text: I understand that the Artisan has changed direction and while I can see that the changes they have made have increased their business it feels like this transformation is spiraling out of controlnn Gone are the cozy little areas to sit unless you want bottle service They have also removed all the tables around the bar and even the bar stools The bartender explained to us that since they are known as an afterhours place they do not want people sitting at the bar because people cannot get up to it to get a drink I might have agreed with that decision were we not literally the only people in the barnn On a Saturday night at pm there were more employees than customers and more confusion than good times to be had We already had drinks in our hand and were sent outside to get a stamp great job team The bartender had a terrible attitudeuntil it was time to tip her Also our drinks were served in plastic solo cups how tacky is that You charge a drink and you cannot afford something a little nicer We went out the patio where we were told we had to buy a hookah to sit at a table A hookah The patio was also nearly empty so it just made us feel unwelcome and that there were far too many rules to follow for us to enjoy ourselves nn What I love about this place the decor It is a beautiful place there is no denying that I like that it is been cleaned up because it felt like it was circling the drain the last time I stayed in a room there I also love that there is not any gaming That is the end of my list currentlynn We had one drink and left On the way to the next stop my girlfriend said raise your hand if this cab ride is more fun than the Artisan every hand went up