Something A Little Different For New Year's Eve In London

From Waterloo to Shoreditch and Clapham, Josephine's Glitterbomb NYE is making sure us Londoners are covered for quirky and fun parties. There's a cabaret drag host serving up sassiness, all while the DJ pumps out hits 'til late. 

Entry between 7pm and 10pm starts at just £20 and includes a glass of bubbles to set the tone. For those looking to indulge, the £90 ticket provides unlimited drinks, from the venue's signature festive bellini to a classic espresso martini.

If hopping aboard one of London Party Boats' vessels doesn't sound all kinds of quirky, we don't know what will. Not only are your drinks onboard all-inclusive, but there's also a tasty buffet, DJs and an unrivalled view of Big Ben as it strikes midnight.

Catch the fireworks from this prime vantage point, with tickets starting from £254.40 per person - including all your food and drink for the night.

Step back into the past at Mr Fogg's New Year's Eve Victorian Masquerade Ball, taking place at their Mayfair venue. Expect a carefully crafted mask and a glass of Champagne on arrival, before you get stuck into a night of 1800s-themed fun.

There'll be plenty of drinks and light bites available to purchase, and black tie is recommended. Plus, there'll be a live DJ playing from 11pm onwards.

How about heading to 1940s London this New Year's Eve? At Cahoots Postal Office, there's an evening of old time elegance on offer, surrounded by the sights, sounds and secrets of a once bustling post room.

On the dancefloor, the live band will keep you in good tunes until the countdown to midnight begins. With Auld Lang Syne out of your system, you can keep the party going until 3am.

Slip out of your overalls and into something snazzy this New Year's Eve to party like an old school engineer in Control Room B at Battersea Power Station. The silent disco is taking centre stage, with DJs spinning nostalgic, 1950s-inspired mixes through to 3am.

Just £50 gets you into this jitterbuggin', smooth-steppin' ball. For an extra £60 per person, you can add a four-course Italian dinner at Noci to your evening's entertainment.

Flight Club is bringing a barrel of fun for you and your mates with its unique London New Year's Eve events. Head over to one of the quirky, retro venues around the capital (from Victoria to Bloomsbury) to find their brunch social.

Think a bottle of fizz each and unlimited pizza paddles, not to mention social darts. Play on an oche just with your own group, choosing fun minigames and enjoying the self-scoring dartboard that comes complete with cool action replays.

If you're after more than just a standard New Year's Eve, The Anthologist is where the magic happens. This City of London favourite is going all out with a Silent Sounds takeover, bringing you not one, not two, but three DJs across house, party mashups and commercial bangers.

Strap on your glowing headphones, switch channels whenever the mood takes you, and dance with 500 other revellers until 2am. It's an immersive celebration where you can sing your lungs out to Taylor, drop it low to Drake, and throw it back to garage classics all in the same night. At £25 to £40 a ticket, this is your chance to be part of the countdown everyone will still be talking about in 2026.

Add some competitive fun New Year's Eve when you make a trip to Bounce, the quirky activity bar with venues in Farringdon, Old Street and Battersea Power Station. Not only will there be live DJ sets until 2am, but you can also enjoy free use of their games throughout the night.

Tickets start from £30 and include a welcome drink on arrival, as well as use of their ping pong, beer pong and AI-powered Ping Pong X tables - plus Beat The Robot and other whacky options.

Ring in 2026 with a fantastic Golden 20s Berlin Party at the German Gymnasium, located in King's Cross. The Grade II-listed Meister Bar offers a buzzing atmosphere, as well as a night full of great tunes and indulgent dining.

Enjoy cocktails and luxurious Mittel-European wines alongside a three-course menu of German classics. Then, join the celebration on the dancefloor as a vibrant five-piece band keeps the energy high well past midnight.

For something a little different this New Year's Eve in London, grab tickets to one of the Electric Shuffle brunches across its London Bridge and Canary Wharf locations. There will be fun-filled sessions with a sole-use shuffle table available to your group, as well as unlimited pizza and a bottle of prosecco each.

Carnival intrigue meets cabaret chic at STEREO this New Year's Eve. The Roaming Circus is bringing Paris of the roaring 20s back to life with fiery musicians, immersive live acts and lashings of champagne.

Expect rich velvet drapes, flickering candlelight and an undercurrent of rock and roll. The doors to the metaphorical big top open at 6pm, with DJs and burlesque to take you all the way through to 3am.

While an evening spent behind bars might not be your initial thought of a good night out, trust us on this one. Alcotraz, an immersive, prison-themed cocktail bar, will see you donning an orange jump suit and sipping on tailor-made cocktails at their unusual New Year's Eve party in London.

Take your New Year's Eve celebrations up a notch with Sounds Familiar. Expect the UK's biggest music quiz, a bubbly welcome, and an electrifying after-party with live bands and DJs.

Earlybird tickets sell fast, so secure your place for a night of music, laughter, and dancing as you say goodbye to 2025.