Well, 2017 is almost done, but before you start making those New Year’s resolutions, it’s time to figure out where you’re going to spend the biggest party night of the year!
To help get your sorted, we had a look around for some of the coolest parties and venues to ring in the New Year.
Shogatsu “Masquerade” – New Year’s Eve Celebration @ Zuma
Enjoy the elegancy and whimsy of a Japanese masquerade with DJ Lion performing from 9:30pm until midnight, along with performances by drum master Barnaby, and trumpet shows all night long with John Campo.
Venue: Zuma Hong Kong, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
Time: 9:30pm Sunday, 31 December
Price: HK $880 (early bird) / HK$950 (standard) / HK$1,000 (on the door) – includes free-flow drinks
Details: https://www.ticketflap.com/zumashogatsu
Aqua spirit New Year’s Eve countdown party @ Aqua
Perched at one of the highest panoramic viewpoints in Hong Kong, Aqua bar will surely be one of the best places to watch the New Year’s fireworks. After the countdown, get read to dance into the early hours of 2018, with a lineup featuring DJ Abel Rojers on the decks.
Venue: Aqua, 1 Peking Road, Kowloon
Time: 10pm Dec 31, 2017
Price: HK$750 as regular ticket, HK$550 as early bird ticket
Details: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/aqua-spirit-new-years-eve-countdown-party-tickets-40775070333
The Pawn Burlesque New Year’s Eve @ The Pawn Botanicals Bar
The folks at The Prawn Botanicals Bar are offering “a little play, a little tease” this New Year’s Eve with Burlesque performances, DJ tunes and a live band on the rooftop.
Venue: 1/F The Pawn Botanicals Bar, 62 Johnston Road, Wanchai
Time: 9pm Dec 31, 2017 – 2 am Jan 1, 2018
Price: HK$788 as regular ticket, HK$688 as early bird ticket
Details: http://thepawn.com.hk/events/thepawn-burlesque-nye
New Year’s Eve @ the Potato Head Bar
Ring in 2018 in tropical style with a year-end blowout at the Potato Head bar with eclectic disco and house sounds by our Potato Head residents.
Venue: Potato Head Hong Kong, G/F, 100 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Time: 9pm Dec 31
Price: HK$480 for a free flow of Perrier Jouet, wines, beers and more (from 9pm to 12am) and HK$520 to join the party in the Music Room (also includes free-flow drinks)
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/547267885623356/
Le Grand Bleu New Year’s Eve Party @ Fishsteria
What better time to indulge than the end of the year? For party-goers with a refined palate Fishsteria Seafood Place is furnishing free-flow drinks and luxurious seafood including oysters, caviar, lobster macaroni, black truffle and salt baked sea bass during its New Year’s Eve party in Wan Chai. To top it off, there will be a special acrobatic performance and DJ Neo-B spinning on decks.
Venue: 111 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
Time: starts from 9:30pm Dec 1, 2017
Price: HK$1300 as phase 3 ticket, HK$888 as phase 2 ticket, HK$650 as early bird ticket
See more at: http://www.fishsteria.hk/
Little Creature’s New Year’s Eve Carnival @ Little Creatures Brewery
Drain a few bottles of delightful beer as you ring in the New Year at Little Creatures Brewery in Kennedy Town. Enjoy dinner and free-flow drinks until the clock hits midnight.
Venue: Little Creatures Brewery Hong Kong, 5A New Praya, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
Time: 8pm Dec. 31
Price: HK $700 dinner and free-flow drinks (early bird) or HK $900 dinner and free-flow drinks (standard). For free-flow drinks only, it’ll be HK$500
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1470137016405703/
Glitter & Gold New Year’s Eve Countdown Party @ Vibes
Ladies, get out your shiny high-heels and a glittering dress and for this party under the stars at Vibes. Will feature an open bar, unlimited hearty BBQ, live DJs and a countdown to midnight by the live band.
Dress code: glitter and gold
Venue: Vibes, 5/F, The Mira Hong Kong, 118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Time: 9pm – 2am Dec 31, 2017
Price: HK$988 as regular ticket, HK$898 as early bird ticket
Details: http://www.themirahotel.com/dining/vibes/
New Year Eve Celebration @ VOLAR
Dance into the New Year at Volar, which is putting on a grandiose night of great classic hip hop, open format beats and eclectic house.
Venue: VOLAR, Basement, 38-44 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong
Time: starts from 10 pm Dec 31, 2017
Price: HK$450 Open Bar from 10 pm till 1 am, HK$400 with 2 drinks after 1 am
Details: https://www.facebook.com/VOLARHongKong/
New Year’s Eve @ Beef & Liberty
Burger restaurant Beef & Liberty will serve up drinks, sliders and slamming tunes as you digest the last of 2017 and get ready to take a bite out of the New Year.
Venue: Beef & Liberty, 3/F, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Central
Time:1 0pm Dec 31, 2017 – 2 am Jan 1, 2018
Price: free entry, HK$350 for free-flow food from 10 pm
See more at: http://www.beef-liberty.com/hk/
Carnevale Di Venezia New Year’s Eve Party @ Armani/Privé
Love carnivals? Well Armani/Privé’s got you covered, with a carnival-themed masquerade party under the stars on one of the city’s best terraces. Mingle with carnival dancers as you enjoy the beats by renowned international DJ Maarten Goetheer (BKK).
Venue: Armani/Privé 2/F + Terrace, Landmark Chater (Chater House), 8 Connaught Road, Central
Time: 10pm Dec 31, 2017 – 3am Jan 1, 2018
Price: HK$888 as regular ticket, HK$988 as early bird ticket
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/armaniprivehk/
White NYE Countdown Party @ PLAY
For those still buzzing on Christmas spirit, PLAY’s New Year’s Eve party will see the club transformed into an all-white Winter Wonderland with Christmas trees and all kinds of cool decorations.
Venue: PLAY, 1/F, Hing Building, 1 Hing Terrace, Central
Time: 10pm Dec 31, 2017 – 4am Jan 1, 2018
Details at: https://www.facebook.com/playclubhk/
Shanghai: The Golden Era (NYE 2018) @ CÉ LA VI
CÉ LA VI presents “Shanghai: The Golden Era”, a New Year’s Eve party held in a nostalgic setting evoking old Shanghai. DJ Bennie Blanco will man the decks at Club Lounge, providing hip-hop and dance-floor hits to keep the countdown lively.
Venue: CÉ LA VI, 25/F California Tower, 32 D’Aguilar Street, Central
Time: starts from 10pm Dec 31, 2017
Price: HK$300 (before 15 Dec) / HK$400 (between 16 – 30 Dec) / HK$500 (on the door)
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/celavihongkong/
New Year’s Eve Nighthouse @ Drop
Drop is the place to go for a niche music experience to ring in the New Year, from nu-jazz to garage and classic house. Reserve a spot early and get a 30 percent discount for all drinks from 10pm till 1am.
Venue: Drop, Basement, 39-43 Hollywood Road, Central
Time: starts from 10pm Dec 31, 2017
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/dropbarhk/
Moulin Rouge @ Mrs. Pound
Mrs. Pound in Sheung Wan will serve up a sensual soirée with a Moulin Rouge-themed New Year’s Eve party featuring free-flow drinks and burlesque performances.
Venue: Mrs. Pound, 6 Pound Lane, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Time: Sunday, 31 December, 10pm to 1am
Price: HK$450 for free-flow house spirits, house wine, beer and = house shooters until 1am.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1760227530688191/