Things To Do On New Year's Eve In London

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.

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.

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 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.

For a fuss-free New Year's Eve that still feels like a proper event, Patch St Paul's ticks all the boxes.

Doors open at 7pm for an evening of dancing, drinks and DJ-led energy, with a complimentary glass of Champagne to kick things off. Your ticket also includes wristband access to the fireworks display nearby, making it an easy all-in-one plan for seeing in the New Year in the heart of the city.

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.

Make your way to Fire & Fromage on the Southbank, a cool alpine pop-up by Jimmy's. This New Year's Eve, they're hosting a fun party that's full of great food and drink, and you can enjoy views of the fireworks while you're here.

There are three ticket options to suit all budgets, each including a meal and a welcome mulled drink. Choose between a street food-style burger or their indulgent fondue feast, which also includes canapes, dessert and bottomless drinks.

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.

Whether you're in Canary Wharf or London Bridge, you can count on Amazing Grace for a fantastic New Year's Eve celebration. These lively parties come with bottomless drinks throughout, including beer, wine, spirits and select cocktails.

There's an optional three-course meal to start your evening, featuring everything from spicy corn ribs to miso glazed salmon and bavette steak. Afterwards, expect live ands and DJs to keep you entertained.

If you want to go into the New Year laughing there's nowhere better to be than Good Ship Comedy at The Thieves. This Battersea venue is playing host to headliner Marcel Lucont, alongside Sikisa and Eleanor Tiernan.

After the show, be sure to stick around for drinks and dancing at their afterparty. This promises to be a big one, complete with nostalgic games for added entertainment.

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.

Supermax is serving up an extra side of sophistication with its cocktails this New Year's Eve. One of the most stylish spots in King's Cross is welcoming 2026 with magnificent mixology and a banging dancefloor 'til 2am.

Expect neon lights, eye-catching drinks and DJs spinning disco, soul and funk anthems all night long. Tickets to this epic NYE night of glitz and glamour are just £16.50.

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.

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.

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.

Make your way to Control Room B in Battersea Power Station for their Engineer's Silent Disco Ball this New Year's Eve, taking you back to the 1950s. Their live DJs will be playing 50s tunes straight into your headphones, keeping the dancefloor buzzing.

Dress to impress for this sophisticated celebration, with three ticket options available. Standing tickets cost £50, including a glass of Champagne on arrival, with the option to book a table or even enjoy a four-course dinner at Noci before the event.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For a New Year's Eve that delivers a dancefloor and delicious food simultaneously, book tickets to Chotto Matte.

Choose between a premium dining celebration earlier in the evening or an open-bar party in the bar and lounge from 11pm to 1am. Expect signature cocktails, live DJs, and dazzling décor, all wrapped around Chotto Matte's bold, crowd-pleasing Nikkei menu.

For a New Year's Eve that's big on atmosphere without the eye-watering price tag, Mr Fogg's Hat Tavern delivers. This playful Soho party blends Victorian theatrics with modern-day dancing, complete with a live DJ, a complimentary drink on arrival and a well-timed bacon sandwich after midnight.

Running until 3am, it's ideal for those who want a lively, character-packed celebration that doesn't take itself too seriously, and fancy headwear is encouraged.

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.

Bat & Ball Covent Garden is kick starting New Year's Eve with games, pizza and a party of epic proportions. Be sure to bring your A-game, whether you're planning to teach some lessons at table tennis, belt out karaoke classics or dance to DJs until the early hours. 

To fuel your fun, there's ice cold beer and classic cocktails, plus pizza, wings, burgers and delicious sharing starters. Tickets to a night of ping pong and partying start from just £22.

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.

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.

Say farewell to 2025 in true old world style at The Dickens Inn. In Central London's only marina, you can toast the New Year with fizz and a three-course feast.

If you prefer something a little more picky, swap the sit-down dinner for bottomless pizza. Whatever you decide to eat, DJs will help you dance it off until 2am.

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.

Looking for a full night of dining, dancing and spectacle? The Disco Ball has all bases covered. Choose a sharing platter or the three-course dinner (featuring crispy duck salad, black cod, sirloin steak, banana date pudding) before stepping onto the dancefloor for two floors of music and eight DJs.

From 8pm until 3.30am, the Studio 54-inspired décor, glittering mirrorballs and premium cocktails keep the energy high, leading to a dazzling midnight countdown.

If your idea of the perfect New Year's Eve involves throwback songs, a properly up-for-it crowd and being home before things get feral, Bed After 10pm has you covered.

This special New Year's Eve edition runs from 8pm to 1am at Fire Nightclub in Vauxhall, bringing feel-good clubbing with 80s, 90s and 00s hits, confetti cannons, CO₂ blasts and immersive visuals.

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.

One of the city's most iconic venues, Sky Garden is hosting a memorable celebration this New Year's Eve. There are multiple different ways to celebrate here, from dining at one of their stylish restaurants to soaking up the views of London from its 360-degree viewing platform.

There'll be live performances by ALR Music's Brooklyn Shakers band and their resident DJs, keeping you dancing well past midnight. And for something a little more exclusive, check out the multiple different packages on offer.

A lively boozer in Camden, The Colonel Fawcett is hosting a Through The Decades party that's bound to keep you entertained. They'll be taking you on a musical journey, with hits from the 60s right through to today.

DJs Dave Sherry and Emeka will be playing until 3am, and there are all sorts of delicious drinks up for grabs too.

The Permission Lounge is transformed into The Hippodrome Funfair Experience this New Year's Eve. Expect interactive games, candy floss surprises, lucky dips, hot dogs, Zoltar fortune readings, hook-a-duck and unexpected pop-up performers throughout the night.

A £40 minimum spend is all you need to get into this evening of mystery and mayhem. For just £119, you can tuck into a three-course feast to meet 2026 on a full stomach.

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.

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 rum is your thing, then be sure to check out the Rhum Tavern in Soho this New Year's Eve. The cool cocktail bar is designed like a ship, with quirky decor and traditional wooden furniture throughout, and you'll find DJs playing from 9pm to 3am.

Choose between an entry-only ticket for £25, or one of their bottomless drinks options. With unlimited rum punch or premium drinks on offer, you'll get four whole hours of free-flowing booze, as well as a welcome glass of prosecco.