Nearby Hotels
The Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Ybor Historic District
1700 E 9th Ave
(813) 769-9267
Located within walking distance of The RITZ Ybor
The Hampton Inn and Suites Ybor City
1301 E 7th Ave
(813) 247-6700
Located within walking distance of The RITZ Ybor
The Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn
1915 N Avenida Republica De Cuba
(813) 241-4545
(866) 206-4545 Toll Free
Located within walking distance of The RITZ Ybor
Downtown Tampa / Channelside
Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel
200 N Ashley Dr
(813) 223-2222
1.71 miles away from The RITZ Ybor
Residence Inn Tampa Downtown
101 E Tyler St
(813) 221-4224
1.5 miles away from The RITZ Ybor
Courtyard Tampa Downtown
102 E Cass St
(813) 229-1100
1.6 miles away from The RITZ Ybor
Hyatt Regency Tampa
211 N Tampa St
(813) 225-1234
1.7 miles away from The RITZ Ybor
Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center
513 S Florida Ave - (813) 769-8300
2.8 miles away from The RITZ Ybor
The Westin Tampa Harbour Island
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2.2 miles away from The RITZ Ybor
Nearby Dining
Centro Ybor
Centro Ybor is the entertainment, dining and shopping complex of Ybor City. Conveniently located less than one block from The RITZ Ybor, the complex boasts a Muvico 20 Movie Theater, District 7th Avenue, Gameworks, Gra-Fx Design of Tampa, Improv Comedy Theater, Joffrey's Coffee & Tea Co, Pita's Republic, Silver Edge, Stogie Castillo's, Sunglass Hut, Tampa Digital Studios, Urban Outfitters and dining options such as Centro Cantina, Fresh Mouth, Hamburger Mary's, Rock-N-Sports Bar & Grille, Samurai Blue Sushi & Grille and Tampa Bay Brewing Company.
Ybor City Walking Map & Guides are available at the Visitor Information Center located at 1600 East 8th Ave., Ste. B104 in Ybor City.
Acropolis Greek Taverna
(813) 242-4545
Bernini of Ybor
(813) 248-0099
Carmine's Seventh Avenue
(813) 248-3834
Columbia Restaurant
Florida's oldest and most honored Spanish restaurant located less than half a mile from The RITZ Ybor.
Gaspar’s Grotto
(813) 248-5900
Green Iguana
(813) 248-9555
The Laughing Cat
(813) 241-2998
Mema’s Alaskan Tacos
(813) 242-8226
New York, New York Pizza Bar & Grille
(813) 248-1845
The Spaghetti Warehouse
(813) 248-1720
Streetcar Charlie's Bar & Grille
(813) 248-1444
Channelside Entertainment Complex
Channelside is an entertainment, shopping and dining complex located in Downtown tampa, a short trolley ride away from The RITZ Ybor.
The complex boasts an IMAX movie theater, several shops, bars, nightclub and restaurants such as Bennigans, Gallagher's Steakhouse, Hooters, Oishi Sushi & Habachi Grille, Splitsville, Stumps Supper Club and Thai Thani.
The RITZ Ybor officially opened its doors on June 26, 2008.
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, weddings, private parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, sweet 16 birthday parties, quinceaneras, trade shows, corporate meetings, corporate luncheons & dinners and fundraisers.
Conveniently located in the heart of historic Ybor City, The RITZ Ybor is a short trolley ride away from the Channelside district, a mere 2-3 miles from downtown Tampa and the University of Tampa and a 15 minute car ride from Tampa International Airport. It is located within walking distance of the Centro Ybor Entertainment Complex and the Ybor City Hillsborough County Community College campus. The Centro Ybor Parking Garage is conveniently located directly behind The RITZ Ybor.
Since opening their doors on June 26, 2008, The RITZ Ybor has hosted high-profile events such as the 2009 Maxim Super Bowl Party, the annual Ken Walters' Celebrate Sinatra event, the annual Gorrie Gala and the BET Black Carpet Party. Sold out concerts by popular recording artists Lady Gaga, Ben Harper, Tiesto, Owl City and more have taken place at the venue. Private events such as weddings, birthday parties, bridal showers, bah mitzvahs, sweet 16 birthday parties, banquets and fundraisers have all taken place at The RITZ Ybor.
As a live music venue, The RITZ Ybor will feature live performances from the best of the entertainment and music industry's top acts.
The RITZ Ybor (located at the corner of 7th Avenue & 15th Street)
1503 East 7th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 247-2555
Testimonials
Everything from the inception to the process to the staff working for you that night... I am just at a loss for words. I truly feel that I have friends (at The RITZ Ybor) for life and know that PrimeCare is honored to say we held our Holiday Gala at your beautiful RITZ Ybor."Tanya Guillen Marketing & Events Coordinator for PrimeCare LLC
My husband and I got married at The RITZ Ybor and it was AMAZING! The venue is roomy, beautiful,
elegant, and very classic. What really made the experience special was the courteous staff especially Carla Vaughan and Katy Newton!"
Marianne Hamilton
bride
The RITZ Ybor venue and staff have now firmly established themselves as THEE PLACE for the best events in town.
Michael Eachon
Krewe of Cavaliers
...all the great people at The RITZ Ybor… You are unbelievable hosts!!!"
Greg Blackburn
WTOG CW44
The RITZ Ybor went above and beyond by not only helping with suggestions but by believing in my dream.
Scott Bentley
President of Bentley Salon & Founder of the Annual AMF Hair Show
Words cannot describe how impressed I am with every staff member at The RITZ! Your staff gave us superb service throughout the entire planning process until the doors were locked at the end of the night of our gala. Believe me, I am spreading the word on what a fabulous venue and staff that you have have there in Ybor!
Lauri Bringgold
Gorrie Elementary
...The RITZ Ybor is a fantastic concert venue.
Steve Spears
TBT Soundcheck
The RITZ Ybor is the best place to host an event at in Tampa. Actually I take that back, The RITZ Ybor is the best place to host an event at in the entire state of Florida.
Jason Moriarty
Square One Creative