The Doric Tavern

You'll find The Doric tucked right on Market Street, just off the Royal Mile – close enough to the tourist trail that you can stumble in, far enough that it doesn't feel like you're eating in a theme park. It's all dark wood, low ceilings, and that particular warmth that comes from a place that's been doing its thing for decades without trying too hard. The menu doesn't mess about: solid Scottish fare, good steaks, fish done right. The kind of place where you can show up alone at the bar and feel welcome, or pile in with mates for a proper night out.