Events: Food

Where to Celebrate NYE and Bring In 2025

It can be hard to choose what to do to bring in the new year, but our round-up of amazing ways to celebrate the start of 2025 with family and friends will give you plenty of options!

The Cavendish

Marylebone’s most celebrated pub, The Cavendish, will be ringing in the New Year with a fabulous set dinner menu. Head Chef Laura de Filippis (ex Oyster Shed) has put together a spectacularly indulgent menu for the occasion, where guests can look forward to the likes of Sous vide lobster brioche roll, garlic flower & prawn mousse; Red Mullet with crispy tapioca, lobster oil infused butter spinach & parsley root puréeChampagne risotto with Brie, chanterelle & caramelised onions and to finish Hazelnut praline millefuille & vanilla cream and Dark chocolate cremoux, olive oil, Maldon salt & vanilla ice cream. The set menu will be available on Tuesday 31 December from 5pm, priced at £80.

Nest Farmhouse

Nest Farmhouse, the countryside sibling to esteemed London restaurants, St. Barts and Nest in London, is running a delectable New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu to see out the year on 31st December. Designed by Head Chef Grant Cotton, the bucolic menu reflects the 1,000 acre-working farm that Nest Farmhouse sits upon, full of organic and home-grown produce guided by a farm-to-plate ethos.

For £100 per person, guests can dine on a multi-course celebration of seasonal British produce. For starters, Langoustine & Chicken Sui Mei, Oysters ‘Kilpatrick’, and Smoked Lincolnshire Poacher with a brussel sprout and apple tart are on the bill of fare. Mains include a Cuttlefish & Cauliflower Risotto, Stuffed Chicken thigh with Pickled Wild Mushrooms, or Barbecue Beef with glazed onions, and if you’re still hungry, desserts include a Chocolate Fondant with Jerusalem artichoke ice cream.

Add wine pairing to your meal for an additional £45 per person.

FIGO, Stratford

Finish the year in true Italian style the Italian way with FIGO Stratford’s exclusive NYE party – five delectable courses of Italian food with champagne and canapes on arrival, as well as a live violinist and late night DJ, for £139pp.

The quintessentially Italian restaurant blends tradition with modern flair, featuring a carefully crafted menu that showcases the diverse Italian regions, steeped in centuries of gastronomic history.

Guests will arrive to be greeted by a glass of complimentary champagne and a selection of canapes.

Once seated, a live violinist will enchant diners while grazing on starters such as Mussels with garlic, chilli and parsley in a white wine sauce; gorgeous Carciofi with grilled artichokes on a bed of cauliflower puree; or rich Polpette veal meatballs in tomato sauce.

Luxury dishes like Risotto Gamberi with carnaroli rice, king prawns, lime and burrata, will follow as well as Black Truffle Ravioli filled with braised beef and black truffle, cooked in a creamy butter sauce will follow for the pasta course. Main courses Filetto Al Pepe Verde, Pollo Allo Zafferanno and Agniello are all cooked to perfection.Finish with classic Italian desserts like Tiramisu, and Profiteroles topped with chocolate sauce will complete your last meal of the year.

Don’t forget to order a FIGO cocktail or two to get the party started as the DJ takes over later in the evening, to keep the night going until the early hours.

Pivot

Pivot is offering a seven-course tasting menu for diners on 31st December, masterminded by head chef Mark Greenaway.

Guests will begin with a delicate amuse bouche of golden beetroot croustages, before moving onto chicken and wild mushroom terrine with drunk cherries and croutons. Next comes West Coast scallop with dashi broth, sea vegetables and potato tuille, before a fish course of roasted stone bass. For the meat course, guests can enjoy a succulent dry aged Aberdeen Angus beef striploin with truffle mas. Lemon sorbet with crystallised lime zest and fresh mint syrup, and a decadent apple tart tatin with vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce will complete your final indulgence of the year.

Tickets are £95pp for the 6-8pm bookings, and £125pp for bookings from 8:30pm. Guests can dine as late as 1am, to bring in the new year in true British style. 

Sabine

On 31st December, Sabine will be inviting guests to celebrate the best moments of the past year in style with their special NYE event. Partygoers can enjoy Ruinart champagne, cocktails, free-flowing canapés (from 8:30-10 PM), entertainment, and a live DJ. 

The menu of festive canapes will include Nduja spiced pork meatballsPoached lobsterBeetroot cured mini salmon tacos, and Sweetcorn fritters. Cocktails will be a mix of classic and contemporary concoctions such as Boulevardier (Piggyback Rye, Discarded Vermouth, Campari) and Sidecar (Hennessy V.S., fresh lemon juice, Cointreau). 

Limited availability early bird tickets are priced at £99 (which includes two glasses of champagne and canapés). The evening will take place from 8pm-1am and the theme will be Reflections, so guests are encouraged to wear their best sparkles!

Xi Home Dumplings Bay

Xi Home Dumplings Bay, the dumpling hotspot on Blossom Street, Spitalfields, is releasing a special selection of New Year’s steamed buns, set to get 2025 off to a very sweet start.

The cute set of four – decorated as intricate dragon faces- includes custard egg yolk, sweet ube and taro, truffle chocolate and finally, custard matcha. Each bun is individually hand-crafted from scratch and meticulously decorated by XI Home’s expert chefs, creating a truly special offering. 

The buns at £12 each or £44 for the full set and will be available from late December to purchase online and send to a loved one or to enjoy in the restaurant for an auspicious start to the year.

For the ultimate NYE feast, guests can head to XI Home on 31st January to celebrate with friends or family. Dig into the dumplings with classic combos like spicy pork, pork with fennel, beef with spring onion and open mouth king prawn. Don’t miss out on the Jade lobster dumpling – a family recipe passed down generations. 

The Conduit

Get transported into the world of Harlem in the 1930’s. Expect Showgirls, live music, DJs and special treats that will toast us into 2025.

Leave your inhibitions at the door and let us exceed your expectations with divine dining, delicious cocktails, DJs, and live entertainment. From showgirls through to our 4 – piece house band, and a tribute to the queen of cabaret; Josephine Baker, plus many more surprises on the night.

9:00 PM Our Femme Fetale on entrance will greet you, guiding you to our Harlem Renaissance of decadence and debauchery, where you will be able to join the revelry. Expect dazzling entertainment,  live music, Lindy Hop dancers, a tribute to Josephine Baker. Capture the moment in our Vintage Photo Booth, DJs  setting the tone for the evening and of course, a champagne reception to bring in the new year in style in The Ubuntu Lounge

11.45pm: Celebrations move to our Rooftop Restaurant Terrace for a glass of Champagne and exclusive views of the London New Year’s Eve fireworks display lead by our Femme Fetale.  
12.00ap: We countdown and toast to 2025 with friends old and new.
12.15am: Head to the Ubuntu lounge to dance the night away with DJ entertainment.
3.00am: Carriages.

Dress code: 1930’s glamour and black tie.

Non-members can purchase a ticket by creating an account on the members’ app. Simply register with your email.

Sky Garden

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).

Bokan

With 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’ – bottle of Taittinger Prélude and luxury meal in front row seat (£370pp).

Pavyllon London

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)

Ekstedt at The Yard

Experience 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.

Theo Randall at the InterContinental

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. 

Cinnamon Collection

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.

UBA 

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)

SticksʹnʹSushi

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, tartares 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.

Set menus for two from £82, or festive group set menus from £40pp for groups of seven or more.

Great Northern Hotel

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.

Kapara

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 | 11pm – with tables allowed a two hour slot). Kapara will remain open until 2am.

Chop Chop, Leicester Square

The perfect post-party pit-stop, Chop Chop at the Hippodrome is open from 6pm on New Year’s Eve until 6am 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.

NoMad London

NYE Dining Package: Enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu featuring caviar, oysters, veal chop, and black forest dessert for £185 per person.

NYE Getaway Offer: Celebrate with a complimentary bottle of Champagne, late 2 PM checkout, and a room upgrade (subject to availability) when booking a two-night stay or more.

Sofitel London St James

NYE Dinner at Wild Honey: Savour a luxurious six-course menu with dishes like Dorset crab and Sutton Hoo chicken, alongside live music by a four-piece band from 9:00 to 11:30 PM. £325 per person | £165 for children (ages 7-12).

NYE Getaway Offer: Guests booking two or more nights by 29 November can enjoy 25% off their stay, valid for check-ins from 2 December 2024.

Artesian at The Langham

The Langham’s festive season crescendos with a New Year’s Eve party, including sophisticated cocktails and live DJ entertainment in London’s world-renowned cocktail bar, Artesian. Guests are invited to join for an extravagant New Year’s Eve celebration starting from 9pm. 

Two tickets are available: 

Ticket 1: £135 including a glass of champagne, selection of canapés, late night snacks & DJ entertainment. 

Ticket 2: £300 including free-flow champagne, selection of canapés, late night snacks & DJ entertainment 

Claro, St James’s  

Located in the heart of St James’s, join new Eastern Mediterranean restaurant Claro for a memorable New Year’s Eve celebration. Guests are welcome to indulge in a feast featuring many the restaurants signature dishes, starting with welcome appetiser’s, a selection of sharing starters include Frena Bread, Yellowtail sashimi, Venison tartare and Winter squash steak to share, followed by a choice of main from Wild mushroom gnocchi, Fillet of Halibut or Fillet of Beef. A DJ will bring the party atmosphere from 8:30pm, performing the perfect soundtracked to countdown into 2025.  

Set menu priced at £100pp, or £140pp for additional premium ingredients. Desserts and drinks not included in the set priced menu.  

Dorchester

Guests will be able to celebrate the New Year in true Dorchester style, with glamourous dinners in The Promenade or The Grill by Tom Booton followed by counting down to 2025 at Vesper Bar, alongside entertainment with a DJ until 2am.  

The Grill by Tom Booton offers a three-course early dinner option from 6-7:30pm for £160pp, or a six-course dinner from 8pm for £290pp, both with wine pairing options available.  

The Promenade serves a seven-course menu with a welcome glass Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, NV for £650 per person, with a specially curated wine flight, carefully selected by Head of Wines Matteo Furlan. 

Hithe + Seek

Ring in the new year with a night to remember at Hithe + Seek, the hotel’s riverside bar and kitchen. Enjoy live music and an eight-course small plates dinner featuring festive creations such as Poached Carabineros with Celery & Curry Leaf Foam and Peking Duck Ravioli. The party continues with a DJ until 3:00 AM, and guests can toast to 2025 with a glass of Taittinger Brut Champagne. Priced at £199 per person, the experience includes half a bottle of Taittinger Rosé Champagne. 

Skylon

With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the River Thames and London’s firework display, Skylon is the perfect venue to see in the New Year. The restaurant’s annual New Year’s Eve party is a sell-out occasion. This year a special New Year’s Eve set menu is served alongside live music from the incredible 5-piece Soulfly band. Menu highlights include the BBQ Lobster to start, Poached Halibut, Trio of duck, and Wild mushroom risotto for main and Fruits and Berry Pavlova for dessert. 

A five-course set menu priced at £375pp. Children’s menu for £175 

Coq D’Argent

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Coq d’Argent with unbeatable City views, a private fireworks display, live music, dancing and a six-course tasting menu. 

The menu includes French favourites of Champignon sauvage, Fletan, and Magret de canard, finishing off with a Royal chocolat dessert and Cafe et petits fours.  

Six-course tasting menu available for £175pp. Bar tickets also available for £50pp and include a complimentary welcome glass of bubbles. 

Sartoria

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Sartoria, situated in the heart of Mayfair, just minutes away from Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus, offering a taste of old-world glamour set against a backdrop of 20th Century romantic Italy. 

Feast on an authentic five-course Italian menu including Mazara prawns ravioli, Veal fillet with white truffle and for dessert a mandarin tart, before being invited to end your meal at Sophia’s bar, for drinks and music. 

A five-course set menu priced at £160pp with a glass of bubbles and amuse bouche. 

Le Pont de La Tour 

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in true Le Pont de la Tour style with a five-course French menu alongside music from four-piece jazz band “All The Feels”. 

Guests can enjoy the likes of the Mushroom consommé, Pan seared scallops, and Fillet Mignon, as well as a Passion Fruit and Mango vacherin for dessert. 

Orrery

Celebrate in style at Orrery, a French restaurant in the heart of London’s Marylebone, dining on a specially prepared tasting menu, paired with plenty of bubbles. Guests can expect exquisite French cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and exceptional service. 

Menu highlights include Dorset crab with mango and wasabi avocado, Beef medallion and Sainte-Maure de Touraine goat cheese curd and beetroot, as well as Vanilla pannacotta for dessert. 

Fiume

Head to Fiume for a delightful New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a four-course Italian feast. Indulge in dishes like Salmon carpaccio, Tagliolini with garlic, chilli and prawns, and Roasted Guinea Fowl breast with winter vegetables. End the meal on a sweet note with Italian classics of Tiramisu or Panettone or a Blood orange and chocolate sorbet. A four-course set menu priced at £90pp. 

No. Fifty Cheyne

Nestled in the heart of Old Chelsea, No. Fifty Cheyne is a much-loved neighbourhood restaurant with award-winning food proudly crafted by Executive Chef Iain Smith. This New Year’s Eve guests can enjoy the roast lunch between 12pm-3:30pm, with a choice of Cumbrian chicken (£25), Rump of 40 days aged beef (£28) or 35 day aged sirloin of beef (£39.50). Guests will also be able to feast from the grill menu, all paired with the roast trimmings.  

Those looking for an evening celebration will be spoilt for choice with a host of menus to suit all budgets. Join early, between 6pm-7pm, for the sunset dinner at £75pp, or a spot can be reserved for the gala principal dinner from 7:3pm for £145pp. New Year’s Eve spent here will be an idyllic escape from London’s bustling streets against the backdrop of the stunning views of the Chelsea embankment, illuminated by the sparkling lights of Albert Bridge.   

Paper Moon

Ring in the New Year at Paper Moon London with an exceptional Italian feast, set against the stunning backdrop of The OWO on Whitehall. This New Year’s Eve, Paper Moon invites guests to an unforgettable celebration, with a choice of two exclusive menu options; à la carte or white truffle. Throughout the evening, guests will be treated to classic Italian entertainment and live musicians, setting the perfect festive atmosphere as guests toast to the New Year at one of London’s most historic venues.  

Early Seating (bookings start between 5:30 to 6:15pm):  A LA CARTE MENU – £185 (4-courses), WHITE TRUFFLE MENU – £235 (4-courses). Includes a glass of Franciacorta ALMA Gran CUVEE Brut, Bellavista  

Late Seating (bookings start between 8:30 to 9:15pm):  A LA CARTE MENU – £265 (4-courses), WHITE TRUFFLE MENU – £315 (4-courses). Includes a glass of Franciacorta ALMA Gran CUVEE Brut, Bellavista  

Hotel AMANO Covent Garden – Penelope’s Restaurant and Rooftop Bar  

AMANO Covent Garden is set to host a dazzling New Year’s Eve celebration across two exclusive venues, Penelope’s and the AMANO Rooftop Bar. Whether guests are seeking an indulgent dining experience or an unforgettable night of music and fireworks, AMANO Covent Garden has created the perfect setting to welcome 2025 in style. 

At Penelope’s, guests can enjoy a decadent £120 set menu (à la carte bookings also available) curated for the occasion. After the food is served, there will be a vibrant entertainment lineup including a live DJ, saxophonist, and captivating performances by AMANO’s expert belly dancer. As the clock strikes midnight, guests will be treated to an eclectic sparkler show to mark the start of the new year. Penelope’s promises a night filled with exquisite flavours, music, and festive atmosphere. 

For those looking for a more exclusive experience, AMANO’s Rooftop Bar will host a VIP New Year’s Eve event with unmatched views of the historic London skyline, illuminated by all the fireworks that will be set off throughout the capital.