Doric Tavern

Built in the 17th-century, The Doric claims to be Edinburgh's oldest gastro-pub. It became a pub in the mid-1800s and takes its name from a language that used to be spoken in north-east Scotland, mainly in Aberdeenshire. Conveniently located for Waverley Station, the pub is just a short walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. Public rooms include a refurbished ground-floor bar, and a wine bar and bistro upstairs. In these pleasantly informal surroundings, a wide choice of fresh, locally sourced food is prepared by the chefs on site. While sipping a pint of Deuchars IPA or Edinburgh Pale Ale, you can nibble on traditional Cullen skink or slow roasted barbecue ribs. Starter options include steamed Scottish mussels, smoked salmon or deep-fried Brie with cranberry and orange jelly. Main dishes range from linguine with fresh clams sautéed with garlic, chilli and white wine to roast lamb rump served on a garlic and rosemary mash with butternut squash, plum tomato stuffed with ratatouille. Haggis, neeps and tatties covered with a whisky jus will also satisfy traditionalists.