Where will you be on this New Year’s Eve? Finish the year with a bang at one of the nation’s top restaurants, where clever flavour play, scene-stealing vistas and late-night cocktails are all on the menu. Here, we round up the best seats across the country.
These are some of the best New Year’s Eve events in Australia.
Whalebridge, Sydney
Whalebridge, Sydney
Is there a more iconic setting to ring in the new year than Sydney’s Circular Quay? Set right next to the water with an unobstructed view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Whalebridge is offering three tiers of tickets for a harbourside. All tickets come with a glass of Champagne upon arrival, and a specially crafted four-course menu featuring house specialties like ‘Fruits de Mer’ with lobster, Sydney Rock Oysters, scallop crudo and caviar; as well as 18-month Comte soufflé and parfait.
Tickets start at $600 per person, at whalebridge.com
Cafe Sydney, Sydney
Cafe Sydney, Sydney
A New Year’s Eve at Cafe Sydney is a bucket list event that is so worth ticking off this year. Enjoy a specially-designed six-course menu paired with premium Australian wines from this perfect harbourside vantage point.
Tickets are $1320, cafesydney.com
Martinez, Sydney
Martinez, Sydney
Dinner and a show? Get the new year off to a cracking start with a gorgeous view of te Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay fireworks at Martinez’s rooftop terrace bar. The 6-hour experience includes canapes, a grazing station, and free flowing sparkling, wines and beers.
Tickets from $250 per person, martinez.sydney
Aria, Sydney
Aria, Sydney
With views of the Opera House’s sails and the illuminated Harbour Bridge, Aria is the place to be to ring the New Year in with real glamour. With early evening and main event tickets available, enjoy a six-course meal and paired wines, and a Champagne toast at midnight.
Early evening tickets are $320 per person, main event tickets for $1800 per person ariasydney.com
Hotel Sorrento, Sorrento
Hotel Sorrento, Sorrento
Send off 2023 in laid-back style, as NYE returns to Hotel Sorrento after seven consecutive sold-out years. Tickets include a drink on arrival and roaming canapes throughout the night. Dress to impress in all-white and enjoy entertainment across all three levels of the venue.
VIP tickets still available for $249 per person, hotelsorrento.com.au
Johnny’s Green Room, Melbourne
Johnny’s Green Room, Melbourne
The beloved rooftop bar reopened in December, just in time for a fabulous end of year party. Guests will receive a complimentary drink upon arrival, with roaming Italian cicchetti from 7pm-9pm.
General admission tickets start at $60 per person, with limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis, johnnysgreenroom.com
Tillerman, Brisbane
Tillerman, Brisbane
Perched above the wide brown snake, Tillerman is an ideal choice to bring in the NYE in quintessential Queensland style. Choose between an early seating from 5:30pm complete with a seven course banquet, or the later seating at 9pm with a nine course banquet.
First seating starts at $169 per person, second seating from $199 per person, tillerman.com.au
Mary Mae’s at the Powerhouse, Brisbane
Mary Mae’s at the Powerhouse
Do you enjoy some theatrics with your New Year’s Eve parties? Mary Mae’s has just the event for you: a masquerade gala to turn up the glitz and glam along the Brisbane River. Tickets include romaing canapes, free flowing drinks and entertainment to boot.
$155 per person, marymaes.com.au
6Head, Perth
With soaring views from Chevron Tower in Elizabeth Quay, 6Head Perth offers prime views on New Year’s Eve. Each ticket comes with a six-course menu and includes a complete beverage package and Champagne on arrival to kick off the night’s festivities.
Tickets start at $395 per person, at 6head.com.au
Hearth at the Ritz Carlton, Perth
Hearth at the Ritz Carlton, Perth
Get a taste of the very best that Western Australia has to offer with a specially curated six-course menu to ring in the New Year. Featuring cured snapper, Southwest Marron and dry-aged Wagin duck, dinner at Hearth is a charming and calming way to mark the festive occasion.
Tickets start from $275 per person, drinks not included hearthrestaurant.com
Arkhé, Adelaide
Arkhé, Adelaide
In Adelaide, arkhé will host an exclusive lunch and dinner to bid farewell to 2023. Lunch starts at 12pm and dinner from 6, with a DJ playing from 8pm until late.
Lunch tickets from $120 per person and dinner from $180 per person, arkhe.com.au
Peppina, Tasmania
Peppina, Hobart
Chef Massimo Mele has curated a special New Year’s Eve menu that showcases the best of traditional Italian food, for a festive menu to remember. With a glass of NV Andre Clouet Grande Reserve Brut Champagne on arrival, this generous shared feast will set the right tone for the New Year.
$229 per person, drinks not included peppinarestaurant.com
