New Year's Eve In Belfast 2025

• Location: Unit 26, 1 Victoria Square, BT1 4QG
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: this affordable restaurant is a great place to begin your night out, and we love the conveyor belt element that lets you pick out your own plates

For New Year's Eve restaurants in Belfast that won't break the bank, you should have YO! on your radar. This is a great place to fuel up before your night out, or to celebrate with family and friends earlier in the evening.

The city centre hotspot is ideal for those who fancy celebrating with delicious Japanese eats, from California rolls to sashimi and katsu curry, plus a colourful conveyer belt of treats too.

• Location: 96-100 Ann Street, BT1 3HH
• Price: from £11, or free before 7pm
• Why we recommend: this is a top choice for live music lovers, and free entry before 7pm makes it a pretty affordable night out as well

Promising a night full of celebration and a buzzing atmosphere, The Tipsy Bird is hosting a cracking New Year's Eve party. This cool and quirky city centre bar promises non-stop tunes from a live band.

This will be followed by a set from DJ Robbie, who'll be playing from 10pm until 2am. Entry is free before 7pm, and starts from £10 after that. 

• Location: 23-31 Bradbury Place, Queen's Quarter, BT7 1RR
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: a bar and club all in one, Alibi caters for every kind of night out this New Year's Eve

Boasting killer DJ sets and cocktails, it's no wonder that Alibi is one of our Queen's Quarter favourites for New Year's Eve. Venture inside this party paradise, where you'll be able to spend the night quaffing lip-smacking drinks and enjoying quirky entertainment.

Their menu ranges from a Singapore sling to an espresso martini, and they've got a huge selection of gins to boot. They've got both bar and club spaces here, so you can choose your vibe for the night.

• Location: 1-3 Great Victoria Street, BT2 7BQ
• Price: £125
• Why we recommend: this is one of the most sophisticated dinners around this New Year's Eve, with a perfectly paired tasting menu to enjoy

A grand venue that oozes glamour, The Fitzwilliam Hotel is offering some elegant New Year's Eve dining. This is hosted by Champagne Chef de Rang Maria-Elena Lugea, who has prepared a delicious seven-course tasting menu for the evening.

Indulge in everything from pea-crusted rack of Northern Irish lamb to pan-seared scallops and roasted artichoke soup. Each course is paired with a matching wine from House of Bollinger, who have been making wine for almost 200 years.

• Location: 44 Upper Arthur Street, BT1 4GH
• Price: £95
• Why we recommend: this is a full-on New Year's Eve spectacular, packed with entertainment, and the three-course meal is excellent too

Looking for a New Year's Eve dinner in Belfast? The Cabaret Supper Club has got quite the event for you. With tickets going at £95 per person, their Glitter Ball shindig will include a three-course meal, as well as an entertaining variety show.

Expect live piano melodies and singers, hilarious stand-up comedy, choreographed dancing and more, with plenty of audience interaction along the way.