text: The Doric is apparently Edinburghs oldest gastro pub and it sells its legacy to the local tourists Within it is a nice warm tavern complete with ales aplenty and stodgy food on the menunnIts always been quiet enough when I have visited but that is usually when I am waiting on an early evening train I am unsure what this place is like at the weekend but I can imagine it being a lot busier with functions and whatnot Seems to attract an older crowd who seek out its own brand of peace and quietnnThey offer homemade pies Sunday roasts courses for a tenner and the food is good nosh Along with catering for my gastro belly they have a couple of pasta dishes available on their A la Carte menu which will be suitable for vegetariansnnTraditional in a modern pub grub kind of way and certainly more serene than the sometimes uptight Edinburgh cocktail scene the Doric is great for a meal and a catch up over a few cold ones