Ybor City
About Ybor City
Founded in 1886, Ybor City became known as the cigar capital of the world. The poplulation flourished with imigrants from Cuba, Spain, and Italy. Today Ybor City Historic District is the heart of Tampa's history and is filled with multi-cultural restaurants, bars and night clubs, specialy shops, art, music, architecture, and special events to celebrate Tampa's history. Two of the biggest events are the Guavaween Festival and the Gasparilla Knight Parade. There is trolley transportation to and from Downtown Tampa and Channelside. Also enjoy shopping at the many specialty shops along the streets as well as Centro Ybor which also has restaurants, Muvico movie theater & a few bars. Whether you are a history buff, looking for some relaxation, amazing food, or some excitement afterdark, Ybor City is definitely a place to visit in Tampa.
Ybor City nightlife includes some of the hottest college bars & night clubs in Tampa. You will also find everything to include techno dance clubs, outdoor patio bars, martini bars, entertainment venues, happy hour bars, live music jazz bars and much more. Restaurants in Ybor City Tampa range in everything from ethnic cuisine to small pizza shops. Dining in Ybor City is popular for the lunch crowd, tourists & late night dining. Although Ybor City in Tampa is mostly known to the locals for its great nightlife & dining, the neighborhood has much more to offer.
Ybor City has been a staple for the Tampa Bay community for so long and continues to do so. Be sure to check out the Ybor City History Museum along with several of the historical sites in the community. Venture out of the heart of Ybor and you'll be emersed in the soul of Ybor. The historic homes, cigar factory buildings and more will paint a picture of the past along with a glypse into the future of Ybor City and the region.
Events in Ybor City
LickHer Taco Pop-Up Party
at Catrinas Tacos and Tequila Bar
Come join us for a wild night of delicious tacos, music, and good vibes at our LickHer Taco Pop-Up Party!
Ybor Live Lies and Beats Official After Party
at The Ritz Ybor, East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL, USA
Get ready for the wildest night in Ybor City with non-stop live beats from the cities very own famous Dj and Drummer Duo
The Florida Aquarium's Party for the Planet
at McKay Bay Nature Park
A family-friendly environmental event at McKay Bay Nature Park in Tampa! Help protect this vital ecosystem through cleanup and restoration.
9th FORD CUBAN SANDWICH FESTIVAL: CENTRAL FLORIDA: Kissimmee & Orlando
at Kissimmee, Florida
9th Annual FORD Cuban Sandwich Festival of Central Florida: Kissimmee / Orlando General Admission is FREE or GET VIP Area TICKETS!
Tampa Tacos and Tequila Bar Crawl
at Bad Monkey Ybor
Let's taco 'bout a night of tequila-fueled fun as we crawl the best taco and tequila spots on May 4th, 2024!
Cinco de Mayo Beer Fest: A Celebration of Mexican Inspired Home Brews
at BR? Florida Growler Bar
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a bit differently this year. Sample a variety of Mexican inspired beers from local homebrewers.
Tampa Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl
at Bad Monkey Ybor
Get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fun bar crawl starting at 2:00 PM!
Sam Hyde Live | Tampa, FL
at Side Splitters Comedy Club
Come see the gang from Million Dollar Extreme and Fishtank for an evening of live stand-up comedy.
Scarlet Lotus Cabaret's Graveyard Cabaret
at SpookEasy Lounge
Tampa Bay's Favorite Comedy Cabaret at SpookEasy Lounge, curated by Rogue River and hosted by Alistair Graves
MADONNA GAGA BRITNEY KYLIE DANCE PARTY!
at The Orpheum
Get ready for an ultimate dance extravaganza as we bring together 4 iconic queens of pop...Madonna, Gaga, Britney, & Kylie! 5/16 The Orpheum