text: I never experienced the White Horse Bar when it was apparently some hive of scum and villainy When I visited it was perfectly pleasantnnJust off of the Royal Mile this wee pub is quite easy to miss But it might just be worth a visit The White Horse Bar did not seem quite a touristy as all the rest This might just be the most traditional of all the traditional pubs along the high street in that it feels more natural and is not straining itself to give off a particular image It is definitely less touristy and it is also quite a bit smaller than the other nearby pubs It is perhaps a touch small but this can make it feel quite cosy at times This pub I expect still attracts more locals and regulars but when I went in they were reasonably friendly to mennA surprising pub that has apparently smartened itself up and is all the better for it