Ybor City

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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.

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.

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Ybor City News & Articles

2012 Fiesta Day in Ybor City | Latin Music, Food, Entertainment

When it comes to a great, citywide festival, no Tampa area does it better than Ybor City.  From Guavaween to the upcoming Sant ‘Yago Knight Parade and a ton of other events throughout the year, Ybor is the place to … Read More

HART Boasts Highest Ridership Rate Ever in 2011

If there’s a barometer for gauging just how well public transportation is doing in the Tampa Bay area, its got to be the ridership rate for the area’s main bus and streetcar agency, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, or HART. Judging … Read More

Gasparilla Parking | Where to go, Affordable Options, and More

The Gasparilla Pirate Festival, arguably the biggest outdoor festival in Tampa every year, is a citywide celebration bringing out Tampa’s best to party in the streets and watch the famous Gasparilla parade.  If you’ve been, you know; Gasparilla can be quite an … Read More

Best St. Patrick’s Day Events in Tampa | Irish Pubs, Parades

St. Patrick’s Day!  What a merry, awesome holiday.  We all get to dress up in green, celebrate the luck of the Irish, and drink to our heart’s content all in the name of this awesome holiday.  And, how convenient is … Read More

Best Valentine’s Day Restaurants in Tampa | Romantic Restaurants

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away now.  When it rolls around on Tuesday, February 14, you can bet restaurants in Tampa from the large to the small will be packed to the brim all night in celebration of … Read More

Upcoming Events in Ybor City

Food Truck Rally at Ybor City Saturday MarketFeb 4, 2012 9:00 AM

The Ybor City Saturday Market is hosting a Food Truck Rally Featuring the best in Tampa food trucks.
Sleigh BellsFeb 4, 2012 9:00 PM

Sleigh Bells will be at the The Ritz Ybor in Tampa Florida
Luna Blue Band Live on Tabu Ultra Lounge RooftopFeb 4, 2012 10:00 PM

The Luna Blue Band will be performing live on the rooftop of Tabu Ultra Lounge in Ybor City. Enjoy DJ's mixing Top 40s, Dance, Electro, Hip-hop, and Rock on the other 2 floors. Tabu Ultra Lounge is Ybor City's premier nightclub with 3 levels of fun!
They Might Be GiantsFeb 7, 2012 7:00 PM

They Might Be Giants will be at the The Ritz Ybor in Tampa Florida
Tabu Ultra Lounge Valentine's DayFeb 14, 2012 10:00 PM

Whether you are looking for a place to bring your Valentine or trying to meet a Valentine, Tabu Ultra Lounge is offering a great Valentine's Day celebration with $20 bottles of champagne!!