New food and beverage concept Ybor Beverage Co. is officially open at 1925 6th Ave. The new Ybor City resident is celebrating its grand opening Friday, October 11.
The locally-owned and family-operated joint’s mission is to create a communal space in Ybor City, where customers can connect and form new relationships over a drink.
The space also plans on hosting monthly events like yoga and wine tastings.
“Ybor City is a really special place, and we saw Ybor Beverage Co. as an opportunity to introduce something new to the area with a focus on bringing the community together,” said owner Lauren Mincberg in a statement. “We wanted to create a comfortable gathering place that offered local brews and bites, and we can't wait to open our doors this Friday [for the grand opening].”
The 2,000 square-foot space has a coffee and wine bar built to seat up to 80 people. There's a bar, a couch and table seating, and the room is covered in greenery. Espresso drinks are on the menu along with Coppertail Brewing Co. drafts and wine on tap. These pours make Ybor Beverage Co. prime for a happy hour hangout (happy hour is from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday).
As far as bites go, the concept serves small plates utilizing locally-sourced ingredients, and there's a heavy emphasis on partnering with local companies like Zeal Coffee Roasters, La Segunda Bakery, Natalie's Juices, Gulf Coast Sourdough bread, MADE cold brew coffee, and Alessi pastries.
YBC is also looking to act as a late-night meetup spot by offering up charcuterie boards, great to pair with vino, in the evenings.
Hours for Ybor Beverage Co. are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
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This article appears in Oct 3-10, 2019.