The Cuban Club

On the Grid : Cuban Club

"A century ago the Cuban Club was a space for people of Cuban heritage to fellowship and prosper. Today, although it is a community for Cubans, it's also a window into the rich history and culture of Ybor City. The Club can be booked for events without a lack of space; between 3 floors, a ballroom, cantina, patio and theater, they’ve got you covered." - Harbr Co.

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"In Tampa, I report that the Cuban Club (opened 1918) is reputedly home to about 300 ghosts—including a playwright said to haunt the theater, a young boy seen in the basement where a pool once stood, and a young woman allegedly pushed from the third-floor balcony after refusing to dance—and that ghost tours of the venue are offered for those who dare." - Andrea Romano Andrea Romano Andrea Romano is a writer and editor in New York City. For the last eight years, she has been a lifestyle journalist for Mashable, Brit+Co, Reviewed, Bustle, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

Independent organizers host free, curated markets showcasing Tampa makers—often at the Cuban Club in Ybor or Armature Works. Expect design-forward goods, vintage, and a lively, local crowd; dates vary seasonally.

A 1917 neoclassical clubhouse that once provided health care, arts, and social life to Ybor’s Cuban community. Today it hosts cultural events and tours; local media often note its storied, sometimes spooky lore. It’s a living symbol of immigrant Tampa.

Tampa’s culinary legacy takes center stage at the annual Cuban Sandwich Festival, a lively showdown where local chefs compete for the title of best Cuban sandwich. With music, dance, and plenty of flavor, the festival draws crowds from across the region and has been featured in the Tampa Bay Times and Food Network as a must-attend for food enthusiasts. Beyond the sandwiches, the event spotlights Tampa’s deep-rooted Latin influences and celebrates the city’s rich immigrant history.