Where to celebrate New Year in London: The best places to wave goodbye to 2026

We know we say it every year, but didn’t the last 12 months fly by? Without wanting to sound like a broken record, we can never quite believe it when New Year’s Eve rolls around for another year.  

In many ways, it’s overshadowed largely by Christmas festivities, hidden behind a smokescreen of tinsel and turkey until bam – it's December 31 and you realise you’ve forgotten to make plans. Let this year be different! We’ve rounded up all the best places to celebrate New Year's Eve in London in 2026, to ensure you’re ahead of the game with your pick of the coolest parties the city has to offer, of course. 

London's New Year celebrations range from VIP parties to quirky bashes and we've got the scoop on the very best of the bunch. Every year, the festivities get bigger and better, with more and more restaurants across the capital creating bespoke, one-night-only menus and organising bottles of bubbly and live entertainment to allow you to really celebrate in style. 

But we understand that not everyone wants to celebrate that way. For others, it's all about spending it with the right people, adding a little splash of celebration to distinguish it from just being like any other night. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a big-budget NYE dinner in a restaurant that overlooks the fireworks or if you want to keep things cheap and cheerful in a local pub, there will be a New Year’s celebration that’s just right for you.  

With that being said, read on for our guide on where to eat, drink and party this New Year’s Eve in London, and be sure to keep an eye on this page too, as we will be updating it regularly in the lead up to the big event. 

Where to go for a New Year's Eve London dinner with epic views

With multiple celebrations taking place all over London, why not bag yourself one of the best seats in the house and view them all from above? Choose from one of these New Year's Eve dinners in London, all of which boast stunning views of the capital's landmarks. 

Shanghai Me, Mayfair

Why: Views don’t come much more spectacular than Shanghai Me’s panoramic vistas, from the 28th floor of the London Hilton on Park Lane. Whilst you’re gazing out at those twinkling lights and the London fireworks, enjoy some of the most opulent pan-Asian cooking in the city, as Shanghai Me lays spectacular dishes, from yellowtail carpaccio with black truffle, to mixed dim sum baskets, king crab with wasabi gratin, lobster tempura maki, and Cantonese style roast duck.
How much: TBC
Where: 28th Floor, London Hilton on Park Lane, 22 Park Lane, W1K 1BE
Book now: Shanghai Me

OXO Tower, South Bank

Why: Plenty of sky-high restaurants have opened in London in recent years, but OXO Tower Restaurant still boasts one of the best views in London. The eighth-floor restaurant features glass panelled walls and a terrace for some spectacular views of London below, while the menu comprises plenty of sophisticated modern dishes, with dedicated vegetarian and vegan menus available too. Last year, celebrations started with a glass of Champagne, followed by three courses each expertly paired by the head sommelier, with live music until 1am. After that, dance the night away in the OXO Tower Brasserie.
How much: TBC
Where: Barge House Street, SE1 9PH
Book now: OXO Tower Restaurant

Florattica Rooftop Restaurant, Aldgate

Why: If you’re looking for an Instagrammable spot to make your NYE photos look incredible, then it has to be Canopy by Hilton. This hotel boasts its famous sky-high restaurant, Florattica Rooftop, which comes complete with a vibey party atmosphere, globally-inspired menu and spectacular views of some of the city’s most iconic landmarks - it’s the perfect place to sit back and sip on some bubbly whilst watching the fireworks.
How much: TBC
Where: 15 Minories, EC3N 1AX
Book now: Florattica Rooftop London

Solaya at art’otel London Hoxton, Old Street

Why: Housed on the 25th floor of the art’otel in Hoxton, Solaya is the new restaurant from beloved British chef Kenny Atkinson, serving up the vibrant flavours of the Cote d’Azur. This sleek and stylish, art-focused space offers a panoramic backdrop for your New Year celebrations, with plenty of fizz and menus packed full of bold Mediterranean favourites. This year's Solaya transforms itself into a 'celestial dreamscape, inspired by the beauty and wonder of the cosmos', promising sprawling city views, and a front-row seat to the fireworks.
How much: TBC
Where: 1-3 Rivington Street, EC2A 3DT
Book now: Solaya

The Broadcaster, White City

Why: White City pub The Broadcaster always has a fun party in store for New Years. Last year they teamed up with Cafe Mambo Ibiza to host a wonderful, Balearic-inspired rooftop party, with spectacular views over the city. You can expect more of the same this year, with a stacked line-up of quality DJs, and perhaps even a few surprise live performances too. We'd recommend coming a bit early to get stuck into some of The Broadcaster’s quality pub grub before dancing the night away. 
How much: TBC
Where: 89 Wood Lane, W12 7FX
Book now: The Broadcaster

JOIA, Battersea

Why: Step into the magic of the circus this New Year’s Eve at JOIA, where a spectacular Cirque-themed party awaits high above Battersea Power Station. Expect an unforgettable evening packed with captivating performances, dazzling entertainment, and a feast of celebratory Portuguese dishes from chef Henrique Sa Pessoa, including lobster rice and aged Black Angus sirloin to share. As midnight approaches, raise a glass against breathtaking views of London’s sparkling skyline and an illuminated Battersea Power Station, then celebrate into the early hours.
How much: NYE menu £345 per person
Where: 1 Electric Boulevard, SW11 8BJ
Book now: JOIA

Thames Luxury Charters, Tower Hill

Why: If you want to ring in 2027 with front-row seats to London's iconic fireworks, stepping aboard Thames Luxury Charters is hard to beat. Choose between two stylish vessels - the Dixie Queen or the Elizabethan - for an unforgettable night floating down the river. You can expect elegant dining, flowing drinks, and live entertainment throughout the evening, all while taking in uninterrupted views of the skyline. Tickets are strictly limited for this exclusive affair, so we recommend booking early to secure your spot.
How much: Tickets from £583 per person, includes Champagne welcome, four course dinner, and party access
Where: Admirals Court, 9-10 Copper Row, SE1 2LH
Book now: Thames Luxury Charters

Horizon 22, City of London

Why: If you want to welcome 2027 from 58 floors above the capital, Horizon 22 is bringing back its popular Sky High Party this New Year’s Eve. Tickets start from £350, offering exceptional value with all food, drinks, and entertainment covered. Running from 9pm to 2:30am, guests can enjoy unlimited Champagne until midnight, festive canapes, and a dedicated sushi and seafood station to keep you going. Expect live DJs, saxophonists, and dancers, and some of the best views of London's midnight fireworks
How much: Tickets start at £350 per person, includes unlimited drinks until midnight, and food until 11:30pm
Where: 22 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AJ
Book now: Horizon 22

New Year's Eve restaurants

What better way to ring in 2026 than with a delicious meal in a London restaurant? If you’re looking for a NYE set menu to thrill you and your family or friends on 31 December, our pick of New Year’s Eve restaurants serving special menus should have what you are looking for.

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, Mayfair

Why: The peerless, three Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is offering a choice of two sittings to ring in the New Year. The early dinner offers a more compact, five-course menu built around the season's finest ingredients, courtesy of head chef Jean-Phillippe Blondet, whilst those staying later can tuck into a seven-course celebration instead, each course paired with wines from the Head Sommelier and finishing with a midnight Champagne toast to welcome 2027. Is there a more opulent place to spend your New Year's Eve this year? If there is, we haven't heard of it. 
How much: Early dinner £350 per person; late dinner £700 per person
Where: Park Lane, W1K 1QA
Book now: Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

Myrtos, South Kensington

Why: Myrtos chef Asimakis Chaniotis oversees a menu of exquisite, luxurious Greek cooking at this glitzy West London spot, and the team is pushing the boat out for New Year’s. The menu is pure opulence: oysters; smoked mackerel; grilled beef kebabs; sea bream plaki; and more besides. All that considered, the £100 price tag on the tasting menu is, frankly, unbelievably good value. If that sounds like your vibe, we wouldn’t hang around long before booking a table - this will sell out quickly.
How much: £100 per person for eight courses
Where: 260-262 Brompton Road, SW3 2AS
Book now: Myrtos

Julie's, Holland Park

Why: Julie’s is famous for opulent parties, so if you’re a Martinis, Champagne, and lobster cocktail sort of person, this is absolutely where you should be heading. Even by Julie’s standards, last year's NYE menu was dripping in luxury: caviar millefeuille; oysters; beef Wellington; and dark chocolate truffles to finish. DJs are usually spinning tunes into the early hours, and there’ll be plenty of Champagne flowing, so this will be a fun one - Julie’s knows how to throw a party.
How much: TBC
Where: 135 Portland Road, W11 4LW
Book now: Julie's

The Abingdon, Kensington

Why: This beloved, family-run Kensington neighbourhood restaurant is keeping the doors open until 2am this New Year’s Eve, hosting a stylish party in the bar. A live DJ will be soundtracking the evening, whilst the team mixes up cocktails and pops the corks on some fabulous bottles of wine. After the success of last year, The Abingdon will be opening from 12-4pm on New Year’s Day again, so you can come back a few hours later with your hangover in tow for a roast and a Bloody Mary.
How much: TBC
Where: 54 Abingdon Road, W8 6AP
Book now: The Abingdon

Cheneston’s Restaurant at The Milestone Hotel and Residences, Kensington

Why: New Year’s Eve dinner at Cheneston’s promises to be quite the occasion - not only is the Milestone one of our favourite luxury hotels in London, but the cooking is always comfortingly old-school and impeccably executed. Enjoy live music and cocktails in the Stables Bar, before sitting down to Cheneston's opulent a la carte menu for the evening. The Champagne will be flowing all night, but be warned - Cheneston’s does adhere to a smart casual dress code. We’d recommend dressing to impress.
How much: The restaurant is serving an a la carte, so prices vary
Where: 1 Kensington Court, W8 5DL
Book now: Cheneston’s Restaurant at The Milestone Hotel and Residences

Butler's Restaurant at the Chesterfield, Mayfair

Why: This five-star hotel certainly sets the scene for a stylish NYE celebration. Head to Butler's Restaurant for a seasonal a la carte, packed full of indulgent dishes that are sure to make for a memorable end to 2026. Tuck into lobster and crayfish cocktails, or five spiced duck breast with a Cointreau jus to start, followed by peppered venison with rosemary gnocchi, pan roasted halibut in a Champagne butter sauce, or something straight from the grill. Toast with a glass of fizz at midnight, and enjoy live music in the bar for the full experience.
How much: The restaurant is serving an a la carte, so prices vary
Where: 35 Charles Street, W1J 5EB
Book now: Butler's Restaurant at The Chesterfield

Sketch, Mayfair

Why: Why throw one NYE celebration when you could throw four? Last year, Sketch hosted a variety of festivities, with something different in each of its spaces, from an evening of Opera at the three Michelin-starred Lecture Room & Library, to indulgent three or four-course feasts with Champagne in the Gallery or Glade. We're still waiting to hear what the famous gallery has in store for 2026, but one thing is for sure - Sketch is likely to ring in the New Year in some serious style.
How much: TBC
Where: 9 Conduit Street, W1S 2XG
Book now: Sketch: The Lecture Room & Library; Sketch: The Gallery; Sketch: The Glade; Sketch: The Parlour

Barge East, Hackney Wick

Why: This is one for the foodies - Hackney Wick favourite Barge East is famous for its NYE feasts, organising special celebratory tasting menus and raucous parties to ring in the New Year, all from its unique floating barge restaurant. Last year's eight-course menu kicked off at 8pm, followed by a frivolous evening of live DJs and dancing through until 2am. We'd certainly recommend keeping an eye out for tickets for this year's festivities, but you can always pop in for an early a la carte dinner before taking the celebrations elsewhere.
How much: TBC
Where: White Post Lane, E9 5EN
Book now: Barge East

Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill, Mayfair

Why: Celebrate the end of the year with crisp Champagne, freshly shucked Oysters and style aplenty at Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill. Expect luxury on every corner, whether you opt for the full dinner menu complete with seafood specials, oysters, caviar and shellfish, or you simply fancy nipping in for a pre-party drink from the Champagne trolley in the Swallow Street Rooms. 
How much: TBC
Where: 11-15 Swallow Street, W1B 4DG
Book now: Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill

The Cinnamon Club, Westminster

Why: The Cinnamon Club is the flagship restaurant of Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Collection and comes with a built-in sense of occasion thanks to the grand surrounds of the Old Westminster Library and expertly prepared food – surely a perfect fit for New Year's then? Book a table to enjoy a five-course dinner with live music from the resident jazz band. This year's menus will include Nawabi lamb pasanda kebab with poppy and almond, Keralan style lobster bisque flamed with Cognac and masala sourdough toast, and grilled jumbo prawns with spiced yoghurt sauce and rice vermicelli.
How much: From £125 per person for five courses
Where: The Old Westminster Library, SW1P 3BU
Book now: The Cinnamon Club

VIP New Year's Eve parties in London

Everyone deserves to mark the passing of another year in style, and what better way to welcome 2026 than with a VIP party? Information and events are slowly being announced, but here are a few of our favourite New Year's Eve parties so far. We'll share more event details once they're released.

L'oscar Restaurant, Holborn 

Why: If your idea of a proper New Year’s Eve celebration involves theatrical glamour and decadent dining, L’Oscar London should be high on your radar. Housed within a magnificently restored Baroque church in Holborn, this boutique hotel is famous for hosting opulent end-of-year soirees. While details for this year’s line-up are still under wraps, you can expect plush velvet surrounds, free-flowing Champagne, exquisite multi-course menus, and late-night revelry. Keep an eye out for their official event announcements to ring in 2027.
How much: TBC
Where: 2-6 Southampton Row, WC1B 4AA
Book now: L'oscar Restaurant

The Lighterman, King's Cross

Why: Like sister site The Broadcaster, The Lighterman in King’s Cross leaned into the thrills of Ibiza last year with a huge all-night party on the rooftop balcony, overlooking the canal. The rooftop is one of London's best party spots so we're hoping the team organises something similar for this year, with DJs to play from brunch to the early hours. The Lighterman’s balcony is perfectly placed to watch the fireworks too, with a panoramic view out over Coal Drops Yard and the night sky. Stay tuned for more details. 
How much: TBC
Where: 3 Granary Square, N1C 4BH
Book now: The Lighterman

Brasserie Zedel, Piccadilly Circus

Why: An evening of cabaret is usually on the line-up at Brasserie Zedel. We're still awaiting details on 2026 plans, but last year's spectacle was bigger than ever, featuring a top-tier selection of performers, with everything from glamorous showgirls, jaw-dropping acrobatics, magicians, and a live band. There's usually also an evening dinner, with a pre-show for those who get there early enough. Stay tuned for this year's plans.
How much: TBC
Where: 20 Sherwood Street, W1F 7ED
Book now: Brasserie Zédel

Smith's Bar & Grill, Paddington

Why: Looking for a truly extravagant way to spend the New Year? Smith's Bar & Grill sure knows how to put on a party. Last year's celebrations included canapes and fizz on arrival, followed by a five-course dinner, alongside live performances and a DJ spinning tunes until 3am. There were bottomless drinks packages on offer too, for those really seeing in the New Year in style - here's hoping for more of the same this year.
How much: TBC
Where: 25 Sheldon Square, W2 6EY
Book now: Smith's Bar & Grill

Quirky New Year's Eve parties in London

Sick and tired of all the usual London New Year activities? Want to do something a bit more exciting than your mate’s house party or dinner with the family? Well, our pick of quirky NYE London parties and events should have everything you’re looking for.

Phoenix Arts Club, Soho

Why: New Year’s Eve at the legendary Phoenix Arts Club always delivers! Last year’s NYE celebration was a Cabaret Spectacular, with free-flowing Champagne, as well as canapes, a three-course dinner, and an evening of performances from cabaret royalty. Watch this space for eagerly awaited 2026 plans, but prepare for the usual sparkly dress code.
How much: TBC
Where: 1 Phoenix Street, WC2H 8BU
Book now: Phoenix Arts Club

Albert’s Schloss, Leicester Square

Why: Boasting an eclectic atmosphere seven days a week, Albert's Schloss knows how to throw a party and New Year's Eve is no exception. For those looking to keep it central this year, you can expect Alpine-inspired menus of bratwurst, fondue and schnitzel, all washed down with some of Europe’s finest beer. Book a table in the dining area or just bag yourself a spot in the bar, with live music and late-night dancing guaranteed. 
How much: TBC
Where: 20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7EU
Book now: Albert's Schloss

Lucky Voice, Various locations

Why: Karaoke venue Lucky Voice always rounds off the year the only way it knows how: with two hours of private karaoke and complimentary bubbles! Sing your way into 2027 and book a ticket at one of its sites across London. Those who pre-book their NYE karaoke session will get a free round of fizz when they arrive - which seems like a pretty good deal to us.
How much: TBC
Where: Various locations
Book now: Lucky Voice Liverpool Street; Lucky Voice Soho; Lucky Voice Holborn; Lucky Voice Islington; Lucky Voice Waterloo

Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in London: FAQs

When should I start booking a New Year’s Eve restaurant or party in London?

As early as possible. Top restaurants, river cruises, and high-altitude rooftop bars usually release their New Year’s Eve tickets and booking slots between late August and October. For prime spots with firework views, tickets often sell out weeks in advance, so we recommend locking in your plans by November at the very latest to avoid disappointment.

Do I need to book in advance to watch the NYE fireworks in London?

Yes - tickets for the official South Bank fireworks display are released in batches and must be booked ahead; you can't simply turn up on the night. There are around 100,000 tickets released for the big show, and they get released in batches throughout October, November and December. Prices range from £40-£55 for non residents, or £20-£35 for those who live in London. If you don't have a ticket, there are free vantage points elsewhere in the city, though these get crowded early.

Which London areas and spots have views of the midnight fireworks?

Venues along the South Bank, Bankside, and Victoria Embankment offer some of the best street-level views of the official Mayor of London firework display. For elevated skyline views, high-rise spots in the City and West End, alongside riverboat charters on the Thames, provide front-row seats to the action.

How much does a New Year's Eve dinner cost in London?

Prices vary hugely depending on the venue, from around £100 per person for a multi-course tasting menu at the more affordable end, up to £350+ per person at high-end restaurants and rooftop parties with Champagne, entertainment and fireworks views included.

What's included in a typical NYE set menu at a London restaurant?

Most restaurants offer a multi-course set or tasting menu (usually four to seven courses), often with a glass of Champagne or a midnight toast included. Some venues also add live music, DJs or entertainment as part of the price.

Can I still get a table for New Year's Eve in London last-minute?

It's harder, but not impossible. Casual restaurants, pubs and some walk-in venues tend to hold back a few tables, and it's always worth calling on the day in case of cancellations. For the most sought-after fine-dining spots, though, late availability is rare.

If you love great views of the capital all year round (whether there are fireworks or not), check out our pick of London’s best restaurants with epic views.