London has always been one of the best cities in the world for welcoming the new year, and that isn't set to change in 2026. Even if the usual club nights aren't your bag, there's still plenty of fun to be had in the capital city. From bottomless booze to swanky dinners and mesmerising live entertainment, check out our top picks for the best New Year's Eve parties in London this year.
For further inspiration, take a look at our London New Year's Eve Guide.
Tonight Josephine is back with a New Year's Eve party that's pure sparkle and sass. Expect the usual glittering vibes turned up to the max for the biggest night of the year, with disco beats and dancefloor fillers carrying you straight into 2027.
Every ticket includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival - it's no wonder this bash sells out every single year.
Inspired by the shape of a ship's hull, The Rhum Tavern is a sleek cocktail bar dedicated to rum. You'll find them in Soho, hosting a New Year's Eve party full of great drinks and even better tunes, with DJs playing from 9pm to 3am.
You can choose between three different tickets from £25, and you'll be welcomed with a glass of prosecco. For £50 more, enjoy unlimited rum punch, or go all in with the £125 package for free-flowing prosecco and house spirits on top.
@ The Bar At Temple on Thursday 31st December 2026
Head to The Bar At Temple this New Year's Eve, a floating bar that's permanently moored at Temple Pier. This lively boat party promises bottomless drinks throughout, as well as a hearty meal of chilli con carne on arrival.
Groove to pop hits from a live DJ throughout the evening, while sipping beer, prosecco, wine and more. Plus, you'll get an amazing view of the fireworks at midnight.
Forget the usual club scene - The Little Door brings the ultimate house party to their 'flats' in Soho, Fulham, Clapham and Notting Hill. This New Year, sip cocktails in quirky spaces, snap selfies in the shower, and challenge your mates to retro games.
Choose a three-course supper club to start or head straight to the dance floor for DJs and celebrations until 3am.
@ Dixie Queen & Elizabethan on Thursday 31st December 2026
Say hello to 2026 with a double boat party aboard Thames Luxury Charters' two iconic vessels. After a champagne reception on Dixie Queen, you'll take a tour of London's landmarks and sit down for an elegant dinner.
Next, it's over to the Elizabethan for live DJs and a prime spot on the water for the evening's fireworks spectacular. Grab your ticket to an unforgettable evening of dining, live entertainment, flowing drinks and outstanding views for just £583.
You can count on Capital Pleasure Boats for a fantastic New Year's Eve party, with two different boats to choose from on the 31st. With tickets to suit all budgets, you can enjoy a glass of prosecco on arrival, or even book a bottomless drinks package instead.
There'll be a live DJ on both of the four-hour cruises, playing all the best pop ad disco hits. What's more, you'll get to see all the sights along the Thames, and you'll have an excellent view of the fireworks at midnight - with prices starting from £110 per person.
Grab the gang and head over to Electric Shuffle to enjoy one helluva New Year's Eve brunch. With venues in London Bridge and Canary Wharf, you can say goodbye to 2024 by chowing down on unlimited pizza and sipping glasses of fizz, then play your mates at their jazzed-up version of shuffleboard.
