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
All I Want For Christmas - Halo Holiday Market
at 14352 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Get ready to shop 'til you drop at the Halo Holiday Market, where you'll find all you want for Christmas under one roof!
Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters
at Bayboro Brewing Co.
Join us for an intimate evening of captivating Americana as Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters bring their haunting melodies and masterful storytelling to Bayboro Brewing Co.
Cindy Kaza
at Improv Comedy Theater
Get ready to see Cindy Kaza in Tampa at Tampa Improv Comedy Theater. Secure your tickets now to Cindy Kaza before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
MGM Friends Charity Partners Casino Night - High Stakes for Heroes
at JC Newman Cigar Factory
Join Us in Supporting Our Veterans at our MGM Friends Charity Partners Casino Night
Int. Cuban Sandwich Festival: YBOR CITY/TAMPA (14th Annual)
at Centennial Park
14th Annual Intl. Cuban Sandwich Festival; Back in March of 2025! Sunday, March 30th, 2025, Noon - 6 pm at Historic Ybor City. Back at Centennial Park in Historic Ybor City!