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Secret New Year's Eve Parties In London

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By Jasmine Lee Kennedy • Lead Editor, DesignMyNight Jasmine is our Lead Editor, specialising in restaurants, bars and culture, with over 10 years' experience in the industry. Last updated on 10th August 2026

If there's one thing that can put a bit of a dampener on your NYE plans, it's a huge crowd. Waiting at the bar for half an hour to get a drink? Queuing outside a heaving club? No thank you. To make sure you don't miss out on this year's celebrations, we've compiled an ace list of the best secret New Year's Eve parties in London. From the hidden to the speakeasy, it's time to spend 31st December partying in style at a clandestine spot.

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

Alcotraz London: Cell Block Two-One-Two

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@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Friday 16th October 2026

Spend New Year's Eve behind bars at Alcotraz London: Cell Block Two-One-Two. Gather your mates, put on a strapping orange jumpsuit and smuggle contraband liquor past the wardens to long-serving inmates. They're the ones who will be whipping up bespoke cocktails, so be sneaky and don't get caught.

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The Candlelight Club

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@ The Candlelight Club on Various dates from Saturday 31st October 2026

Dine at The Candlelight Club, one of the best secret New Year's Eve restaurants in London. For a touch of elegance, add a four-course meal to your 1920s celebration, with sittings from 7pm at £65 per person. Unlimited drinks until 11pm can also be yours for £50 each.

Indulge in dishes like a grilled chicken Caesar salad, minted rolled lamb breast, or pan-fried salmon, and finish with a chocolate and raspberry pot. The night comes alive with live jazz, cabaret acts, and vintage vinyl spinning Gatsby-style tunes.

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Barts New Year’s Eve Gatsby Party

@ Barts on Thursday 31st December 2026

Travel back to the Roaring Twenties this New Year's Eve at BARTS, Chelsea, where a secret speakeasy sets the stage for a Gatsby-inspired extravaganza.

You'll arrive from 8pm to a welcome glass of Moët & Chandon before bottomless house spirits, beer and wine keep the 1920s vibes flowing all night. Dress in pearls, feathers or tuxedos and immerse yourself in opulent decor, sultry beats and a dancefloor alive until 3am.

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