Best New Year's Eve Restaurants In London

Sometimes, the best evenings out involve a little vino over dinner and catching up with friends. So, let go of all thoughts about intense club events and soak up a little luxury at London's best New Year's Eve restaurants. Whether you're taking your other half for a cosy couples night, spending the 31st with family, or simply in it for the multi-course menus, check out our recommendations below.

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

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 8th November 2024




The Pem

Experience elegant fine dining on New Year's Eve with the set menu at The Pem. The Art Deco-inspired interior oozes luxury, fitted with plush booths decorated with notes of reds and pinks, making it the perfect setting to enjoy a meal in the elegant, rose-toned dining room.

Chef Sally Abé has crafted an extraordinary menu of five courses for £149 or seven for £179, featuring dishes like sliced scallops, hay-aged duck, and a macerated prune and armagnac custard tart. After dinner, you can keep the celebration going at the Hedgerow Cocktail Bar or Blue Boar Pub.

New Year's Eve Dinner At The Milestone Hotel And Residences

@ The Milestone Hotel and Residences on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 18:00 - 22:00

Make your way to The Milestone Hotel and Residences this New Year's Eve for a gorgeous meal and plenty of bubbly. Located in the heart of Kensington y and boasting rich, period features, it's home to exceptional service and a menu full of fine dining delights.

Book dinner on the 31st for £295 per person, or opt for a vegan tasting menu for £225 - the former features the likes of scallop and crab ravioli with Thai green velouté, followed by a Champagne jelly and passionfruit. 

Ayllu NYE Masquerade Ball

@ Ayllu on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Celebrate with fabulous entertainment and a delicious menu in London at Ayllu's New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball. Kick things off with a scrumptious eight-course feast showcasing the best of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine before enjoying mesmerising performers and live DJs at the afterparty.

Tickets start from £120 per person, including a glass of fizz on arrival. As for the menu, expect everything from sushi to tacos and ceviche.

NYE @ Elaine's Bar, Restaurant and Deli

@ Elaine's Bar, Restaurant and Deli on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 2:00

Nestled on the edge of Covent Garden, moments away from the world-class theatres and buzzing crowd of the West End, is Elaine's Bar, Restaurant and Deli, which is inspired by New York City's rich food heritage. Expect a five-course menu and complimentary prosecco toast for ringing in 2025, including pecan tart, 12oz strip steak, and monkfish tail and prawn brochette.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT HARD ROCK CAFE!

@ Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Hard Rock Cafe's flagship European venue on Piccadilly Circus is throwing open their doors for a family-friendly evening of live entertainment, American-inspired takes on classic festive food and all the iconic memorabilia. Think three courses with two drinks for £84.95 per adult, with kids costing under £20 each.

Sky Garden NYE 2024

@ Sky Gardens on Tuesday 31st December 2024

Make it a New Year's Eve to remember at Sky Garden. Tickets start at £205 per person, offering sweeping views, front-row access to London's fireworks, a glass of Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut, and a selection of canapés.

If you're looking for a sit-down dinner, however, for £440 each you can delight in a specially crafted four-course menu at Darwin Brasserie, with a window seat no-less. Enjoy your exquisite meal before heading up to Level 35, where ALR Music's Brooklyn Shakers and DJs will provide the perfect soundtrack for a stunning start to 2025.

New Year's Eve Extravaganza

@ Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 18:30 - 0:30

Located by Westminster Bridge, Park Plaza is a great shout for luxury dining and is a superb spot if you're on the hunt New Year's Eve London restaurants to watch the fireworks. The evening kicks off with welcome drinks, followed by a sumptuous four-course dinner at the award-winning Ichi Sushi restaurant.

Indulge in bespoke cocktails and decadent desserts in their renowned executive lounge, while being entertained by a talented magician and gifted clairvoyants. As midnight draws near, make your way to the terrace for an unparalleled view of the iconic firework display, and raise a glass to the arrival of 2025.

The Montague on The Gardens Hotel

Live Jazz in The Leopard Bar and 2 other offers

Four-star destination The Montague on The Gardens Hotel is home to some of the classiest restaurants around, situated right by the British museum. Head there for elegant, traditional interiors and even private dining spaces, where you can tuck into their a la carte menu paired with a selection of wines and Champagnes. Expect everything from piri piri spatchcock chicken to ribeye steaks and pasta primavera, with a dreamy baked vanilla cheesecake for dessert.

14 Hills

Fancy dining on the top floor of a botanical restaurant for the best New Year dinner in London? Then you're in luck because the foliage-adorned 14 Hills is throwing a celebratory bash to remember., complete with panoramic views and beats courtesy of guest DJ Shaqdi, who will be spinning 80s and 90s tracks. 

Chomp on five luxurious courses for £90 or a six course tasting menu for £160, including Dexter ribeye with celeriac and brie pithivier and a black truffle jus. Feeling that extra bit fancy? Treat yourself to a wine pairing for an additional £150 per person. 

NEW YEARS EVE: SIX COURSE TASTING MENU

@ SW16 Bar & Kitchen on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Streatham's SW16 are inviting you for a sophisticated six-course tasting menu on New Year's Eve this year, promising the choice between the regular or vegan menu for £75 per person. Feast on the likes of yellowtail tuna ceviche, pumpkin and sage ravioli in a black truffle emulsion, and succulent braised beef cheek.

The Library: New Year's Eve Exclusive Dining

@ The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 1:00

Kick-off 2025 with private hire of The Library: New Year's Eve Exclusive Dining at The Chesterfield Mayfair. Revel in the holiday spirit with a glass of Lanson Champagne, a sumptuous five-course menu, and personalized touches like printed menus and seating plans.

Add in the festive décor, dedicated service team, and the option to bring your own party playlist, and you've got the perfect recipe for a memorable New Year's Eve bash.

New Year's Eve by Candlelight at Chino Latino

@ Chino Latino on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Located between Vauxhall and Lambeth, Chino Latino is a sleek fusion restaurant that combines the very best of Pan-Asian cuisine and Latin American-inspired cocktails. They're offering two options this New Year's Eve, a meal only for £100, or the full dinner and afterparty package for £275.

Enjoy views of the Thames as live musicians play, while you munch your way though wasabi lobster, beef tataki, tuna tartar and more, with vegetarian menus available too. Plus, there'll be lively DJ sets to follow until 3am.

New Year's Eve at Comptoir Libanais Southbank

@ Comptoir Libanais Southbank on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 2:00

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a Middle Eastern twist at Comptoir Libanais Southbank. Enjoy a festive feast, complete with mezze like baba ghanuj, large plates, and dessert (hello, mango cheesecake), while sipping prosecco and dancing to live entertainment.

With prime views of the Thames fireworks, it's the perfect way to welcome 2025, so grab your tickets from £170 per person. 

Lucy's NYE House Party 💋

@ Lucy Wong on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Located in Fitzrovia, 1950s Hong Kong-inspired venue Lucy Wong will be hosting a New Year's Eve house party - which you can begin with a mouthwatering five-course meal. This features everything from miso soup to soy chicken and yuzu cheesecake, with a glass of Champagne on arrival.

Follow this by dancing all night long to retro tunes. Plus, you can add on bottomless drinks packages that include prosecco, wine, beer and spirirts.

Auberge

Complimentary glass of prosecco and 1 other offer

Taking bookings for their festive menu on 31st December 2024 is Auberge, the French restaurant with a roof terrace conveniently located just a short distance from Waterloo station and South Bank. Three courses set you back a very reasonable £34.95 per person, spanning the likes of traditional bœuf bourguignon, deep-fried Camembert with redcurrant jelly and gooey chocolate fondant.

Whitcomb’s At The Londoner

Christmas Eve Four-Course Experience and 13 other offers

With early and late New Year's Eve sittings priced at £130 and £195 respectively, Whitcomb's At The Londoner has a number of options for enjoying their amazing interpretation of food from the French and Italian rivieras. The first includes four courses like steak or tuna tartare, king prawn linguine and ribeye steak alongside a glass of Veuve Clicquot Brut, while the second includes an extra cheese course as well as live entertainment and a second glass of Champagne for the midnight toast.

Tuttons Restaurant

A New Year's Eve dining experience that's sure to impress, Tuttons restaurant is a long-standing favourite among Londoners, boasting a stunning terrace overlooking the markets. Among switch interiors, dine on a classic set menu from £70 per person with mains like confit pork belly with seared scallops up for munching on the 31st.

Fronting everything from seasonal delights to sleek tipples, including canapés and a complimentary glass of bubbles, this swanky Covent Garden spot is the perfect spot to cheers with friends and familiars.

La Dolce Vita Cabaret: New Year’s Eve at Bocconcino Mayfair

@ Bocconcino Mayfair on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Bocconcino Mayfair, where La Dolce Vita Cabaret awaits with an enchanting night of performances from £80 per person.

Inspired by Moulin Rouge, this show brings together captivating dancers, fire acts, acrobatic hoop artists, and a saxophonist, creating a vibrant atmosphere alongside fine Italian cuisine on the ground floor. Treat yourself to a delicious three-course dinner, toast with Champagne on arrival, and get set to keep the celebration going until 3am.

New Years Eve At The English Grill

@ The English Grill at The Rubens at The Palace Hotel on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 18:00 - 22:30

There's no better place to ring in the New Year than at The English Grill at The Rubens at The Palace Hotel, a gorgeous venue decked out with opulent Murano chandeliers and a live-action kitchen that makes it feel like dinner and a show. Using only top-quality English ingredients fit for royalty, this posh joint's menu is packed with meaty delicacies like 28-day fillet steak, orange glazed Gressingham Duck breast, and whole grilled Dover sole, all approved by top chef Mrs Beatrice Tollman.

New Year's Eve Dinner & Jazz

@ RAILS Restaurant At Great Northern Hotel on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 1:00

Make your New Year's Eve unforgettable at RAILS Restaurant, nestled within the chic Great Northern Hotel. For just £125, step into a world of Parisian elegance as live jazz fills the air and the venue's signature ambience sparkles even brighter.

Treat yourself to a sensational menu featuring decadent beef Wellington, refreshing Amalfi lemon sorbet, and plenty of bubbly. It's the ultimate way to bid farewell to 2024 in style.

Magical New Years Eve on Bermondsey Street @ The Last Talisman

@ The Last Talisman on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Bermondsey Street's The Last Talisman is an Asian-inspired kitchen home to quirky decor and magical experiences, with their New Year's Eve offering providing much the same. There's an early evening feast spanning a welcome cocktail, three courses and half a bottle of wine per person, or a late-night bottomless dinner complete with unlimited food, a cocktail on arrival, bubbles to toast at midnight and a lineup of DJs and entertainment - including a magician.

Bloomsbury St. Lounge

Group offer: 25% off beverages - Lunch and 1 other offer

Found inside Radisson Blu hotel near Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury St Lounge is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant that's got you covered this New Year's Eve. Think a welcome glass of Pommery Champagne, followed by three courses, for £85 per person. Munch through baby spinach, walnut and goat cheese salad, 28-day-aged ribeye steak in a red wine jus, and dark chocolate tart with glazed pecans.

Giraffe Southbank New Year's Eve Dinner, Party & Fireworks

@ Giraffe Southbank on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 0:30

Serving three courses of food, ranging from hot maple wings and smoked salmon to ribeye steak and lamb shank, Giraffe Southbank is a great pick of international restaurant to spend New Year's Eve. Better yet, their location boasts riverside views and a prime opportunity to see the midnight fireworks display, and the event has a DJ.