Ybor City
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Ybor City, once the cigar capital of the world, is a vibrant neighborhood in Tampa that boasts an exciting nightlife and delicious food. You can explore the historic district on a walking tour to learn more about the architecture and immigrant history, or indulge in a food tour that takes you to Latin and soul food restaurants. As the sun sets, the area transforms into a lively entertainment district where you can do a pub crawl, dance the night away, or catch some live music. To get there, you can hop on a free streetcar from downtown. There's also a weekly local flea market. – Tripadvisor
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- FP29mlMobile, Alabama91 contributionsTampa’s Cuban Connection and Historic CenterI’ve been visiting Ybor City for since my parents took me when I was a child and I recommend this neighborhood to anyone that visits the area. This is the first place I ever tried Cuban sandwiches (back in the day from a food truck) as well as black beans and rice from the Columbia and those tastes set the high standard to which I hold all others. Here you will find good food, coffee, music, fun shops and engaging history. While people often compare the main drag to New Orleans’ Bourbon Street, I beg to differ. There is quite a different and unique vibe going on here and if you enjoy cigar culture or Cuban culture or history, I’d say it’s important not to miss this area. Yes, there are quite a few nightclubs and bars on 7th and it can get somewhat rowdy and loud at night but no more so than any other main street featuring such an array and variety of entertainment in the evening.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten June 28, 2023
- mike104688 contributionsNeat NeighborhoodNeat Part of town with a lot of places to eat and drink. You have to pay for parking or park somewhere on the TECO line and take the Streetcar, when we were there the line going into Ybor City was free. Overall, just a nice place to walk and look at the sights.Visited March 2023Written July 19, 2023
- phat_dawg_21Alpharetta, Georgia13,464 contributionsGreat Entertainment and Dining DistrictWe have been visiting Ybor City since the 1980’s when we lived in Tampa, so we have seen its ups and downs. This was our first visit in ten years, and we were very happy with the current vibe. The streets were clean, there is more informative signage including historical markers, Street Art, the buildings are being restored, the Saturday Market was well attended, and there are more restaurants and clubs than ever. We really enjoyed our three night stay.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten August 28, 2023
- Steven LUpper Marlboro, Maryland31 contributionsDefinite Cuban vibe, a must visit!!!Had a great time visiting Ybor City via the streetcar. I have never been to Cuba but I assume this is the closest to the real thing. I love the cigar shops, the Cuban food, music, tattoo shops and lots of food options. Definitely a half day visit when visiting Tampa.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten December 30, 2023
- SGcvn69Munhall, Pennsylvania1,060 contributionsPhotographic AreaHalf the store fronts are occupied. Looks more like a nightlife area. Beware of “public” parking lots! Pulled into one where they wanted $10 for the day. There is not much to see that you will spend all day there. Street parking is available and much cheaper! The architecture is beautiful and definitely what you expect a Cuban area to look like! There are quite a few cigar shops. Some are beautifully hand rolled! A few have demonstrators in the windows. Definitely an art! If you’re not clubbing or smoking, get your pics and go elsewhere unless the cigar factory tours are open again. They were still closed for me thanks to COVID, plus it is January.Visited January 2024Travelled soloWritten January 4, 2024
- VanillaAceSaint Simons Island, Georgia935 contributionsCigar lovers paradise.Visit the original cigar capital of the world. Explore the many cool cigar bars and lounges while watching individuals hand roll cigars. You can take a trolley to the area. If you love cigars, you must visit!!Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten January 14, 2024
- Jeremy DKey West, Florida11 contributionsGreat little townWe love visiting this little town! My partner and I were staying downtown and we walked there. There was a parade in town that we got to enjoy and we loved the History tour as well as the Ghost Tour that goes in the Cuban Club. We will be back again.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten February 14, 2024
- wcstoryBoston, Massachusetts383 contributionsMidweek not much to see, but a quaint historic area.We stopped by the area mid week to see the murals and historic district. We weren't at lunch or dinner time so we didn't visit any of the eateries, though there were a few. Mostly we cruised the main streets looking for the murals. If you're not going to walk the main street I'd plan on a 45-60 minute visit. We had to drive around looking for the muralsVisited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten March 16, 2024
- Traveling BikerFayetteville, North Carolina233 contributionsGood atmosphere.What’s there to say!? Ybor City is full of history, roosters, cigars shops, bars, and restaurants. It is a definite must place to visit when one is in or near Tampa. We will definitely come back.Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten March 24, 2024
- MNM1011Decatur, Illinois3,115 contributionsSights, Sounds, Colors...and chickens!We took the trolley from Downtown to stop #1. From there we visited the Saturday market which was a wonderment of music, colors and chickens! We then walked to the Columbia restaurant for a an awesome lunch. Then we walked west on 7th avenue...enjoying the sights and sounds, and stopping at a shop to see them rolling cigars. We really enjoyed our short visit and plan to come back!Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten April 6, 2024
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Jennifer M
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Apr 2024 • Friends
Very cool place will definitely be returning when I have more time to explore. Love the history and the chickens which are EVERYWHERE!! Parking was a little bit challenging, but we were not really prepared and had not done enough pre-investigations. We just wanted to take a quick look around and grab a bite to eat before going to a concert at the Amalie Arena Friday night so we were pressed for time. Will definitely return when we have more time to explore.
Written April 28, 2024
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MNM1011
Decatur, IL3,115 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We took the trolley from Downtown to stop #1. From there we visited the Saturday market which was a wonderment of music, colors and chickens! We then walked to the Columbia restaurant for a an awesome lunch.
Then we walked west on 7th avenue...enjoying the sights and sounds, and stopping at a shop to see them rolling cigars.
We really enjoyed our short visit and plan to come back!
Then we walked west on 7th avenue...enjoying the sights and sounds, and stopping at a shop to see them rolling cigars.
We really enjoyed our short visit and plan to come back!
Written April 6, 2024
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Rod D
Atlanta, GA167 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Ybor City is worth the visit. If you happen to like cigars, it’s definitely worth your time. But cigars aside, it is an interesting neighborhood.
Written April 5, 2024
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Brittney C
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Mar 2024 • Couples
So much to see and do. Great historical strip. We loved all the options of restaurants and bars. The brick roads were so neat. Lots of history!
Written March 25, 2024
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Traveling Biker
Fayetteville, NC233 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
What’s there to say!? Ybor City is full of history, roosters, cigars shops, bars, and restaurants.
It is a definite must place to visit when one is in or near Tampa. We will definitely come back.
It is a definite must place to visit when one is in or near Tampa. We will definitely come back.
Written March 24, 2024
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wcstory
Boston, MA383 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We stopped by the area mid week to see the murals and historic district.
We weren't at lunch or dinner time so we didn't visit any of the eateries, though there were a few. Mostly we cruised the main streets looking for the murals.
If you're not going to walk the main street I'd plan on a 45-60 minute visit. We had to drive around looking for the murals
We weren't at lunch or dinner time so we didn't visit any of the eateries, though there were a few. Mostly we cruised the main streets looking for the murals.
If you're not going to walk the main street I'd plan on a 45-60 minute visit. We had to drive around looking for the murals
Written March 17, 2024
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Robert & Rebecca
Keystone Heights, FL2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Dirty, no class, witchcraftery heavily present. Do not go to this place. It is not for families or children or anyone who wants to expose themselves to witchcraft or evil things. This place of bounds with shops that are geared towards witches and evil practices. Do not go here unless you want to have that attached to you.
Written March 4, 2024
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April
Cambridge, Canada7 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Very interesting part of Tampa and Florida history Hidden gem on the cement jungle of the city that is very walkable and accessible.
Written February 21, 2024
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Jeremy D
Key West, FL11 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We love visiting this little town! My partner and I were staying downtown and we walked there. There was a parade in town that we got to enjoy and we loved the History tour as well as the Ghost Tour that goes in the Cuban Club. We will be back again.
Written February 14, 2024
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Elizabeth S
Michigan City, IN1,369 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
We enjoyed walking in the area and so glad Columbia restaurant was recommended to us. It's sad to see many of the building empty or in disrepair. Let's hope it can be revitalized.
Written February 4, 2024
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Hi! I'm planning a trip to Ybor City with an impressionable Australian named Phil. I'm thankful for your warning about the witchcraftery. I am now very concerned about Phil being exposed to witchcraft which could lead to marijuana use, post-modern Marxism, gang violence, and ultimately transgenderism. I've seen it before. Are there any safe, non-witchcraft parts of Ybor where a Christian soul is safe from demonic multiculturalism, vaccines, wicked globalists, socialists, illegal immigrants, and Muslim radicals?
I'm very concerned and don't want Phil to carry any witchcraftery back to Australia. They don't have as many foreigners over there as we do so it's still a decent country.
williamkline29
The Villages, FL11 contributions
Restaurants in Ybor city Tampa
Katie M
Murfreesboro, TN25 contributions
Yes a few and a very good Columbia restaurant.
Fullrom
Lyon, France6 contributions
HI, i went to Ybor in august and saw pearl necklaces evrywhere in the streets, thrown on streetlamps ... Can anybody tell me why ? Thank you !
Jim R
135 contributions
You're still there at the leftover from the pirate night parade they hand out beads and throw them from floats similar to New Orleans Mardi Gras
are there Hotel’s in the area?
Gladys S
Pontiac, MI228 contributions
Yes, but you will probably get a better rate in Tampa.
I have tickets for tonight at the attic which is located at 1510 E 8th Street Ybor City. I am unfamiliar with the area, and I have been told it is not safe to be there at night. Can someone please advise me if I should not attend the concert. If it is safe where should I park?
437aaronv
Port Richey, FL11 contributions
I’ve seen it patrolled by police often. I am unsure about parking but certainly you should go enjoy the concert and feel safe there.
Tammy J
Saint Charles, MO342 contributions
Coming down in about 2weeks, Can you tell me where ( street names or address) ybor city is? When I look on the map provided it’s showing different ( outside of ybor city) So I’m confused. We love visiting cigar shops so we consider ybor city a must in our list.
bugasm101
Monrovia, CA121 contributions
I cannot give an exact address but as a reference try to look for Columbia restaurant, the end is 7th street, you will find signs directing you there, the streets are on a grid pattern. For a picture perfect of the neighborhood I suggest to go there on a weekend.
Drew F
94 contributions
Which is the best parking lot or garage to get held up by the security guard in ybor, is it a large city ran garage or a private lot? Don't get me wrong, I used to enjoy the main stream bands at killians or empire or the ritz. However, oncebthe cops had to arrest the security guard for illegally using his firearm and harassment of the patrons, that killed my interest. To many robberies and car break ins. My question tho, whats the best hole in the wall cuban sandwich place? Not a large corporate restaurant. Thanks for listening.
elpoki75
Davenport, FL72 contributions
They have public parking lot just behind the bars and restaurants in the Sun Trust Bank Lot. Pay $10.00 via automated machine for 24 he parking. There's street meter parking along strip itself but all spots were taken when we visited.
fitbod
Crystal Lake, IL65 contributions
Is ybor city open on Thanksgiving
Coastal717028
20 contributions
Yes .. but only some places
Laura B
Parrish, FL2 contributions
Is cigar smoking allowed at the restaurant?
WolfieDagger22
22 contributions
Actually, they have restaurants and bars that do allow smoking cigars outside where you can enjoy a drink or meal out in the open air :)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ybor City
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Ybor City:
- Guided Tampa Sightseeing Tour in a Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart (From C$66.98)
- Historic Ybor City Food Walking Tour (From C$121.65)
- Shared Ybor City Historic Walking Tour (From C$41.01)
- Haunted Tampa Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour - Ybor City (From C$47.98)
- Private Family, Couple or Single Photo Session in St Pete (From C$164.03)
- Hotels near Ybor City:
- (1.58 km) Hotel Haya
- (1.17 km) Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District
- (3.14 km) ROOST Tampa
- (0.14 km) Min Away from YBOR , DWTN & River Walk
- (1.74 km) Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown
- Restaurants near Ybor City:
- (1.23 km) La Terrazza Restaurant
- (0.91 km) Columbia Restaurant
- (1.24 km) Al's Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que
- (1.10 km) Acropolis Greek Taverna
- (1.43 km) La Segunda Central Bakery
- Attractions near Ybor City:
- (1.28 km) J.C. Newman Cigar Company
- (1.41 km) The OFFICIAL Ybor City Ghost Tour
- (0.45 km) ZOI Adventures
- (1.40 km) Nightly Spirits Ghost Tours
- (1.40 km) Tabanero Cigars