First Chance Last Chance is a local drinking establishment that’s a true City Chic Retreat. A cozy bar with great music and nightly drink specials with 3 unique spaces-bar, lounge and a 1000 sqft open-air courtyard. No need to dress up here! First Chance Last Chance lives up to its name being your “First Chance” and “Last Chance” for a drink from the parking garage on 16th Street and 7th Ave. Patrons are friendly, with a good mix of ages, gender, and styles. Watch TV on two big screens. So come to have a drink and hang out with experienced bartenders, great people, and cool vibes!
Live DJ on:
Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
The Castle opened on Guavaween in 1992 as a small saloon with a determined goal: create a great place that all of our friends would like to visit.
Adding in the idea of strong drinks, from a diverse selection of single malt scotches, small batch bourbon, aged tequila and an eclectic mix of beers from around the world didn’t hurt either. A killer jukebox supplied the music for a few years before Dj’s were added to spice up the varied genre’s that the Castle royalty required.
Since then, there have been many changes but the goals are still the same.
THURSDAYS
Cover:
$4 for 21+
$6 for 18-20
Ladies FREE All Night
UPSTAIRS: Hosted by VJ Noi, spinning and “All Music Video” set of Indie, Pop, Electro, Rock, & Hip Hop
DOWNSTAIRS: Hosted by Bobby Digital, keeping it real all night long with your favorite hits from Punk, Rock, Pop, Soul, Hip Hop & More!
FRIDAYS
Cover:
$5 for 21+
$7 for 18-20
No Cover Before Midnight
UPSTAIRS: DJs Sean and Tom Gold rotate out every hour. Playing Industrial/Goth/EBM/ Electro/Noise and Synthpop. Requests are always welcome.
DOWNSTAIRS: DJ Jason Barco. Jason plays all the jams.
SATURDAYS
Cover:
$6 for 21+
$8 for 18-20
UPSTAIRS: Hosted by DJ Tom Gold. Dark electric dance music and visual performers.
DOWNSTAIRS: Hosted by DJ Sean. Gothic/Industrial under the stars.
King Corona Cigars offer a sampling of what made Ybor City a special place and continue with the tradition of making some of the world’s finest handmade cigars, as we have now for five generations. King Corona is a multi-experience venue where one can enjoy fine cigars, fine wine, an expansive selection of imported beer, and delicious food made fresh to order. One can also buy a Guayabera – one of the most comfortable and timelessly stylish shirts ever made.
If its cigar accessories you’re looking for, we have a great selection to choose from. Talking about Ybor City without talking about Cuban coffee would be a sin, as just about everyone from Ybor City starts their day with a delicious cup of Cafe con Leche (Cuban espresso with steamed milk) or Cafe Solo (Cuban espresso). Rich, smooth exquisite coffee. Want to catch up on the latest news in Ybor City, Tampa and the world?
Do it with La Gaceta (The Gazette), the nation’s only tri-lingual newspaper – published weekly in Spanish, Italian and English. We also offer free wireless for our patrons to help them stay connected. The thing that makes King Corona muy especial (very special), are the people who come in every day –not just from Ybor City, but from all over the world; they share their lives, their stories, and their views on everything from sports to politics. They leave knowing they have a place to “hang their hats” when they return.
Events@theRITZybor.comNight Club, Venue Space
Built in 1917, The RITZ Ybor underwent a $2 million renovation to become Tampa’s premier special events and concert venue. The venue boasts over 17,000SF, three distinct rooms, a grand foyer, full-service bars, a state of the art lighting system and an extensive caterers prep kitchen which allows for outside licensed and insured catering. The RITZ Ybor is open to hosting live concerts, special events, and private parties.
Restaurant/Bar
After nearly two decades of sending business to the bars and restaurants of Ybor City, Skatepark of Tampa has decided to open its own bar/ restaurant/ coffee shop right on 7th Avenue, aptly named The Bricks of Ybor City.
In the heart of Historic Ybor City, lies a restaurant that will take your dining experience to the next level. It’s Bernini. Not an impersonal corporate chain, but rather an eclectic Italian eatery where the cuisine compliments your surroundings without compromising your wallet.
Bernini, where the atmosphere and impeccable service has yet to be matched anywhere. The premier lunch time or dinner destination for both Floridians as well as visiting guests.
Featuring a menu with an outstanding array of culinary delights from Italian Eggplant smothered in house made Pomodoro sauce and Fresh Pecoino Romano cheese to the half Crispy Duck with Dried Cherry & Vanilla Chianti Demi-Glace to the Fresh daily Pistachio Crusted Gulf Grouper with Marsala Brown Butter Sauce, and much more. And of course, to compliment this exquisite dining experience, Bernini has a fully stocked bar including top shelf liquors, crafted cocktails, and one of the most impressive wine lists in the Bay area.
Bernini, where “Taste is a Matter of Art.”
Culinary fads have come and gone and Jason Fernandez, a 25 year veteran restaurateur and owner of Carne Chophouse, loves nothing more than a great steak. He’s eaten every cut of meat, prepared in every conceivable style and he remembers every one of them.
Jason’s passion for quality ingredients traditionally prepared to allow the true flavor of the food to stand out remains steady no matter what trend comes along. This passion for unfussy excellence gave life to the idea of opening Carne Chophouse; a casual, classic steakhouse.
Carne Chophouse is located in the cultural and culinary heart of Tampa, Historic Ybor City. Carne occupies the historic El Centro Espanol Building which once served as the social and cultural hub for Spanish immigrants who worked in Ybor City’s thriving cigar making industry. The main dining area, private dining room, bars and wine cellar occupy the first floor of the building, which was originally used as the cantina. Built in 1912, the architecture is a beautiful combination of French Renaissance Revival, with heavy Spanish and Moorish influences.
