Ybor is so fun and relaxing. Come hangout at a bar, have dinner at the Columbia Restaurant and then enjoy a nice cigar.

Lively Ybor City was founded in 1885 and is known for boutiques & vintage shops on 7th Avenue, which also hosts Cuban and Latin American eateries. The Centro Ybor mall offers indie fast food, bars, and a cinema. Housed in a 1920s bakery, Ybor City State Museum has exhibits on the cigar industry and the area's immigrant communities. The GaYBOR district around 7th Avenue and 15th Street attracts a diverse crowd to its bars and clubs. Ybor City is known as the historic "Cigar Capital of the World," founded in 1886 by Vicente Martinez-Ybor. Previously 500 million cigars were produced annually, it remains famous for hand-rolled cigars, with shops still operating today. It is a renowned National Historic Landmark District, celebrated for its rich Cuban, Spanish & Italian immigrant roots, vibrant nightlife, cobblestone streets & unique Latin culture. Formerly producing 500 million cigars annually, it remains famous for hand-rolled cigars, with shops still operating today. read more

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Great selections here within the establishment service was nice. No one was hounding you as you walked around the store. There are many different options from chilled candy cold drink, alcoholic, and nonalcoholic beverages. Great snack selections. Everything was fully stocked, and there were non-food items as well. If you needed some souvenirs, they also have a few of those. read more

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Ybor City,1967. As I followed my dad snaking through a dark warehouse that exuded a delicious tabacco smell,I felt like I was in a movie . In the 1960s my father worked for Victor Posner. One of his 121 companies was a cigar manufacturer. My father wholesaled to Jobbers that in turn sold to restaurants,retail outlets and cigar shops. As a result we were in Ybor City to secure more orders. As we turned a dark corner in the warehouse we came to a door. When dad opened it, I smelled a strong coffee smell mixed with a cloud of cigar smoke. Here I should regress. When I was very young,my grandmother introduced me to coffee. So,at about 6 I would enjoy a cup in the afternoon with my grandmother as she smoked a cigarette. That initial coffee tabaco exposure set me up perfectly for what I was about to experience. I was deep into a different world watching as a short man pulled a strong Cuban coffee for my dad. Back slaps and hugs all around,I felt like it was the holidays. I was offered what I soon found out was a Pastelitos de Guayava y Queso. Basically a highly revered Cuban puff pastry filled with Guava paste and cream cheese. After some chit chat with translation for some in the room not speaking English,my dad handed out several boxes of samples,shook some hands and we headed for the door. As it was opened for us to exit,dad received a brown paper bag which he placed in our ice chest. Come to find out later in my life this paper bag contained a bundle of Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona. Later in life I smoked cigars but never had the opportunity to experience a Cuban cigar in the hay day. I drove back through this area of Ybor City in 1998 but nothing was as I remember. I was a little sad but relished the memory of that " black and white movie scene" from my childhood. read more

Ybor City is one of those places that reflects exactly what you bring into it. It can feel sleazy and chaotic if that is what you focus on. It can turn into a full blown Saturday night party scene with flashing lights and packed sidewalks. Or it can be light, bright, interesting, and genuinely fun if you approach it with curiosity and a plan. My friends and I had a great time. The four of us found a very reasonably priced Airbnb close to Ybor, split the cost, and kept the weekend affordable, which mattered to all of us. We are at that stage of life where people are changing jobs, moving homes, shifting states, and recalibrating priorities. Being in this age group comes with both opportunity and instability, so we are all a bit more cost conscious right now, and this setup worked perfectly. Our main reason for being there was to go to Funny Bone, right in the heart of Ybor, but we intentionally walked the strip during the day first so we could see the area before the nightlife really kicked in. During daylight hours, you can appreciate the historic architecture, the energy building, and the mix of shops and restaurants without the late night intensity. By Saturday night, it was a different story. The later it got, the busier it became. Nightclubs and bars filled up, lines stretched down the sidewalks, and police cars were clearly present to manage the crowds. Some people who have not been to Ybor recently might describe it as dangerous. I would say it depends entirely on your comfort level and your expectations. If you are uncomfortable with crowds, loud music, and a heavy party atmosphere that ramps up around 1 or 2 a.m., you will probably want to wrap up your night before midnight. The lines outside the clubs grow long, the sidewalks get packed, and the energy shifts from casual to full throttle. Personally, I felt safe the entire time. I was with a group, we were aware of our surroundings, and nothing felt out of control. Having spent most of my life in downtown Los Angeles, this did not feel extreme to me at all. It felt like a typical entertainment district on a Saturday night. Ybor is not one dimensional. It is layered. It can be gritty. It can be vibrant. It can be chaotic. It can be charming. It really does become whatever you decide to engage with. read more

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Ybor city reminds me Bourbon street in New Orleans! Same vibe!!!! Same happy faces! Beautiful and old buildings! Unique buildings...Interesting and fun people everywhere! Good restaurants and everything in this place has story....It is crowded and you can feel young energies that this old city has for you...Parking will be lil bit challenging but some restaurants have their own parking lot! read more

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Ybor City is pretty cool with a historic look. The brick streets and old buildings are nice to look at. It's a nice spot for cafes and walking around during the day. It does get crazy at night though. The nightlife here is wild! Castle Ybor always has something fun to offer. read more

TDY in Tampa, and having brought my sweet Momma along for the trip, Momma and I visited Ybor City one late afternoon/early evening and enjoyed ourselves! We were both so excited to have reservations at Columbia Restaurant and couldn't wait to enjoy their house-mad famous sangria! Our time at Columbia was wonderful, as we enjoyed a leisurely delicious dinner, watching the lovely entertaining flamenco dancers, and purchasing Columbia's beautiful ceramic pitchers and packets of sangria mix in their gift shop to take home for ourselves and as gifts. We browsed the various shops in Historic Ybor City including several cigar shops. I can still recall the rich cigar smells! Our visit was short, as it was primarily for dinner. Why no fifth star? I saw several large rats as we perused the retail shops (inside and outside the shops) across from Columbia and that really grossed me out! read more

Ybor City was suggested by many people as a place to check out while in Tampa. We hopped on the trolley and got off at their stop which makes it easily accessible from downtown. This area is known for its Latin roots, and reminds me of New Orleans. Plenty of tattoo shops, cigar shops, drinking establishments and clubs. Not a lot open at the time but still fun to wander around. If you're lucky, you just might spot a chicken or 2! read more

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Oh gosh do I have memories here. Up until 2018 my friends and Miami and I would drive here for the weekend, hit up some spots like hogans and then bar hopping at ybor. Great times always read more

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Histric Ybor. Historical beautiful place. Coffee and cigars during the day time is the way to go. Be a little careful once the sunsets. Alot of fun night clubs loke The Castle. Also Comedy club. read more

I'm once again amazed by the range of positive and negative reviews for Ybor City. The area does appear to have a rich history, but it is overshadowed by how run down and loud it is. We enjoyed our cigars at Sterling, a roof top bar that had a duet playing jazzy / funky 70s hits. Also, Cheeseology looked interesting, offering cheese-making classes. But that's about all the good I have to say about Ybor City. It's a sketchier version of Bourbon Street, at best. It's dirty, with homeless and modified muffler automobiles and loud, obnoxious music forced at you, like a middle finger. Most people don't like that. I don't plan of ever returning. We stayed at Hotel Haya and the street was incredibly loud until at least 2 am and then they start up again the next day, ruining everyone's shared experience. read more

Ybor City is a neighborhood known for its entertainment options, as well as its history. Ybor City has a history that goes back to the 1880's and was established by Vicente Martinez-Ybor and other cigar manufacturers. Cigars are still a big part of Ybor City. Ybor City is still a very cool place to spend some time. I would definitely recommend you spend some time here. read more

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My first time in Tampa and Ybor City! What an AMAZING place filled with history! The birthplace of the cigar in America and funny enough JC Newman ... the last cigar company in America. Take the tour and learn to roll your own cigars. Eat at Due Amici for the best pizza, Italian food and cheesecake on the planet! read more

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So we took the streetcar all the way to the end as we were curious and ended up here with unexpected flock of roosters freely roaming around the area. Besides the historic charm, there's really not much to do here if you're not into cigars or breweries. read more

Ybor City is a unique community rich with history and a variety of sights and sounds. As others have mentioned, coming here at night is a very different experience, and I felt safer in the daytime and in a larger group. Visiting the Saturday Farmers' Market was a lot of fun. Vendor prices seemed high to me for some average to low quality merch, but I imagine vendors vary depending on the time of year. The salsa music mixed in the air with roosters vocalizing makes for a memorable experience. It almost felt like we stepped onto a period piece movie set. We took time to visit the museum near Centennial Park, and it's small but worthwhile to get a full appreciation for the diverse culture of Ybor City. And a quick tip: Use the museum bathrooms or go to a local restaurant or bar. The bathroom at Centennial Park is so disgusting, and sadly, it looks like people are sleeping in the stalls at night. As a visitor from Chicago, the chickens roaming were a hoot to see! As soon as we entered the parking lot, a couple of the wild, protected fowl ran past us, and you could hear constant crowing near the park. Columbia restaurant was clearly a popular spot. The food, decor and little gift shop were pricey but worth the visit. For me, Ybor City is a "been there; done that" kind of experience. I am not sure I would return, except to dine at Columbia again. read more

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Well...it's not what I expected. I was expecting something more cultural but this turned out to be more similar to Bourbon Street in New Orleans. A lot of bars, restaurants, and cigar stores (that part was cool). Nothing wrong with that but just different from what I had expected. You do see some signs that have information on the history which was interesting. read more

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This is a sweet spot to party. So many restaurants and bars down the strip that you can go in and check out. They have parking lots so it's to leave on the lot and just walk around. It's pretty active during the night. The restaurants turn into bar scenes and bump up the music. read more

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This is an absolutely cool section of Tampa that you want to check out. If you're staying in a downtown hotel just hop on the free trolley. If you are a cigar smoker he will love the variety of cigar bars. They are venues for music, great food, and people watching. If you're lucky you'll cross paths with the local fowl. read more

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I was here a long time ago and remember it as being quite vibrant. We went on a Tuesday afternoon before a dinner in Tampa. Our Greek Taverna Acropolis was excellent. Most of the famed 7th Ave was closed or vacant. Don't know what happened! J.C. Newman cigar factory was great...the tourist area was a bummer! read more

There are fun restaurants and stores. We enjoyed driving around the area. The weather was perfect. It looks like the roads and grassy areas are well maintained. read more

I did the free walking tour that was on the Yelp events and it was so cool to learn about the history of Ybor City. The tour kind of jump started me into learning even more about Ybor City and Tampa. It was also awesome to see the interconnectivity of the information I learned at the Henry B Plant Museum and the Ybor City State Park/Museum. I live coming to the Saturday market at the park as it's a great way to buy local and get fresh ingredients. Most people come to Ybor though for the bars and nightlife. I personally like Zydeco because they have live music, great food and great drinks. I also like Acropolis Greek Taverna and 7th & Grove which is black-owned. There really is something different for everyone though starting at the entrance gate to Ybor all the way down to the iconic Columbia restaurant. If you like cigars or distilleries or going out to the clubs, that is the majority of Ybor after dark. There are a few places you can take kids though if you're there during the day. Ybor can be really wild at night so I'd say don't bring the kids after dark. The police are almost always present especially since people often race down the main strip. They are still developing though and adding new restaurants and lounges so I think it will be interesting to see what Ybor becomes. read more

The first time I visited Ybor was around 2015, we decided to walk around and enjoy the night life everyone kept mentioning to us. With all honesty, I was afraid, I felt extremely unsafe. Even walking, some junky almost punched me, RANDOMLY! We just went back to Tampa this week, June 2021, and decided to drive through Ybor, during the day of course. We noticed they have cleaned the location up a bit. New restaurants, stores, and even new apartment buildings. But Ybor, is still filled with junkies, homeless and mentally I'll individuals. Maybe in a few more years it will be better. It's great for bars, cigar shops, tattoo parlors and restaurants, but ALL during the day, I would never go at night. Ybor has a beautiful history to it, there are tours offered to those that are interested in learning more. read more

I can't in good conscience recommend to anyone that a visit to this city would be warranted. I know that it's rich in history, and there are people who say that this is like a mini New Orleans, and if that's true, then I have no interest in visiting New Orleans. Granted; there's the cute chickens/roosters scattered around, but that doesn't compensate for the safety concerns we had during our very brief visit. Also the fact that finding parking here was next to impossible. Most lots would only accept parking if you parked the entire day. A lot of homeless and intoxicated individuals walking around asking for money. The city is just grimey and reminiscent of a ghost town during the day. I don't get the allure at all. read more

This local place is the most amazing! Whether you want a tattoo or a concert well past 2am, Ybor delivers! The history is amazing but the current is even better! Life is good when you party in Ybor! read more

Yesterday (12/27/20), I had the opportunity to visit and experience Ybor City, a historic district northeast of downtown Tampa. Ybor (pronounced "EE-bore"), founded in 1886, is arguably one of Tampa's most celebrated neighborhoods - I guess it depends who you ask ;) The now artsy neighborhood makes for an interesting visit as empty cigar factories + historic social clubs have been transformed into art galleries, coffee shops, boutique shops, restaurants, tattoo parlors and nightclubs. Unfortunately due to COVID, many of the places are closed (hopefully not for good). The reason for 4 stars is because the neighborhood isn't kept well -dirty and people who live here just don't seem to give AF. It's sad because it has so much potential with its art, personality and one of a kind shops and mom n pop restaurants. There are lots of great places for instagrammable photo ops - I took a kicking pic in front of the mural - just for kicks, I'd love to see your version :) Overall, Ybor City is worth exploring and experiencing. read more

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Ybor city circa 1993, We were riding down 7th ave in a 80's Chevy Caprice with limo tinted windows smoking a left hand cigarette. Just after the area now known as Centro Ybor on the north side of 7th was a parking lot. Two cars passed each other in the lot and gunfire rang out. They were shooting at each other! We crapped our pants and peel'd out burning the tires as we escaped the chaos. Well a lot has changed in 28 years, and some things haven't. Sant Yago Night parade during Gasparilla, drunks puking in the alleys, booty contests that turn into stripteases, Flaming gay men in feather boas, the Colombia, and the ever present hobos making palm frond crosses and panhandling on the sidewalks. The smells, food, bars galore, people watching, shopping,dining, movies, arcades; Ybor has it all. The shine has worn off all the upgrades Ybor has received over the years, the trolleys, building Centro, etc. After all this time, there's still an element of mystery. Anyone ever go to a secret Ybor city underground party? A party in the tunnels the mafia built ages ago? No well that's ok you're probably from New jersey and they's never let that accent in a confined space! J/k Jersey you're great. Anyways if you find yourself drunk at 3am on a Sunday morning finally getting to bed and the spouse ask what happened. Just say"Ybor", nuff said. read more

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very sad used to come here when I was a kid.... Came here because it was a Cuban community rich with culture and it was amazing.... But now it looks like it's been hijacked by the Haitians....parking is $15....there were food trucks serving weird food like vegan and soul food..definitely not Cuban Do yourself a favor, don't cone here. read more

This place looks sketchy and the floors are dirty and the ceiling looks bad 1 star rated

I've Lived in Florida most of my life and never been to Ybor I heard all kinds of great stuff through the years. Honestly I expected a whole bunch more than tattoo parlors and head shops. I guess it's a night life place, maybe when your drinking and it's dark you will see it through beer googles. The several dirty bums sleeping on the sidewalks were a turn off too. The only oasis on this street is the Columbia Restaurant. It's the Crown Jewel and a total class act. Professional wait staff, good food wonderful atmosphere. read more

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If your looking for the nightlife in the Tampa bay area this is your spot. This old historic part of the city is home to the best bars, clubs, restaurants, and cigar shops in the area. Numerous different clubs line the strip. We went into many spots some playing country, others hip hop, others the loud pounding type music with no words. Lots of the bars had karaoke going on Friday night which had huge crowds and participation for. Super fun to just watch if your not into singing. Being cigar city tons of smoke shops also line this strip. Pretty cool seeing hand rolled cigars and how freely people smoke in front of these shops. Lots of women included. Tons of food options. Lots of sit down restaurants with many different cuisines. Alsi late night tacos and slices of pizza available. Turns up after 10 at night so if your notbinto the craziness head down earlier and wrap it up by 10 read more

Ybor city is a really cool place to hang out. Obviously the cigars are great but the food and scene are as well.

Fun historic city that is being revitalized. Honestly, I have no idea how long this review will be relevant. I was recently on a food tour and the guide mentioned how an entity has swooped in and purchased a lot of the land/buildings. Nobody knows the plans for these buildings, so there are a ton of possibilities. The guide did say that it would probably take a couple of years for the construction to finish, so maybe this review will be helpful for at least a couple years. Before the food tour, I saw Ybor city as a drinking destination. I've been here for a bachelorette and also for a day drinking extravaganza. It is definitely a party spot at night. Since there are so many bars and restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages, this is the perfect spot for day drinking. It's not weird at all to be sipping margaritas at 1 p.m. on a Sunday. If you're looking for an area to bar hop or have a progressive meal, this is a good choice. There are both parking lots and garage parking. I'm partial to the parking garage, because you pay at the end, whereas with the parking lot you have to guess how long you'll be there at the beginning. The parking lots win out on the weekends, however, because they are free! If you go during the day, you'll notice that Ybor City isn't the cleanest of towns. There are also a fair share of homeless people. Just be aware of your surroundings. Nothing bad has ever happened to me, but I have been catcalled a couple times in broad daylight. Think about how much worse it gets at night. After going on the food tour, I have a deeper appreciation for the history behind Ybor City. If you are a history buff, I would definitely suggest doing a bit of research on the area. It is quite fascinating. I list Ybor City as high on my list to bring people when they visit if they want to drink. It doesn't disappoint. read more

I had opportunity to drive around Ybor city after having dinner at Columbia restaurant, it is really big and there are a lot of bars and restaurants in this store et. There were a lot of security and police which was good because there are a lot of bars and anything can happen. There were a lot of lights decorated which was really beautiful. I was there on a Friday night and it was really packed everywhere and they had the music up a lot of the restaurants too. I have this place while in town and trying Columbia restaurant because it's on the top restaurants in my opinion read more

I was excited to visit the area after looking at their website. We visited during the evening and I will not be returning. I didn't feel safe walking in the area. If you're set on visiting, I would only stay in the main area/central Ybor. read more

Cuban district? A lot of cigar bars and clubs. A few gay bars? Very interesting strip. Must visit. Make sure you park at marked parking spots. Otherwise, you'll get a ticket or citation. You read more

Come to this place Have yourself a cigar and enjoy yourself a good drink and enjoy the area This place is filled with so much to do and see If you're in Tampa, this place is a must for good drinks, cigars, and just an all time fun time to have with friends read more

Ok lots of history but that it.... Place is like a ghost town. Last time I was here people were hand rolling cigars and it was super cool, brought the whole family this time and it felt I like zombies were going to jump out at us at any moment. Maybe the night life is hopping but lunch time during the week, the stuff night mares are made out of. read more

Ybor, overall is a reminder of the ' French Quarter', New Orleans, LA. It is what it is, a collage of mixes who are appreciated. Though practices of some bartenders are deceitful, Ybor isn't for it's "rich history" valuation. read more

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Ybor City is the most colorful part of the downtown Tampa area. It's a way to learn about Cuban culture without leaving the country. There are restaurants, galleries, tattoo parlors and shops offering hand-rolled cigars and craft beer. The nightlife offers something for just about everyone. If you're going to be in the Tampa area, I would definitely recommend spending a few hours checking out Ybor City. read more

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