New Year's Eve In Brighton

Located in the Seven Dials area, Shakespeare's Head (or Shakies as the locals know it) is hosting a New Year's Eve party to remember. Their black and gold-themed party is totally free to enter, so don your best outfit for the chance to win a bottle of bubbles. There'll be confetti cannons at midnight, and DJ Johnny Rocks will be on the decks all night long.

For an elegant celebration to see in 2025, head to the fantastic New Year's Eve Gala at DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole. This King's Road hotel is promising a sumptuous five-course dinner, complete with a welcome drink and half a bottle of wine per person. This costs £115 to attend, and you can also expect fantastic entertainment and midnight festivities.

For a jam-packed night full of entertainment, head to The Mesmerist in The Lanes. Talented cabaret stars Ophelia Payne and Cherry Shakewell will be taking to the stage, promising elegant performances and plenty of sparkles. 

Tickets start from £20 per person, though you can enter the party afterwards for as little as £15. Think live DJs across multiple rooms, playing all the best of disco, funk and soul, house and more.

Be at One Brighton are throwing an unforgettable New Year's Eve bash complete with fun cocktails, including the limited edition Golden Fizz sharer. What's more there'll be dancing 'til late, with the option to book your own table for the night too.

Want to spend New Year's Eve in Brighton restaurants? Brown's Brasserie & Bar is a great shout for that, with set menus for £70 a person. Indulge in pan-seared scallops, fresh lobster and steak, alongside plenty of Champagne and cocktails to wash it down.

Head down to lively beachfront venue The Bootlegger for a brilliant New Year's Eve bash, complete with live music from Bad Bad Whiskey. Dance to all their cracking skiffle, rockabilly, jazz and blues tunes until 2am, with tickets starting from £20 per person. 

Enjoy a free glass of prosecco or beer on arrival, as well as a shot at midnight and tasty nibbles throughout. Plus, there'll be a DJ playing after the band.

Tempest is known for its fantastic New Year's Eve parties, and this year's costs as little as £5 per person to attend. You'll be partying until 3am right on the seafront, with a top lineup of DJs playing throughout the night. Whether you're hitting the dancefloor or sipping cocktails in one of their cool cave booths, there's something for everyone here.

Your one-stop den of drinking and dining, No 32 is known for throwing the biggest blowout bash to count down to midnight. Fronting killer cocktails and lounge seating, this stylish bar is hosting masquerade party to see in 2025, complete with DJ sets to get you dancing.

Make your way to Kemptown for a brilliant  New Year's Eve Golden Gala, hosted by the spectacular Haus of Cabaret Brighton. With tickets starting from £280 per person, you can expect a sophisticated night complete with brilliant performances, from the very best circus, burlesque and cabaret stars. 

You'll start with a mouthwatering three-course meal, though you can also upgrade to a premium five or seven-course feast. There'll also be an amazing countdown to midnight, followed by music and dancing until 2.30am.

For a booze-filled night of belting ballads, Lucky Voice is the place to be for Brighton New Year's Eve in 2024. Gather all your mates and hire out your own private pad for karaoke and making the most of the debaucherous side of this classic Japanese pastime.

A lively party bar on the seafront, Walkabout is promising an unforgettable New Year's Eve party that costs just £5 to attend, with a limited number of free tickets available too. DJ Dave will be providing all the best 80s 90s and 00s pop hits, before a fantastic balloon drop at midnight to see in 2025 in style.

Quirky boozer The World's End is known for its Scalextric tracks and vintage games, and it's a great spot to visit on the 31st. Expect to play a few rounds with pals while tucking into vegan eats, all before a live DJ starts spinning some dance-worthy tracks. 

Log out of MSN and throw on your low-rise jeans, before heading down to BrewDog's New Year's Eve party. The laid-back venue will be transporting you back to 1999, with a throwback party full of non-stop 90s tunes and nostalgic vibes. You can get your hands on pints for just £1.95, alongside tasty cocktails and delicious eats.

Fancy heading to a Secret Discotheque this New Year's Eve? Then be sure to head to CHALK and let loose to some of the best pop beats, spanning from old to new. And when it hits midnight? There will also be an epic countdown.

Kick off 2025 in proper foodie fashion at The Coal Shed, one of the best eateries in the town. The suave spot fronts a multi-course tasting menu each year, complete with bubbles of course. This dinner may be lavish, but if there's ever a time to go all out, it's now.