Discovered this place when some friends from the dance studio upstairs took me to Lo-Fi. I had no idea there was another bar in the basement of the building. It's a neat, clean little bar. Nice place for grabbing a cold drink while hanging out with friends. There was a DJ in the corner playing music when we went. The bartender was attentive and professional. Would definitely be open to coming back here! read more

Lo-Fi - Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Great venue for live shows and for dancing. I appreciate that it's a smaller space so it definitely feels more intimate and not as chaotic as other places might get. There's a good amount of seating and their drink prices are reasonable. Great service, great music and a chill vibe! read more

Lo-Fi - a neon sign in a dark room - Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

SUPER FUN. Thursday has a great karaoke night that is equally fun if people are goo's or bad at singing, so no pressure. Enough room to dance and sit. A beautiful dragon watching over you. What more could you need? Oh and a popcorn machine and no cover at that... read more

Great staff! Well stocked bar and great drinks specials. Karaoke host did a great job.

Lo-Fi is a cool little spot to grab some cocktails and do some dancing! The dj was playing some top 100, the place was jam packed with college kids looking to let loose on the weekend. There are plenty of cozy seats for those needing to take a break. The atmosphere is fun, upbeat, and inviting. read more

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Accidentally bumped into this cool place while we wanted to go to Nightcap. If was Friday night around 1ish am and we were having trouble to locate nightcap since we are very new to this town. We saw a man entering through a door with a lot of music. So we guessed it could be night cap. After entering, the place didn't look as a chic lounge as we thought it would be , since we were still thinking it's nightcap. However, we settle for a drink and were enjoying the vibe of the place. We got strawberry Moscow mule and a regular Moscow mule, both were not the best but okay. The thing that hooked us to this place was the great music. The DJ was fantastic. Even though not sure of where we were, we stayed back for the music. Finally around 2am, we headed back and talked with the bouncer on the door who said us that nightcap is on the floor above. But, we are glad we stepped on to Lo-Fi. What a delightful find - a true serendipity. read more

Lo-Fi - Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Been here twice for special events/concerts and it's FANTASTIC. It's the downstairs bar by the same owners of Night Cap and it still has same commitment to quality and style but more suited for mixing, mingling and dancing. The decor inside is amazing (love that neon dragon!), the drinks are excellent, and the vibe is fun. The space isn't HUGE so concerts are intimate and the DJ sets open up the floor for great dancing and merriment. But if you want something more low key, head up stairs to the excellent Night Cap. No matter what you're feeling you can find it here. read more

Lo-Fi - Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Alright so me and my friend decided on this place after trying out two clubs in ann arbor and not really liking either one of them. When we got here, the bouncer was super cool but he made it seem like it was soooo busy and we waited outside in line for probably 15 mins. However when we finally got in, the place was dead! I mean, there was maybe 15 people on the dance floor and the bar area had about the same amount. The DJ also played horrible music (backstreet boys, nsync, etc). and at around 1:30, he played some slow song and the whole dance floor left lol. The bartender made the drinks STRONG here too which ended up being a nightmare for my friend lol. Needless to say, I would not go back here unless they had a different DJ. read more

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I came here with some friends on opening night and we really enjoyed ourselves. We weren't here very long as we did eventually go upstairs to go get drinks at Nightcap, but I'll run down my experience. The first thing I noticed was the all the neon lights. It's very flashy with bright colors all over. I LOVED the neon dragon, because who doesn't like dragons. Reminded me of Mushu from the movie Mulan lol. There is a dance floor, but what is really interesting was the music the DJ was playing. It was majorly Motown( which I love). Not the usual music you hear at your average club. I'm not entirely sure it the music changes genres as the night goes on, or if this is strictly a club/basement bar that plays oldies. In comparison to Night Cap, Lo-Fi gives you plenty more room, dance floor and more causal vibe. I'll have to check it out again to have a more full experience but it fun for what it was. read more

Lo-Fi - Neon Dragon - Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

** similar to a comment below*** J the manager kicked me out because I defended another girl that she was physically body slamming and dragging. When I intervened and asked "is she okay? Why are you pushing her?" She then proceeded to physically drag me saying, "get the f out" when I didn't do anything but ask her why she was harassing that girl. While I was stuck outside --others... all of whom are of the same race...said they were aggressively kicked out by Joanie. I asked Joanie to come out to have a civil discussion..and she kept on avoiding it, making me wait for a long time. Additionally, I was stuck outside without my friends who were literally in arms reach and asked the bouncer and Joanie if I could get them to go with me. Or if they could grab my friend. But they wouldn't listen. I was stuck outside with nowhere to go for a long time in the cold....all because I decided to speak up. Again. This aggressive treatment happened and I literally didn't do ANYTHING. read more

I really really dig the vibes of Lo-Fi. I've been here a handful of times and have always had a good time. The nights I've come have not been too busy, but there were still plenty of people having fun. The DJs they get are super cool too. I can't help but want to dance around when they start playing smooth grooves from the 90s!!! It's just a fun place to be. Drink prices are competitive with other local spots and honestly a little bit cheaper and tasty. If I lived closer to Ann Arbor this would be my go to spot! Friday and Saturday would be the best nights to come down and see what they're about. I recommend getting a group of friends/family together and bar hopping in Ann Arbor, then obviously stopping into Lo-Fi for some great music and a chill ambiance. read more

Lo-Fi - Ohhhh yeah - Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This place is the jam. It is an older style feel with all of the neon lighting. The cocktail menu is high class like the upstairs bar Nightcap but takes about half the time to get your drinks served. Every weekend there is some type of live music and the genre varies, so it is always worth a visit. After the bands play there is also a DJ on the weekends. My favorite is when they play old school funk style music which is about half of the time. This place definitely warrants a visit if you're in downtown Ann Arbor strolling around on the weekend. read more

I have been here three times and the experiences were decreasingly horrible. The first time I went it went smoothly. The second time my friend and I stopped by to dance. We decided to leave to meet with a friend at another location. While we were leaving the DJ began playing audio that repeated: "get the fuck out". At first, I didn't take notice of it as we were engaging in a conversation with other people on the dance floor. But clearly, the DJ was taking it very personally that we were heading out. He then began encouraging others to do the same to us and tell us to get the fuck out. We did nothing to disrespect him and were previously enjoying the music on the dance floor. It was embarrassing on his behalf as I just laughed it off. Regardless it reflected poorly on Lo-Fi because what kind of behavior is that. The last time I went, they harassed my older friend. They were born in 1988 and they should be more than old enough to be in a bar. He was harassed and threatened. Just because someone is as old as you and looks more youthful doesn't mean they're lying. If your job is to be able to tell a real ID, be able to tell what a real ID is. Additionally, my friend does not look younger than 25. So it was a ridiculous assumption. read more

Love that Jeremy Wheeler spins music here (former organizer of The Bang). Only recommendation: cheaper Labatt beer, but understand AA rent is high. The Neon lighting is pretty cool. read more

really good, cheap drinks. the music was very EDM / house which is so fun. very cool vibe with the neon signs and lights. dance floor was fun and there was great energy. highly recommend! read more

This bar is amazing and very diverse. I'll definitely be back. Hip hop music, great drinks and its Valentine's Day whoot whoot!! read more

Lo-Fi - My shot of tequila and the bar light . - Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Wonderfully quirky little basement bar with interesting live music and solid drinks. Went here on a Friday night on a whim and saw a solid local space rock band. I'd definitely stop hear again if there's live music. read more

I like the music and the lights. The place has good cold drinks. I like to sit at the bar and have a beer. Sometimes they have a guy playing music. The people here are friendly. read more

I'm a huge fan of Lo-Fi. Their signage and decor is spot-on. Neon dragon = pretty sweet. Well-made cocktails that beat most prices throughout Ann Arbor. Bartenders are fun, attentive and professional. Went on a Saturday night and they had a DJ playing some type of funk/house fusion music. The space encourages dancing, but not the grimy creeper kind. The good kind. Will be back! read more

Super friendly staff, I love their old fashion! ambiance is great as well :-) only critique would be to play more modern music on occasion, but the music they normally play is enjoyable! read more

I have only been once, but I plan on coming again! They had a great atmosphere, but I would suggest playing some upbeat music sometimes. :)

Such a cool new place! Loved the 70s vibe this who place exuded. Rock and roll was playing, with a stage area that could definitely have live music at some point. To sell the time capsule atmosphere, they even had an old rerun of the TV game show "Press Your Luck" playing on TV. Would highly recommend! read more

Place was chill. Please get MEMCO to come back and play. They made up for the not so great drinks.

Wow! I really like this place. The vibe, the drinks, the people! Sometimes the live music seems to be a bit too much in such a small place. So I tend to go when there is no live music :) Still 5 stars all the way! read more

An amazing cocktail selection and a kind staff. Even the draft cocktails are worth trying. The bartenders know their stuff too so don't be wary of ordering off menu. read more