19 December 2024

Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in Canberra

| John Murtagh
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Get ready for 2025 with our selection of venues and events this NYE. Photo: Thomas Lucraft.

The year is just about over. But before reminiscing about 2024 or planning your resolutions for 2025, sort out the venue for your New Year’s Eve bash.

We’ve looked at the best parties coming up and whittled it down to this list of great spots to celebrate renewal and fresh starts for the new year.

The front of the Midnight Hotel in Canberra

Say farewell to 2024 at the Midnight Hotel. Photo: Marriot.

New Year’s Eve at Braddon Merchant, Midnight Hotel

When: Tuesday, 31 December
Where: Braddon Merchant restaurant, Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection, Braddon
Cost: $89pp, with an optional $45pp beverage package.

The Midnight Hotel offers an exclusive selection of sharing dishes curated by the fine chef at the Braddon Merchant specifically to excite the senses and bring in 2025 on a high note. An optional beverage package is available too, offering a selection of beer, wine and sparkling for $45 a person. Start the year off right in the stylish Midnight Hotel, enjoying a curated meal and drinking the best from a selection of drinks. Reservations are selling fast so book today.

The Jetty at lake Burley Griffin

The fireworks over Lake Burley Griffin will look truly special lakeside at The Jetty. Image: The Jetty.

NYE 24 at The Jetty

When: 31 December, bookings available from 5 pm to 8 pm, walk-ins welcome but priority is given to bookings
Where: Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes
Cost: Tables available for six or more for $20pp, booking ticket comes with a drink.

There’s no better view of the fireworks than the New Year’s Eve party at The Jetty. With pizza, fried chicken, gelato, live music, a DJ and of course the usual drinks including beer on tap, it’s going to be a real party. Book a table and spend the night reflecting on the year that’s passed or toast the good times to come.

It’s a small venue and The Jetty encourages you to book soon as spaces sell fast. It’s hard to imagine a better way to bring in the new year than watching the fireworks burst over the water with friends and a drink in hand.

New Year’s Eve Dinner at the Yacht Club

When: 31 December, 8:30 pm
Where: Lotus Bay, Mariner Pl, Yarralumla
Cost: $215 per person | Five-course dinner and Grande Champagne on arrival.

Grande Champagne on arrival, a five-course meal, live entertainment and views of the lake make the Yacht Club an enticing option this New Year’s. With a menu including Tasmanian salmon, Riverina lamb and bombe Alaska, the Canberra Southern Cross Club is doing everything in its power to make sure your New Year’s is a party you’ll remember.

Tables go fast so book today.

Banner for a wine dinner new year's eve party

This option is for the wine fanatic in your life. Image: Eventbrite.

New Year’s Eve Canberra Wine Dinner

When: 31 December, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Where: 1882 Hall, 13 Gladstone Street, Hall
Cost: $130.

This special New Year’s four-course meal is definitely for the wine-lovers. Four curated and selected dishes sure to entice and satisfy would usually be enough, but they’ll be paired with four unique and special wines hand-picked for your meal.

Seasonal produce will be presented alongside top-notch wines from Clonakilla, Shaw Wines, Pankhurst and Nick O’Leary wines. It’s a great option for the vino enthusiast in your life. Book now as tickets go fast.

Cocktails at the New Year's 'Toga Party' at ambrosia lounge

Dust off your toga from Halloween and join Ambrosia Lounge for its night of Roman nostalgia. Image: Eventbrite.

New Year’s Toga Party at Ambrosia Lounge

When: 31 December, 6 pm to 2 am
Where: Ambrosia Lounge, 1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick
Cost: $100.

Kick off the new year with a toga party at the Ambrosia Lounge. There’s a complimentary cocktail on arrival, canapes throughout the night, sparkling wine when the clock strikes 12 and a bar voucher for the best dressed on the night. So book now and come dressed in your finest Roman garb.

Revellers for the Sky High New Year's Eve in the QT Lounge event

The best view of the city is open to you at the QT lounge. Photo: Eventbrite.

Sky High New Year’s Eve in the QT Lounge

When: 31 December 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Where: QT Lounge 1 London Circuit #15 Canberra
Cost: $207.78.

Count down to midnight with the best city views in Canberra at the QT Lounge. Executive chef Josh Smith Thirkell brings you canapes and snacks carefully chosen to make sure you have the energy to dance all night. Hiramasa Kingfish, Queensland spanner crab rolls, scallop crudo and wagyu beef are all on the menu.

Dress glamorously and enjoy the four-hour beverage selection as well as champagne on arrival. A DJ will provide the sounds as you say au revoir to 2024 with some flair at the QT Lounge.

New Year's Eve at Hotel Kurrajong event

Hotel Kurrajong is planning a selection of beverages and an enticing canape menu. Photo: Hotel Kurrajong Canberra.

New Year’s Eve by Hotel Kurrajong

When: 31 December 7 pm
Where: Hotel Kurrajong
Cost: Early bird tickets $129, regular tickets $139.

For a night of great drinks and gourmet delights, go no further than the Hotel Kurrajong. Enjoy the New Year’s celebrations in its courtyard surrounded by fairy lights where you’ll be welcomed with a cocktail on arrival. It only gets better from there when the four-hour beverage selection of beer, wine and sparkling starts. Enjoy the hot, cold and dessert canapes all to the backdrop of a DJ spinning the right music to properly welcome in the next chapter in your life.

Original Article published by John Murtagh on Riotact.