Where To Watch The New Year's Eve Fireworks In London 2026

• Locations: Golden Star Boat, Blackfriars Pier, White Lion Hill, EC4V 3QR
• When: 9pm - 1am
• Price: from £116.60
• Why we recommend: atop the Thames, you've got one of the best seats in the city for the night's celebrations 

Setting off from Central London, the Golden Star PAYG Boat Party Cruise gives you a good shot of getting a front row seat for the city's midnight fireworks. As you make your way past some of London's most legendary landmarks, the city will come alive in celebration around you. 

Back on deck, DJs will keep the disco vibes in full flow right through to the early hours. Grab your tickets to this epic NYE night out from just £116.60.

• 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.

• Locations: Golden Jubilee Party Boat, Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment, WC2R 2PN
• When: 9pm - 1am
• Price: from £185.50
• Why we recommend: say so long to 2026 with spectacular views of the city as the night sky lights up with epic fireworks - bottomless booze is a brilliant added bonus

Grab one of the best seats in the city for the midnight fireworks on the Golden Jubilee. After setting sail from Temple Pier, you'll make your way through London's most legendary landmarks. 

Back on deck, there's DJs to keep you moving into the early hours and street food to fuel up your dancing feet. Tickets to this epic night of NYE entertainment start from just £185.50 and include a welcome glass off fizz, bite to eat and bottomless beer, wine and premium spirits.

• 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 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.

• Locations: Victoria Embankment, Westminster, SW1A 2HR
• When: 7pm - 3am
• Price: £499 
• Why we recommend: hop aboard for an unforgettable evening of epic fireworks, exquisite canapés and live entertainment

If your priority this New Year's Eve is an uninterrupted view of London's fireworks, you can't go wrong with the Tattershall Castle. Docked directly opposite the London Eye, the 90-year-old paddle steamer gives you a front row seat to the city's world-famous spectacular in the sky.

Back on deck, there's canapes served right through the night and live music to see you moving into 2027. Grab your tickets to party on the Thames, plus six drinks tokens, for just £499.

• 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.

• 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.