Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in London

Head to the Natural History Museum for a wild New Year's Eve of celebrations in a museum after dark. Grab your fancy dress and party amongst the famous skeletal friends to live music, explore the exhibitions, boogie the night away to a silent disco, and participate in all sorts of events taking place at this unique NYE event.

Celebrate the start of 2025 at The Savoy, perched along the River Thames just moments from bustling Covent Garden. Enjoy a champagne reception in the River Room before moving into the spectacular Lancaster Ballroom, transformed into an enchanting Venetian backdrop, for a five-course dinner. Enjoy the live entertainment and dance until the clock strikes twelve, when you'll get a front-row view of London's epic fireworks display. The various dining outlets at the grand hotel will also be hosting indulgent New Year's Eve dinners.

For New Year's Eve, Aviary in Finsbury Square is hosting the a Winter Sky Soirée, offering a stunning setting with panoramic views of the London skyline. Guests can enjoy world-class DJs, ballerinas, and a five-course dinner, with the unique option to dine in an igloo. With champagne on arrival and a mix of glamour, fine dining, and entertainment, Aviary promises an unforgettable celebration.

Celebrate 2025 at The Mandrake, where you'll begin your evening with Champagne and canapés at YOPO's Mezcal and Taco Bar, followed by a luxurious five-course dinner. Menu highlights include smoked watermelon tiradito, lobster tail, and a crystal meringue bomb. Boogie to live music from soul singer Josh Barry, followed by a midnight toast with Veuve Clicquot Champagne. The Waeska Bar is also hosting an electric after-party with DJs Daniel Sehnawi and Nikolina, keeping the energy high until 3am.

The lush jungle of renowned restaurant Amazónico is transforming into a carnival-inspired party paradise for New Year's Eve. Adorning their iconic décor with shimmering disco balls, sparkling installations, and luminous neon lights, the venue will provide the backdrop for guests to groove the night away to tunes by renowned DJs and live musicians. Different packages are available, from evening dinner through to the after party kicking off late at night.

Rails, an intimate and homey space next to St Pancras Station serving contemporary British cuisine, is hosting a four-course dinner with a show-stopping beef Wellington as the highlight. You'll be kept company by a live acoustic jazz band taking you on a musical journey to hit the right note at exactly midnight.

The Piano Works' are hosting a glamorous black-tie bash lasting all the way through the night until 4 am on New Year's Day. The end of 2024 party, hosted in both the Farringdon location and the West End venue in Covent Garden, will feature a live band playing non-stop music with the option to request your own songs for an added personal touch, with a DJ taking over after 2 am. They're also hosting a three-course meal if you want to eat before the celebrations kick off.

Prepare for a Latin-inspired NYE fiesta at The Bloomsbury Hotel's Coral Room. This year, they've collaborated with Casamigos Tequila as an ode to the colourful surroundings of Soho. There's a specially curated menu of vibrant cocktails, live Latin music, immersive entertainment, and plenty of tequila. It all starts at 7 pm and continues until 2 am, so get your dancing shoes at the ready.

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the recently restored The Hound in Chiswick, marking its inaugural end-of-year celebration with cocktails, pints, and live music. Guests can enjoy a four-course dinner featuring dishes like home-cured salmon tartlet and native sirloin steak, with a glass of fizz included. After dinner, the festivities continue with a live band playing jazz, soul, and classic pub tunes, while non-diners can join the party from 9 pm for £10, including a midnight toast.

Louie, a glamorous Covent Garden townhouse, blends French and New Orleans cuisine with live jazz and celebrity appeal in a chic setting. This New Year's Eve, it hosts a Masquerade Dinner Party featuring set menus, DJs, and access to all floors for dancing until late, with elegant cocktail attire and masks setting the tone for the evening. Guests can also opt to join just for the after-dinner festivities, which include a canapé reception and champagne.

Daroco, a celebrated Parisian restaurant, brings its sophisticated Italian dining to Soho with a Renaissance-inspired interior featuring marble, brass, and a signature mirrored ceiling. The New Year's Eve menu boasts luxurious dishes such as Wagyu beef carpaccio and truffle-infused venison fillet. Guests can choose between an early dinner or a late-night experience with a live DJ, blending exquisite cuisine with an electrifying atmosphere.

It’s all about the 80s bangers at MOTH Club on New Year’s Eve, where they’re transforming the club into a wild night of sparkly NYE nostalgia. Expect a soundtrack featuring everything from Prince and Madonna to Dexys Midnight Runners and David Bowie. You’ll want to don your best 80s get up for this one.

It doesn't get much more sophisticated than The Ritz, so it probably doesn't surprise you to hear they're going all-out for New Year's Eve 2024. You can attend a black-tie celebration in the Michelin-starred Ritz Restaurant or The Palm Court, including a multiple-course dinner and a 14-piece marching band, as well as other live entertainers. Alternatively, head to The Rivoli Bar to enjoy unadulterated luxury at the exclusive caviar and champagne experience by Laurent-Perrier.

Sky Garden is welcoming in the New Year with an exclusive party featuring live performances and DJs with a backdrop of some of the best views in the city. It’s set amongst the lush foliage in Sky Garden’s signature tropical greenhouse, offering unparalleled vistas across the Thames and beyond. If you want to eat too, you can book a separate dinner package that’ll grant you access to the after-party.

Kick-start 2025 with an Amazonian twist at Sushisamba, rebranded as Sambazonia for one night of New Year's Eve festivities. Enjoy live performances from colourful dancers, entertainment and DJs before the anticipated countdown to midnight. Feast on an à la carte menu of festive specials and signature dishes, and enjoy a glass of champagne during your meal, too. You can dress to impress in your most colourful outfit for this particular event.

The Cause, a regularly changing nightclub currently located in East London's Royal Docks area, is hosting a massive multiple-room rave to welcome in the new year. A wide range of electronic music acts will keep the party going until the early morning at this maze-like warren of dance floors, ringing in the new year saying bye to the old one with a proper all-dayer and all-nighter.

La Gamba, last year's Galician tapas addition to the Southbank Centre, is taking advantage of its prime location for its New Year's Eve festivities. A ticket to their NYE party includes welcome drinks and nibbles, a four-course dinner with live music, and a front-row seat to London's fireworks display in the otherwise restricted area. After the show's over, you can head back into the restaurant and party the night away.

Mayfair's glamorous Italian dining destination Bocconcino is throwing a fabulous immersive party for its 2024 send-off. Different packages are available, depending on whether you'd like to partake in the decadent four-course dinner, take advantage of bottle service, or just show up fashionably late to party until the early hours. The event features plenty of live entertainment, including DJs, acrobats, and more.

If you want to ring in the New Year in style, then grab a ticket for The Dorchester's exclusive New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball. The evening begins with a champagne and canapé reception before heading into the Dorchester Ballroom for an evening of feasting. Dance into the early hours of the morning to the live band, enjoy free-flowing drinks during dinner, and celebrate the start of a new year in your fanciest get-up. Tickets for those who just want to turn up for the after party are available as well.

Café Mambo Ibiza returns to London this New Year's Eve with a spectacular celebration at Q Shoreditch. Spread across two floors, the venue will host an evening of live performers, surprises, and the iconic Café Mambo Ibiza Classics soundtrack, evoking the golden years of Ibiza. Known for nearly 30 years as a legendary party destination, Café Mambo promises feel-good vibes and an unforgettable start to 2025.

Ring in the New Year at Junsei, Marylebone's renowned yakitori restaurant, Junsei, with an exclusive omakase menu featuring favourites with a festive twist. The menu is chock full of seasonal dishes like ume duck, lobster toast, and wagyu tamago, and as midnight draws near, you'll get to enjoy a few celebratory surprises leading up to the start of 2025, including a toast and live performances with a Japanese edge.

Don your glad rags and join Josephine for a glittery night to remember this New Year's Eve at Tonight Josephine. Expect bucketloads of sass and sparkle at Glitterbomb, including a live DJ and cabaret drag host presenting lip-sync battles, group karaoke sessions, and plenty of dancing. You can also go for bottomless drinks if you dare.

Aldgate's vibrant rooftop oasis Florattica is ringing in the New Year in style, hosting an unforgettable night of food, drinks, music and dancing. Enjoy a multiple-course tasting menu, cocktails, and champagne as you take in the London NYE fireworks show from eleven floors up, then kick up a storm on the dance floor as a DJ and live performers bring the vibes.

The Tattershall Castle, an unusual pub on a luxurious boat, is moored across the Thames from the London Eye, and as such offers an excellent vantage point to immerse yourself in the London fireworks show at midnight. The pub is hosting a New Year's Eve spectacular this year, complete with bubbles and canapés flowing from arrival to close, accompanied by live music and a DJ.

Somerset House will be counting down to 2025 with the UK's first Queer Pan-Asian performance collective, The Bitten Peach. Their performers will roam the venue throughout the night, putting on spellbinding performances. Guests will also be able to skate into 2025 on Somerset House's ice rink, accompanied by banging music, explore an exhibition, wine and dine at a Swiss-style chalet, and watch the dazzling fireworks display.

The Bounce venues let you play table tennis and other games in a vibrant neon-lit space. On New Year's Eve, they're throwing a big party hosted by the house Games Gurus and a DJ, with unlimited access to all activity tables for all guests.

Viajante87 in Notting Hill is a prime destination for celebrating New Year's Eve 2024. The bar, led by Pietro Collina and Veronica Di Pietrantonio, features a menu inspired by Latin American travels, including unique bar bites like Taco Makis. With its vibrant atmosphere, a DJ set, and inclusive options for all types of revellers, Viajante87 is set to be a hot spot for ringing in the New Year.

See in the new year with New York vibes at The 411 in Islington. This NY-themed venue opened in 2023 and on 31 December it's holding a party buzzing with energy. The night includes party anthems spun on vinyl, themed decor, and signature cocktails.

Hosted within the iconic Old Westminster Fire Station, the Indian restaurant will serve a special New Year's menu for dinner before the restaurant's downstairs area will be transformed into a lively afterparty with a DJ. Their special celebration package includes a three-course meal with a glass of champagne on arrival.

Head to boogie wonderland this New Year's Eve at Mama Shelter in Shoreditch. They're transforming their penthouse into the ultimate disco space, decked out with sparkling disco balls with surprise entertainment, a live DJ set, cocktails, and champagne for everyone when the clock strikes twelve. Make sure you wear your snazziest flares and 80s get-up for this one so you can groove right into 2025 in style.

On New Year's Eve, London's only riverside ice rink is staying open late so that you can glide, whoosh, and spin your way into 2025. The three interconnected rinks in front of the majestic Battersea Power Station boast splendid views of the Thames, with the festive ambience further enhanced by twinkling lights and a massive Christmas tree. There are also food and drinks, fairground rides, photo booths, and all sorts of other entertainment to enjoy.

Following a four-course dinner in the Broadwick Soho hotel's spectacular Italian restaurant Dear Jackie, patrons can move to the seventh-floor bar Flute, where a DJ will keep the party going well into 2025. The rooftop bar also offers an excellent vantage point for the fireworks show, and there's a complimentary glass of champagne thrown in for good measure as well. The full New Year's Eve package at the hotel includes an overnight stay with late check-out and brunch.

As 2024 draws to a close, The Perception Bar at the lavish W London hotel invites you to an evening of sparkling sophistication and lavish celebration. Prepare for a night brimming with thrilling moments, each more captivating than the last, with classic Hollywood charm meeting modern elegance for a memorable night. Get ready for the spotlight and party late to a banging soundtrack.

Luxurious Mayfair restaurant Park Chinois welcomes guests to celebrate the arrival of 2025 with a Shanghai Royale theme, featuring sumptuous Cantonese dishes, a festive ambiance, and elegant glamour. Immerse yourself in the lavishness of 1930s Shanghai late into the night, complete with champagne toasts and vibrant music.

Stylish Chelsea mainstay Bluebird is starting off the proceedings with an elevated New Year's Eve menu, but the fun really starts after the tables are cleared. Bluebird Chelsea's New Year's Eve parties are a legendary glitzy affair, featuring exclusive live entertainment and dancing late into the night. This year, they're drawing on the Roaring Twenties for inspiration and transforming into a dazzling speakeasy.

Welcome the New Year at Story Cellar in Covent Garden with a specially crafted three-course menu, paired with exceptional wines from the renowned Gusbourne winery. Begin your evening with a glass of 2019 Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs and a Gusbourne-poached Carlingford oyster, setting the tone for an indulgent celebration. Each course is thoughtfully designed to perfectly complement the wines, ensuring a memorable start to the year.

Bavarian pleasure palace Albert's Schloss is cranking up the time machine this New Year's Eve and enlisting the services of some of history's biggest party animals to ring in 2025. Expect an all-star cabaret cast, midnight magic, general merriment, and all manner of indecency as things kick off, complete with a photo booth, artisanal schnapps, and more.

One of the hottest restaurants in London right now, Plates, is putting together a special three-hour dining experience for its first New Year's Eve celebration. Available for lunch and dinner, the menu at the plant-based restaurant features culinary highlights such as celeriac & shiitake lasagne, black truffle risotto, winter trifle, and hot barbecued pineapple, with full drinks pairing throughout the evening included.

Carousel and AVA's New Year's Eve edition of {PAIRED} will bring together Ibiza's renowned restaurant NUDO and DJ Yu Su for a unique Chef x DJ experience, blending bold Mediterranean flavours with emotionally charged, “jazz-bient” soundscapes. The evening begins with a multi-course dinner followed by an after-party at Carousel's Wine Bar and mezcalería, No. 23, where guests can enjoy cocktails and live music until 2 am. This collaboration continues the {PAIRED} tradition of merging culinary and musical artistry.

London Walks is hosting a special guided walk in Hampstead. After stopping off at several local pubs, participants will hike up Parliament Hill in order to catch the London New Year's Eve Fireworks at midnight, with the so-called Roof of London providing a prime vantage point for taking in the spectacular display. If you're looking to avoid the stress of a classic party, the mad crowds, and all the other cons of NYE in London, this is a great alternative.

On 31 December, you can ring in the New Year with a spectacular “Midnight Fish” celebration at the iconic Sexy Fish. You can expect plenty of glitz and glam, with mirrorball dancers, Don Julio 1942 ice sculptures, exclusive cocktails made especially for the night, and a headline DJ set by MUGA. 

Celebrate New Year's Eve with Parisian romance and elegance at Mistress of Mayfair, featuring exquisite cuisine, champagne, and a luxurious atmosphere. The indulgent late-night celebration with premium champagne options like Ruinart or Dom Pérignon includes a specially curated menu. To keep your table all evening, a guaranteed bottle spend ensures a seamless and enchanting night to welcome 2025 in style.

Newly opened in 2024, Brasserie Marceline is hosting a Lobster Frites Feast for its first New Year's Eve celebration. Attendees can share starters like cheese souffle, steak tartare, and oysters, followed by the signature lobster frites. A live band will be in charge of the vibes until midnight, when it's time to toast with a complimentary glass of bubbly.

If splurging on a fancy New Year's Eve dinner isn't your kind of thing, the Tamil Prince and the Tamil Crown offer a fun food-less alternative. These popular desi pubs clear the tables and chairs for the night, light up the disco ball, and keep the dance floor shaking well into the new year, complete with DJs, drinks, and a familial vibe. Bets of all, it costs just a tenner to get in.

Kioku by Endo, the Westminster outpost of acclaimed sushi master Endo Kazutoshi, is welcoming the new year with exceptional dining, lively entertainment, and stunning views of London's skyline. Early dining starts at £250 per person, while later reservations at £375 include a welcome drink, DJ sets, and access to the terrace for a spectacular midnight celebration.

Ring in the New Year at Mayha with a blend of tradition and innovation through an exceptional omakase dining experience. The festive menu features meticulously crafted dishes like sashimi and grilled fish, highlighting the finest seasonal ingredients. The evening includes a welcome cocktail, a farewell toast, and a delightful surprise to conclude the celebration, offering a memorable way to welcome the new year in the heart of London.

Celebrate New Year's Eve in true Soho style at Manzi's with an evening of fine dining, lively entertainment, and unexpected surprises.0 Upstairs at Manzi's will transform into a spectacular cabaret hosted by the renowned Black Cat Cabaret, featuring acts like contortionists, jugglers, and burlesque performers. Highlights include performances by world-record Hula Hooper Amazi, charismatic tap dancer Avalon, and international showgirl Missy Fatale, ensuring an unforgettable night of magic and music.

Celebrate New Year's Eve at The Cadogan Arms on Chelsea's King's Road with a night of traditional British cuisine, cocktails, and live music featuring DJ and saxophonist Sasha Gigi. Guests can enjoy a four-course dinner with sparkling wine on arrival, followed by a lively pub celebration open to all, with party tickets available for £20 after 9 pm. The evening includes gourmet dishes like dry-aged native sirloin and chocolate delice, culminating in an energetic performance from Sasha Gigi to ring in the New Year.

Kitty Hawk atop the Page 8 Hotel in the West End opened just a few months back. For its inaugural New Year's Eve bash, the contemporary rooftop restaurant is hosting The Midnight Landing – an lively event featuring a DJ, live saxophonist, and dazzling showgirl dancers. You can have an early four-course dinner at the restaurant, or just show up directly for the rooftop party afterwards. With a wraparound terrace providing stunning views of the London skyline, you won't be missing out on any fireworks action either.

Ring in the New Year at The George with an evening of pints, delicious bites, and lively traditional Irish music. Guests can savour the all-day dining menu alongside special festive dishes like venison pie, beer-battered fish & chips, and indulgent desserts such as sticky toffee pudding. After dinner, the celebrations continue with live Irish music from 10pm to 2am, with party tickets available for £20, including a midnight toast with a complimentary glass of bubbles. Entry for those dining at the pub is free.

Celebrate New Year's Eve at LIMIN's Caribbean Après-Ski Party with bottomless cocktails, Caribbean-inspired bites, and live music with an exclusive wristband to glimpse the London fireworks. It's located at Gabriel's Wharf and will feature a live saxophonist and drummer, followed by a DJ spinning tunes until the early hours.

The Winter Garden Restaurant at this iconic hotel is hosting an evening to remember to ring in the New Year. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner under the palms, enhanced by live music, while feasting on dishes like carpaccio of hamachi or risotto of Jerusalem artichokes. Mains include things like roasted dry-aged fillet of beef Wellington and seared fillet of wild seabass. Leave room for something sweet, like their baked Alaska or warm apple tart, served with coffee and petit fours. Elegant guest rooms and suites are available for those looking to welcome 2025 in luxury.

This Leicester Square restaurant overlooking the Grand Casinoo is transforming into a disco haven for NYE. The Disco Inferno celebration invites guests to dress up and enjoy a special viewing of London's fireworks while feasting on luxury dishes like lobster and caviar alongside the à la carte menu. There will be live music from Beverly Stone and a New York-style balloon drop at midnight. Guests in disco attire are welcomed with a glass of Champagne and a chance to win a bottle of Dom Perignon.

Celebrate NYE in style at this iconic Mayfair hotel, with a tasting menu featuring dishes like hand-dived Cornish scallops and Cumbrian beef Wellington. Enjoy a front-row view of London's spectacular fireworks, followed by a glam party with Champagne and stunning panoramic views from The View. Continue the celebration with a luxurious stay in one of the hotel's contemporary rooms and suites.

Enjoy an exclusive Omakase dinner at Nobu Shoreditch to ring in 2025. The curated menu features sashimi, foie gras miso soufflé, umami lobster yuzu foam kataifi, and Henriot Brut Champagne with strawberry sorbet. The night is made better with live entertainment from a DJ and saxophonist at Nobu Bar, continuing late into the evening. Signature cocktails and champagne will also be available.

Lina Stores is ringing in 2025 Italian-style with food, festivities, and entertainment at its King's Cross location. Guests can enjoy a four-course sharing menu of festive favourites, a welcome glass of prosecco, live music, and a game of tombola with exciting prizes from the deli and more. As midnight approaches, a DJ will set the mood, leading up to a prosecco toast and late-night spuntini snacks to celebrate the New Year.

Lina Stores' little sibling, Bar Lina, is getting in on the NYE fun too. The new cocktail bar beneath the Shoreditch branch of Lina Stores is promising music, drinks, and a lively atmosphere. Emotional Pop DJ will keep the party going late with a mix of disco, house, and pop hits. Tickets include a signature cocktail on arrival and a prosecco toast at midnight. Creative Italian-inspired cocktails will be served at the bar all night.

Shiri Kraus and Amir Batito, chefs and co-founders of Epicurus in Camden, are hosting a New Year's Eve celebration featuring their signature American diner fare with a Middle-Eastern twist. Guests can enjoy bottomless burgers, fries, onion rings, and other treats, along with a glass of bubbly on arrival and other offers throughout the night, while a DJ keeps the party going into the early hours.

Caia, a neighbourhood restaurant in Notting Hill, is hosting a special New Year's Eve celebration featuring chef John Javier, known for his innovative Asian-inspired cuisine cooked over fire, alongside vinyl music and wine. The evening will include a five-course tasting menu with highlights like cumin lamb skewers, burnt cabbage with fish sauce butter, and Iberico pork katsudon, complemented by seasonal cocktails and DJ sets throughout the night. You can also skip dinner and head straight to Caia's NYE party afterwards, with entry priced at £25.

The Portrait Restaurant by Richard Corrigan is celebrating the festive season with exquisite dining, live music, and breath-taking views of London's fireworks. Lunch will feature a two or three-course menu showcasing seasonal favourites like bayonne ham, fillet of beef, and peppercorn sauce, while the evening offers an indulgent multiple-course feast with highlights such as lobster ravioli and Royal Windsor venison. Guests can enjoy live music throughout the evening. Grab the Window Seat package for the best views.

This New Year's Eve, Babbo in St John's Wood invites Londoners to celebrate with a blend of Italian cuisine, bespoke cocktails, and live music, capturing the spirit of la dolce vita. Guests can enjoy a six-course menu featuring highlights like lobster tagliolini and 12-hour slow-cooked ox cheek, paired with a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival. For those toasting the New Year, Babbo offers a selection of fine wines, including premium champagnes, alongside creative cocktails.