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

• 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: Horizon 22, 22 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4BQ
• When: 9pm - 2.30am
• Price: £371
• Why we recommend: you can welcome 2027 from 58 floors up with bottomless Champagne, live entertainment, and unmatched skyline views of the fireworks

If your priority this New Year's Eve is ringing in the midnight moment from Europe's highest free-standing viewing platform, you can't go wrong with the Sky High New Year's Eve Party at Horizon 22.

Perched high above the city, this sleek venue gives you an unbeatable front-row seat to London's iconic fireworks spectacular lighting up the horizon. Back inside, the luxury Searcys Platinum package keeps the party soaring with unlimited Champagne, wine, and beer until midnight, alongside gourmet food offerings, live DJs, dynamic dancers, and party mash-ups to keep you moving well into 2027.

• Locations: Dixie Queen & Elizabethan, Butler's Wharf Pier, Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YE
• When: 6.30pm - 1am
• Price: from £583.00
• Why we recommend: from the champagne reception and Tower Bridge lift to the front row seat for the fireworks, everything about this NYE is top notch

Watch the New Year Eve fireworks in London 2026 in exceptional style aboard Thames Luxury Charters' two iconic vessels. Your night begins with at Butler's Wharf Pier where you'll board the magnificent Dixie Queen for dinner and champagne. 

After a spectacular cruise through London, you'll hop aboard the Elizabethan for the second phase of the evening: an open-roof celebration complete with DJ sets by Ten Events Productions, late-night bites and a prime position for the capital's midnight fireworks.

• 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: Colechurch House, London Bridge Walk, SE1 2SX
• When: 7pm - 2am (daytime tickets available 2pm - 6pm)
• Price: £10 - £200
• Why we recommend: soaked in unlimited Champagne and Aperols, this covered rooftop offers five full hours of bottomless cheer and sweeping views of the iconic Shard countdown

You can't go wrong with the Bottomless New Year's Eve 2027 at London Bridge. Perched in the heart of the city, this vibrant space places you right in front of the Shard to take in the midnight countdown and fireworks across the capital.

A mammoth five-hour bottomless package (8pm–1am) keeps the spirits high with free-flowing Champagne, Aperol spritzes, and seasonal canapés, all soundtracked by live house, garage, and electro DJs.

• 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: 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 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 New Year's fireworks in London. 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 spot at this epic NYE night out from just £116.60; it's a favourite of London New Year Fireworks tickets.

• Location: Flagstaff house , Unit 12, St. George Wharf, London, sw82le
• Time: 7pm - 4am 
• Price: from £22 for afterparty only tickets. (extra cost for buffet meal) 
• Why we recommend: incorporating every aspect of the ultimate New Year's Eve party, you'll get the chance to eat in abundance and indulge in unlimited drinks, on top of world-class entertainment and views of the London fireworks

Can't choose what to do for NYE? Do it all at Cottons; start off the night with an hour of bottomless rum punch or prosecco, followed by a Caribbean buffet feast to see you through until the party ends at 4am. 

The amazing DJ and entertainment will be bringing the fun factor, keeping the party vibes strong in between the fascinating fireworks display – which you'll be able to view from the venue's perfectly-placed Thameside terrace. 

Ditch the crowds and sail across the Thames for a five-hour cruise with this wild boat party. Serving drinks at pub prices and tunes that will have you on the dance floor all night long, you can't go wrong with this party on the water. 

Your experience will be complete with spectacular city views from the top deck, and of course the fireworks when the clock strikes midnight. And once you're back on land, expect exclusive access to a secret late-night afterparty with your boat wristband. 

• 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.