Honestly, the Patio used to be the place where my friends and I would end our all out rage fests. Not the cleanest, but they had the cheapest beer.
That being said, I (soberly) met a friend there a few days ago. The place was clean, the new bartenders were super friendly, and they now have tasty beers on tap (instead of just bud light and natty). Not too shabby, Patio without a patio...