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Ybor City
What’s new in Ybor City: openings, restaurants, real estate, and the names on the ground — from Tampa Bay Certified.
Updated July 25, 2026
operators
Crowbar closes on N 17th after 20 years as Ybor City's last independent music room
Owner Tom DeGeorge cites the pandemic, ticket scalpers, and rising development costs for shuttering the 300-capacity venue.
Jul 25, 2026
food
Laurie and Teresa Rodriguez open Bookends bookstore-wine bar in Ybor City
Tampa natives Laurie and Teresa Rodriguez soft-opened Bookends: Literature and Libations at 2208 in Ybor City on June 25.
Jul 1, 2026
food
Victor Lopez and Osyamil Milan debut D'Rose Gastrobar in Ybor City
The Colombian-Cuban gastrobar from chefs Victor Lopez and Osyamil Milan is planned for July in Ybor City.
Jun 15, 2026
openings
Crowbar closes its Ybor City doors July 31 after 20 years
Owner Tom DeGeorge cites Live Nation's planned 4,300-seat Gasworx venue as a factor in ending the 300-capacity room's run.
Jun 4, 2026
food
La Sétima debuts Double Six, a coffee-and-breakfast program, on Ybor's 7th Avenue
The natural wine bar launches a daytime concept on June 6, pairing specialty coffee and breakfast burritos with its existing evening wine program.
Jun 3, 2026
openings
Odd Sox debuts ODDMART in Ybor City ahead of Miami, NYC, and Tokyo stops
The Tampa-born sock brand's first unified storefront opens Thursday at 1517 East 9th Avenue in Ybor City as a five-day pop-up.
May 20, 2026
openings
Stitching a New Chapter: Sunshine Needlepoint Opens in Ybor City
A vibrant new needlepoint studio brings creativity and community to Tampa's historic district.
May 1, 2026
food
Unveiling Tommy's Chophouse: The New Steakhouse Making Waves in Ybor City
A unique dining experience awaits at the historic Kress Contemporary building.
Apr 30, 2026