Where To Watch The New Year's Eve Fireworks In London 2025

• Location: One New Change, City of London EC4M 9AF
• Time: dinner from 5pm; evening party only from 10pm
• Price: £149 per person for party only; £340 per person for a three-course dinner followed by the party
• Why we recommend: with those views of St Paul's, Madison is already a great rooftop New Year's Eve pick - but when the fireworks go off? You'll have a great view of the official and unofficial displays, as well as the entertainment

If you're looking for an elegant and unforgettable way to ring in 2026, look no further than Madison. This award-winning bar and restaurant invites you to celebrate in style, surrounded by London's most dazzling skyline views.

Start the night early with a lavish three-course dinner and live entertainment, or arrive later for a standing celebration with bubbles, canapés, and a high-energy party atmosphere. With world-class DJs, live performances, and a front-row seat to London's fireworks, Madison is the place to be when the clock strikes midnight.

• Location: No 1, POULTRY, City of London EC2R 8EJ
• Time: 5.30pm - 1am
• Price: £300 hire price, plus a minimum spend of £500 for your whole group
• Why we recommend: with only two private chalets available, the Lodge d'Argent pop-up atop Coq d'Argent is an après ski escape with an exclusive feel for your New Year's Eve celebrations, complete with live DJs and their own fireworks display

Skip the queue for the official display this year and head to Lodge d'Argent instead, where they're promising their very own fireworks. This winter pop-up is found on the rooftop terrace of Coq d'Argent, creating an après ski vibe with cosy wooden huts filled with blankets and glowing lights.

You can hire out one of these lodges for up to eight people, ideal for an exclusive event this New Year's Eve. There'll be live DJs playing, and you can enjoy cocktails alongside tasty snacks like charcuterie and cheese fondue.

• Location: Circe's, Mercury House, 117 Waterloo Road, Waterloo SE1 8UL
• Time: 7.30pm - 2am
• Price: from £175 per person
• Why we recommend: already named after a Greek goddess and with a theme to match, we Circe's is a great place to be high above the crowds for New Year's Eve, so expect unlimited drinks, live music and entertainment, and canapes. You can also upgrade to your very own rooftop Champagne pod on a more private terrace for an exclusive-feel experience

There are fireworks, and then there are fireworks viewed from Circe's magical rooftop. Join Divine Aurora: New Year's Eve with the Gods and experience the spectacle from one of London's most stunning vantage points, high above the crowds and chaos. This is how you welcome 2026 in style.

Your ticket includes unlimited drinks from 7.30pm to 12.30am, canapés, and panoramic views of the London skyline and fireworks, all set against a backdrop of live music and immersive entertainment. 

• Location: The Dutchmaster, Greenwich Pier, SE10 9HT
• When: 7pm - 1am
• Price: from £126.14 per person
• Why we recommend: it's London's most glamorous way to skip the crowds and celebrate the countdown from the best seat in the city

Ring in the New Year aboard the capital's most famous party boat. With three floors, two open-air decks, and some of the best resident DJs in the game, Pukka Up's NYE Boat Party promises an unforgettable night of house beats, glittering views, and good vibes.

From your first sip of a welcome cocktail to the final track after midnight, you'll be surrounded by world-class energy. Cruise past The O2, Tower Bridge, and The Shard as you dance the night away, then, when the clock strikes twelve, watch the fireworks explode over the London Eye from your own private vantage point on the Thames.

• Location: Tower Bridge Quay Pier, St Katharine's Way, Tower Bridge E1W 1LD
• Time: 9pm - 1am
• Price: £299 per person
• Why we recommend: cruising gently along the Thames while listening to a live musician? That's the experience you'll get when you cast off with the Silver Sockeye this New Year's Eve, all while you wait for the Mayor's all-important fireworks to see you into 2026

Grab your tickets for £299 and step aboard the Silver Sockeye this New Year's Eve for an evening of live music, sparkling drinks, and breathtaking views of London's illuminated skyline.

The cruise offers a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere as you pass famous landmarks such as the Tower of London, London Bridge, and the Shard. Enjoy a welcome glass of bubbly on arrival, and at midnight head to the deck to watch the fireworks reflect over the Thames while raising a glass to the new year.

• Location: The Anglers, 3 Broom Road, TW11 9NR
• Time: 9pm - 1am
• Price: from £22 per person
• Why we recommend: set by the Thames, this pub offers fabulous views. Tickets are limited, so book now and toast to new beginnings

Looking for a chilled but memorable way to ring in 2026? Head to The Anglers in Teddington, where the riverside views and midnight fireworks make for the perfect New Year's Eve combination.

From 10pm, you can enjoy exclusive access to the outdoor area, the ultimate front-row seat for the dazzling firework display lighting up the night sky. With your welcome drink in hand, friends by your side, and the River Thames shimmering behind you, this is how New Year's should be done: simple, cosy and unforgettable.

Please note: fireworks views here are of local displays, not the Mayor of London's official display.

• Location: 22 Bishopsgate, City of London EC2N 4AJ
• Time: 9pm - 2am
• Price: from £350 per person
• Why we recommend: the tallest place in London for your New Year's Eve party, Horizon 22 offers you a view of the Mayor's fireworks - and other displays across the capital - that's impossible to get anywhere else. Tickets also include live entertainment, bottomless drinks and sushi

As it's the highest party in the whole city this New Year's Eve, you can count on Horizon 22's Sky High event to provide amazing views of the fireworks. Boogie to live DJs 58 floors up, accompanied by talented saxophonists and dancers.

Your ticket includes bottomless drinks until midnight, with a choice of Champagne, wine or beer. Plus, you'll get to enjoy tasty canapes, as well as a sushi and seafood tower.

• Location: Colechurch House, London Bridge walk, SE1 2SX
• Time: 7pm - 2am
• Price: from £212 per person
• Why we recommend: fireworks views and bottomless booze - what's not to love?

Get a front row seat to London's firework spectacular at the London Bridge Rooftop. This New Year's Eve, they're giving you epic views, live DJs, unlimited booze and party platters of fantastic food.

From just £212 a ticket, you'll get bottomless drinks, from champagne and cocktails to punch and beer, as well as all the sliders, burgers, tenders and snacks you can eat. Add in a spectacular backdrop of the Shard, St Paul's and the London Eye, and this is a New Year's Eve you won't forget in a hurry. 

• Location: The Londoner, 38 Leicester Square, Covent Garden WC2H7DX
• Time: 8pm onwards
• Price: starting at £800 for a two-person table
• Why we recommend: from the 8 Tastes of Japan cocktail menu to a choice between Japanese small plates or the full omakase tasting experience, 8 at The Londoner is all about celebrating in style with the panoramic views of the midnight fireworks to match

What better place to catch the city's dazzling fireworks than at sky-high bar 8 at The Londoner? While you enjoy the views, tuck into a signature small plates experience for tables of two, four or six, eight and fourteen guests with a £400 minimum spend per person, including Japanese dishes, a signature cocktails each and Dom Pérignon Brut Vintage.

Stick around after your meal of lobster gyoza tacos, sashimi platters, robata-grilled black cod and more, to take in the views all the way across Trafalgar Square to the London Eye - meaning fireworks aplenty - and grab drinks at the bar. You can also upgrade your food to the omakase tasting menu experience.

• Location: above Assembly Hotel, 31 Charing Cross Rd WC2H 0LS
• Time: 8pm - 3am
• Price: from £340 per person
• Why we recommend: skyline views and a prime spot to see the London Eye lit up in all its glory when the clock strikes 12, Miradora Rooftop is the perfect place for some Mexican-inspired fun to see in 2026 - complete with fireworks galore

Get your view of the London New Year Eve fireworks from Miradora Rooftop Restaurant & Tequileria on Charing Cross Road. Including a Mexican feast of canapes and bowl food, as well as bottomless drinks, this package has a starting price of £340 per person.

A live DJ and dancefloor are on the cards for entertainment, while the panoramic views - including of the London Eye - mean you've got a prime location for seeing the Mayor's display at midnight.

• Location: 18 Albert Embankment, SE1 7TJ
• Time: 7pm - 1am
• Price: from £500 per person
• Why we recommend: a front row seat for the fireworks, fine dining and live music gives you all the makings of a mighty fine NYE

With views of the River Thames, London Eye and Houses of Parliament, there can't be many better seats in the city for the midnight fireworks. From the 12th floor Riverview Lounge at Park Plaza London Riverbank, you can raise your glass high as London's celebrations light up the sky.

Before and after the clock strikes 12, live music from The London Pop & Soul Trio keeps the grooves tight all night. Of course, you're going to need some fuel for all this fun - that's where the champagne reception and five-course gourmet meal come in.

• Location: Page 8, St. Martin's Place, WC2N 4JH
• Time: 9pm - 3am
• Price: from £300 per person
• Why we recommend: Kitty Hawk gives you one of the best views in the city, not to mention free-flowing champers and super classy canapes

Grab a front row seat to London's legendary fireworks display, high above the city at Kitty Hawk. From its super stylish rooftop bar, all statement lights and parquet floors, you can raise your glass as the sky lights up.

As well as the best seat in the house for the night's celebrations, there's champagne, canapes, DJs and dancing into the early hours of 2026. Get your ticket to this spectacular NYE show from just £300.

• Location: Pearl of London, Bankside Pier, Bankside, SE1 9DT
• When: 8pm - 1am
• Price: £254 per person
• Why we recommend: for three decks of non-stop entertainment, bottomless drinks and a front row seat to London's fireworks

Step aboard the Pearl of London for a New Year's Eve celebration atop the Thames. After boarding at Bankside Pier, you'll set off for a night of fine fizz, buffet bites and on-deck DJs.

For the big midnight moment, all eyes will be on the sky for London's world-famous display. Bag your tickets to this five-hour party of unlimited booze from just £254.

Aqua Nueva puts you right in the heart of London's New Year's Eve celebrations. As the clock strikes 12, you'll be out on the terrace taking in the world-famous fireworks in all their glory.

With 2026 underway, DJs will keep the dancefloor full all the way through to 3am. Get your ticket to this sky-high spectacular from just £78.75.

• Location: Tower Bridge Quay, St Katharine's Way, Tower Hill, E1W 1LD
• When: 9:30pm - 1:30am
• Price: £316.94 per person
• Why we recommend: it's got the lot - iconic landmarks, free-flowing fizz and legendary fireworks

Celebrate the New Year cruise-style on the Silver Bonito. After floating past some of London's most iconic sights, you'll stop centre stage for the evening's fireworks extravaganza.

There's live music to set the tone and plenty of fizz to raise sky-high as the clock strikes 12. Grab your ticket to hop aboard for just £316.94.

• Location: The Lighterman, 85-87 Wharf Road, Kings Cross, N1 9RA
• Time: 8pm to 3am
• Price: from £22 per person
• Why we recommend: London's canal-side hotspot goes full Ibiza for New Year's Eve

Ibiza Anthems Brunch takes over The Lighterman for a night of fireworks, rooftop views, and all-out party energy. Dance music royalty Kings of Tomorrow headline alongside resident DJs and live performers, spinning timeless Ibiza classics that will transport you straight back to the White Isle's golden era.

Explore multiple floors, sip cocktails, and soak up the panoramic views of St. Pancras and local fireworks at midnight from the rooftop balconies. VIP tables are available for those wanting to party in style, but tickets are moving fast, so book early to secure your spot.

Please note: fireworks views here are of local displays, not the Mayor of London's official display.

• Location: The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9RY
• Time: 9pm - 3am
• Price: from £250 per person
• Why we recommend: incredible London views, unlimited booze and a front row seat for the fireworks makes the Oblix East New Year's Eve Party one of the hottest tickets in town

Get high above the city to watch London's fireworks in style at the Oblix East New Year's Eve Party. From the 32nd floor of the Shard, you'll get epic views across London, as well as a prime spot to oversee the evening's celebrations, while live bands and DJs keep the party popping.

Your £250 ticket gets you a selection of gourmet canapes as well as unlimited champagne and cocktails until the clock strikes midnight. For the VIP experience, grab some friends and book a window table with a view of Tower Bridge and the City for just £300 per head.

• Location: Golden Spirit, Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment, WC2R 2PN
• When: 9pm - 1am
• Price: tickets from £95.40 per person
• Why we recommend: this event promises the holy trinity of New Year's Eve perfection: iconic views, great music, and a party crowd that comes to dance

Disco Waves is back, and if you're after a New Year's Eve that feels like a proper celebration from start to finish, this is your move. The Golden Spirit sets sail at 9pm sharp, fizz in hand, DJ in full spin mode, and disco-meets-house classics ready to ignite the night.

For four hours, you'll dance across the Thames while taking in London's illuminated skyline. Charlie Price runs the decks, blending 80s sparkle with house beats to keep the energy sky-high all night. And then comes midnight: the Golden Spirit glides into position near the London Eye, offering crystal-clear firework views you won't get anywhere on land. 

• Location: Floor 72, The Shard, Joiner Street, London Bridge SE1 9QU
• Time: 8.30pm - 2am
• Price: £265 per person
• Why we recommend: we think View from the Shard offers a truly unrivalled luxury experience, complete with two top DJs (Jacob Husley and Rui Da Silva), live entertainment, a sushi station and unlimited drinks; not to mention, 360-degree views of the skyline for when those fireworks light up the sky 

Step into 2026 at London's elevated celebration - The View from The Shard. Your £265 ticket unlocks unlimited drinks, a sushi station from Okko, and a feast of canapés and bowl food.

Dance to funk, soul and disco from Jacob Husley and house anthems from Rui Da Silva, while stilt walkers and a contortionist add extra spectacle. With 360° views for when the fireworks are lighting up the skyline, this is New Year's Eve at its most glamorous.

• Location: 1-3 Chicheley Street, Waterloo SE1 7PY
• Time: any time
• Price: free entry
• Why we recommend: close to the official viewing areas without having to pay for a wristband, All Bar One Waterloo has the feeling of being among the action but without the price tag. It's free entry and there's an outdoor terrace for viewing the fireworks once the time comes

Located close to the banks of the Thames, All Bar One in Waterloo offers an amazing view of the fireworks without having to brave the crowds. Not only does their outdoor terrace provide a prime position, but the lively interiors promise to host a cracking party as well.

Boogie all night long to the best dancefloor fillers, while sipping creative cocktails from their extensive list - we recommend the dragon fruit cooler.

• Location: Scotch Common, Ealing, W13 8DL
• Time: 7pm - 1am
• Price: from £5 per person
• Why we recommend: Duke of Kent brings a lovely, homely pub atmosphere, some fabulous fireworks views and great music 

Get ready to welcome 2026 with a bang at The Duke of Kent's New Year's Eve Party. The night kicks off at 7pm, with a live DJ dropping everything from soul and funk to disco, house and 90s classics, plus fireworks at midnight to light up the sky.

You can go all in with a Dine, Drink & Dance ticket (£10 per person, with fizz and dinner), keep it casual with Drink & Dance (£7), or just Get Me In (£5) and hit the dancefloor till 1am.

Please note: fireworks views here are of local displays, not the Mayor of London's official display.

• Location: IFS Cloud Royal Docks Terminal, Greenwich Peninsular Terminal Edmund Halley Way E16 1FA
• Time: 7.30pm - 1.30am
• Price: £299 per person
• Why we recommend: for a vantage point above the fireworks? We'd recommend the IFS Cloud Cable Car, where you'll take a ride with Champagne in-hand to see the display. But that's not all, since dancing, arrival drinks, and a three-course dinner are also on the cards

Welcome the New Year at the IFS Cloud Cable Car celebration, offering panoramic views and indulgent touches throughout. Begin with a three-course feast and wine while enjoying live music, then dance before boarding your cable car cabin for the ultimate experience.

Sip champagne as fireworks light up London from your elevated vantage point. Tickets are £299, creating a truly unique way to greet 2026.

• Location: on the water, Victoria Embankment, Westminster SW1A 2HR
• Time: 7pm - 3am
• Price: from £449 per person
• Why we recommend: moored directly across from the London Eye is the vintage boat known as The Tattershall Castle, with options for entry only or table bookings tickets - either making the perfect pick for unrivalled views of Mayor of London's display coupled with canapes and live music

Looking for the perfect spot to watch the New Year's fireworks in London? The Tattershall Castle offers a prime location on the Thames with breathtaking views of the London Eye and Westminster.

Step aboard this historic 90-year-old paddle steamer and enjoy an exclusive celebration complete with canapés, six drink tokens, and live entertainment. From 7pm to 3am, party the night away as you watch the Mayor of London's spectacular fireworks display light up the sky.

• Location: Tower Pier, Lower Thames Street, EC3N 4DT
• When: 31st December 2025
• Price: from £350 per person
• Why we recommend: where better to watch one of the world's most famous fireworks display than on boat on one of the world's most famous rivers? That's what we call iconic

Get a Thames-eye view of the London fireworks this year with a New Year's Eve Cruise through the heart of the city. Sit down to a three or five-course meal and get on up to DJs, lounge singers or live jazz. The choice is yours.

Whatever package you go for, one thing is for sure, there's no better way to see the city than by boat.

• Location: 2-4 Wharfdale Road, Kings Cross, N1 9RY
• Time: 8pm - 4am
• Price: from £22 per person
• Why we recommend: the former home of some of London's most hedonistic raves is a surefire hit for New Year's Eve 

RITUAL is bringing big-name DJs, including EJECA (Trancewax), Bajau and Healy to its mega Masquerade Ball at The Cross this New Year's Eve. There's six floors to explore, from the chic ground-floor bar and restaurant to the classy cocktail lounge. 

When the clock strikes midnight, there's only one place to be - up on the rooftop for epic views of London's world-famous fireworks. Grab your tickets to party 'til 4am from just £22.

• Location: on the water, Albert Embankment, Vauxhall SE1 7TP
• Time: 8pm - 4am
• Price: from £99 per person
• Why we recommend: one of the more affordable choices on our list, Tamesis Dock still gets views of fireworks from its permanent mooring over in Vauxhall. A late-night pick too, this one includes five drinks tokens per person and a house disco DJ until the early hours

Ring in 2026 on the water at Tamesis Dock, the permanently moored boat that's hosting one of London's liveliest New Year's Eve parties. With incredible views of the fireworks and a soundtrack of disco and house anthems from DJ Paul Cud (think Donna Summer, Daft Punk and Peggy Gou), this is a night made for glitter, sparkles and non-stop dancing.

Tickets start from £99 per person and include five drink tokens plus a spread of party food until 11pm, with the festivities running from 8pm right through to 4am.

• Location: Park Plaza Riverbank, 18 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TJ
• Time: 7:30pm - 1am
• Price: from £127.20 per ticket
• Why we recommend: for a mega-memorable New Year's eve feast with fireworks views and legendary Latin music

On the banks of the River Thames, Chino Latino is one of the best places this side of the city to take in London's legendary fireworks display. Along with your front row seats to the evening's entertainment, you can tuck into a 13-dish pan-Asian menu.

To keep you moving either side of midnight, there's live entertainment from the amazing Adrian Garcia Trio. Snap up your seat at this magnificent NYE extravaganza from just £127.20.

• Location: Unit 12 St. George Wharf, Vauxhall, SW8 2LE
• Time: 7pm - 4am
• Price: from £16.50 per person
• Why we recommend: not only does this lively event promise fireworks views, but you can also get involved in a whole night full of Caribbean fun

Thanks to its position right by the river, Cottons Vauxhall promises an amazing view of the fireworks at midnight. You can watch from the comfort of their courtyard, without having to battle your way through the crowds.

That's not all that's on offer here, as they're starting the night with an hour of bottomless rum punch or prosecco and a delicious Caribbean buffet. Plus, there'll be live DJs paying the best of hip hop and RnB until 4am.

• Location: 1 Leicester Square WC2H 7NA
• Time: 8pm - 3am
• Price: from £399 per person
• Why we recommend: we think being perched high above the West End is a great way to ring in 2026, and 1 Leicester Square Rooftop offers just that, as well as bottomless drinks and panoramic views across towards the Thames and the City of London

At the heart of London's West End is the already-swanky 1 Leicester Square Rooftop, who are primed and ready to take things up another notch for New Year's Eve. There's an outdoor terrace with sweeping skyline views all across to the river and the City of London.

Ideal for catching the fireworks, this event also includes a live DJ, bottomless drinks, and canapes and bowl food to keep you fuelled for partying.

• Location: 25th Floor of art'otel London Hoxton, 1-3 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 3DT
• When: 5pm - 3am
• Price: tickets from £84.80 per person
• Why we recommend: this promises to be one of the most delicious menus around on New Year's Eve, and you'll be able to see some amazing views from so high up

Promising views of the midnight fireworks in the distance, Lumière de la Lune is a lively New Year's Eve party hosted by Solaya in Shoreditch. This elevated restaurant can eb found 25 floors up, complete with a series of live DJs accompanied by saxophones, guitars and percussion.

There are three different packages to choose from, including an early four-course dinner, a sumptuous six-course tasting menu or a selection of canapes accompanied by a glass of Chmpagne - the latter two featuring all-night party access. Their dishes are curated by Michelin-starred Chef Kenny Atkinson, so you know you're in for a treat.

• Location: South Bank, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX
• Time: 7pm - 2am
• Price: from £85 per person
• Why we recommend: you won't get any closer to the fireworks than this, and we love the cosy, alpine vibe here

Head down to the Southbank for a cracking view of the fireworks, from within alpine-themed pop-up Fire & Fromage. This is found inside the exclusive ticketed area, meaning you'll beat the crowds, and they're also promising music until late.

You'll be welcomed with a glass of mulled wine and a scrumptious burger, or they've got a more premium package available too. Thin indulgent cheese fondue, canapes, desserts and bottomless drinks.

• Location: 1-2 Riverside Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank SE1 8XX
• Time: 7pm - 12.30am
• Price: £195 per person
• Why we recommend: with a corner plot at the Southbank Centre and an outdoor terrace leading out onto the public riverside path, Giraffe is primed for London New Year's Eve fireworks viewing, while also offering three courses from their 'world kitchen'

Offering front-row seats with their London New Year fireworks tickets is Giraffe, found at the Southbank Centre. Enjoy three courses with canapes, as well as river views for the display and live music to boot.

This world kitchen serves food from all across the world, including Japan, Thailand, our very own Britain and more, so you're sure to please hungry crowd.

• Location: Hamilton House, 5 St George's Wharf, SW8 2LE
• Time: 6pm - 1am
• Price: from £22 per person
• Why we recommend: a five-course feast and uninterrupted views of the fireworks. 

Right on the Thames, The Riverside gives you a front row seat for the legendary London Eye fireworks. While the city celebrates below, the champagne will flow as you tuck into a five-course feast.

Over the on the dancefloor, DJs will keep the party in full swing all the way through to the early hours of 2026. Grab your ticket, including a complimentary cocktail, from just £22.

Boasting a position close to the river, BrewDog Waterloo is hosting a buzzing New Year's Eve party with views of the fireworks. This 1700-person event promises to be massive, featuring plenty of live entertainment.

Capital Radio DJ Chris Stark will be bringing the tunes, so expect non-stop pop hits. What's more, there'll be cracking cocktails, beer towers and even donut ice cream sandwiches to enjoy.

• Location: 20 Fenchurch Street, 1 Sky Garden Walk, EC3M 8AF
• Time: 8pm - 2am
• Price: from £227.90 per person
• Why we recommend: this iconic location is pulling out the stops for New Year's Eve, and it truly offers breathtaking views 

Ready to toast 2026 from the top of the world? Sky Garden's iconic New Year's Eve celebration is back, offering a mix of fine dining, Champagne toasts, and unbeatable skyline views. Dine at one of its celebrated restaurants - Fenchurch, Darwin Brasserie, or Larch Italian - each serving up indulgent multi-course menus with Champagne on arrival.

Then head up to Level 35, where ALR Music's Brooklyn Shakers and Sky Garden's resident DJs bring the party alive beneath the glass dome. Expect fireworks lighting up the Thames, elegant crowds, and the kind of atmosphere that only London's highest garden can pull off.

• Location: boarding from Bankside Pier SE1 9DT
• Time: 8pm - 1am
• Price: from £240 per person
• Why we recommend: we think seeing the New Year fireworks from right on the Thames is something everyone should experience at least once, and London Party Boats have two vessels primed and ready for such an occasion. You'll also get unlimited drinks as part of your ticket price

Head to one of London Party Boats' exciting New Year's Eve events to enjoy unrivalled views of the fireworks while cruising down the Thames. Hop aboard the M.V Jewel or the Pearl of London to enjoy a party from this company that's been in business for over 30 years.

You'll cruise by major landmarks on your trip. But that's not all, as you'll also be treated to unlimited drinks and a fun-loving DJ spinning throwback tunes and party classics, as well as a prime position for the midnight display.

• Location: Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment WC2R 2PN
• Time: 9pm - 1am
• Price: from £175 per person
• Why we recommend: we think there's no better way to see the fireworks than from on the Thames itself. Across the river from South Bank, within one of the Mayor's restricted viewing areas, you'll find 1911 Dutch barge The Bar At Temple, waiting to give you a great view, bottomless drinks and a hot meal too

Fancy watching the fireworks from the Thames itself? Then head to New Year's Eve at The Bar at Temple, a permanently moored Dutch barge that has been beautifully restored and transformed into a floating bar.

There's a fully stocked bar on board, providing unlimited beer, wine, prosecco and spirits as part of your ticket price. You'll also receive a hot meal of chilli con carne, before boogieing to live DJs and soaking up views of the fireworks.

• Location: The Drayton Court Hotel, 2 The Avenue, Ealing, W13 8PH
• Time: 4pm - 6pm (family fireworks), and 7pm - 2am (over-18s)
• Price: from £5.50 per ticket
• Why we recommend: for a local yet lively celebration that brings fireworks, feasting and fun to West London, whether you're out with the kids early or in for the late-night countdown

The Drayton Court Hotel is lighting up Ealing's skies this New Year's Eve with two dazzling fireworks displays. Start your evening at the family-friendly event from 4pm, complete with an early fireworks show, warming drinks and goodie bags for the little ones. Or, head back later for the grown-ups' party from 7pm, where DJs, Hog Roast, pizzas and Prosecco set the scene for a sparkling midnight celebration.

Upgrade to a VIP heated booth for the ultimate experience - complete with drinks, bar queue-skip and prime fireworks views. 

Please note: fireworks views here are of local displays, not the Mayor of London's official display.

• Location: Somerset House, Strand WC2R 1LA
• Time: 7pm - 2am
• Price: from £75 per person
• Why we recommend: Somerset House's Setlist has great views of the river and a DJ-led vibe to boot, promising fireworks views with canapes, arrival drinks and even bottomless upgrades available

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Setlist - the iconic Somerset House bar and terrace with views of the Thames - with an unforgettable night of live performances and cutting-edge DJs. Indulge in fizz and canapes on arrival, with the option to add on a meal too, while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere and riverside views.

Tickets start from £75 for entry only, offering the ultimate views to welcome in 2026 to the London Mayor's fireworks at midnight. You can also upgrade to an unlimited drinks experience.

• Location: 66 Trafalgar Square, West End, WC2N 5DS
• Time: 8pm - 2am
• Price: from £20 per person
• Why we recommend: grab your mates, raise your glasses, and get ready to ring in 2026 in the heart of the action, with some delicious food and great entertainment 

Say goodbye to 2025 at The Admiralty, where Trafalgar Square becomes your playground for the night. Inside, you'll find twinkling lights, clinking glasses and the promise of one unforgettable New Year's Eve. For the full experience, book the £80 per person dinner package - a four-course feast by Head Chef Matty, served with a glass of fizz, table-side fortune telling from Gipsy Creams, and your own cheeky end-of-year quiz (with prizes included, of course).

Once you've dined and laughed your way through dinner, it's time to hit the bar, where DJ Torigo will be spinning the perfect mix of modern tunes and timeless classics until 2am. Just fancy soaking up the vibe? The £20 entry ticket gives you access to the main bar, unlimited re-entry all night and front-row proximity to London's fireworks.

• Location: Wahaca Southbank, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London, SE1 8XX
• Time: 7pm - 1am
• Price: from £250 per person
• Why we recommend: an epic view of the fireworks and masterful Mexican dishes - what a way to see in 2026

Wahaca's New Year's Eve fiesta gives you a front row seat to London's iconic fireworks display. After an evening of mariachi music, live DJs and free-flowing cocktails, you'll take to the Southbank to watch as the city sky explodes.

Your £250 ticket gets you unlimited booze, plus a Mexican feast spanning canapes, tacos, taquitos, desserts and plenty more.

• Location: 120 Fenchurch Street, City of London, EC3M 5BA
• When: 5pm - 1:30am
• Price: tickets from £100.70 per person
• Why we recommend: expect live music, a guest DJ, incredible skyline views and plenty of bubbles as you party your way into 2026

See out 2025 in a sky-high playground above Fenchurch Street. There'll be live music, special guest DJs and option of a six-course festive dinner.

Up on the rooftop as the clock strikes 12, you'll get a spectacular view of London's world-famous fireworks. Just £100.70 gets you into this epic event - another £90 bags you a seat for the festive feast.

• Location: 30 St Mary Axe, City of London EC3A 8EP
• Time: 9pm - 2am
• Price: from £299 per person
• Why we recommend: 180m above London, you'll find an iconic London brand - Searcys - in an even more iconic building. See the fireworks from the top of the Gherkin at this luxury event complete with bottomless drinks and a masquerade theme

Searcys at The Gherkin invites you to celebrate NYE in luxurious Masquerade style. From the 39th and 40th floors, enjoy sweeping city views, bottomless drinks, fine canapés, and small bites until midnight.

Live DJs, entertainers, and surprises throughout the night keep energy levels high, while masked guests mingle in an atmosphere of glamour and sophistication. It's the ultimate way to dance into 2026 with elegance and flair.

• Location: Festival Terrace, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, Southbank, SE1 8XX
• Time: 7pm - 2am
• Price: £206 per person
• Why we recommend: this place offers quite possibly the very best views of the fireworks, and the entertainment will be going all night long

Boasting a premium position right on the edge of the Thames, Comptoir Libanais Southbank is known for its incredible New Year's Eve parties. You won't find a much better view of the fireworks, and you'll also get to enjoy live entertainment from DJs, drummers and belly dancers.

Your ticket includes a scrumptious Middle Eastern feast, including three courses, nibbles and a glass of prosecco on arrival. On the menu? Everything from aubergine tagine to chargrilled chicken shish and crispy falafel.