Things To Do On New Year's Eve In London

If you're looking to laugh your way into 2026, get down to The Swimmer at the Grafton Arms. The Good Ship Comedy NYE Special will see side-splitting sets from BBC New Comedy Award finalists, Comedy Central stars and the West End New Act of the Year.

As your host, Alexander Bennett, introduces you to soon-to-be household names, Michael Akadiri, Jin Hao Li and Shalaka Kurup, you can see in the New Year with a smile on your face. Tickets to the evening's entertainment start from just £27.15.

Located close to the British Museum, The Montague on The Gardens Hotel is an elegant four-star spot with a number of luxurious dining spaces to choose from. And if you're planning a New Year's Eve dinner with friends and family? This is just the place to be, as they're offering an exquisite menu of everything from ham hock terrine to ribeye steaks and pasta primavera, with the option for private dining too.

In need of fun things to do this New Year's Eve in London? Plonk is sure to give you exactly that. Head to the venues in Hackney and Borough Market on the 31st, where you'll be able to challenge your family or friends to plenty of games in the wacky spaces.

A popular comedy event that takes place at The Four Thieves in Battersea, Laugh Train Home is hosting a brilliant New Year's Eve special. The all-star lineup includes Harriet Kemsley, Tom Ward and Jason Patterson, hosted by MC Ben Van Der Velde. You can nab tickets from £20 per person, including access to the afterparty.

What's The Motive throws hip hop, bashment and afrobeat parties across the capital, from Soho all the way up to Shoreditch, and the 31st of December is no exception. It's one of the hottest New Year's Eve in London for 2024 tickets, as they'll be packing out dancefloors at the city's top venues.

Act quickly to grab a £20 ticket, or secure your spot with the final release for £25, and enjoy a night of music from Brent Faiyaz, Summer Walker, Burna Boy, and HER, lasting until 4am. Planning a birthday bash? Go all out with a £200 VIP package, including entry for 10, a birthday cake with sparklers, and a shout-out from the DJ.

Celebrate the end of the year with a trip to The Rubens at The Palace. Both The English Grill and The Curry Room will be hosting opulent dinners, so whether you fancy venison loin with a truffle and celeriac gratin or a lamb rogan josh, these guys have got you sorted.

The Rivoli knows how to party - and this year, the whole family is invited. Kids aged six and up are welcome to join the festivities with party poppers and an epic countdown under the chandeliers of one of London's last remaining 1950s ballrooms.  

DJ Andy Smith will keep the dancefloor full right through the night with pop anthems, dance classics and a more than a few Rivoli specials. Round up the fam, put on your best party clothes and get down to the ball for just £16.50 for kids and £27.50 for adults.

Celebrate in style at Pergola on The Wharf in Canary Wharf, where they're hosting a vibrant New Year's Eve party until 2am. There'll be live DJs playing throughout, and everyone will receive a complimentary welcome drink.

You can also begin with an optional three-course meal, featuring scrumptious international bites. Think beef birria tacos, sweet potato arancini, teriyaki salmon fillet and much more.

London's favourite speakeasy is looking to the future this New Year's Eve. The Lucky Pig invites you to see in 2026 with a tarot reading under the streets of Fitzrovia. When you're not learning your fortune, you can sip on sparkling cocktails and nibble your way through classy canapes.

There's plenty more entertainment here in the present too. The Mapleton Sessions are on hand to get the party started with pop classics and jazz standards before resident DJ Jay François and friends get behind the decks to take you through to 4am.

Make your way to Tequila Mockingbird in Putney, Covent Garden or Wimbledon for a night full of fun this New Year's Eve. They're promising the hottest tunes all night long, with DJs playing the best of RnB, pop, hip hop and garage.

There's also the option to begin with two hours of unlimited food and drink, starting at £25 per person. Think pornstar martinis, prosecco, pints and pizza.

From bottomless booze to views of the capital's greatest landmarks, London Party Boats are throwing some serious shindigs on its vessels. There's fizz, a DJ spinning club classics and commercial hits, plus some of the best seats in the house for the London New Year's Eve fireworks, too.

There are two different options on the 31st, starting from £254.40 per person to attend. Catch views of Tower Bridge, Big Ben, the O2 Arena and more, while enjoying free-flowing drinks and a buffet.

From Shoreditch to Victoria and beyond, head down to your nearest Flight Club for a raucous New Year's Eve party. There will be a bottle of prosecco each, unlimited pizza and, of course, games of darts for you and your pals to get stuck into at its daytime Brunch Socials.

Better yet, the dartboards are self-scoring so you can concentrate on your game rather than the maths.

Head to The hawk's Nest in Shepherd's Bush for their fantastic New Year's Eve party and quiz. Kick off at 6pm with a quiz packed full of fun and challenging questions, with a £200 bar tab up for grabs if you win.

There's a brilliant party to follow, complete with live DJs playing dancefloor-filling hits. They've got a cracking selection of drinks at the bar, and pizzas will be available until 2am.

The Covent Garden Cabaret Club is kicking off the New Year in typically flamboyant style at Drury Lane's Prince of Wales.

Expect circus, burlesque, drag and plenty more LGBTQ+ entertainment from the likes of the legendary Kiki Noir and Candy Heals, plus hand-balance extraordinaire, Judit Circus and clown, comic and puppeteer, Richard Hanley Going Bananas. Bag the early bird offer and you can secure your table, a delicious celebratory meal and a welcome glass of prosecco for just £79.50.

Yalla Yalla is serving up wall to wall entertainment this New Year's Eve with a night of music, magic and mesmerising Middle Eastern flavour. After a three-course feast of mezze and meats, belly and samba dancing will see you into 2026.

DJs are behind the decks to keep the dancefloor full long after the clock strikes 12. Grab your ticket to a night of unforgettable entertainment from just £43.94.

As it features the three most important Bs - burlesque and bottomless booze - let Tonight Josephine's Glitterbomb event make your New Year's Eve in London for 2024 a memorable one. Sashay your way to their Waterloo or Clapham watering holes for poppin' bottles and lip-sync battles.

For £20, enjoy entry between 7pm and 10pm with a glass of bubbles to kick things off. Upgrade to the £90 ticket for unlimited drinks, featuring the venue's signature cocktails, such as a festive bellini or a smooth espresso martini.

If you're looking to be entertained all the way through to 2026, get on down to The Ball Drop. As well as an epic countdown, Bounce's NYE extravaganza packs in bubbles, signature cocktails, New York-style pizza and one of London's hottest DJs behind the decks.

That's not all. With karaoke, ping pong and beer pong on offer, you can see in the New Year with a singalong or some friendly competition.

If you fancy something a little different on New Year's Eve, how about this prison-themed immersive cocktail experience? Over at Alcotraz: Cell Block Two-One-Two, you'll don an orange jumpsuit and sip on delicious, bespoke cocktails made from smuggled-in booze.

The Libertine is coming alive with the sound of Motown this New Year's Eve. As you groove under its grand arches to the live band, you can bid farewell to the year with Moët & Chandon in hand.

To keep you full of energy for the dancefloor, there's a five-course feast, packing in everything from scallops and carpaccio to wild mushrooms and sirloin steak. Just £42.50 gets you into this epic evening, with an extra £120 per person covering the spectacular set menu.

Looking for something special to do this New Year's Eve? SW16 Bar & Kitchen delivers a six-course tasting experience that will wow your taste buds and set the tone for 2026.

With exquisite dishes, two sittings to fit your schedule, and the chance to stay for drinks after dinner, this is the ultimate way to make your New Year's Eve in London memorable.

Dust off your lederhosen, grab your stein and say hallo to the New Year at Munich Cricket Club. Its beer halls in Canary Wharf, Westminster and Tower Hill will be alive with the sounds of oompah bands and Bavarian banter into the early hours.

Wherever you decide to celebrate, you'll enjoy giant German savoury platters, schnapps, sparkling sekt and a bucketload of München biers. Get your tickets before they go from just £27.50.

Not your average New Year's Eve event, Mission Bomb Disposal is a unique immersive experience in Lambeth and Westminster. Get yourselves into teams then solve riddles to receive clues to your phone, all while against the clock.

It's not all wild shindigs and late-night parties on December 31^st. You can also enjoy a variety of fun activities, such as a round of mini-golf over in Battersea. While you play at Putt in the Park, you can tuck into pizza slices and cup your hands around warm drinks, making it one of the many ideal New Year's Eve events for families.

At its Canary Wharf and London Bridge venues, Electric Shuffle is helping you start New Year's Eve the right way with a celebratory brunch. While you tuck into bottomless pizza, why not have a bottle of prosecco and play a few competitive games of shuffleboard?

The experience costs between £35 and £40 per person and includes sole-use of a shuffleboard for your group.