Here Comes 2025: The Best Dinners and Parties to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in New York City
Take the turn of the year to dizzying heights with this line up of New Years Eve celebrations, from dinners to DJ sets. Get the scoop and pick up tickets just in time to pop bottles.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Sungold
Arlo Soho New Years Eve Extravaganza. Image: Arlo Hotels.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 all day at Sungold in the Arlo Williamsburg,96 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
What’s happening: Kick off your new years celebration with a luxe dinner at Sungold, nestled inside Arlo Williamsburg. Chef King's exclusive specials include caviar-topped oysters, lobster spaghetti with black truffle, and grilled beef tenderloin with blue cheese potatoes. The cozy yet chic ambiance, complete with exposed brick and lush greenery, promises a perfect vibe for your celebration.
The vibe: Neighborhood cool meets upscale indulgence.
What to wear: Keep things light and bright with a satin midi dress from The Row, a tasteful gold heel from Aquazzura, and a Cult Gaia pearl clutch. For men, a gabardine jacket from Burberry.
How to attend: Reservations via OpenTable.
BRASS “Joyeaux Nouveau 2025” hosted by Igee Okafor and Serena Goh
The Tusk Bar. Image: Brass.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 9pm-1:30am at BRASS & The Tusk Bar at The Evelyn Hotel, 7 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016
What’s happening: To party with creative extraordinaires Serena Goh and Igee Okafor is to party with legends. Let legendary behavior set the tone as you step into 2025 with oysters, caviar, canapés, and Champagne at this opulent soirée situated in one of America’s best bars. Enjoy live music, DJ sets, and an elevated passed menu crafted by Michelin—starred co-chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske. It is a night to celebrate with glamorous friends, innovative cocktails, raw bar delights, and pure elegance (with a solid helping of dancing).
The vibe: Roaring ’20s meets mid-century cocktail chic.
What to wear: Black tie is strongly encouraged, so do as James Bond does and pick up a Tom Ford tuxedo (from $6,000). For the ladies, make dancing easy and cosplay accurately with a Dior pump (from $1,050)— a favorite of Grace Kelly.
How to attend: Tickets: $220 (Champagne only) or $295 (premium bar). Available via Resy.
Midnight Mirage Dinner at Meduza Mediterrania
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 from 6pm onward at Meduza Mediterrania, 657 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
What’s happening: Celebrate New Year’s Eve in global style at Meduza Mediterrania’s Midnight Mirage dinner soiree. Guests are greeted with complimentary champagne and immersed in live entertainment by violinists and dancers, while the space dazzles with metallic bronze decor and warm gold accents. Alongside the full menu, indulge in exclusive specials like Tournedo Rossini or Whole Roasted Dorade. Three different seating times are available, offering an intimate yet lively dining experience at the restaurant that was voted Yelp’s #1 Restaurant of the Year.
The vibe: Easy Mediterranean elegance in the trendy Meatpacking District. Think 75 Main, Bagatelle, or LPM.
What to wear: Keep it very downtown with a Manolo Blahnik heel (from $1,225) and Oscar de la Renta earrings (from $890). A blazer (from $280) from Helmut Lang can make it to an after party or two.
How to attend: Reservations required via SevenRooms.
Arlo Soho's New Year's Eve 2025 Bash
Arlo Soho. Image: Arlo Hotels.
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 from 9pm-late at Arlo Soho, 231 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013
What’s happening: Arlo Soho always hosts an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration, and this year is no different. Begin with a four-hour premium open bar and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. Dance to live DJs and watch special performances as the night unfolds across two levels. Choose between ground-floor speakeasies and the rooftop with heated outdoor areas, panoramic city views, and a midnight countdown toast. VIP passes unlock access to all spaces for the ultimate night of elegance.
The vibe: Wrought-iron. Soho with a rooftop twist. Carrying two cell phones at any given time.
What to wear: Louboutin So Kate stiletto pumps (from $795) paired with three to nine Cartier LOVE bracelets (stacked).
How to attend: Tickets available here.
“Under the Midnight Sun” New Year’s Eve Celebration at Clemente Bar
Clemente Bar. Image: Jason Varney.
Tuesday, December 31st from 9pm-onward at Clemente Bar, 11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010
What’s happening: From the chef of Eleven Madison Park, immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the globally-renowned artist Francesco Clemente at Clemente Bar’s “Under the Midnight Sun” celebration. A tight guest list will offer breathing room as you glide through wood-paneled rooms adorned with Clemente’s bold artwork. You’ll enjoying unlimited martinis (including espresso martinis) in the Grey Goose Martini Room. Passed canapés, indulgent desserts, a live DJ, and a midnight champagne toast set the tone for an unforgettable evening. Expect intimate conversations and sensory delights around every corner of this moody and sleek haunt.
The vibe: Avant-garde decadence meets New York chic. Italian. Lavishly intimate.
What to wear: Raf Simon-era Calvin Klein. Anything current Loewe or Marni.
By the way…
Clemente Bar’s martini was just celebrated as Esquire’s best martini in America for 2024.
How to attend: Tickets via Resy.
