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The Doric

15-16 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE, Scotland
0131 225 1084
Ranked #76 of 1,095 restaurants in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 98 Reviews
Price range: 8 AUD - 65 AUD
Hours:
Sun - Sat 12:00 - 23:59
Cuisines: Scottish
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Castle/Royal Mile/High St
Description: Edinburgh���s oldest ���gastropub��� The Doric is also among its very finest. Dating back to the 18th century, this Market Place favourite has served locally sourced food and remains true to its roots to this very day, offering Scotland���s most celebrated dishes. The Doric���s dining room encloses its diners in claret-tinted warmth, rustic scrubbed floors accompanied by swagged curtains, the day���s specials scribbled on a blackboard, traditional in d��cor but without any sign of twee-ness. Likewise the menu balances Scottish tradition with contemporary tastes, changing with culinary fashion without trying too hard to impress. An a la carte menu is complimented by always popular roast dinners and a long list of blended whiskeys and malts.
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 via mobile

The food was ok, haggis was good, but not as good as what I thought it would be based upon other reviews. Service wasn't the best either, had to keep asking for things. Good in a pinch, and not too $$$, but I think there are better places.

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See 3 more reviews by Aelver for Edinburgh
Armadale, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Very well situated on Market Street handy for train station and Central Edinburgh. Reasonably priced lunch menu. Portions are big! and will satisfy the hungriest of folks. Try the haggis neeps and tatties with whisky jus but my personal favourite is the delicious Cullen Skink - one of the best I've tasted. Try to get a window seat with nice... More

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Bonnyrigg Scotland
Top Contributor
70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We were entertaining American relations earlier this week and they asked us to choose somewhere to eat! It must have been at least 15 years since we last visited the Doric, but we were not disappointed. The food, service and welcome was just as we remembered it, and we could not have chosen a better place in Edinburgh for the... More

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See 27 more reviews by Tonythemonk for Edinburgh
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I always enjoy a few pints here before i get the train home. A good traditional scottish pub with a relaxed atmosphere.

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See 5 more reviews by Jim B for Edinburgh
Devon
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
2
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Stumbled across this restaurant when looking for somewhere to eat on our first night in Edinburgh. We were very pleased with our find. Small menu but nice choices. For our first taste of haggis we went for the Haggis Spring Rolls, can totally recommend, they were delicious and different. Our waitress was very nice, fraid we didn't catch her name... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Edinburgh has a wide variety of restaurants, yet we still find ourselves returning to The Doric time and time again. The quality of the food is second to none, and you can tell that some real thought goes into keeping the menu varied and fresh. Personal favourites include the game pie and the fillet steak, and if you are lucky... More

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Edinburgh
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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The Doric is not somewhere I'd think to go as a resident of Edinburgh, but with several recommendations I've given it a go a few times. This pub/restaurant is what the locals love and is Edinburgh at it's best - quality, locally sourced food served in a cosy, historic location with enough atmosphere to feel the warmth but also the... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Just come back from a long weekend in Edinburgh and the best meal of the weekend was from the Doric! The staff were friendly and the food was beautiful particularly the sticky toffee pudding for dessert! Amazing food and I would recommend to anyone going! Well worth a visit!!

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Edinburgh
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We've been coming to this restaurant for years, and have never had a meal that is less than excellent. My kids aged 8 & 3 love the fish and I would have to say the fillet steak is the best in Edinburgh. Lovely traditional old building with friendly staff and very good value for money. Would highly recommend a visit.

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Aberdeen
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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people found this review helpful

As an Aberdonian visiting Edinburgh for a few days, the temptation to explore a bar named after my native tongue, directly outside the train station in the old town, was too much to resist. Firstly my wife and I only went for a drink in the really cosy bar, but after sampling a couple of the great local ales and... More

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