The etymology of the word "anecdote" is from the ancient Greek meaning "things unpublished", in other words an unsupported BS story that smart farts like yourself sling around, something that could or could not be factual, with no way to verify.
This published report of the closing of a one hundred plus year old business meets none of the requirements to call it anecdotal.
This story is fact, young lady.
SO we are suppose to believe your anecdote over what some guy who has been in buisness since 1902
SMOKING BAN UNMITIGATED DISASTER FOR TAVERNS IN CALIFORNIA, CANADA
"But a study by the American Business Institute showed 59.3 percent of California bar and restaurant owners reported a loss of business since the ban went into effect in 1998, while only 6.7 percent said business had increased. Those that lost business reported an average decrease in sales of 26.2 percent, while those "helped" by the ban experienced a boost of 6.7 percent. And an analysis of California's sales-tax rolls showed that there are 1,039 fewer bars and restaurants in the state since the ban went into effect."
The reason why the bar buisness seems to be doing well is not because the are more people going to more bars but fewer people going to less bars.
Same in Delaware
Dover Downs continues layoffs Smoking ban prime reason, officials say
And New York
Tavern asks council for help
Shamrock Tavern wants to serve alcohol outside, saying smoking ban has hurt.
http://www.syracuse.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news-3/1065776130154210.xml?syrnegosw
The Empire strikes out
Three weeks after its Rochester location folded, Empire Brewing Co. on Tuesday abruptly closed its original and last remaining brewpub, in Syracuse's Armory Square...
The state smoking ban also appeared to reduce traffic, especially late at night.
http://www.syracuse.com/search/index.ssf?/base/business-4/1064392700312677.xml?syrbubiz
Butts ban in city a boon in Jersey
http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/88799p-80790c.html
New York's smoking ban is a boon for out-of-state bars and restaurants
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/news/archive/2003/08/02/national0357EDT0441.DTL
Cig Ban Leaves Lot Of 'Empties'
http://www.nypost.com/news/regionalnews/75483.htm
Last call for Stumble Inn
Owner blames Champlain bar’s closure on smoking ban
http://www.pressrepublican.com/Archive/2003/08_2003/080620031.htm
Two Local Businesses Closing Their Doors
Owners say the new state-wide smoking ban is keeping customers away, decreasing the amount of money coming in.
http://www.wbng.com/data/web_3727.shtml
Smoking Ban Aids Out-Of-State Bars
"Our members (in NJ) have reported a surge in business," Dowdell said. "We're in close dialogue with leading restaurateurs in New York City and they continue to report their sales have suffered as much as 20 to 50 percent."
http://cbsnewyork.com/campaign/politicsny_story_215203147.html
Business Booms Across The River
New Jersey Bars And Restaurants Benefit From New York City Smoking Ban
http://cbsnewyork.com/siteSearch/topstoriesny_story_153064147.html
Smoking Ban Blamed For Drop In Business
Some Bars And Restaurants Report A 50 Percent Decline
http://cbsnewyork.com/content/topstoriesny_story_132064036.html
Note, Liberals like yourself in the press tend to be bias in favor of smoking bans.