Host Your Event at Lowertown
Lowertown serves as a community hub for Ann Arbor's north side, hosting everything from casual meetups to private celebrations.
Lowertown is committed to supporting community events that bring people together. We work with organizers to create successful events while maintaining our welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. Our goal is to be your regular gathering spot, not just a one-time venue rental.
Planning Your Event
Our Space
Indoor Capacity: 40-50 (depending on setup)
Patio Capacity: 70 (30 under the pergola)
Kitchen: Limited food prep capabilities
Parking: Street parking, Michigan blue lot free after 5 or all day Sat/Sun
Food & Beverage
Coffee & Pastries: Available during day hours
Full Bar: Available evening hours
Food Trucks: Can coordinate for larger events with advance notice
Outside Catering: Allowed with approval for private events
Dietary Restrictions: Limited accommodation - discuss needs in advance
Getting Started
Ready to Plan Your Event?
Check our events page for availability
Send an email with the details above
Hear from our team to discuss logistics and pricing
Finalize agreement and secure your date
What We Need From You
For All Events:
Event date(s) and time preferences
Expected attendance
Brief description of event type and purpose
Your experience hosting similar events
How you plan to promote the event
For Larger Events (25+ people):
Additional setup needs
Beverage requirements
Special equipment or space modifications needed
Backup plan for weather (if using patio space)
For Recurring Events:
Proposed schedule (weekly, monthly, etc.)
Growth expectations over time
Commitment level and duration
Contact Us
Email: hello@lowertownA2.com
Visit: Drop by during business hours to see the space
Community Night: Join us monthly to discuss ideas and meet other community organizers
“We love it here and have seen them around town with pop-ups. Big community people who host food trucks consistently and Tuesday trivia nights that are fantastic! Love the fact that they allow/encourage outside food so we can make a day/night of it! As a regular, we also are grateful for the ways they remember orders, names, dogs, etc. the best spot in Ann Arbor!”
Erin Prior
“The chai tea was amazing, and the music created a great vibe. Everyone around me was polite and respectful, making it a comfortable space to focus. I just wish they had more pastry or food options when I visited!”
Paige Ciuzicki
“The perfect neighborhood spot!! We love coming here any time of day whether to meet with friends or co-workers, sometimes for work but mostly for time to relax and hang. There’s great seating inside and out, the coffee is fantastic, staff is so kind and great dietary/lifestyle options both in coffee and cocktails/beers.”
Erin Prior
“Great coffee, one of the best Mocha drinks I have had, and I LOVE cafes with real mugs.”
Savannah Coppersmith
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“The espresso drinks are excellent. They do great classic cocktails and always have new unique options. Good variety of beer. My favorite thing is the selection of non-alcoholic/low alcohol options.”
Sarah Eppley
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“We love Lowertown! Even if there were other cafes and bars nearby I would choose Lowertown every time. The people who work there are lovely and friendly - baristas and bartenders alike. I love the concept of a coffeeshop by day and bar by night.”
Sarah Eppley
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“We love it here and have seen them around town with pop-ups. Big community people who host food trucks consistently and Tuesday trivia nights that are fantastic! Love the fact that they allow/encourage outside food so we can make a day/night of it! As a regular, we also are grateful for the ways they remember orders, names, dogs, etc. the best spot in Ann Arbor!”
Erin Prior
“The chai tea was amazing, and the music created a great vibe. Everyone around me was polite and respectful, making it a comfortable space to focus. I just wish they had more pastry or food options when I visited!”
Paige Ciuzicki
“The perfect neighborhood spot!! We love coming here any time of day whether to meet with friends or co-workers, sometimes for work but mostly for time to relax and hang. There’s great seating inside and out, the coffee is fantastic, staff is so kind and great dietary/lifestyle options both in coffee and cocktails/beers.”
Erin Prior
“Great coffee, one of the best Mocha drinks I have had, and I LOVE cafes with real mugs.”
Savannah Coppersmith
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“The espresso drinks are excellent. They do great classic cocktails and always have new unique options. Good variety of beer. My favorite thing is the selection of non-alcoholic/low alcohol options.”
Sarah Eppley
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“We love Lowertown! Even if there were other cafes and bars nearby I would choose Lowertown every time. The people who work there are lovely and friendly - baristas and bartenders alike. I love the concept of a coffeeshop by day and bar by night.”
Sarah Eppley
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“We love it here and have seen them around town with pop-ups. Big community people who host food trucks consistently and Tuesday trivia nights that are fantastic! Love the fact that they allow/encourage outside food so we can make a day/night of it! As a regular, we also are grateful for the ways they remember orders, names, dogs, etc. the best spot in Ann Arbor!”
Erin Prior
“The chai tea was amazing, and the music created a great vibe. Everyone around me was polite and respectful, making it a comfortable space to focus. I just wish they had more pastry or food options when I visited!”
Paige Ciuzicki
“The perfect neighborhood spot!! We love coming here any time of day whether to meet with friends or co-workers, sometimes for work but mostly for time to relax and hang. There’s great seating inside and out, the coffee is fantastic, staff is so kind and great dietary/lifestyle options both in coffee and cocktails/beers.”
Erin Prior
“Great coffee, one of the best Mocha drinks I have had, and I LOVE cafes with real mugs.”
Savannah Coppersmith
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“The espresso drinks are excellent. They do great classic cocktails and always have new unique options. Good variety of beer. My favorite thing is the selection of non-alcoholic/low alcohol options.”
Sarah Eppley
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“We love Lowertown! Even if there were other cafes and bars nearby I would choose Lowertown every time. The people who work there are lovely and friendly - baristas and bartenders alike. I love the concept of a coffeeshop by day and bar by night.”
Sarah Eppley
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“We love it here and have seen them around town with pop-ups. Big community people who host food trucks consistently and Tuesday trivia nights that are fantastic! Love the fact that they allow/encourage outside food so we can make a day/night of it! As a regular, we also are grateful for the ways they remember orders, names, dogs, etc. the best spot in Ann Arbor!”
Erin Prior
“The chai tea was amazing, and the music created a great vibe. Everyone around me was polite and respectful, making it a comfortable space to focus. I just wish they had more pastry or food options when I visited!”
Paige Ciuzicki
“The perfect neighborhood spot!! We love coming here any time of day whether to meet with friends or co-workers, sometimes for work but mostly for time to relax and hang. There’s great seating inside and out, the coffee is fantastic, staff is so kind and great dietary/lifestyle options both in coffee and cocktails/beers.”
Erin Prior
“Great coffee, one of the best Mocha drinks I have had, and I LOVE cafes with real mugs.”
Savannah Coppersmith
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“The espresso drinks are excellent. They do great classic cocktails and always have new unique options. Good variety of beer. My favorite thing is the selection of non-alcoholic/low alcohol options.”
Sarah Eppley
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“We love Lowertown! Even if there were other cafes and bars nearby I would choose Lowertown every time. The people who work there are lovely and friendly - baristas and bartenders alike. I love the concept of a coffeeshop by day and bar by night.”
Sarah Eppley
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“We love it here and have seen them around town with pop-ups. Big community people who host food trucks consistently and Tuesday trivia nights that are fantastic! Love the fact that they allow/encourage outside food so we can make a day/night of it! As a regular, we also are grateful for the ways they remember orders, names, dogs, etc. the best spot in Ann Arbor!”
Erin Prior
“We love Lowertown! Even if there were other cafes and bars nearby I would choose Lowertown every time. The people who work there are lovely and friendly - baristas and bartenders alike. I love the concept of a coffeeshop by day and bar by night.”
Sarah Eppley
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“The chai tea was amazing, and the music created a great vibe. Everyone around me was polite and respectful, making it a comfortable space to focus. I just wish they had more pastry or food options when I visited!”
Paige Ciuzicki
“The espresso drinks are excellent. They do great classic cocktails and always have new unique options. Good variety of beer. My favorite thing is the selection of non-alcoholic/low alcohol options.”
Sarah Eppley
“Great coffee, one of the best Mocha drinks I have had, and I LOVE cafes with real mugs.”
Savannah Coppersmith
“The perfect neighborhood spot!! We love coming here any time of day whether to meet with friends or co-workers, sometimes for work but mostly for time to relax and hang. There’s great seating inside and out, the coffee is fantastic, staff is so kind and great dietary/lifestyle options both in coffee and cocktails/beers.”
Erin Prior
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“We love it here and have seen them around town with pop-ups. Big community people who host food trucks consistently and Tuesday trivia nights that are fantastic! Love the fact that they allow/encourage outside food so we can make a day/night of it! As a regular, we also are grateful for the ways they remember orders, names, dogs, etc. the best spot in Ann Arbor!”
Erin Prior
“We love Lowertown! Even if there were other cafes and bars nearby I would choose Lowertown every time. The people who work there are lovely and friendly - baristas and bartenders alike. I love the concept of a coffeeshop by day and bar by night.”
Sarah Eppley
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“The chai tea was amazing, and the music created a great vibe. Everyone around me was polite and respectful, making it a comfortable space to focus. I just wish they had more pastry or food options when I visited!”
Paige Ciuzicki
“The espresso drinks are excellent. They do great classic cocktails and always have new unique options. Good variety of beer. My favorite thing is the selection of non-alcoholic/low alcohol options.”
Sarah Eppley
“Great coffee, one of the best Mocha drinks I have had, and I LOVE cafes with real mugs.”
Savannah Coppersmith
“The perfect neighborhood spot!! We love coming here any time of day whether to meet with friends or co-workers, sometimes for work but mostly for time to relax and hang. There’s great seating inside and out, the coffee is fantastic, staff is so kind and great dietary/lifestyle options both in coffee and cocktails/beers.”
Erin Prior
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“We love it here and have seen them around town with pop-ups. Big community people who host food trucks consistently and Tuesday trivia nights that are fantastic! Love the fact that they allow/encourage outside food so we can make a day/night of it! As a regular, we also are grateful for the ways they remember orders, names, dogs, etc. the best spot in Ann Arbor!”
Erin Prior
“We love Lowertown! Even if there were other cafes and bars nearby I would choose Lowertown every time. The people who work there are lovely and friendly - baristas and bartenders alike. I love the concept of a coffeeshop by day and bar by night.”
Sarah Eppley
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“The chai tea was amazing, and the music created a great vibe. Everyone around me was polite and respectful, making it a comfortable space to focus. I just wish they had more pastry or food options when I visited!”
Paige Ciuzicki
“The espresso drinks are excellent. They do great classic cocktails and always have new unique options. Good variety of beer. My favorite thing is the selection of non-alcoholic/low alcohol options.”
Sarah Eppley
“Great coffee, one of the best Mocha drinks I have had, and I LOVE cafes with real mugs.”
Savannah Coppersmith
“The perfect neighborhood spot!! We love coming here any time of day whether to meet with friends or co-workers, sometimes for work but mostly for time to relax and hang. There’s great seating inside and out, the coffee is fantastic, staff is so kind and great dietary/lifestyle options both in coffee and cocktails/beers.”
Erin Prior
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.
“Wanted to host a casual birthday party for my friend, so I emailed to see if we could reserve a table for a larger group. They not only held a table for us, but had the tables decorated with happy birthday signs before we even got there. Employees were so so sweet to us. 11/10 experience and can't recommend enough.”
H. L.
“We love it here and have seen them around town with pop-ups. Big community people who host food trucks consistently and Tuesday trivia nights that are fantastic! Love the fact that they allow/encourage outside food so we can make a day/night of it! As a regular, we also are grateful for the ways they remember orders, names, dogs, etc. the best spot in Ann Arbor!”
Erin Prior
“We love Lowertown! Even if there were other cafes and bars nearby I would choose Lowertown every time. The people who work there are lovely and friendly - baristas and bartenders alike. I love the concept of a coffeeshop by day and bar by night.”
Sarah Eppley
“Excellent coffee, excellent cocktails, great vibe, great outdoor seating, what's not to like? It's a most welcome addition to the neighborhood.”
Ronen Steinberg
“Incredible new addition to the neighborhood! Great for reading and working in the morning, or for going out with friends in the evening. Drinks are delicious, coffee is great, staff is super helpful.”
Will B.
“Within the first 3 weeks of them opening, I became a regular because i love it so much. The coffee is SO good and their drinks are delicious.”
Kate Miller
“Whether you're an easy going any-coffee person or a hipster coffee snob who home roasts like me, you'll like Lowertown. It felt like a hybrid garden oasis and speakeasy.”
Kevin F.
“The chai tea was amazing, and the music created a great vibe. Everyone around me was polite and respectful, making it a comfortable space to focus. I just wish they had more pastry or food options when I visited!”
Paige Ciuzicki
“The espresso drinks are excellent. They do great classic cocktails and always have new unique options. Good variety of beer. My favorite thing is the selection of non-alcoholic/low alcohol options.”
Sarah Eppley
“Great coffee, one of the best Mocha drinks I have had, and I LOVE cafes with real mugs.”
Savannah Coppersmith
“The perfect neighborhood spot!! We love coming here any time of day whether to meet with friends or co-workers, sometimes for work but mostly for time to relax and hang. There’s great seating inside and out, the coffee is fantastic, staff is so kind and great dietary/lifestyle options both in coffee and cocktails/beers.”
Erin Prior
“As a coffee enthusiast and cafe aficionado, I absolutely adore Lo Bar & Cafe. They truly elevate the coffee experience.”
Brian M.