Your Guide To Celebrating NYE In London
If you’re looking for a spot to celebrate NYE, we’ve rounded up the best events and celebrations in London. From mega set menus and disco balls to London’s legendary fireworks display, read on to find out how to spend the best NYE in the capital.
Bar des Prés
Bar Des Prés is a stunning Franco-East Asian restaurant by acclaimed chef Cyril Lignac, which makes a lovely place for foodies looking for a spot to celebrate New Year’s Eve in London. The team have created two special menus for the occasion, with dishes that bring together French finesse and Japanese individuality. The Early Dining Menu includes dishes like King Crab Curry “Rémoulade” and a selection of tuna sushi, roasted scallops with rum cream, Jerusalem artichoke purée, and black truffle shavings, grilled A4 Kagoshima wagyu fillet in a spicy, sweet soy sauce, and to finish, Équinoxe, Cyril Lignac’s signature dessert, layered with light vanilla cream and caramel ice cream. The New Year’s Eve Menu will be served from 8:30pm onwards and includes a glass of Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015, with marinated sea bream and Oscietra caviar with green apple petals and Champagne sauce.
where: 16 Albemarle St, London W1S 4HW
website: www.bardespres.com
Amazonico
Amazonico is cool at any time of the year, but for New Year’s Eve, it takes on a dazzling transformation with a stellar DJ who is all set to play some fabulous tunes. Expect a carnival-inspired party paradise with plenty of colourful feathers and sparkling installations, and most exciting of all – the internationally acclaimed DJ Grossomoddo will take over the decks with a fusion of House, Latin and Afro-Beat rhythms. The open bar tickets are available for £225 per person, which includes premium spirits and bespoke cocktails, access to all areas with Grossomoddo in The Lounge and Latin bands in The Dining Room, as well as a glass of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut Champagne to toast the New Year. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the New Year in style.
where: 10 Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BR
website: www.amazonicorestaurant.com
Aki London
Aki London, Marylebone’s newly launched Japanese restaurant, is the perfect place to bring in the New Year. The exclusive multi-course menu built just for New Year’s Eve includes dishes like the uni–scallop chawanmushi, an omakase sashimi selection finished with 50-year soy and caviar, kombu-jime black cod, and Edo-style nigiri. You can come in for the first sitting and enjoy the exclusive menu, which will be offered at £115 per person, or the later sitting, offered for £195 per person. After dinner, head to Aki’s underground bar for canapés, champagne and dancing.
where: 1 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0LA
websitE: www.akilondon.com
Fulham Pier
Take the kids to Fulham Pier for a fun New Year’s Eve party from 1 to 3pm, where Chad Jackson will spin disco and house classics, mixed with fresh dancefloor anthems to keep everyone moving. Join in for ‘fake midnight’ – complete with Westminster chimes, confetti cannons, foam, bubbles, crafts and a licensed bar – around 2pm at the halfway mark, as the DJ transitions into Chime by Orbital for a truly festive moment.
where: Fulham Pier, London SW6 6HH
website: www.fulhampier.com
Richmond Hill Hotel
Ring in 2026 in spectacular style at Richmond Hill Hotel’s glamorous New Year’s Eve Ball. Featuring a Champagne reception, a decadent multi-course feast by Executive Head Chef Lukasz Krzysiek, live entertainment and dancing until the early hours, this black-tie celebration promises a night to remember.
where: 144-150 Richmond Hill, Richmond, Surrey TW10 6RW
website: www.richmondhill-hotel.co.uk
Shangri-La The Shard
Head to the Midnight Disco at Shangri-La The Shard, London’s most dazzling New Year’s Eve celebration. Look forward to celebrating among the clouds with Champagne and guaranteed panoramic views of the fireworks. Plus, there will be live entertainment and gourmet canapés – it’s the perfect finale to the year.
where: 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9QU
website: www.shangrilaexperiences.com
GONG Bar
Bring in 2026 with an evening of sushi, Japanese-inspired flavours and Champagne, with a DJ beat playing some great tunes and breathtaking views of London’s fireworks to enjoy. Priced from £190 per person with VIP Pool Lounge and Window Packages from £900, this is one of London’s hottest spots this New Year’s Eve.
where: GONG Bar, Level 52, Shangri-La The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9QU
website: www.gong-shangri-la.com
Smith’s Bar & Grill
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Smith’s in Paddington with a five-course festive dinner, featuring dishes like scallops, rib-eye steak and decadent desserts. Begin with a canapé reception and a glass of fizz, then enjoy live music and a DJ spinning tunes until 3 am. Select packages include bottomless drinks, combining fine dining with a lively late-night party.
where: 25 Sheldon Square, London W2 6EY
website: www.smithsbarandgrill.co.uk
Bacchanalia
To welcome in the New Year, Bacchanalia hosts The Bacchus Ball, a night of revelry that takes over both the main restaurant and Apollo’s Muse in partnership with Dom Pérignon, Château d’Esclans and Belvedere. The evening begins with a welcome cocktail in Apollo’s Muse, before dinner guests are seated in the main restaurant for a feast accompanied by live opera, electro-classical violin, and a DJ set from Auric from 9pm. From 8pm until 3am, Apollo’s Muse will transform into a dazzling late-night party with top DJs.
where: BACCHANALIA1 MOUNT STREET, LONDON, W1K 3NA
website: www.bacchanalia.co.uk
The Portrait Restaurant by Richard Corrigan
Nestled atop the iconic National Portrait Gallery, The Portrait Restaurant by Richard Corrigan is hosting an extraordinary New Year’s Eve celebration with London’s stunning skyline as your backdrop. Enjoy a six-course feast developed especially for the occasion by Chef Richard Corrigan, and look forward to live music and an unmatched view of London’s mesmerising midnight firework display.
where: 2 St. Martin’s Pl, London WC2H 0HE
website: www.theportraitrestaurant.com
Tavolino
Ring in the New Year in true Italian style at Tavolino, where refined dining meets unrivalled views of Tower Bridge. This Thames-side gem is serving up an indulgent four-course menu that begins with a glass of Prosecco and unfolds into an elegant evening of Italian feasting, from house-made focaccia and Italian cured meats to beautifully crafted mains and decadent desserts.
where: 2 More London Pl, London SE1 2JP
website: www.tavolino.co.uk
Vatavaran
If you’re looking for an indulgent meal this New Year’s Eve, Vataravan is a lovely spot that serves elevated Indian cuisine. For the New Year’s special menu, look forward to scallops bhelpuri, tandoori salmon kokum, sigri chicken, lobster moilee and a stunning mango malai for dessert. It’s the perfect way to usher in the New Year.
where: 14 – 15 BEAUCHAMP PLACE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON, SW3 1NQ
website: www.vatavaran.uk
The Ivy Asia
The Ivy Asia will be offering a fabulous New Year’s Day menu, which includes dishes like barbecue duck salad, pork and kimchi gyozas, spicy tuna and sesame sushi rolls, massaman lamb, teriyaki chicken and lots more. Priced at just £34.95 for three courses and a welcome glass of The Ivy Champagne, it’s a great way to kick off the New Year.
where: across london
website: www.theivyasia.com
The Ivy Asia will be offering a fabulous New Year’s Day menu which includes dishes like barbecue duck salad, and pork and kimchi gyozas.
The Lanesborough
Ring in 2026 with a sensational six-course New Year’s Eve dinner and Champagne at The Lanesborough Grill, with live entertainment and dancing. Extend the celebrations in The Library Bar, where Champagne flows, canapés are served, and a private DJ set keeps the party alive until 2am. And if you’re staying at the hotel, ease into 2026 with a 6pm late check-out and restorative time at the award-winning Club & Spa, the perfect setting for relaxation and renewal on New Year’s Day.
where: Hyde Park Corner, London, SW1X 7TA
website: www.oetkerhotels.com
Stork
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 in style at Stork’s NYE soiree in the heart of Mayfair. The exclusive New Year‘s Eve menu, meticulously crafted by their Michelin-star-trained chefs, promises to elevate your senses with a fabulous menu. Expect to immerse yourself in an electric atmosphere, ignited by a live DJ spinning Afro and Amapiano beats throughout the night. Remember: dress to impress.
Where: 13-14 Cork St, Mayfair,
London, W1S 3NS
Website: www.storkrestaurant.com
The Mandrake
Step into an evening of revelry and refinement as The Mandrake transforms for the turn of the year. From 7 to 8pm, enjoy an hour of free-flowing Champagne and canapés in the opulent surroundings of YOPO Bar. As the night deepens, move into YOPO Restaurant for a five-course dinner paired with a glass of Champagne, accompanied by live music and performance that will carry you to midnight.
where: 20-21 Newman Street, London W1T 1PG
website: www.themandrake.com
STK
Celebrate at STK Strand with high-energy performances from live DJs and dazzling disco dancers that will keep the vibe alive all night long. For those looking for front-row seats to the fireworks, raise your glass at STK Rooftop & Bar, Stratford, where you can enjoy a live band, DJs and breathtaking skyline views. Elevate your evening and indulge in an exclusive 4-course set menu, featuring a luxurious lobster and caviar amuse bouche and a selection of elegant starters to share, including Maldon oysters, callops aguachile and more. When the clock strikes midnight, the party doesn’t stop – there will be dancing until 2 am.
where: stk strand and stratford
website: www.stksteakhouse.com
Horizon 22
Ring in the New Year high above London at Horizon 22 – perched 58 floors up, the luxe London spot offers sweeping views of the skyline, plenty of champagne and extraordinary entertainment. Your ticket will include premium hospitality throughout the evening, and from 9pm, you can enjoy unlimited Searcys Champagne, wine, beer and soft drinks (until midnight), gourmet canapés and a sushi and seafood station. Plus, you can forward to DJs, dancers and a saxophonist who will set the tone for the new year.
where: 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AJ
website: www.horizon22.co.uk
Broadwick Soho
This New Year’s Eve, make it one to remember at Broadwick Soho. With music, dancing, and a midnight toast high above Soho, a visit to Flute is the ultimate way to welcome the year ahead. Entry for the night will be £80, which will be inclusive of a complimentary glass of Champagne at midnight.
where: 20 Broadwick St, London W1F 8TH
website: www.broadwicksoho.com
190 Queen’s Gate
Set within The Gore London, the restaurant’s New Year’s Eve Dinner, priced at £95 per person, promises an evening of fine dining and celebration. Guests will be welcomed with canapés and a glass of English sparkling wine, before enjoying a five-course tasting menu that showcases the very best of British seasonal produce, from ham hock and mushroom vol-au-vent with winter truffles to roasted monkfish with Champagne velouté. With exquisite flavours, elegant surroundings and plenty of festive sparkle, it’s the perfect way to welcome 2026 in true Kensington style.
Where: 190 Queen’s Gate, Kensington, SW7 5EX London
Website: www.collezione.starhotels.com
The Franklin Restaurant
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in true Italian elegance at The Franklin Restaurant by Alfredo Russo. Tucked away in the heart of Knightsbridge, this luxury dining destination offers an intimate and refined setting for an unforgettable night of celebration. The £130 tasting menu by Michelin-starred Chef Alfredo Russo and Head Chef Roberto Roncolato showcases sophisticated Italian flavours with a festive twist, from Fassona beef tartare with Oscietra caviar to roasted duck breast with berries and port sauce, finishing with The Franklin’s signature tiramisù. With its warm ambience, exquisite cuisine, and impeccable service, The Franklin is the perfect place to toast to the New Year in style.
Where: 24 Egerton Gardens, SW3 2DB Knightsbridge, London
Website: www.collezione.starhotels.com/en/our-hotels
Sea Containers London
Feast your way into 2026 with the indulgent five-course dinner at Sea Containers Restaurant. This decadent dining experience includes dishes like hand-dived scallops with apple, hazelnuts, and brown butter, Hereford beef fillet with pressed potato and morel mushroom, and desserts like our refreshing blood orange granita with white chocolate. Paired with a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée and stunning river views, this dinner is the perfect way to celebrate.
Or prefer a dancy NYE vibe? Head to Lyaness for a night of unique cocktails, funky beats, and iconic views of St. Paul’s. The award-winning Lyaness team will be serving up delicious drinks while a live DJ spins music until late. No tickets are required – just reserve your table.
Finally, head to 12th Knot which is putting on a party with Grey Goose, which will see Shy One (NTS Radio, Balamii) and Jamz Supernova (BBC 1Xtra), spinning high-energy house, disco, and funky grooves to keep you moving all night long.
where: 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD
website: www.seacontainers.co.uk
Searcys at the Gherkin
Ring in the New Year at the very top of London’s most iconic skyscraper, where Searcys at the Gherkin transforms into a glittering Masquerade Ball in the sky. Set amongst London’s sparkling cityscape, look forward to dancing the night away to live entertainment throughout an evening full of surprises until the early hours, accompanied by their signature food and drink. If you’re up for a fabulous way to bring in the New Year, this is one of them.
where: The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BF
website: www.searcysatthegherkin.co.uk
St. Martin’s Lane
Celebrate the New Year in style at Blind Spot, part of St. Martin’s Lane. Dance the night away to the beats of a live DJ, creating the perfect party atmosphere as 2026 approaches, complemented by delicious late-night bites to keep the energy going.
Whether you’re with friends or making new ones, this is the place to be for a memorable start to the year.
WHERE: 45 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4HX
website: www.morgansoriginals.com
Bocconcino Soho
This year, Bocconcino Soho transforms into a golden scene of indulgence for their Golden Eve celebration, where you can look forward to a night of live music and an Italian feast. The experience includes a bottle of Ferrari Trento DOC for two, with an after-party with DJs and performances on the main floor. There will be live music with a three-course Italian feast for the first seating with a guitarist, DJ and dancer, and for the second seating, there will be a 4-course Italian feast with dinner and a show with dancers and bongo players. Plus, after-party tickets will be available for £60 for entry from 10 pm.
Bocconcino Soho transforms into a golden scene of indulgence for their Golden Eve celebration.
where: 59 Great Marlborough St, London, W1F 7JY
website: www.bocconcinorestaurant.co.uK
Sanderson
Ring in the New Year in true Sanderson style at Long Bar. With lively energy, creative cocktails and a party atmosphere that lasts well past midnight, it’s the perfect place to toast to 2026.
Ring in the New Year in true Sanderson style at Long Bar.
WHERE: 50 Berners St, London W1T 3N
WEBSITE: www.morgansoriginals.com
Bocconcino Mayfair
Celebrate in true Mayfair style with an exclusive multi-course New Year’s Eve dinner served in the elegant main dining room of Bocconcino Mayfair. Enjoy refined Italian dishes, champagne service and curated live performances while you dine on dishes like homemade crab ravioli with seafood ragout, A5 Wagyu beef tataki and a gorgeous “Five to Midnight” pistachio and chocolate clock for dessert. Plus, guests can enjoy a bottle of Ferrari Trento DOC for two. Don’t miss the after-party tickets, which will be available for £60 for entry from 10 pm.
where: 19 Berkeley St, London W1J 8ED
website: www.bocconcinorestaurant.co.uk
Great Fosters
If Great Fosters is glowing at Christmas, it’s positively sparkling for New Year’s Eve. The incredible Tithe Barn plays host to the most glamorous occasion of the festive season, which you can enjoy as a resident with the one or two-night package or as an evening guest – expect a five-course dinner and a buzzing dancefloor.
where: Great Fosters, Stroude Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9UR
website: www.alexanderhotels.co.uk
If Great Fosters is glowing at Christmas, it’s positively sparkling for New Year’s Eve.
Quaglinos
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2026 in true Quaglino’s style with a Moulin Rouge dinner and bar party. Descend the grand staircase for a night of glamour, exceptional food, and electrifying live music. Guests can reserve tables at the bar or book a spot for one of two exclusive dinner sittings in the restaurant. Whether you’re celebrating as a duo or bringing a crowd, Executive Head Chef Jack Smith has created a special three-course menu for the occasion.
where: 16 Bury Street, St. James’s, SW1Y 6AJ
website: www.quaglinos-restaurant.co.uk
Indigo at OneAldwych
Welcome in 2026 with a lavish evening in Indigo. Experience the magic of New Year’s Eve with dear friends and family and a delicious four-course tasting menu. Curated by Chef Dominic Teague, the menu exemplifies his penchant for British ingredients, all crafted into delicious dishes with a touch of imagination. Continue your evening in the elegant Lobby Bar and toast to the New Year in style with charcuterie and cheese boards. perfectly paired with Bollinger Champagne.
where: 1 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BZ
website: www.onealdwych.com
Hijingo
This New Year’s, journey to the future with interactive bingo hideout, Hijingo. At 1 millisecond before midnight, the venue’s vast processing power will allow you to enter 2026 slightly ahead of the rest of the UK to glimpse what the year will hold.
where: 90 Worship Street, EC2! 2BA
website: www.hijingo.com
Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate
Look forward to free-flowing Penfolds wines, Perrier-Jouët Champagne, and premium cocktails with headliner DJ Tyler West on the deck at the stunning Lucky Cat. The early dinner menu includes highlights like pork and lobster gyoza, Chilean sea bass, Wagyu short rib, egg fried rice and more. Elevate the experience with the VIP experience, which gets you prime window-side tables, a bespoke sharing menu created just for you, free-flowing drinks throughout the night and a special gift to keep the memory of the night with you.
where: 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ
website: www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com
Barnett’s Hill
This New Year’s Eve, Barnett’s Hill is throwing a celebration that’s all about elegance and sparkle. Party the night away or go all-in with their indulgent overnight package. Start with a showstopping menu curated by the fabulous Head Chef, Steven Newton, where you can expect bold flavours, seasonal finesse, and dishes designed to make this the most memorable meal of the year.
This New Year’s Eve, Barnett’s Hill is throwing a celebration that’s all about elegance and sparkle.
where: Barnett Hill, Blackheath Lane, Guildford, GU5 0RF
website: www.alexanderhotels.co.uk
TH@51
Head to TH@51and enjoy a set menu that’s available from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at £179 per person, followed by a second seating with live entertainment from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am at £199 per person. From spiced crispy soft-shell crab with basil chutney to pan-grilled lobster tail with buttered asparagus and herb-crusted venison fillet, expect a feast on your plate.
WHERE: 51 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF
WEBSITE: www.th51.co.uk
Frog by Adam Handling
For an extravagant evening full of surprises, head to Frog for a delicious New Year’s Eve tasting menu, with the option of continuing the evening downstairs in Eve Bar for one of their iconic annual parties. The exclusive New Year’s Eve tasting menu is £275pp, with dishes such as ‘Scallop, truffle, confit lemon’, ‘Wagyu beef, aubergine, tongue’ and ‘Chestnut, chocolate, artichoke’ – all of which can be enjoyed alongside an outstanding wine pairing, or your choice of sparkling. After dinner, head downstairs to Eve Bar for exclusive cocktails like the ‘Big Ben Chime’, with Mezcal-infused pears.
where: 34-35 Southampton St, London WC2E 7HG
website: www.frogbyadamhandling.com
For an extravagant evening full of surprises, head to Frog for a delicious New Year’s Eve tasting menu.
NYX Hotel Holborn
Rings in 2026 with a glittering celebration at NYX Hotel Holborn. Expect a night of non-stop dancing with tickets priced at £20, including a complimentary glass of fizz on arrival, and a DJ playing until 1am. The hotel’s mixologists will be on hand to make some incredible drinks like the NYX Lady Gaga, a mix of Absolut Blue, Chambord, Hibiscus, Strawberry and Mionetto Prosecco or go for the Mock Margarita, a delicious, alcohol-free blend of Lyres Agave Blanco, Lime Juice and London Essence Ginger Ale.
where: 50 – 60 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4AR
website: www.designmynight.com
Sky Garden
Ring in the new year with Sky Garden’s annual NYE party. Book in for a special dinner at Fenchurch Restaurant before dancing the night away with live music, bubbles and late-night DJ sets playing until the early hours. There are plenty of decadent dining packages and drink options to choose from, helping to make this one big 2025 send-off.
where: 1 Sky Garden Walk, EC3M 8AF
www.skygarden.london
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
This iconic venue will be offering a delicious menu for NYE at The Montagu Kitchen. Available on the 31st of December between 7 pm and 10 pm look forward to crab and langoustine light bisque or pumpkin and artichoke clafoutis, or slow-braised Ossobuco and beet wellington. For dessert, guests can indulge in kir royal sorbet and chocolate and orange whipped ganache.
Where: Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, 30 Portman Square, London, W1H 7BH
Website: www.hyattrestaurants.com
The Little Violet Door
For the ultimate house party experience, head to The Little Violet Door for a NYE celebration to remember. Cocktails will be flowing, tunes will be playing, and the gorgeous two-floor flat will be transformed into the playground of your dreams, with the best kitchen disco.
Everyone’s invited to dance in their dream holiday playground.
where: The Little Violet Door, 9-11 Kingly Street, W1B 5PH
Website: thelittlevioletdoor.co.uk
