You would never know that there was a downstairs to this place unless you paid attention walking along king street to see the downstairs from the outside.
The top floor looks pretty dark and plain with simple floors, high tops and a bar, but then you wander downstairs to a completely different atmosphere. It is more lively, with bright red velour banquettes all around the room, spacious with TVs on the corners to catch different sports games.
There is a great selection of beer and their cocktails aren't bad either. My caesar was on par and saw some other drinks come out with some craft and flare.
The place does get a little loud, but still allows a group to carry on a conversation.
I didn't try the food, but for a pub, they have a large assortment and seemed pretty upscale.
I looked on their website and it said that the firkins were serving GRANVILLE ISLAND BEER! That's pending location of course, and this location didn't have it :(
Just gotta keep on searching.