Kimberly Fisher is a Pursuitist contributor, and a freelance writer…
New Year’s Eve in New York City is an iconic experience, drawing people from all over the world to its dazzling celebrations. As 2024 approaches, choose from a variety of festivities, from the legendary Times Square Ball Drop to rooftop parties with breathtaking views. Here are our favorite places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in New York City in 2024:
Four Twenty Five | Midtown
Have an unforgettable New Year’s Eve at Jean-Georges’ Four Twenty Five. The New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner commences at 8:00 PM, featuring a 5-course tasting menu served family style, with butter poached lobster and seared wagyu beef tenderloin. The evening itinerary features party favors and a Champagne toast at midnight. Book at Resy. 425 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022
TY Bar | Midtown
Le Pavillon | Midtown
Celebrate New Year’s in style with Le Pavillon. Chef Daniel Boulud’s renowned Michelin-starred restaurant will host two sit down events for guests looking to indulge and celebrate as we welcome the new year. The early seating (4:30-7pm) will feature a 3-course menu ($225 pp) with their signature Huitre Vanderbilt, John’s River oysters with a hazelnut and parsley-seaweed crust, and Risotto Parmesan, as well as main courses feature choices like Bar Groseille, cedar-baked black bass with roasted fennel, gooseberries, and fig leaf vierge, or Saint Jacques Poivre, New England sea scallops baked in the shell, served with sautéed cuttlefish, crispy pork belly, and piperade verte. Book HERE. The New Year’s Eve Gala will be an indulgent seven-course menu ($695 pp) with Crabe Caviar, Langoustine Tortellini, Loup de Mer Citron, and more, starting at 7:30pm ($695 pp). Book HERE. One Vanderbilt Ave, NY NY
Le Jardinier | Midtown
Bar Bastion | Midtown
Located upstairs from Le Jardinier, Bar Bastion will celebrate all night long with a festive soirée featuring post-disco and sultry house beats from DJ Johnsville (known for performing with Rihanna, Lenny Kravitz and The Roots). Tickets include premium cocktails and liquors, an assortment of canapés and a celebratory glass of bubbles at midnight. Tickets here. 610 Lexington Ave., NY NY 20022
Park Lane New York | Midtown
Garden Party at The Terrace at The Times Square EDITION | Midtown
In the heart of New York City at The Times Square EDITION, spend New Year’s Eve with cocktails, sweet & savory bites, live music, & an exclusive viewing of the Ball Drop from 9:00pm-2:00am. TICKETS: EventBrite The Times Square EDITION hotel, 701 7th Avenue NY NY 10036
701West at The Times Square EDITION | Midtown
Ring in 2025 with a 7-course dinner by Michelin-star Chef John Fraser and watching the Ball Drop at The Times Square EDITION. The evening starts at 7:00PM – 8:00PM with welcome drinks and canapes, with dinner starting at 8:30PM. TICKETS:EventBrite 701West at The Times Square EDITION hotel, 701 7th Avenue NY NY 10036
Fasano Restaurant New York | Midtown
So & So’s at Romer Hell’s Kitchen | Midtown
Neighborhood hotel Romer Hell’s Kitchen opened the hottest piano bar in midtown Manhattan this year, and So & So’s is celebrating New Year’s Eve with a four-course pre-fix dinner, open bar, and exclusive performances and entertainment, including a sultry burlesque show. TICKETS: HERE for A$260/pp. Romer Hell’s Kitchen, 851 Eighth Ave, NY NY 10019
Tán | Midtown
If you want to celebrate the New Year with a beachy, Tulum vibe, head to Tán for a four-course menu featuring dishes like Duck Carnitas, Wagyu Empanadas, and Oaxacan Jumbo Shrimp. Add an $85 beverage pairing to your evening, and make sure to grab a nightcap downstairs at lúm, where the DJ will keep the party going from 9:30 PM to 2:30 AM. 209 East 49th Street, NY NY 10017
Frena| Midtown
Pink Taco New York | Midtown
Joanne Trattoria | Upper West Side
Celebrate New Year’s Even with an intimate three-course prefix Italian menu speakeasy dinner theater featuring performances from the restaurant’s resident artists for a night of cabaret, drag performance and comedy to showcase their abilities. Owned by Joe Germanotta, father of pop star Lady Gaga, the restaurant is a homage to his daughter’s early days in New York City. Dishes include crowd favorites like Chicken Marsala, Branzino, Eggplant Parmesan, Vegetable Lasagna, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and White Truffle Pappardelle. Reservations: HERE 70 W. 68th St. NY NY
BondST Hudson Yards | Hudson Yards
The Flatiron Room | Murray Hill
This New Year’s Eve, The Flatiron Room will be celebrating with jazz artist Brian Newman, Grammy-winning producer, vocalist extortioner, and longtime collaborator with Lady Gaga, for an exclusive late-seating performance at the Murray Hill location. Enjoy world-class cocktails, decadent menu, and a library of over 1,000 different spirits. Brian Newman’s performance starts at 9:30 PM. Tickets include a glamorous seated evening with live music, a four-course prix-fixe menu with optional upgrades and a complimentary Champagne Toast at Midnight. Book HERE. 9 East 37th Street, NY NY
Somewhere Nowhere | Chelsea
New York’s hottest lounge, nightclub and rooftop Somewhere Nowhere will be hosting THE BOOK OF THE FÖRBIDDEN, an enchanting experience on New Year’s Eve with an indoor party. The event will feature live theatrical acts, a 4.5 Hour Premium Open Bar (from 8-12:30pm), special 2025 NYE countdown with panoramic views of the New York skyline and fireworks, and complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are available here, 112 W 25th Street
BLACKBARN Restaurant | Flatiron
This rustic farm-to-table, American restaurant from Award-Winning Chef/Owner John Doherty and Executive Chef Brian Fowler will be celebrating New Year’s Eve with a special a la carte menu or four-course pre-fixe for New Year’s Eve dinner. All of the venue’s favorite dishes will be available, including Hudson Valley Foie Gras Terrine with poached pear gelée and Butternut Squash Ravioli. The pre-fixe menu ($185/pp) starts with either your voice of either A Symponie of Caviar (A caviar tasting featuring Sevruga with vichyssoise, Osetra on a Deviled Egg and Potato Chips, Trout on smoked salmon rillette with chilled lemon Vodka) or Wild Mushroom Toast (robiola, taleggio, parmesan, watercress). For the main courses, choose from Pan Seared Diver Scallops with confit porcini risotto topped with garlic crumbs or Filet Mignon and Tiger Prawn served with potato fondant and broccoli topped with a Creole bearnaise sauce. For dessert, enjoy either Eggnog Cheesecake with a gingersnap crust or made to order Warm Apple Cider Donuts. Reservations here. 19 E. 26th St, NY NY
The Tusk Bar + Brass | NoMad
Located in The Evelyn Hotel, guests can start the evening off with a decadent à la carte dinner at Brass or sister bar, with seatings beginning at 4:00 pm through 7:00 pm. At 9:00 pm, the spaces will transform into an iconic New York-inspired New Year’s celebration with a premium open bar, freshly shucked oysters, tons of caviar, canapés, live music, DJs, champagne and dancing until 1:30 am. Tickets are priced at $350 per person, book HERE. The Evelyn Hotel, 7 E 27th Street, NY NY 10016
Jac’s on Bond | NoHo
If downtown timeless, elegance is how you want to bring in 2025, head to Jac’s on Bond for a night of champagne, martinis, four hours open bar and romance in NoHo. With three different themed rooms to celebrate in, the front room will be serving famed Jac’s on Bond cocktails, the velvet downstairs lounge will offer champagne, and the back room will be pouring what the team coin’s Martini Mayhem. The Festivities start at 8:00 PM- 2 AM. Tickets here $185pp. 26 Bond St, NY NY 10012
Jean’s | NoHo
Wayan | SoHo
Ma•dé | SoHo
Cosmo | Bowery
If sultry, sexy Parisian vibes is more your scene, head downtown to one of the newest nightlight destinations in New York City – Cosmo. The brand new subterranean nightclub offers a chic night out in a space decked out in velour, modern artwork and low lighting, perfect for the sophisticated, global crowd. For New Year’s Eve festivities, guests can expect live DJ house music sets, bespoke cocktails, and a selection of champagnes from 9PM to 4AM. Book HERE. Cosmo, 203 Bowery, NY NY
two fifteen at PUBLIC | Lower East Side
Bring in the New year at downtown two fifteen, featuring a 4.5 hour open bar and midnight champagne toast with a live DJ performance by Nick Marc from 8:00PM – 4:00AM. TICKETS: NYC Party Guide 215 Chrystie St, NY NY 10002.
MIRARI’S New Year’s Eve Edition at ARTSPACE | Lower East Side
Welcome 2025 with the best live music in the city at ARTSPACE with special DJ performances by Muslija B2B Brant Wolff, Kuzzo, Kitty, Gold, SO-LEE, and more in the main room. And in the mezzanine there will be DJ performances by Renae, Roman Holiday, Its Ty and Crow from 9:00PM – 4:00AM. TICKETS: POSH VIP 215 Chrystie St, NY NY 10002. Entrance to ARTSPACE is located to the right of the hotel.
THE ROOF at PUBLIC | Lower East Side
Spend New Year’s Eve admiring epic city views, fireworks, private igloos, four-hour open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a champagne toast at Midnight featuring special sounds by DJs Gabriel Liberty and Prince Terrence from 8:30 PM – 4:00 AM. TICKETS:TicketSauce. 215 Chrystie St, NY NY 10002.
Meduza Mediterrania | Meatpacking District
Hotspot Meduza Mediterrania from Noble 33 Hospitality will be joining the New Year’s Eve festivities with a Midnight Mirage themed dinner celebration, with the full menu available, as well as additional specials. All guests will be greeted with a glass of champagne, and the space will transformed by bronze and gold decor, balloons, live entertainment, violinists, dancers and more. Seating times are 6PM, 8:45 PM- 9:45 PM ($195PP), 10:15-11:15 PM ($250/pp). 657 Hudson St, NY NY
Gansevoort Hotel Rooftop | Meatpacking District
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the classic Gansevoort Rooftop in the Meatpacking District. Festivities will be from 9:00PM – 3:00AM, and General Admission will include premium open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres from 9PM to 11PM, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. TICKETS:EventBrite Gansevoort Rooftop, 362 West 13th Street NY NY 10014
New Year’s Eve Dinner & Jazz at The Standard Grill | Meatpacking District
Enjoy a festive evening at The Standard Grill with a 3-course prix fixe menu paired with the sounds of Sarah King and The Smoke Rings at The Standard, High Line. Early seating begins at 5 PM, with a limited à la carte menu alongside a 3-course prix fixe option, priced at $175pp. Late seating starts at 9 PM and offers only the 3-course prix fixe menu, priced at $195pp. Guests at the late seating will enjoy performances by Sarah King & The Smoke Rings, an amuse-bouche, a midnight glass of champagne, and party favors for the ball drop. TICKETS: Book 5PM HERE and 9PM HERE. The Standard, High Line, 848 Washington St, NY NY 10014
The Noortwyck | West Village
Fouquet’s New York | Tribeca
Award-winning Brasserie Fouquet’s will be celebrating with a decadent tasting menu featuring Cauliflower Panna Cotta, Duck Tea and Biscuits, Lobster Agnolotti, a Seared Maine Scallop, Cucumber Sorbet, Wagyu Beef, and Champagne Chocolate Cake (full menu here). Guest will enjoy live music by a local jazz band, excellent company, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. ($375/pp).
Beefbar New York| Tribeca
The Fulton | Seaport
The Fulton will be bringing in the New Year with a curated 5-course prix fixe by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. First seating at 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM will feature a luxurious 5-course menu with à la carte options and an optional caviar upgrade. Highlights include Oyster Rockefeller, aromatic seafood hot pot, and the chance to add Meyer lemon parmesan risotto or fresh tagliatelle with white truffle. The Second Seating from 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM will offer an elevated version of the same menu, with upgrades like seared Wagyu tenderloin with black truffle latkes. A Champagne toast at midnight, makes this the perfect way to bring in 2025. 89 South St NY NY 10038
elNico | Williamsburg
Desert 5 Spot
Have a Honky Tonk New Year’s Eve at Brooklyn Desert 5 Spot, complete with a 5-hour open premium bar, Tequila Toast at Midnight, a secret main performer, and a lineup of house & guest DJs from 9:00pm-2:00am. TICKETS: Desert 5 Spot 94 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Kimberly Fisher is a Pursuitist contributor, and a freelance writer that has been published in over 50 publications including Huffington Post, Just Luxe, Sherman's Travel, Ocean View, Luxury Lifestyles UK, USA Today and more. (Disclosure: Kimberly is under contract with Casa Del Sol Tequila).