dry beef. I was expecting a generous portion of beautifully roasted, succulent beef--tender, juicy, and practically falling apart at the mere sight of a fork. Instead, I was presented with something that appeared to have spent rather too long contemplating its existence in the oven. A bit of gravy might have helped, but I suspect even a full-scale rescue operation would have struggled to bring this beef back to life. Now, the sticky toffee pudding was an entirely different story! Absolutely delightful. Warm, moist, and delicious, with a generous helping of rich toffee sauce and a small dollop of ice cream. Proper British comfort food at its finest! If the Sunday roast was the disappointment of the afternoon, the sticky toffee pudding was the hero that swooped in to save the day. I would happily return for that alone. The service was lovely, with friendly and welcoming staff, and the restaurant itself is in a fantastic location with a wonderful atmosphere. It's a great spot to sit down and enjoy a meal. Unfortunately, when you advertise a Sunday roast as though it's the hottest ticket in town, you really ought to deliver something worth writing home about. In short: Come for the atmosphere, stay for the sticky toffee pudding, but perhaps give the Sunday roast a miss. read more

Well, we had dinner on one of our last nights in Edinburgh, and it did not disappoint! Get your reservations! The upstairs dining room (bar side) is absolutely charming and welcoming, and the staff could not have been better, or friendlier. The food? Come ON! Really grand! We started with the chips and dip (fries with Sriracha Mayo) - they were crisp and the mayo was just spicy enough. My husband had a sizeable portion of fish and chips, which was perfectly cooked, and had a light batter. I had the most delicious burger, with bacon and cheddar; mash on the side. All the food was hot; well seasoned; and quickly served. The Doric has their own GF beer on draft, which is quite good, and a selection of regular beer for those of you who don't need GF. Great selection of scotch, as well. Make your reservation ahead of time, and don't miss the oldest pub in Edinburgh! read more

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The Doric comprises a pub on the ground floor and a bistro on the second floor, accessible by the stairs. We went to the bistro for dinner, which fortunately, I had reserved a table in advance since they book quickly as I discovered. The food was pretty good and the cocktails were solid. The service was fair if not a little slow at times during the meal, but overall, we had our food fairly quickly after ordering. I ordered the Cullen Skink, which was a delicious and creamy chowder made Arbroth smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions. Not something you could order back in the states. Very locally based. The Haggis Bon Bons (deep fried with oatmeal batter) were very good with the Arran mustard sauce. The Hugo Spritz was also a tasty cocktail with St. Germain with Prosecco and Gin. Our table was very lovely with a city view overlooking New Town on Market Street. It's a good spot to go on a dinner date whether you are staying there for the night or there more locally. read more

With so may average pubs in Edinburgh, this one really stood out. Best off so far. I had the Shepards pie which was fantastic and mostly meat. Veggies were perfectly cooked and seasoned. My daughter had the duck, and it was the best meal on our trip for her. Generous portion perfectly cooked and seasoned. Very impressed and I would come back in a heart beat. Very few pubs were as good as this one. read more

What's all the hype? Typical pub/basic restaurant. The decor the same. Hadn't tried hagas yet since being here in Scotland. Ordered the chips with hagas gravy for a start. Very tasty- kept wanting to eat more but it was quite salty. Also very greasy. Then came the salmon served in a light delicious sauce with potatoes. Cooked perfectly and a top cut not excessively fatty. Unfortunately the sauce was too salty which made it hard to enjoy. I did my best. A shame really because both dishes were quite delicious- just can't get past the salt. Shepherds pie was our other entree. Again, wonderful taste but too salty. This was very fatty as well which didn't sit well. If you feel you must go, a reservation is mandatory or you'll be greeted at the top of the stairs (pub downstairs , dining room upstairs) with a sign that says they are completely full for the night. read more

Blessed that the staff was able to fit us in on a busy Saturday night! I came in with my family and we had the best experience. My dad tried haggis for the first time, my sister and mom got shepherds pies, and I got the venison. Sooo good! Also you must try the homemade ice cream. It was to die for!! read more

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This was the highlight food experience of our London and Scotland trip in September. My boyfriend (now husband) recommended Doric because he had eaten the best Haggis and Sticky Toffee Pudding on his trip to Scotland a few years ago. I made a reservation for a weekend evening about a month in advance. We were seated immediately in a delightful little nook of the top floor of the restaurant. They were very clear that the food will take time because everything is made from scratch and fresh, but we were prepared for that. We ordered a wine and a whiskey and a cheese plate to go with that. The alcohols were great but the cheese plate was a little blah in comparison to the food that was forthcoming. For food, we ordered the Haggis (obviously), the Shepherd's pie and the Sticky Toffee Pudding. The Haggis was the star. The best Haggis I've had in my 3 days in Scotland (and I had Haggis everywhere I went). The meat was delicious, the turnips were scrumptious and the potatoes were so creamy! The icing on the cake was the sauce which blended everything together in a mouthwatering morsel that just got all my taste buds singing. The shepherd's pie was also very very very good!! In fact, when we ate leftovers a day later, the minced meat and peas from the shepherd's pie with the potato had accumulated even more flavor. The Sticky toffee pudding was perfect - sticky, not too sweet, warm and so comforting! This was an excellent meal and I will come back here every single time I am in Edinburgh! read more

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The Sunday Roast was everything I thought it would be. Great vibe, less touristy than I thought it would be. Make sure you're upstairs. read more

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A short distance off the Royal Mile, this tavern and restaurant has historical charm and is quaint. Service was a little slow but the food and beverages were good and it wasn't touristy. read more

The waitress was so sweet and helpful! It was our first night here so we had to try haggis- it was good!! The pot pie was delicious and the salmon too. It wasn't too busy and had a cute homey atmosphere. Highly recommend read more

Love , love this place . Reservation a must . We got lucky . It was 3 of us and we walked and explain we didn't have a reservation and ask to please see if anything can be done and they where able to accommodate us after a little bit and I was so grateful and again lucky . I love the downstairs which has a bar old school and upstairs is the dining area . Cute little are and small space but warm and perfect . Also another bar upstairs as well . Server was great and patient with us . I had the famous fish and chips and omg the fish was perfect fried . It was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside and got and perfect batter . The chips (fries ) were fried perfectly . Perfect crunch . Had a beer to go with it and it was perfect . I can't never finish a meal but I finish those . I will come back again for sure read more

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We had our best meal in Edinburgh at, The Doric! The charming dining room provided an excellent setting to enjoy our meal. The wild mushroom starter was so good! For our mains we enjoyed shepherds pie and the couscous. The star of the show was the sticky toffee pudding! read more

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Great restaurant that lived up to other reviews. Food was delicious. Service was great. Ambience was cozy.

We dined here during a visit from the U.S. I had haggis and sticky toffee pudding. I didn't know what to expect with haggis - I'm often game for trying the local signature dish, however unappetizing (fermented shark meat in Reykjavik? Sign me up!) - but The Doric's rendition was one of the best meals I've had on this trip. Then came the sticky toffee pudding, which was not just good, it was last-meal good. Service was also good. The wait staff was friendly in a way that we experienced throughout our stay in Edinburgh but not in-your-face friendly like we sometimes experience in parts of the U.S. read more

I loved this restaurant. Near the train station and the prototypical Scottish experience. The haggis - and everything else was amazing, and the service was excellent. Highly recommended. read more

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Good scotch, beer and music. Friday and Saturday nights starting st 8 they have live music. read more

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The good stuff: I ordered the tiger prawns & chorizo starter with a side salad. It was really amazing. My wife had always wanted to try Cullen skink (seafood version of potato soup) and she finally got to enjoy it. Both were really tasty. The side salads were huge and really good. The bread was fresh and amazing. The bad: Service. We didn't have reservations so we were told it would be about a 45 minute wait. There were empty tables everywhere. So we waited downstairs at the tavern. When we went back up the same tables were open. Once we were seated our waitress was scarce. Several times I had to grab a different server to see if they could find her. Once we finished lunch I finally had to go to the bar area and ask for our ticket and pay the bill. Never saw our server again. Great food but in my opinion the service was poor. read more

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We stopped in at the Doric on a Sunday night, as it was close to our hotel with good ratings. I'd like to maybe give it 3.5 stars, as the service was good. It seemed overpriced for what you get. The burger was oddly firm, like the meat had been formed and crushed into a hard patty. Chips (fries) however were big crispy wedges and tasty. The shepherd's pie was what I would term "fine". None of the food was terrible, but it wasn't great, either--so I chose "OK" as a rating. The all gender bathroom near the dining area was scary--it looks like it hasn't been touched in 50 years or more. You can be an older pub with a history yet still update your facilities--and they certainly should. read more

Food was good. Kids menu a plus. No reservations and they snuck us in. All around great

The fettuccine with chorizo and shrimp is delicious. Came back a second time for this dish. My husband had fish and chips the first time and shepherds pie the second. Both good. We also had the wild mushrooms appetizer...I wish I could have licked the plate! The sticky toffee pudding is heavenly. I suggest you order one to split, but order an additional scoop of vanilla iced cream. I highly recommend this restaurant. Not touristy. Very savory and rich. read more

"Oldest pub" in edinburgh. Service was very slow and even made me wait for a table even though half the restaurant was empty. Fish n chips hit the spot though. Humongous piece of fried haddock. Mushy peas. Couple it with a pint of local lager and it'll lift your spirits & fill your stomach. read more

Staff was so helpful. I was worried that it was a tourist trap being so close to the train station. It was delicious and had so much history. Would definitely recommend. read more

Delicious Sunday Roast. The roast beef was so tender and tasty, and the roasted potatoes were enormous! We had made a reservation but our seating was late and we were afraid there may run out. But knowing we wanted the roast, they saved us some! read more

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Excellent quintessential Scottish pub serving a nice mix of draught beers and, upstairs, a full pub menu. Got a tasty cask ale when we came in for lunch and then had the fin and haddy along with some chips. The soup was very good as were the fries. The staff was very friendly and the music mix was eclectic. Prices are very reasonable. read more

Great venue, friendly staff. We had shepherds pie, fish & chips, and sticky toffee pudding. All were very good.

Great location, a bit down from the royal mile, good food and very nice drinks. Moderately priced and a good value.

We just finished a most fantastic meal at The Doric. I've had mussels at restaurants, at home, and prepared by my Dad, but none can compare to the tender, fresh, and perfectly seasoned gems at The Doric. The broth is also a slightly creamy and savory delight. We had the shepherd's pie with gorgeous fresh veggies on the side. Oh my! What a pie. It was delicious. We also somehow managed a sticky toffee pudding to end the meal. Pure delight! I need to learn to make this quintessential Scottish dessert at home. read more

Great food, drinks and service! Casual, cozy atmosphere. Nice evening in Edinburgh.

I was debating on which ice cream flavor to order, after much consideration and thought I sent in my order of cherry ice cream. The moment it came out my mouth started to water, my eyes were locked to the bowl, I grabbed my spoon and took a chunk out, the instant it made contact with my mouth was greatness. Best ice cream I have had in a while. read more

The venison is hands down the best I have ever had. If you have ever been curious about venison, this is the BEST

As is most of the service in Edinburgh, the staff at The Doric was very accommodating and courteous. We could not do the stairs to the dining room, but management and staff took care is us in the pub section. The food was very good and we were well looked after. read more

The Cullen skink was amazing! A must order. I didn't love the Sunday roast, however. But the service was sweet and the place was very comfortable. read more

We made a reservation here for lunch, and had the classic haggis and mussels. Both were superb, and this has to be the best haggis in the city. I asked them, and they said perhaps because they do it with lamb rather than beef. The sauces were excellent. I tried the Cask ale, and we loved sitting upstairs and looking out over Waverly station. read more

This was the first meal I ate in Edinburgh. It was a Friday night and I did not have a reservation. However, I did not have to wait for a table. I started with the soup they call Cullen Skink. I call it Halibut chowder and it is something I make often. Theirs was very good. So good that I could have made a meal out of a couple of bowls and been satisfied. For my entree, I ordered the Slow Braised Lamb Shank. It was delicious. The lamb was so tender, it fell off the bone. Be aware the restaurant is above their pub. There are stairs but no elevator. read more

What a nice place, great environment. Drinks on point. Food was fabulous. Shepherds pie was best I ever had!!

Great food and service and love the atmosphere being one of the oldest pubs. Will come back again for some fish and chips if I ever return to Edinburgh read more

Really great Scottish food, the best haggis neeps and tatties I've ever had. The haggis wasn't fried, just a nice fluffy pile of tastiness. They have other traditional dishes like mussels, haggis bon bons, fish, Shepard's pie (which looks phenomenal), pasta. We shared the mussels to start and they were plump and juicy served in a wine cream sauce- so good!! No cocktails, just beer and wine and champagne, but there is a bar downstairs that looks like it serves a lot more. The place is small and intimate. Not great for young kids. read more

Great for Sunday roast! This historic pub is in the middle of the Old Town touristy area, so while we expected a quaint setting, we were not expecting such high quality food. We sat in the 2nd floor dining room, overlooking the street, in a charming room with an attentive waiter. We enjoyed an enormous plate of tender thick-sliced roast beef, medium rare as ordered, along with tasty whole roasted potatoes, carrots and parsnips, fresh beans and broccoli, yorkshire pudding and a rich delicious gravy. There is a good beer menu and an OK wine menu as well as a full bar. The house cullen skink was delicious too. Highly recommended. read more

Nice place with a mate but I wouldn't take my Wife! Food's okay but, as I completed a MasterChef evening class - I could easily do it better. read more