Of all the bars in the Grassmarket, Bar Alba is my favourite, probably because it doesn't seem to attract the millions of tourists that flock to The Last Drop, Biddy Mulligans and The Bee Hive like flies to poo. The d\u00e9cor is modern and unfussy, it is definitely more bar than pub and there are a couple of sofas facing each other which are pretty good for chilling on and having a chat. Drinks aren't extortionate, but the bar is definitely lacking in something - there is no buzz about the place, so while it's alright for a quick drink, I can't imagine spending a whole evening in here.
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