Hi all,My brother and I are heading to Van next weekend for a few days. Thing is, we have a freebie at the Metropolitan Hotel downtown. While it appears to be a very nice place, it is not really our kind of place. Very high-end and stylish, while I have been living in casual budget digs as I have been working round the world the last several years. My question: are there plenty of casual pubs and eateries nearby? Any specific recommends? Thanx much.









