Where To Watch The New Year's Eve Fireworks In London 2024

Celebrate the start of 2025 with the continually incredible places to see the New Year's Eve fireworks in London. Taking place along the River Thames, the official display is ticketed so we've come up with some alternatives nearby. From rooftop NYE events boasting stunning views and glittering restaurant reservations to boat parties that just so happen to be in the thick of the action, we've left no epic night behind.

How To See The New Year's Eve Fireworks In London

When: 31st December 2024

Where: London River Thames, Southbank 

Nearest Tube: Many including Embankment, Barbican, Waterloo, London Bridge, Monument

Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 2nd December 2024




Aqua Nueva bar tickets - New Years' Eve

@ Aqua Nueva on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 22:30 - 3:00

Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Aqua Nueva. Grab your bar tickets from just £74.75 per person and join them from 10.30pm on the iconic Regent Street rooftop. Enjoy a night of drinks, live music, and dancing with spectacular views of the city.

At midnight, head out onto the terrace for an unforgettable view of the London fireworks, then keep the party going with DJs until 3am. Dress to impress and make memories with your friends as you ring in 2025.

New Year's Eve Extravaganza

@ Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 18:30 - 0:30

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in grand style. Enjoy a night filled with luxury: from free-flowing Champagne and a gourmet four-course meal to bespoke desserts by Bake Off chef Domenico Camporeale.

Begin with welcome drinks at Ichi Sushi and take in the stunning London fireworks from the terrace suite, complete with entertainment by magicians and clairvoyants.

New Year's Eve at Wahaca Southbank

@ Wahaca Southbank on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:30 - 1:00

Wahaca is perfectly placed for access to the Southbank riverside for those all-important New Year's Eve fireworks at midnight. Expect to be wowed by the display, but not before devouring Mexican canapés on arrival and also munching through a three-course meal to celebrate the occasion.

Better yet, there's live entertainment from a mariachi band and DJ Zago, as well as over five hours of unlimited drinks included in your ticket price.

Madison New Year's Eve

@ Madison on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Get the best seat in the house for the London New Year's Eve fireworks on Madison's rooftop as part of its big bash as it waves goodbye to 2024 in style.

Revel in incredible views of St Paul's while soaking up the party atmosphere, complete with bubbles, canapes and live performances. You can even indulge in a three-course meal designed especially for the event for £349 per person.

Aqua Kyoto bar tickets - New Years' Eve

@ Aqua Spirit on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

If you're hoping to watch the fireworks from the comfort of a sleek bar this New Year's Eve, then head to Aqua Kyoto in the West End. This stylish rooftop venue boats an outdoor terrace that's complete with amazing views of the city - making for an excellent vantage point at midnight. Plus, there'll be a live Dj playing dancefloor fillers until 3am.

New Year's Eve at Southbank

@ Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall on Tuesday 31st December 2024

Join Las Iguanas at Royal Festival Hall to celebrate the end of 2024 with its New Year's Eve at Southbank party. Party the Latin American way in a prime location boasting front-row seats of the London fireworks over the Thames.

Grab tickets starting from £125 per person which includes a Caipirinha cocktail on arrival, canapes in the bar, and bubbles at midnight. For something a little bit extra special, a £250 ticket features three hours of bottomless brunch. Expect a live band, DJs, carnival dancers and more. 

New Year's Eve at Fire & Fromage

@ Fire & Fromage at Jimmy's Pop-up on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 1:00

Ring in the New Year with melted cheese galore. At Fire & Fromage, Jimmy Garcia invites you to feast on raclette and toast marshmallows by firepits, all under twinkling lights for £200 per person.

Delight in unlimited beer, house wine and soft drinks, plus a glass of Champagne to toast at midnight while soaking up the fabulous views of the fireworks. The £80 package includes a welcome mulled wine and a main course dish, as well as a glass of bubbles, and the £45 offer, is just for mulled wine. It's the ultimate riverside winter celebration at Southbank.

Shangri-La Royale Extravaganza at Sky Lounge, Shangri-La, The Shard

@ Sky Lounge, Shangri-La on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 21:00 - 2:00

Get ready to ring in 2025 at one of London's most iconic venues from £398 per person. The Shangri-La Royale Extravaganza at Sky Lounge, Shangri-La The Shard is the definition of high-end sophistication.

With unrivalled views over London's skyline, this is your chance to party like royalty as you enjoy premium cocktails, a glamorous crowd, and live entertainment. Dress to impress for this elegant black-tie event - it's the perfect way to start the new year with style, flair, and a toast to what's ahead.

Pukka Up London NYE Fireworks Boat Party

@ The Dutch Master Boat on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 20:15 - 1:15

All aboard The Dutch Master Boat with tickets from £129 to the Pukka Up London New Year's Eve Boat Party. On Tuesday the 31st of December 'til late, you'll be able to cruise along the Thames past iconic London landmarks as Pukka Up takes over the city with its epic experience. 

Delight in the best seats in the house to the fireworks and celebrate in style away from the crowds with top DJs and panoramic views. And if that's not enough, you can upgrade to a VIP ticket where you can enjoy access to the top deck for a truly special night. 

NEW YEAR'S EVE aboard the DIXIE QUEEN

@ Dixie Queen on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 18:30 - 1:00

Dixie Queen welcomes you onboard to spend New Year's Eve sailing down the Thames past iconic landmarks. This Thames Luxury Charters event will set off from Butler's Wharf Pier on the 31st for an evening of Champagne, canapes, live entertainment, and stunning views of London's fireworks display.

From £550 per person, delight in a luxurious four-course dinner crafted by award-winning caterers, Food by Dish. Music will be brought to you by The Sweethearts, a vocal trio, followed by DJ Steve.

New Year's Eve: Rooftop Fireworks & Live DJ

@ Coq D'Argent on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 1:00

Located close to Bank station, Coq D'Argent is a stunning rooftop bar that's the only venue in the City to host its own fireworks display this New Year's Eve. You can enjoy amazing views from its gorgeous rooftop terrace, which is decked out in pretty plants.

There's the option to begin your night with a sumptuous five-course meal, and afterwards you'll be dancing the night away to live DJ sets. Tickets cost £50 per person, including a welcome glass of prosecco.

New Year's Eve Dinner at 1751 and Fireworks Cruise

@ 1751 Restaurant Hilton London Tower Bridge on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:30 - 1:00

1751 Restaurant at the Hilton Tower Bridge is joining forces with the crew aboard the Neptune Clipper, giving you the chance to cruise the Thames this New Year's Eve after a three-course meal.

Devour the likes of smoked duck salad, NY-style passionfruit cheesecake or curried cauliflower, before casting off to enjoy the famous fireworks at midnight.

Divine Aurora - New Year's Eve with the Gods

@ Circes on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:30 - 2:00

Prepare to be enchanted on the 31st, with Circe's New Year's Eve with the Gods event. The gorgeous rooftop venue in Waterloo is complete with multiple covered and heated outdoor terraces, where you'll have an amazing view of the fireworks while raising a toast to the Gods.

There'll be live singers, DJs and immersive entertainers here, and all tickets include a whopping five hours of bottomless house beer, wine, spirits and selected cocktails. Plus, you can enjoy canapes and you'll receive a food token to use at one of three vendors, all for as little as £150 each.

New Year's Eve at The Riverside - Excellent views of London's Fireworks Display

@ The Riverside on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 3:00

A hidden gem nestled into the banks of the River Thames in Vauxhall? The Riverside lounge bar, of course.

This beauty has views across the water and, therefore, of the famous London fireworks display at midnight, as well as affordable entry starting at just £10 per person and DJs for dancing your way into 2025.

8 at The Londoner

New Year's Eve - Late

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 signature small plates experiences for tables of two, four or six, priced at £400 per person, including signature Japanese dishes, a signature cocktail 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. 

New Year's Eve Firework Cruise on the River Thames

@ Bankside Pier on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 21:45 - 0:45

Coming in hot for your New Year's Eve celebrations? The chance to join the Moon Clipper in a glorious Thames cruise just in time for the midnight fireworks, bringing in 2025 in spectacular fashion.

Think casting off from Bankside Pier with a glass of complimentary bubbles each, followed by another to toast with when the clock strikes 12. Topping it off is the live musician on board.

New Year's Eve 2024 - 2025 @ The Tattershall Castle, Whitehall

@ The Tattershall Castle on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 3:00

After tickets for the London fireworks 2024? Take in the scenes from the capital's famous rockin' boat bar, The Tattershall Castle, a 90-year-old paddle steamer permanently moored right opposite the London Eye - an unparalleled vantage point for taking in the fireworks display at midnight.

Enjoy six glasses of Champagne each and delicious canapés that will flow until the early hours, all with live entertainment to keep you dancing until 3am.

ES Presents - Disco Waves New Year's Eve Boat Party - London

@ Golden Spirit on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 21:00 - 1:00

Get ready to boogie the night away at Golden Spirit's ES Presents - Studio 54 New Year's Eve Boat Bash - London. It's going to be a groovy night filled with disco, dancing, and unbeatable views of London's iconic fireworks at the stroke of midnight.

Dress to impress and prepare for the ultimate NYE adventure on the Thames. With bubbly upon arrival and tunes from surprise DJs, this is the bash you won't want to skip, starting at just £120 per person.

NEW YEAR'S EVE BY THE THAMES AT COTTONS VAUXHALL

@ Cottons Vauxhall on Tuesday 31st December 2024

From their location right by the Thames, Cottons Vauxhall is top choice for catching the fireworks this year. Their New Year's Eve celebration promises all things Caribbean, from the delicious buffet to the dancefloor-filling tunes.

They're keeping the party going until 4am with live DJs and carnival dancers, and if you arrive between 7 and 8pm you can even enjoy an hour of bottomless rum punch to kick things off.

Firework NYE Party 2024

@ Ping Pong Southbank on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 2:00

Ring in the New Year with a bang at Ping Pong Southbank's NYE Fireworks Party. This dim sum haven is throwing an epic bash to say goodbye to 2024, with cocktails, dim sum galore, and DJ sets spinning from 9pm to 2am.

Grab a prime spot by the Thames to catch the fireworks, strike a pose in the photo booth, and dance the night away. Packages start at £170 per person - let the countdown begin.

New Year's Eve Dinner at The Refinery & Fireworks Cruise

@ The Refinery on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:30 - 0:45

Join this fireworks river cruise on New Year's Eve to view London's famous fireworks from a vessel floating atop the Thames itself, marking the arrival of 2025 in style.

And to fuel you for the fun aboard the Tornado Clipper? Tuck into three courses of festive fare at The Refinery beforehand, such as ham hock terrine, chocolate opera cake and succulent chicken. 

Midnight Landing - New Years Eve Party

@ Kitty Hawk Rooftop Bar & Restaurant on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

For an amazing view of the fireworks at midnight without being out in the cold, head to Kitty Hawk's Midnight Landing party. The sleek rooftop bar and restaurant is situated at the top of Covent Garden's Page 8 Hotel, promising a brilliant vantage point.

You can expect drinks, dancing and entertainment until 3am, with Champagne and canapes includes in your £75 ticket. What's more, there's an optional four-course menu to begin the evening.

New Year's Eve Gala

@ Park Plaza London Riverbank on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Park Plaza at London Riverbank presents its New Year's Eve Gala with tickets from £350 per person. The evening promises to be an extravagant one, with a special dinner accompanied by views of the London fireworks from the 12th floor, overlooking the Thames and Houses of Parliament. 

Begin with an arrival glass of Champagne and canapes, followed by a five-course meal and half a bottle of wine per person. There'll be live music from the talented Mimi Rose and saxophonist before the big countdown, and the party doesn't stop 'til 3am, with the Chino Latino bar continuing to host the good times.

🍾 New Year's Eve - Glitz & Glam Glitter Ball 💖

@ Slug and Lettuce Waterloo on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Get ready to ring in the New Year in style at Slug & Lettuce, County Hall, Waterloo. This year's bash is going to be a blast, so snag your tickets starting at just £40 per person. Picture this: exclusive riverside views, unbeatable seats for the fireworks, and some seriously delicious bites to keep you going all night long.

Your standard ticket not only gets you into the party but also comes with a glass of bubbly to kick things off. Want to take it up a notch? Go for the dining ticket and dive into a feast of nachos and their legendary sharer platter.

Giraffe Southbank New Year's Eve Dinner, Party & Fireworks

@ Giraffe Southbank on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 0:30

Giraffe Southbank Centre's event on the 31st December is not only home to prime viewing of the New Year's Eve fireworks when they pop off at midnight, but also three international courses of food to prepare you for the evening ahead. Better yet, there's even music from the DJ until after the display.

NEW YEARS EVE AT LONDON BRIDGE ROOFTOP

@ London Bridge Rooftop on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 2:00

Start 2025 off with a bang courtesy of New Year's Eve At London Bridge Rooftop. You can expect fantastic rooftop vistas, a cosy covered and heated venue, DJs spinning epic tunes, delicious bites, and endless drinks like prosecco, wines, bellinis, mulled wine bramble, and even a special NYE punch from 8 pm to 1 am.

Plus, you'll have exclusive views of the Shard with the NYE countdown and city fireworks, all in a prime location near London's most famous bridge.

New Year's Eve Dinner at Shakedown & Firework Cruise

@ Shakedown on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 0:45

Watch as the Thames is spectacularly illuminated with London's famous New Year's Eve fireworks this 2024, taking it all in from aboard the Galaxy Clipper.

Before even enjoying your cruise though, you'll be treated to a three-course dinner at the Shakedown Restaurant, including the likes of pistachio crème brulee, whipped goats cheese and a Norfolk chicken roulade with all the trimmings.

New Year's Eve at Honest Burgers South Bank

@ Honest Burgers South Bank on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 23:30

For exclusive access to the fireworks from your own private viewing area, head to Honest Burgers on the South Bank this New Year's Eve. There'll be a DJ playing throughout, with a buzzing atmosphere right in the heart of the action.

Not only does your £65 ticket include a spot along the river at midnight, but it also promises a welcome glass of prosecco, another drink of your choice and a hearty meal to begin the evening. Think juicy beef, chicken or plant-based burgers, alongside chips and a side of your choice.

Sky Garden NYE 2024

@ Sky Gardens on Tuesday 31st December 2024

Ready to toast 2024 goodbye? Then grab your tickets for the Sky Garden New Year's Eve bash, starting at just £205 per person. Each package comes with sky-high views of London, VIP seats for the iconic fireworks, and a sparkling glass of Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut to get the night started. Plus, canapés, anyone?

Choose your dining experience: will it be Fenchurch Restaurant, Darwin Brasserie, or Larch Italian? After your delicious meal, Level 35 is calling - dance the night away with live tunes from ALR Music's Brooklyn Shakers band and resident DJs.

London Party Boats Ltd

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. Hope aboard the M.V Jewel or M.V Pearl to enjoy a party from this company that's been in business for over 30 years.

You'll cruise by major landmarks spanning Battersea Power Station, St Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf and more 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.

New Year's Eve at JOIA with art'otel

@ Joia on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

art'otel Battersea's JOIA is making sure you get a brilliant view of any fireworks over London's skyline. Grab tickets to either the bar or restaurant packages, the former coming with canapes and entertainment while the latter includes Portuguese dishes from Michelin star chef Henrique Sá Pessoa.

You can even add on rooftop access for the ultimate outlook for the spectacular displays.

All Bar One Waterloo

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.

NYE 2024 @ Salsa! Temple

@ Salsa! Temple on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Celebrate the New Year at Salsa! Temple's Golden Momentos party. Dive into an evening filled with top-notch salsa, Latin music, dance performances, and more, all hosted by Jorge Andre.

Tickets begin at £35 per person, with VIP tables available for you and your friends. Each VIP package includes a wristband for the fireworks display and a complimentary glass of prosecco.

New Year’s Eve Boat Party on Tamesis Dock with firework views!

@ Tamesis Dock on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 20:00 - 4:00

With views of the midnight fireworks display from its permanent mooring on the River Thames, Tamesis Dock is an epic party boat with a glitter and sparkles dress code this year. Think five drinks per person for every £99 ticket, as well as a selection of party food until 11pm. 

DJ Paul Cud soundtracks the night with epic disco and house tunes, with the party continuing way past the stroke of midnight and onwards until 4am.

New Year's Eve Cruises

@ Tower Millennium Pier on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 21:30 - 1:00

With multiple different options to choose from, City Cruises are giving you a unique way to spend your New Year's Eve. You'll get to enjoy amazing views of the city on this journey, as well as a range of live entertainment from singers and jazz bands.

You can also enjoy a sumptuous five-course dinner on board, paired with Champagne and canapes. And at midnight, you'll be in a prime position to catch the fireworks.