What to do in London on New Year's Eve: 14 fun events to see in the New Year in the capital
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Contrary to belief there is actually more to do in London on New Year’s Eve than watch the fireworks.
Sure the Mayor of London’s annual display might be the main event - but if bangs, pops, and whistles aren’t your vibe, there are plenty of other awesome events happening across the city.
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Hide AdTop picks include a Scandinavian feast, a masquerade ball, and live jazz music.
Below you’ll find our pick of wicked things to do in London on New Year’s Eve, so you can see in 2025 in style.
1. Fireworks & Feasts Above the City at Sky Garden
Where: The City
With unbeatable views of London and front-row seats to the city’s dazzling fireworks, Sky Garden’s sky-high New Year’s bash is the ultimate place to bid farewell to 2024. Elevate your evening with an exquisite dining experience by indulging in Kerth Gumb’s five-course tasting menu in Fenchurch or enjoying four courses in Darwin Brasserie. Enjoy electrifying entertainment from live bands and DJs, raise a glass, and sing Auld Lang Syne surrounded by elegance, flavour, and spectacular views!
Packages include ‘Party’ (£205pp), ‘Party group bookings’ (From £595), ‘Darwin Brasserie four-course set menu’ (From £395pp), ‘Fenchurch Restaurant five-course tasting menu’ (£675pp).
2. Sky-High Dining at Bokan
Where: Canary Wharf
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Hide AdWith an impressive tasting menu, champagne, live entertainment and breathtaking views of the capital’s fireworks displays, award-wining rooftop restaurant and bar, Bōkan in Canary Wharf, is the place to ring in 2025. With floor-to-ceiling windows and unobstructed views of London’s glittering skyline, sit back and enjoy a decadent five or six-course seasonal menu created by Executive Chef Robert Manea, alongside a complimentary glass of champagne.
Packages include ‘Early Sitting 5 Course Dinner’ (£130pp), ‘Late Sitting 6 Course Dinner’ (£240pp), ‘The Bar Party Package’ - Welcome drink and party access (£80pp), ‘The Premium Bar’ - a bottle of Taittinger Prélude and luxury meal in front row seat (£370pp).
3. Michelin-Starred NYE Experience at Pavyllon London
Where: Mayfair
Bid adieu to 2024 in style with a New Year’s Eve celebration crafted by multi-Michelin starred chef Yannick Alléno at Pavyllon London in the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, with celebrations extending until 2am. Begin with a canapé reception from 7pm before moving into the restaurant for a six-course feast full of elevated classics. After dining, continue the festivities with a soirée in Bar Antoine whilst a lively DJ to sets the mood for a champagne countdown and beyond.
Priced at £395pp for canapes, a six-course menu, two glasses of champagne & live entertainment. Kids at £150pp (up to 12 years)
4. Scandinavian Feasting at Ekstedt at The Yard
Where: Westminster
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Hide AdExperience a six-course Nordic feast at Ekstedt at The Yard, housed within Westminster’s iconic Great Scotland Yard Hotel, with a menu from Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt. On arrival, enjoy a celebratory glass of champagne with welcome bites from the open fire before the main event: six spectacular dishes cooked over flames. What’s more, the hotel’s two bars, 40 Elephants and Sibin, will be offering guests dining at the restaurant 20% off drinks until 2am. Minutes from Trafalgar Square, nip out to and view the fireworks.
Six-course menu is £155 pp, with last seating at 9.30pm.
5. An Italian Adventure Theo Randall at the InterContinental
Where: Mayfair
Whether you’re looking for a dinner to kick off your celebrations or for somewhere to settle in for the evening, enjoy New Year’s Eve at Theo Randall at the InterContinental. With either a three-course set menu, or a five-course feast available, the menus showcase Theo Randall’s classic hero dishes such as risotto di mare; farona ripiena – roasted guinea fowl with chestnuts, pancetta, and rosemary; and panettone bread pudding with Vin Santo ice cream.
Three-course menu is £95pp, with sittings available 6pm – 7pm.
Five-course menu is £155 pp, with sittings available 7pm – 10pm.
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Hide Ad6. An Indian NYE Feast at Cinnamon Collection
Where: Westminster, Covent Garden, Richmond, City, Battersea
Inject some spice to your New Year’s Eve celebrations at one of Executive Chef Vivek Singh’s modern Indian restaurants; The Cinnamon Club (Westminster), Cinnamon Bazaar (Covent Garden and Richmond), and Cinnamon Kitchen (City and Battersea). Experience vibrant flavours, creative cocktails, and live entertainment including an up-tempo jazz band at The Cinnamon Club and DJs spinning tunes at Cinnamon Kitchen (City and Battersea).
Prices start from £75 per person.
7. Masquerade Dinner at UBA
Where: Shoreditch
Embrace your alter-ego and celebrate the new year in seductive style at UBA’s New Year’s Eve Masquerade. Book from 8:30pm and enjoy a lavish Pan-Asian five-course menu accompanied by a live band performance and masquerade mask. Early sittings with a three-course menu and masquerade mask are also available at 6pm.
Early Seating £65: 6pm - 7.45pm
Late Seating £90: 8.30pm - late (last seating at 10pm)
Dinner and DJs at SticksʹnʹSushi
Where: Shoreditch
With its chic Danish-inspired interiors and delicious Japanese cuisine, SticksʹnʹSushi is the ideal spot to welcome the New Year. Indulge in classic and creative sushi dishes, sashimi, ceviche, tartare, and sticks from the grill, complemented by a glass of Mio Sparkling Sake. Live DJs will spin tunes to keep the celebration alive until the early hours.
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Hide AdSet menus for two from £82, or festive group set menus from £40pp for groups of seven or more.
8. Glamour & Jazz at Great Northern Hotel
Where: King’s Cross
Bring back the golden age of jazz with dinner and an evening of live music in the chic and atmospheric surroundings of RAILS Restaurant. The menu is where British produce meets Parisian flair - enjoy a Beef Wellington to share, with Amalfi lemon sorbet, petit fours, and Nyetimber Classic Cuvée. Twinkling live jazz is the cherry on top, with a dynamic mix of classics and hits from music legends in store.
Tickets start from £125pp.
To book your table, please click here.
9. Disco Divas at Kapara
Where: Soho
Nestled in Soho, a stone’s throw from some of the capital’s best NYE parties, kick-off 2025 at Kapara. The perfect pre-party dining package, enjoy Kapara’s New Year’s Eve set menu (£65pp) with the likes of mushroom, truffle, and aubergine pâté; and festive ox cheeks; alongside drinks packages, a live DJ, and playlist filled with disco and divas. For anyone celebrating south of the river, experience the same New Year’s Eve set menu at sister restaurant Bala Baya in Southwark.
Prices start from £65pp, with three sittings (6:30pm, 9pm, and 11pm, with tables allowed a two-hour slot). Kapara will remain open until 2am.
To book, click here.
10. Post-Party Dining at Chop Chop
Where: Leicester Square
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Hide AdThe perfect post-party pit-stop, Chop Chop at the Hippodrome is open from 6pm on New Year’s Eve until 6am on New Year’s Day, serving divine duck and delicious Cantonese dishes. Hidden away on the lower ground floor of the casino, enjoy cocktails, the infamous Hong Kong-style duck made to a secret recipe, dim sum, authentic desserts, and more.
Last orders at 5am.
To book your table, click here.
11. Dinner and drinks at Babbo
Where: St John’s Wood.
This New Year’s Eve, Babbo invites Londoners to welcome in the New Year with an unforgettable evening of exceptional food, mouth-watering cocktails, and live music. This event promises a vibrant yet intimate celebration, blending a taste of la Dolce Vita with Little Italy! Guests can indulge in the signature six-course New Year’s Eve menu priced at £98pp, as well as a complimentary glass of bubbles upon arrival.
12. Dinner and Bubbles at The Cadogan Arms
Where: Chelsea
The Cadogan Arms on Chelsea’s iconic King’s Road, will be offering a night of traditional British food, cocktails, and live music featuring Special Guest DJ and Saxophonist Sasha Gigi. For those seeking a unique dining experience, a four-course New Year’s Eve dinner with bubbles on arrival is available for £100 per person. Dinner reservations are available from 5:30pm, with the bar welcoming guests afterwards for a festive celebration.
13. All that Glitters is Gold party
Where: Langan’s, Mayfair
Ring in the New Year in dazzling style Upstairs at Langan’s, the private members' club above the iconic Mayfair institution, Langan’s Brasserie. This unforgettable night promises sparkling décor, glitter ball dancers, and a spectacular line-up of entertainment. Don your sparkles and come celebrate the beginning of 2025 in style with this All That Glitters is Gold party!
14. Cocktails above the Clouds
Where: The Shard
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Hide AdContinuing to spread the Christmas cheer following a record-breaking festive light switch-on, The Shard and its award-winning restaurants and bars are offering a limited-edition menu of seven decadently festive cocktails for guests to enjoy – with each serve inspired by this year’s light show. Available in select locations until New Year’s Eve, visitors to the capital can enjoy The Shard’s annual Christmas light display and indulge in a festive experience like no other.
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