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Industry Insanity Sundays @ Gaspar’s Grotto | Food and Drink Specials, Giveaways, and More

If you work in hospitality, then this is for you! Coors Lite and Yellow Tie Productions has recently introduced the hottest hospitality night in Ybor City, Industry Insanity Sundays at Gaspar’s Grotto; your new reason to celebrate Sunday Funday every week from … Read More

Ybor Bar Wars Bartender Competition Returns to Gaspar’s Grotto

Ybor Bar Wars, a one of a kind event featuring over 10 of Ybor City‘s best bartenders in a wild and funny bartending competition, will make its return to Gaspar’s Grotto on Saturday, June 29. Kicking off at 1 p.m., … Read More

Asylum Saturdays | Three Levels of Heavy Bass Premiering June 22

Rob Givens from Bakeracted & Evil Nation / Magic Mansion Productions is presenting to Ybor something twisted, evil, and genius. On June 22, a new beginning will arise; Ybor City 1998 will be revived, and what you thought was only … Read More

Ultimate Party Weekend at Prana June 6-8 | Foam Frenzy, White Party + More

Historic Ybor City’s Club Prana is gearing up to kick their summer season off with a bang when they host an Ultimate Party Weekend from Thursday, June 6 through Saturday, June 8. Each night will feature a different, fun, and … Read More

Ben Affleck’s Next Movie “Live by Night” May Be Filmed in Tampa

Following the success of his last directorial effort Argo, Ben Affleck next’s directing gig will be Live by Night, the upcoming film adaption of the 2012 Dennis Lehane mystery novel partially set in Tampa. So, will Ben choose our beloved backyard … Read More

Taste Tour of 813 | Green Iguana, Ybor City

Green Iguana is easily one of the biggest names when it comes to popular nightlife and restaurant destinations in the Tampa Bay area.  Their Ybor City location is one of a kind, though.  Owned by the people that brough Ybor … Read More

Tequilas Ybor Premiering with Cinco de Mayo Grand Opening

Tequilas, Ybor City‘s newest casual Mexican restaurant and bar, will premier with a Grand Opening and Cinco de Mayo Party going down this weekend, May 3-5. Ybor’s been long overdue for a casual Mexican restaurant where families, coworkers, and friends … Read More

Best 2013 Cinco de Mayo Parties in Tampa Bay

With Cinco de Mayo quickly approaching this Sunday, May 5, you can bet a handful of bars, clubs, and restaurants will be celebrating.  Read on and discover the best Cinco de Mayo parties in Tampa in 2013. Cuatro de Mayo … Read More

5 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Tampa | Indoor Activities and More

Well, the April showers have definitely arrived to Tampa.   Rain can yield to some serious boredom if you’re trapped inside the house all day with nothing to do.  Luckily, there’s plenty of things to do in Tampa despite the … Read More

Taste Tour of 813 | Tequilas, Ybor City

When it comes to Mexican food in the Tampa Bay area, saying you’ve got a wide variety to choose from is almost an understatement.  Mexican Restaurants in Tampa run the gamut from cheap, but all-too-often delicious hole in the wall … Read More

Events in Ybor City

Jun 22, 2013 9:00 PMBust out those bell bottoms and peace signs. Ybor's Club Prana is gearing up to host a groovy 70's party featuring live music, cool vibes, drink specials, and more.
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Jun 29, 2013 1:00 PMA wild and crazy bartending competition featuring some of Ybor City's best bartenders competing for the top spot at Gaspar's Grotto.
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Jun 22, 2013 9:00 PMBust out those bell bottoms and peace signs. Ybor's Club Prana is gearing up to host a groovy 70's party featuring live music, cool vibes, drink specials, and more.
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Jun 22, 2013 9:00 PMGaspar's Grotto is hosting a weekly Tribute to Tampa Concert Series will feature cover band performances from some of the biggest artists of our generation. This week's edition will feature the music of Jimmy Buffet.
Jun 23, 2013 10:00 AMThe Ybor City Museum Society honors community visionaries and leaders for their lasting economic and cultural impact on Ybor City, Tampa's National Historic Landmark District, through the annual Legacy Awards.
Jun 29, 2013 1:00 PMA wild and crazy bartending competition featuring some of Ybor City's best bartenders competing for the top spot at Gaspar's Grotto.
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Jun 29, 2013 8:00 PMBurlesque, Comedy, Magic, and Interactive Games

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.