Where to book to reign in the New Year
Last minute locations to celebrate the start of 2025!
SYDNEY
Lana – CBD
Offering two menus to choose from – $199 or $289 per person – both kicking off with a Yuzu Sgroppino on arrival, followed by a spread of shared dishes. Think bomboloni with smoked parmesan and wagyu bresaola, scampi battuta alongside saffron arancini and fermented chilli, tortelli “cacio e pepe” in brodo, and panettone “semifreddo” with cherries, mascarpone, and white chocolate. A DJ will be spinning tunes throughout the night, and you’re just a stone’s throw from Circular Quay for the fireworks.
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Martinez – CBD
A four-hour food and drinks package takes over the outdoor rooftop terrace with prime views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay fireworks. Expect canapés, grazing stations, and plenty of bubbles, beer, and wine to keep you going. Early bird tickets are $299, jumping to $349 closer to the date.
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Grana – CBD
Set inside Hinchcliff House at Circular Quay, you can kick things off early or settle in later – either way, you’re perfectly placed for a post-dinner stroll to the Harbour fireworks. Expect a generous spread of top-notch Italian dishes made for sharing, such as saffron linguini with bay lobster, pesto trapanese, nduja and furikake; Wagyu sirloin tagliata with burnt cabbage and gremolata; and white peach and almond crostata with Amaretto and lemon myrtle gelato to finish.
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Promenade – Bondi Beach
Promenade Bondi Beach is keeping it chill this New Year’s Eve, ditching the set menus and letting you order what you want, when you want. Swing by for a snack and a glass of bubbles, or settle in for a seafood feast and watch the night roll by.
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JŌJI – CBD
From 9 PM the Countdown Cocktail Party will start and JŌJI will come alive with roving entertainment, DJ Cassette and friends spinning all night and drinks by Four Pillars Gin. Dine, drink, and dance your way to a midnight fireworks display.
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Arturo’s – Woolloomooloo
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Arturo’s at the Woolly Bay Hotel, across 2 levels of this iconic waterfront venue—the L1 restaurant and the rooftop! Expect a DJ set by Cut Snake, roaming caviar bumps, a Rooftop Bar by Don Julio 1942, and a Champagne & Oyster Bar by Taittinger. Savor a feast with an elevated carvery station and enjoy 2 complimentary drinks—choose between Champagne Taittinger or Don Julio 1942. Tickets $120pp.
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The Botanist – Kirribilli
For one night only, this Kirribilli favourite transforms into a chic jazz club! For $199pp, expect a live jazz, canapés, and a 2-hour beverage package. As midnight approaches, guests will have the chance to stroll over to the Harbour Bridge to enjoy the fireworks, then return to The Botanist for a post-midnight toast to the new year!
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SoCal – Neutral Bay
For $99pp dive into the celebratory mood with roaming canapés, flowing drinks and in true SoCal style – Olmeca ALTOS margarita shots! Lean into this year’s theme and don some retro beach wear (think Baywatch-inspired swimmers, sarongs, and chunky sunnies), as the DJ spins surf-beats to welcome in 2025!
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Untied – Barangaroo
Untied is throwing a ROOFTOP FROSÉ PARTY to celebrate the New Year with 4-HOURS OF BOTTOMLESS frosé, beer and wine, plus roaming canapes throughout the night for $149pp! PLUS, sing and dance your heart out with an epic set from DJ Ilka from 7pm ‘til late!
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MELBOURNE
Arbory Bar and Eatery – CBD
Joining forces with their riverside neighbour, Afloat, the Melbourne favourite will be throwing an epic Italo-Disco themed party across the two venues. There’ll be fireworks, flowing drinks, roaming canapés, live entertainment and tunes by some of Melbourne’s best DJs all night long so you can dance the year away.
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Curious – CBD
On New Year’s Eve enjoy non-stop performances from incredible local talent, live DJs, and roaming entertainment. Tickets include roaming canapes and a four-hour free-flowing beverage package.
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Johnny’s Green Room – CBD
Ring in the New Year at Johnny’s Green Room with sweeping views of the fireworks, with good food, free flowing drinks and live entertainment!
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The General Assembly – South Wharf
Ring in the new year at this waterfront eatery where you can enjoy great views of the fireworks and live music all night long. Enjoy an all-inclusive, five-hour food and drinks package that includes beer, wine, bubbles and spirits as well as non-stop roving food.
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