Christmas and NYE events
Christmas Eve + Christmas Day Dining
Sungold (Arlo Williamsburg) — Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Specials
Chef Michael King’s neighborhood favorite inside Arlo Williamsburg will be open Christmas Eve (5:30–11:00 PM) and Christmas Day (12:00–11:00 PM), offering brunch both days plus the full dinner menu, with holiday specials like Oyster Bisque, a 24oz Grass Fed Ribeye for two, and a Chocolate Mousse Tart.
Where: Arlo Williamsburg, 96 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Info/Reservations: https://www.sungoldbk.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sungoldbk/
NoMad Diner — Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Seasonal Specials
NoMad Diner will offer two seasonal holiday dishes on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day alongside the full menu: a Glazed Duck Ham with citrus brightness and an Endive & Chestnut Salad with roasted chestnuts and citrus, leaning into wintery comfort with a nostalgic-meets-modern diner vibe.
Where: 11 E 31st St, New York, NY
Info/Reservations: https://www.nomaddinernyc.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomaddinernyc/
New Year’s Eve Parties + Dining (Dec 31, 2025)
BarChef New York — New Year’s Eve Party
BarChef welcomes 2026 with an immersive, modernist cocktail-forward celebration featuring a premium open bar and live DJ, in the brand’s signature “science-meets-seduction” style guided by Frankie Solarik (Netflix’s Drink Masters).
When: Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | 9:00 PM–2:00 AM
Where: 21 W 35th St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY
Tickets: https://joonbug.com/newyork/newyearseve/new-years-eve-party-barchef-manhattan-midtown
NYE at Nebula — Audien in Times Square
Nebula hosts an all-night Times Square blowout headlined by Audien, with a GA open-bar window (9:00 PM–12:00 AM), full production, and a high-energy countdown.
When: Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | 9:00 PM–4:00 AM (late entry after 12:30 AM available)
Where: 135 W 41st St, New York, NY
Tickets: Here
Tables: reservations@nebulanewyork.com
Big Deal Speakeasy Casino — Roaring Twenties NYE (Two Experiences)
Big Deal rings in 2026 with two 1920s-inspired options: a Pre-Game warmup with cocktails and casino energy, and a limited-capacity Speakeasy Spectacular for 80 guests featuring casino games, burlesque, dancing, open bar, passed bites, vintage accessories, and a midnight champagne toast.
Where: 1 E 28th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY
Pre-Game: Wed, Dec 31 | 6:30 PM–9:00 PM — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-deal-speakeasy-casino-new-years-pre-game-tickets-1975855890156?aff=oddtdtcreator
Speakeasy Spectacular: Wed, Dec 31 | 10:00 PM–1:00 AM — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-deal-speakeasy-casino-new-years-eve-spectacular-tickets-1975828855294?aff=erelpanelorg
New Year’s Eve at Slate — Open Bar, DJ, Ball Drop Screens
Slate’s multi-level Chelsea venue delivers a full-night NYE with a 5-hour open bar, complimentary appetizers, DJ-driven countdown, a champagne toast, and the Times Square Ball Drop on massive screens, plus VIP table/bottle options.
When: Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | 8:00 PM–4:00 AM
Where: 54 W 21st St, New York, NY
Tickets: https://slate.ticketsauce.com/e/new-years-eve-slate-5/tickets?aff=embed-calendar&
Mercer Presents — Arlo SoHo New Year’s Eve Party (3 Rooms)
Mercer takes over three rooms at Arlo SoHo with special guest DJs and top local house talent, with every ticket including a five-hour open bar and table reservations available.
When: Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | From 8:00 PM
Where: Arlo SoHo, 231 Hudson St, New York, NY
Tickets: https://posh.vip/e/mercer-presents-arlo-soho-new-years-eve-1?t=venue
Tables: events@rosegoldpresents.com
Elsie Rooftop — NYE 2026 with Ball Drop Views
Elsie Rooftop delivers a high-altitude NYE with live Ball Drop views, a five-hour open bar, passed appetizers, and indoor/outdoor rooftop energy designed for an all-night celebration.
When: Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | 8:00 PM–4:00 AM
Where: 1412 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY
Tickets: https://www.newyears.com/e/elsie-rooftop-nyc?affiliate=elsie
W New York – Times Square: “MADE THE LIST” NYE Party — DJ Carneyval
A hotel-driven Times Square NYE featuring viral DJ Carneyval, with an open bar + specialty cocktails (9:00 PM–1:00 AM), Perrier-Jouët midnight toast, surprise activations, photobooth, and complimentary coat check.
When: Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | 9:00 PM–3:00 AM
Where: W New York – Times Square (Living Room Lounge)
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-ft-carneyval-at-w-new-york-times-square-made-the-list-tickets-1963460806126
Brooklyn Roots Collective — Good Vibrations NYE: “The Pagne Party”
Good Vibrations takes over Brooklyn Roots Collective’s two-floor venue with a VIP balcony, heavy sound, fashion-forward crowd, and DJ-powered energy from late night into the early morning.
When: Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | 10:00 PM–4:00 AM
Where: 255 Randolph St, Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY
Tickets: https://posh.vip/e/good-vibrations-21
New Year’s Eve Dining Experiences
Nerai — 5-Course Prix Fixe (Optional Wine Pairings)
Photo Courtesy of Matthew James Ortiz Photography
Nerai offers a $145 five-course NYE menu with optional wine pairings ($55 classic / $90 premium) and seatings from 5:00 PM–9:45 PM, ideal for an elevated dinner without committing to late-night crowds.
Where: 55 E 54th St, New York, NY
Reservations: https://nerainyc.com/
Nerina (Greenpoint) — Mediterranean Prix Fixe + Live Jazz Quartet
Photo Courtesy of Matthew James Ortiz Photography
A $75 four-course Mediterranean NYE menu with optional $35 wine pairing, plus a live jazz quartet for a warm, celebratory dining room experience.
When: Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
Where: 35 Commercial St, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY
Reservations: https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/nerina/reservations/create/search?date=2025-12-31
Rosie O’Grady’s — Dinner, Dancing, and a Ball Drop View (No Crowds)
A full NYE production near Times Square with multi-course dinner, premium open bar, live DJ, performance by Acute Inflections, and access to an exclusive sidewalk viewing area for the Ball Drop.
Where: 148 W 51st St, New York, NY
Tickets: https://nye.rosieogradys.com/
Loulou + Adelaïde’s Salon — Dinner + Speakeasy Show + Late-Night Options
Four NYE formats ranging from dinner-only to a full dinner+show+DJ package, plus options for show-and-party or post-midnight entry for late-night revelers.
Where: 176 8th Ave, New York, NY
Reservations/Info: https://resy.com/cities/new-york-ny/venues/loulou
Amali — Mediterranean NYE Prix Fixe + DJ + Ball Drop
A Mediterranean four-course NYE prix fixe with elevated mains and desserts, plus a DJ and live Ball Drop viewing for a lively-but-refined Midtown celebration.
Where: 115 E 60th St, New York, NY
Reservations: https://www.amalinyc.com/reservations/
The Alderman — Dinner Only or Dinner + Party (Open Bar + DJ)
Choose the early 4-course dinner (5:00–7:00 PM, $99) or the Dinner & Party (8:00–10:00 PM seatings, $299) with premium open bar, DJ, and all-night table access.
Where: 154 W 48th St, New York, NY
Early seating: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1335472&restref=1335472&experienceId=584347&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared
Dinner + party: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1335472&restref=1335472&experienceId=584272&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared
Lulla — Italian 4-Course NYE Dinner + Champagne Toast
A four-course Italian NYE dinner featuring shareable starters, holiday mains (including Osso Buco and branzino), and a champagne toast to welcome 2026.
Where: 113 W 24th St, New York, NY
Reservations: https://www.opentable.com/r/lulla-new-york
Altair — Elemental Dinner + After Party Options
Altair’s NYE includes an Elemental 4-course dinner (5:00–7:00 PM, $119), a higher-tier Dinner & After Party (from 8:00 PM, $325), and an open-bar bar-room option flowing late.
Where: 351 W 38th St, New York, NY
Early seating: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1283761&restref=1283761&experienceId=589758&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared
Dinner + after party: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1283761&restref=1283761&experienceId=589750&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared
PB Brasserie (Harlem) — NYE Prix Fixe + DJ + Champagne Toast
A high-energy Harlem celebration with a $130 prix fixe, champagne toast, and live DJ running throughout the day and evening for a festive, luxe night out.
When: Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | 11:00 AM–12:00 AM
Where: 60 W 125th St, New York, NY
Info: https://pbbrasserie.com/new-york-city-harlem-pb-brasserie-events
Park Rose — Festive Italian NYE Celebration
A shareable Italian-American NYE built around comfort favorites (garlic bread, burrata, arancini, pastas, steak/branzino options) plus celebratory champagne and a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
Where: Park Rose (Hotel Park Ave NYC), 444 Park Ave South, New York, NY 10016
Reservations/Info: https://www.parkrosenyc.com/
Ponty Bistro (Harlem) — $85 Prix Fixe (French Technique + West African Flair)
Ponty Bistro’s NYE prix fixe spotlights the restaurant’s signature blend of French technique and West African influence, beginning with a champagne toast and moving through vibrant starters, polished mains (scallops, hanger steak, filet, bass, roasted chicken), and classic desserts like crème brûlée and warm chocolate fondant.
Where: Harlem (Ponty Bistro)
Reservations: https://www.opentable.com/r/ponty-bistro-new-york
Family-Friendly + Live Music (Dec 30–31, 2025)
Brooklyn Bowl — “Noon Year’s Eve” Taylor Swift Birthday Party (All Ages)
A family-friendly “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration with Rock & Roll Playhouse, encouraging kids and parents to sing, dance, dress up in their favorite Taylor era, and enjoy interactive games before bedtime.
When: Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | Doors 11:00 AM / Show 12:00 PM
Where: Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn
Event page: https://www.brooklynbowl.com/brooklyn/events/detail/the-rock-and-roll-playhouse-plays-music-of-taylor-swift-k7vgfbulsxxdg
Tickets (direct): https://www.brooklynbowl.com/brooklyn/events/detail/the-rock-and-roll-playhouse-plays-music-of-taylor-swift-k7vgfbulsxxdg
Brooklyn Bowl — Andy Frasco & The U.N. (Two-Night Residency, 21+)
Start 2026 with two nights of high-energy indie folk-rock-funk-jazz fusion, with support from Mr. Mota on 12/30 and Caleb Hawley on 12/31.
Tue, Dec 30, 2025: Doors 6:00 PM / Show 9:00 PM — https://www.brooklynbowl.com/brooklyn/events/detail/andy-frasco-the-u-n-k7vgfbsdf4euw
Wed, Dec 31, 2025: Doors 6:00 PM / Show 10:00 PM — https://www.brooklynbowl.com/brooklyn/events/detail/andy-frasco-the-u-n-k7vgfbsd_cekx
