Best New Year's Eve Parties With A View In London

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By Marcus Sanigar Food, Drink & Events Writer, DesignMyNight Food, drink and events writer with a decade of experience covering the UK hospitality scene. Has written for Expedia, Trainline and more. Last updated on 8th June 2026

London is one heck of a beautiful city and come 31st December, there's plenty of gorgeous spaces counting down to midnight. From a bird's eye view of the skyline through to an up close and personal seat to the fireworks, we've rounded up the best New Year's Eve parties with a view in London. Check out our suggestions for snap-worthy sights to make saying hello to 2027 all the more spectacular.

For further inspiration, take a look at our London New Year's Eve Guide.




New Year's Eve 2026-2027

@ The Tattershall Castle on Thu, 31st Dec 2026 @ 19:00 - 3:00

Docked directly opposite the London Eye, the Tattershall Castle guarantees an epic view of London's midnight fireworks celebrations. When you're not staring up at the spectacular in the sky, there's plenty to keep you entertained down on deck.

Along with live music to see you into the New Year, canapes are served right through the night, as are all kinds of liquid refreshments. Just £499 bags you a ticket to this NYE boat bonanza, including six drinks tokens.

NYE on The Bar At Temple with bottomless drinks 2026

@ The Bar At Temple on Thursday 31st December 2026

Fancy partying on a boat this New Year's Eve? Head to The Bar At Temple, a 1911 Dutch barge that has been converted into a cool floating bar, which just so happens to have a brilliant vantage point of the fireworks at midnight.

Tickets start from £175, including access to bottomless drinks from the bar. You'll also receive a hot meal of chilli con carne to kick off the evening, before boogieing to tunes from a live DJ.

New Year's Eve on the Pearl of London

@ Pearl of London on Thursday 31st December 2026

From a floating club in the heart of the Thames, you'll have one of the city's best seats to London's legendary fireworks display. To keep you entertained either side of the midnight moment, there's three decks full of non-stop partying.

DJs will be spinning crowd-pleasing tunes to take you to 1am. Your £254 ticket includes all this plus buffet bites and unlimited booze all night long.

New Year's Eve on the Jewel of London

@ MV Jewel of London on Thursday 31st December 2026

The Jewel of London is the perfect place to welcome 2027. As you cruise down the Thames, you'll quaff free-flowing prosecco, wine, beer and cider and dine on delicious buffet bites. 

To keep you entertained as you bid farewell to 2026, there's live DJs all night long and a front row seat for the city's world famous fireworks display. Grab your ticket to join the party from just £254.40.

London Party Boats Ltd

There's no better view this New Year's Eve than one from the Thames, which is where you'll find yourself if you hop aboard London Party Boats to wave goodbye to 2025. Expect bottomless drinks, chart-topping tunes and views of all the best landmarks in the city.

They've got two different options to choose from on the 31st, starting from £254.40 per person. This includes five whole hours of free-flowing drinks, as well as a tasty buffet, lasting until 1.30am.

NEW YEAR'S EVE aboard the DIXIE QUEEN

@ Dixie Queen & Elizabethan on Thursday 31st December 2026

See in the New Year aboard not one, but two Thames Luxury Charters iconic vessels. The celebrations start on the Dixie Queen with a champagne reception, stunning sit-down meal and spectacular tour of the Thames, taking you right through the lifting Tower Bridge. 

Then it's over to the Elizabethan for live DJs, late night bites and a prime spot on the Thames for midnight fireworks. Secure your spot for just £583.

New Year's Eve London Firework Boat Parties

Promising some of the best views of the Thames at night, Capital Pleasure Boats are offering two brilliant cruises down the river this New Year's Eve. Not only will you get to see some of the best landmarks in the city, but you've also got a great vantage point for the fireworks at midnight.

Choose between the Golden Star or the Golden Jubilee boat, with prices starting from £110 per person - with the option to book bottomless drinks as well. Expect a live DJ playing all the best pop and disco tunes, with plenty of booze on board.