Downtown Houghton Social District - LoHo Lounge
How it Works
So•cial Dis•trict \ˈsōSH(ə)l ˈdistrik(t)\ noun
- a: a new area in Downtown Houghton where the patrons of qualified licensees may consume alcoholic liquor (beer, wine, mixed spirit drink, spirits, or mixed drinks/cocktails) in the commons area.
- b: a really fun place to spend quality time with great people.
Rules:
- Those 21 years + can order their favorite beverage in a Social District cup at participating establishment.
- Exit the establishment and enjoy your beverage within the Consumption Area boundaries (see map).
- Be respectful of our downtown area and dispose of your Social District Cup when empty. Each cup is one time use.
- Hours of Operation: Noon-11 PM, 7 days a week.
Social District Information for the Public
Do
- Buy your drink from a participating business
- Tip the bartenders/servers
- Sip in the designated Consumption Area
- Properly dispose of your cup
- Enjoy responsibly
Do Not
- Bring your Social District drink into another business
- Go outside the designated consumption area with your Social District drink
- Share your drink with a minor
- Bring your own alcohol into the Social District.
Participating Establishments
- The Den- 210 Shelden Avenue
- Ambassador Restaurant- 126 Shelden Avenue
- Keweenaw Brewing Company- 408 Shelden Avenue
Social District Information for Participating Businesses
How can my business participate?
Any business with an active on-premises liquor licenses located within the Downtown Houghton Social District is eligible to participate, though not required. To participate, please fill out this application. Page 3 of the application needs to be filled out by the City of Houghton.
Please call or email Amy at amy.zawada@cityofhoughton.com.
What will my business need to do?
- Fill out the application linked above (and submit to LARA).
- Display signage saying that you are a participating business of the Social District.
- Attend a brief informational training on the rules and regulations.
- Use 16 ounce disposable, one time use cups. No larger sizes. These can be purchased from whichever distributor you use.
- Place the Social District sticker on the 16 ounce cup and identify it as being from your business (with a pen or sharpie). These are branded for the district and are available from the City of Houghton for a nominal fee.
- Please email Amy at amy.zawada@cityofhoughton.com.
What will my responsibilities be?
Businesses who are participating in the Downtown Social District will have all the same responsibilities that any liquor serving business does, with the addition of:
- Ensuring the beverage is served in the appropriate cup, with appropriate sticker.
