Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Another year around the sun and the hot topic of conversation is where to spend New Year’s Eve this year. We’ve pulled together some recommendations of how to bring in 2026, so check out the list below for some inspiration.
Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences and St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel
At the Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences and St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, New Year’s Eve unfolds in timeless elegance — where gourmet dining, sparkling soirées, and live music create an unforgettable start to the year ahead.
Choose from an elevated, wine paired dinner at Quilon; a chic evening at TH@51 that starts with a relaxed early sitting and crescendos with live entertainment; and a spirited Gala Buffet at Bombay Brasserie with a live pianist to carry the countdown into the small hours
- TH@51: Set menu 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
- Bombay Brasserie: NYE Gala Buffet Dinner on the 31st of December (£75 per person) with live pianist for the occasion.
- Quilon: Multi-course dinner with wine pairings on 31st December, £121 per person.
SticksʹnʹSushi, Shoreditch
With chic Danish inspired interiors and accessible Japanese cuisine, SticksʹnʹSushi is the ideal spot to welcome the New Year. Indulge in sushi, sashimi, ceviche and grilled sticks complemented by Mio Sparkling Sake, while live DJs keep the celebrations alive into the early hours.
Set menus for two from £82, or festive group set menus from £40pp for groups of seven or more. Book: https://www.sticksnsushi.com/gb/en/restaurants/
Sky Garden, The City
With front-row views of the city’s iconic fireworks, live music, complimentary Moët and canapés, Sky Garden is a spectacular setting to bid farewell to 2025. Head straight to the party or begin the night with one of Sky Garden’s exquisite dining experiences at Darwin Brasserie or Fenchurch. From £215pp. Book: www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/food-drink/sky-garden-nye-2025
The Palomar, Soho
Right in the heart of Theatreland, The Palomar is an energetic choice for the occasion, serving their favourite flavours inspired by Southern Spain, North Africa and the Levant. With £10 glasses of champagne all evening, diners can perch at the open kitchen bar and enjoy a selection of the restaurant’s best to welcome the new year.
Heading up the kitchen is Dan Murray, where guests can expect a special flavour-packed menu priced at £75/person. Vegetarian options are also available. For reservations, click here
Ekstedt at The Yard, Westminster
Experience a celebratory tasting menu from Michelin-starred Chef Niklas Ekstedt with dishes honouring the ancient method of open-fire cooking. From the world-famous flambadou oyster to fire-cooked lobster, juniper-smoked sirloin with truffle, plus Swedish candy to finish, enjoy dinner just minutes from Trafalgar Square. Step out to catch the midnight fireworks, then return to the hotel’s stylish bars – 40 Elephants and Síbín – open until 2am. £155pp. Book: https://ekstedtattheyard.com
BEAR by Carlo Scotto, Beaconsfield
Expect a symphony of flavour, artistry and surprise at the newly opened BEAR by Carlo Scotto. Begin with cocktails and canapés in the intimate lounge before taking your seat at the Chef’s Table for an eight-course tasting menu experience like no other, with optional wine pairings. Festivities will continue into the night with a live DJ, whilst guests can extend the magic with an overnight stay at the Crazy Bear Hotel. From £270pp (bookings at 7pm only, DJ plays until 2am). B️ook: www.crazybear.co.uk/restaurant/bear-by-carlo-scotto/
The Barbary, Notting Hill
Housed in an impressive Grade II–listed building on the corner of Westbourne Grove and Chepstow Road, guests can toast to 2026 with glasses of champagne at £10 and cocktails such as a Smoked Pineapple Paloma or a Saffron Negroni, alongside the restaurants much-loved signature dishes inspired by the Barbary Coast.
The menu showcases many of the restaurant’s most beloved hero dishes for just £90 per person, with an option for the enhanced menu for £120 per person. For reservations, visit here.
Pavyllon London, Mayfair
For a truly gastronomic start to 2026, head to Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, where multi-Michelin-starred Chef Yannick Alléno’s six-course tasting menu blends seasonal British ingredients with modern French culinary artistry. Highlights include a king crab glazed with Anderean sage cream; the celebrated Wagyu mille-feuille; and a decadent golden sphere dessert to close the evening on a high note – complete with live entertainment and a midnight toast. From £395pp. Book: https://www.pavyllonlondon.com
The Cinnamon Collection, Across London
Vivek Singh’s The Cinnamon Collection is dialling up then end of 2025 with generous Indian feasts, elegant cocktails and entertainment across five London restaurants. Expect DJs, drinks and a five-course menu at Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea and Cinnamon Kitchen City (£75pp) while over at Cinnamon Bazaar (Covent Garden and Richmond), enjoy a sharing menu with a vibrant selection of signature chaats for £85pp. At The Cinnamon Club (Westminster), there’s live jazz, a Festive Spritz and a lavish five-course menu from £125pp. From £75pp. Book: https://www.thecinnamoncollection.com/book-a-table/
Evelyn’s Table, Soho
The perfect choice for a festive evening like no other, Evelyn’s Table – the intimate, one-Michelin-star, 12-seat counter restaurant tucked beneath The Blue Posts in Soho – offers a dining experience shaped by seasonality and precision. Under the guidance of Head Chef Seamus Sam, the tasting menu reflects classic French technique with British produce and flavours. The menu is prices at £130 per person. For those wishing to elevate the experience further, an additional course is available, bringing the menu to £170 per person. For reservations, visit Evelyn’s Table – The Blue Posts
Bōkan, Canary Wharf
Celebrate with a tasting menu combined with 360 ° panoramic views of the city’s fireworks from Bōkan. From 6-8pm, enjoy five courses and a glass of champagne; or go big with the premium package at 8:30pm. See in the new year with a sky-high window seat and six luxurious courses including caviar, ½ lobster and ribeye steak with black truffle potato fingers and béarnaise sauce, perfectly paired with Taittinger Prelude. Head to the VIP lounge upstairs at Bōkan 39 after dinner and party until 2am. From £130pp. Book: https://bokanlondon.co.uk/christmas-nye-2025/
The Cock, Hitchin
Head to Hitchin gastropub, The Cock, to end the year on a delicious note with a seven-course tasting experience with optional wine pairings. Staying true to its refined plates of seasonal, British produce, expect a feast for the senses with dishes including brill with crispy chicken wing and 50-day aged heritage beef wellington. From £95 per person (wine pairing at additional cost). Book: www.thecockhitchin.co.uk
The Ivy Asia
This New Year’s Eve, The Ivy Asia embraces the extraordinary with a night of vibrant colour, dazzling performance and celebrations at The Peacock Masquerade.
Guests can toast to 2026 with an evening of shimmering decor, dancers, live music and an electric atmosphere, dining on the special menu with a welcome glass of Champagne (£125pp). See the menu and book here: theivyasia.com/christmas/
RAILS Restaurant, King’s Cross
Savour an evening of great food and live jazz at RAILS Restaurant, featuring a decadent four-course menu including Beef Wellington, Amalfi lemon sorbet, and petit fours. Raise a glass of fizz to 2026 while jazz renditions of classic hits add to the atmosphere. From £130pp. Book: https://railslondon.com/reservations/
The Winter Garden Restaurant, The Landmark London, Marylebone
Set under the hotel’s stunning glass atrium, enjoy a magical evening in The Winter Garden Restaurant surrounded by palm trees and live jazz music. Ready to impress, a three-course menu awaits featuring dishes like roasted Merryfield duck breast; ravioli of Cornish crab; and baked pistachio cheesecake; with a glass of Taittinger Champagne on arrival, plus coffee and petit fours to finish. From £249pp. Book: https://christmas.landmarklondon.co.uk
Nobu Portman Square
At Nobu Portman Square, a full festive programme has been confirmed across the restaurant, bar and lounge. New Year’s Eve will feature a multi-seating Omakase experience, DJ entertainment and extended opening until 2am. On New Year’s Day, breakfast runs until midday, with lunch beginning at 12:30pm and dinner running through to 10pm.
Sorbito
Sorbito will operate under its standard hours until 21 December, before shifting to a reduced service on 22 and 23 December, opening from 3pm–8pm. The venue will then close from 24–30 December and return for a special two-session New Year’s Eve offering on 31 December, which is now bookable.
Sam’s Waterside
At Sam’s Waterside you’ll find an enticing celebration from Head Chef Abbie Hendren, with three courses and a welcome glass of fizz available for £95pp. Menu highlights include Hereford Beef Carpaccio, Charred Pork Ribeye with Confit Pork Belly and Chocolate Delice with Salted Caramel. As with Sam’s Riverside, there will be a DJ on the decks until 1am, so eat, drink and be merry, celebrating the start of 2026 in the splendour of Sam’s restaurants. Book now:
Galvin Restaurants
The Galvin restaurants have confirmed their individual festive plans. Galvin La Chapelle will close 24–26 December, reopening on the 27th, and will also close for New Year’s Day. Galvin Bistrot & Bar will follow a similar pattern, closing 24–26 December and reopening on the 27th, before closing again 1–5 January and reopening on 6 January. Galvin Green Man maintains its full festive programme, remaining open for New Year’s Eve and also opening on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, the former already fully booked.
Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate, Essex
Toast the arrival of 2026 at Down Hall’s New Year’s Eve Gala. Set within 110 acres of countryside, enjoy a Champagne and canapé reception, followed by a five-course dinner from Executive Chef Robert Pearce, with dishes including smoked duck; beef fillet with truffle mash; and winter berry baked Alaska – plus live music and a DJ until 1am. Extend the occasion with an overnight stay in beautifully designed rooms and a New Year’s Day brunch. From £195pp for the Gala, £305pp for Gala and overnight stay with brunch. Book: www.downhall.co.uk/christmas/new-years-eve
Sam’s Riverside
Enjoy three courses from head chef Karol Mielczarek and and a welcome glass of Gusbourne for £140pp: Highlights include Carlingford Lough Oysters and caviar, Roast Duck Breast with Pear and Blackberry and Poached Pear Frangipane. A selection of hand-picked wines are available to complement each dish, and there are vegan options available upon request. Bring in the New Year with a late evening booking and enjoy celebratory groovy tunes until 1am. Book now:
Nobu Park Lane
Nobu Park Lane will be open throughout the entire festive period, including Christmas Day, when the restaurant will serve from 3pm to 10pm. Boxing Day trading runs 12–3pm and 6–10:30pm, while New Year’s Eve offers a split service: 12–2:30pm for lunch, then 6–11pm for dinner, with guests welcome to stay through midnight. The restaurant remains open as normal on all other dates. To book, visit here.
Omboo, Sopwell House, St Albans
Enjoy a Pan-Asian spread as Omboo pulls out all the stops to see the year off in style. Arrive to a Champagne reception, followed by sharing plates of beef tataki; lobster braised noodles; and sakura lamb chops; before the resident DJ takes over for late-night dancing, plus fireworks at midnight.
From £160pp, including two glasses of Champagne. Book: www.sopwellhouse.co.uk/christmas-and-new-year/
Pivot Bar & Bistro
Ring in the New Year at Pivot British Bar and Bistro with a five-course tasting menu. Exclusively available on the 31st December, guests can dine in luxury while overlooking the glorious lights of Covent Garden’s piazza.
Each course has been specially curated by award-winning chef Mark Greenaway. The dining experience is priced at £55 for those beginning their festivities early (6:00PM – 8:00PM), or £75 for those wishing to mark the occasion later – or perhaps even enjoy the experience while the clock strikes midnight (8:30PM – 1:00AM). Book at https://pivotbarandbistro.com/
The Trafalgar
Celebrate the start of 2026 in Chelsea style at The Trafalgar – the newest pub on The King’s Road. Eat, drink and be merry with friends or family, and party into the early hours. The Trafalgar’s delicious menu will be available to enjoy, with standouts including Seared Orkney Scallops, Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin and Baby Guinness Cake with Bailey’s Mascarpone. Be sure to indulge in a cocktail or two or they offer a robust wine menu, a great selection of beer on tap and a wide array of sparkling wines perfect to pop open on New Year’s Eve. There will be good tunes and even better vibes until 1am – so book a table or rock up on the night to bring in the new year with a celebration befitting of The King’s Road. Book now
Hijingo
A high energy NYE with seven bingo rounds, big prizes including £1,000 cash, a holiday for two, bottomless prosecco and beer until 10.30pm, late night bites and a DJ until 2am. Daytime warm up bingo and brunch sessions also running. For more info or to book, visit here
Bounce Farringdon
The Ball Drop party with two ticket options… both include free play on ping pong, beer pong and Ping Pong X, DJs, Games Gurus and karaoke. The upgrade adds a bottle of prosecco per person on arrival.
For more info, see HERE
STEREO’s Roaming Circus
This year, STEREO, the subterranean cocktail bar and live music venue, is bringing a spectacle of wonder, an evening of pure decadence. NYE ’25 will be transformed into a world of carnival intrigue where cabaret meets burlesque chic, with an undertone of rock & roll. It’ll be a night of 1920s Parisian nightlife colliding head on with a vintage roaming circus. Kicking off from 6pm, Bin Fire Burlesque takes the stage at 9pm and as the evening goes on, DJ Parka takes the decks and the party won’t stop until 3am. For more info, see here
Thirteen at Chateau Denmark
Thirteen’s biggest night of the year, A Devilishly Good Time – New Year’s Eve with Jamie Moon (Weds 31 Dec), will feature celebratory cuts across funk, pop and disco, plus premium ticket options with special culinary pairings. Visit here for more info and tickets.
Julie’s
Neighbourhood restaurant Julie’s, in Holland Park is hosting one of their legendary nights for this New Year’s Eve. Guests are welcome to celebrate the last day of 2025 with a special New Year’s Eve menu, created and curated by Chef Patron, Owen Kenworthy. Two seatings will be available, offering an early seating for £120 per person, from 6 pm or a later seating for £160 per person, starting from 8.15 pm. Reservations can be made online at: juliesrestaurant.com
TooTooMoo
Head to North London for celebratory curry, noodles and sharing dishes, available throughout the festive period and on NYE itself. Sharing platters start at just £32.99pp for a minimum of 2 people and include mouthwatering favourites such as momos, spring rolls, Thai curries and stir fries. To book a table, visit https://www.tootoomoo.co.uk/.
The Lucky Pig
This NYE, step into 2026 at London’s favourite speakeasy, The Lucky Pig Cocktail Bar, who are hosting a celebration where vintage glamour meets fortune-telling flair. From 8pm to 4am, guests can expect sparkling cocktails, canapés, tarot card readings, photography, live music and DJs. Tickets are £40 and include a welcome glass of champagne. To purchase yours, visit https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/central-london/the-lucky-pig/new-years-eve-party-2025?t=tickets – On In London readers will also have the exclusive chance to get 50% off their ticket using the cose ONIN50.
Farzi
Enjoy New Year in style at Michelin recognised and Modern Indian restaurant, Farzi. Tuck into their delicious menu featuring slow cooked lamb specials to Scottish Lobster and Haddock Kebabs, Tangra Chicken and Paneer Butter Masala. Seating options are 4pm-6:45pm (no minimum spend) or 7pm-close (minimum spend £50 per person). If you need after dinner plans, stay for Farzi’s live Bollywood DJ from 11pm-4am for just £25. Book now
Noodle & Beer
If you’re looking to party into the early hours, look no further than Noodle & Beer. This Chinatown favourite is open until 4am – so you can continue the celebrations well into January 1st. Indulge in celebrated dishes such as the Super King Braised Beef with Blanket Noodles, Crispy Courgette Fries and Chicken Dumplings, as well as a range of traditional and innovative cocktails. Turn up the heat and bring in the new year in Sichuan style in their downstairs room the Rouge Lounge. Book now
