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.
Thames Luxury Charters, Tower Hill
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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
Solaya, Old Street
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What: Kenny Atkinson’s sky-high London restaurant is seeing in 2027 in cosmic style. The 25th floor of art’otel London Hoxton has been turned into a celestial dreamscape for the festive season, and the 360-degree skyline views make it a strong spot for the midnight countdown. Early birds can book a four-course dinner between 6pm and 8pm, which starts with a glass of Telmont champagne and moves through truffled beef tartare, lobster risotto and roast venison. If you want to make a night of it, the main event runs from 8.30pm until late and adds Sicilian red prawn carpaccio with Oscietra caviar and flame-grilled monkfish to a six-course menu, with live music and DJs keeping things lively until well past midnight.
How much: Four course early seating £110 person; six-source New Year’s Eve celebration £250; bar canape package £120
Where: 25th floor, art’otel London Hoxton, 1-3 Rivington Street, EC2A 3DT
Book now: Solaya
Horizon 22, City of London
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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
JOIA at art'otel London Battersea Power Station, Battersea
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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: £345 per person
Where: 1 Electric Boulevard, SW11 8BJ
Book now: Art'otel London Battersea Power Station
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
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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
Thai Square Trafalgar Square, St James's
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Why: To celebrate the New Year, Thai Square is putting on a special Festive Pearl Set Menu featuring exclusive Thai dishes paired with a glass of bubbles. Choose between three or four courses, with dishes spanning spicy prawn soup, chu chi sirloin topped with red curry, and volcano fish in crispy batter. For dessert? A Pearly coconut gelato with toasted coconut flakes. Located just moments from iconic London landmarks like Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square, you'll be right in the heart of the New Year action.
How much: Three courses for £50 per person, four courses for £55 per person
Where: 21-24 Cockspur Street, SW1Y 5BN
Book now: Thai Square Trafalgar Square
Myrtos, South Kensington
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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
The Abingdon, Kensington
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Why: This beloved, family-run Kensington neighbourhood restaurant is opening its doors on both New Year's Eve and for lunch, between 12-4pm, on New Year's Day. On 31 December, a live DJ will bring the vibes with lively tunes all night long, while 1 January sees the restaurant serve a winning combination of hearty roast dinners and revitalising Bloody Marys. Whether you're seeing in 2027 or recovering from a boozy New Year's Eve, The Abingdon has you covered throughout.
How much: The restaurant is serving an a la carte, so prices vary
Where: 54 Abingdon Road, W8 6AP
Book now: The Abingdon
Cheneston’s Restaurant at The Milestone Hotel and Residences, Kensington
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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
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Why: This five-star hotel certainly sets the scene for a stylish NYE celebration, with special dinners served on both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. On 31 December, guests can enjoy a bespoke sample menu, featuring Hamsphire pork tomahawk, spiced lamb cutlets and Hereford aged beef steak. Toast with a glass of fizz at midnight, and enjoy live music in the bar for the full experience. Meanwhile, on 1 January, the a la carte menu is available offering everything from comforting fish and chips to wintery roast chicken.
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
The Cinnamon Club, Westminster
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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? Here are a few of our favourite New Year's Eve parties worth booking in advance.
L'oscar Restaurant, Holborn
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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. This year's theme is 'The Golden God's,' with guests invited into a world of golden grandeur set against the backdrop of The Baptist room. The evening promises theatrical performances, Nikkei cuisine, flowing cocktails and upbeat music that carries you from dinner through to midnight.
How much: £125 per person for a standing celebration; £495 per person for a seated dinner and show
Where: 2-6 Southampton Row, WC1B 4AA
Book now: L'oscar Restaurant
Brasserie Zedel, Piccadilly Circus
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Why: From November to January, Brasserie Zedel welcomes Fete Fantastique - a festive celebration inspired by 1920s Paris. New Year's Eve sees the theme take its fullest form, with an all-new cast of roving performers, glamorous showgirls, jaw-dropping acrobatics, magicians and a live band. In terms of food, you can choose to dine from the a la carte menu or a group dining menu, featuring indulgent dishes like beef bourguignon, flat-iron steak and French onion soup. Want to continue to celebrations into the night? Head to Bar Americain or Crazy Coqs for an after-party.
How much: TBC
Where: 20 Sherwood Street, W1F 7ED
Book now: Brasserie Zédel
Smith's Bar & Grill, Paddington
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Why: Looking for a truly extravagant way to spend the New Year? Smith's Bar & Grill sure knows how to put on a party. On New Year's Eve, the bar is hosting a five-course dinner with a canape and fizz reception followed by a magician, an MC, and a DJ until 3am. Choose from an early dinner reservation or a later booking, taking you through to midnight. Or, simply grab a seat at the bar for a more casual drink. There are drinks packages available for groups of 4-6 guests.
How much: Between £$0 and £250 per person depending on reservation
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.
Albert’s Schloss, Leicester Square
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Why: From day to night, New Year's Eve at Albert's Schloss is an all-out affair. Kick off the celebrations early with a daytime reservation, offering an afternoon of live entertainment, musical guests and live DJs alongside flowing cocktails and plenty of bubbles. More of a night owl? Head down for the main evening event, which sees the venue transform into 1970s New York. Expect NYC anthems, ice-cold martinis and all the glamour of Manhattan. There will also be a special NYE set menu spanning beef carpaccio, wild mushroom wellington, soy glazed salmon - and midnight snacks served at 11pm!
How much: £55 per person for evening ticket
Where: 20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7EU
Book now: Albert's Schloss
Big Penny Social, Walthamstow
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Why: This year, Big Penny Social is throwing a huge NYE house party. Dubbed 'Our House', the event is all about singalong tunes, fun games and just having a grand old time. Spread across three rooms, there's plenty to get involved with including limbo, fake tattoos, a dressing up box, karaoke and much more. Whether you want to chill in a quiet corner of the front room or let your hair down in the warehouse, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, tickets start from just £5, which is an absolute bargain in our books. Don your wigs, throw together your most fabulous outfit and get your dancing shoes on.
How much: From £5 per person
Where: 1 Priestley Way, E17 6AL
Book now: Big Penny Social
Drake & Morgan, King's Cross
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Why: It's Singles Night at Drake & Morgan this New Year's Eve! The popular King's Cross bar and restaurant is using NYE as an opportunity to bring singles together for a social evening of fun music, delicious drinks and new connections. Whether you're coming alone or with some pals, the friendly hosts are on hand to welcome you and make introductions - females can also get in touch to make friends with other attendees beforehand. There will also be a live DJ performing downstairs. Simply purchase a ticket, text your name and get ready to make some new single friends - and possibly meet that special someone.
How much: £14.95 (plus booking fee) per person
Where: 6 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG
Book now: Drake & Morgan at King's Cross
Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in London: FAQs
Sorting your NYE plans is a big deal, and we're guessing you might have questions about things like pricing, pre-booking and party-focused queries. Don't worry, we've got all the answers right here.
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.