Alba

Alba is a restaurant and bar in The Market Buildings beside Guernsey’s historic Market Square. The restaurant focuses on small plates with French, Spanish and Italian foundations, alongside influences drawn from further afield. Local ingredients feature in the cooking, with wood-fired preparation adding a distinctive element to the menu. The format suits a range of occasions, from a relaxed lunch built around several plates to an evening meal shared across the table.

The restaurant’s small-plate approach allows diners to combine different flavours and styles rather than following a single traditional cuisine. It also works for lighter visits, such as wine and a few dishes, as well as longer lunches and dinners. The setting is intimate and central, making Alba suitable for catch-ups, date-night meals and informal celebrations.

Downstairs, the bar takes its inspiration from 1920s Cuba and Mexico. Tequila and rum form the focus of the drinks selection, with classic margaritas, daiquiris and house specialities among the options. Regular DJ sets and a lively soundtrack give the bar a more energetic character than the restaurant, while still leaving room for drinks and conversation. It provides a natural starting point for an evening or a separate destination for cocktails.

Alba also offers a private dining room above the bar and restaurant. The room can accommodate up to 30 guests and is intended for gatherings ranging from drinks with canapés to a sit-down meal or a wine-pairing dinner. The private setting gives groups a dedicated space while keeping the food and drinks at the centre of the occasion.

The combination of wood-fired small plates, European flavours, local produce and Cuban-Mexican drinks makes Alba a flexible choice for lunch, dinner, cocktails or group dining. Reservations are available, and the venue can be contacted directly for booking enquiries, private dining arrangements and questions about the menu.