There's no chance of us having a quiet one this year, as our city is taking things up a gear with a whole load of celebrations and sell-out parties. From watching fireworks at a rooftop spot to dancing away on a waterfront deck with all-inclusive bevs included, these 2023 New Year's Eve events in Melbourne are unmissable.
If last year's party is anything to go by, Royal Saxon will be bringing you a great time again for 2022. One of the best New Year's Eve packages in Melbourne sees two hours of RnB and commercial house hits from the DJ, alongside four hours of bevs - think spirits, beers, wine and a cocktail on arrival.
For a chilled out pub affair to mark the arrival of 2023? The Last Jar is where you should gather with your pals. Not only are there pints of Guinness and rotating craft beers, but also a selection of lip-smacking grub - that's pies, fish 'n' chips or Thai red curry filling you up.
Hardimans Hotel is taking lunch and dinner bookings come NYE, so you can celebrate the arrival of 2023 in an iconic venue that dates back to the 1870s. Expect pub classics like parmigiana and spicy fried chicken, alongside a choice of pizzas or steaks, with cocktails to accompany.
Welcoming 2023 this NYE in Melbourne? Pub, cocktail bar and event space The Espy is definitely one to consider. Known for live music and a stunning outdoor terrace with views of the city, it's fronting all-inclusive packages ranging from $165 to $210 for sipping throughout any entertainment.
Head up to Imperial Hotel's rooftop for four hours of drinks, including wine, beers and spirits, alongside DJs on the decks from 9pm. This $150 ticket includes canapes as well, so you can fuel up for dancing away through the night ahead and gawking at the Melbourne New Year's Eve fireworks for 2022.
A New Year's Eve party in Melbourne with Laundry is your clubbing home of hip hop and rap for saying goodbye to 2022. Their finest resident DJs - Mrs Fallback, Rosh and Junor - will be spinning tunes on the decks at this Fitzroy hotspot.
Delight in the lights of the city on State of Grace's rooftop, where a four-hour bev package is on offer, with DJs keeping the party pumping. Better yet, there's often firebreathers and other circus performers roaming about the crowd here.
For a rooftop NYE in Melbourne this 2022, check out Fargo and Co. The space will be transforming into a Studio 54-inspired disco nightclub, where live entertainment accompanies DJs until the early hours. Plus, they're kicking things off early with a daytime bottomless brunch too.
