From champagne toasts to live DJs, drag extravaganzas, and a prom night party, Boston restaurants and bars know how to send out the year with a bang. Below, find 12 ways to ring in the new year in and around the city. See ya later, 2023.
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See ya later, 2023
Aeronaut Brewing Company
The beloved Somerville brewery and purveyor of heady IPAs is sending out the year with a prom-themed New Year’s Eve bash. Prom royalty will be crowned at 11 p.m., followed by a midnight toast at 12 a.m. Big Pig will be slinging trays of barbecue all night. Tickets are $25 per person and include a commemorative flute glass and midnight pour.
Lehrhaus
After wrapping up a very fun three-day burger bar on December 23, 24, and 25, Jewish tavern Lehrhaus is welcoming in the New Year with its regular full menu plus a few festive specials from 4:30 to 10 p.m. on the 31st. Reservations are available here.
Pazza on Porter
Italian restaurant Pazza on Porter is serving up its regular menu on New Year’s Eve but will also have a live DJ and drink and shot specials from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Plus, you can make it a double feature and head back to Pazza the following morning for the restaurant’s pajama-themed New Year’s Day brunch. Reservations for both days are available here.
Lamplighter Brewing Co.
Lamplighter is hosting a fabulous drag extravaganza at its Cambridge Crossing location featuring queens Big Atlas, Binx, and Plain Jane, a season 16 RuPaul’s Drag Race competitor. (Plus, the brewery is teasing a secret guest performer to be revealed at the event.) The party runs from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and each $50 ticket includes two beer tokens.
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Oleana
Kick off your New Year’s Eve festivities at the legendary Oleana, where the team will be mixing in one-night-only chef specials with the restaurant’s regular menu. Dinner service runs from 5:30 until 10:30; reservations are available here.
Sullivan's Tap
Ring in 2024 at Boston’s downtown sports bar institution. There will be ‘70s disco hits and a midnight champagne toast at this ticketed New Year’s Eve party that gets underway at 9 p.m. Tickets start at $15 per person and are available here.
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Estella
Estella is hosting a sparkling New Year’s Eve bash in Downtown Crossing. The party runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., and complimentary champagne will be passed around at midnight. For those looking to go all out, VIP tickets include complimentary hors d’oeuvres like fish tacos, short rib sliders, and grilled chicken skewers. Tickets start at $30 per person and are available here.
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The Salty Pig
The charcuterie experts at the Salty Pig are bringing back Red Sauce Sunday for one night only on New Year’s Eve. There will be lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, garlic knots, and Sinatra tunes. Reservations are available here.
Mida
Italian favorite Mida is hosting a couple of different parties at its spots around the city. Each location is serving up a $75 prix fixe menu for New Year’s Eve, complete with fancy truffle add-ons and optional wine pairings. In Newton, Mida is hosting a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party with free pizza slices and activities for kids under 10 and, crucially, specialty Tito’s cocktails for the parents. In East Boston, there’s a party starting at 10 p.m. that includes front-row seats to the Boston Harbor fireworks show at 12 a.m., passed hors d’oeuvres, and a sparkling wine toast at midnight. Reservations are available here.
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Golden Temple & The E Room Bar
Cavernous Chinese restaurant-slash-nightclub Golden Temple is hosting a glitzy party for New Year’s Eve starting at 9:30 p.m. There will be party favors, a live DJ, and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets start at $30 apiece.
Bully Boy Distillers
Dance your way into 2024 at Bully Boy’s roaring ‘20s-themed party at the distillery. (Costumes are encouraged!) Tickets are $40 apiece and include a welcome cocktail, a midnight toast, snacks, and late-night pizza.
The Haven
Celebrate two New Year countdowns at Scottish destination the Haven, which will be hosting a watch party for the ball drop in Edinburgh at 7 p.m., and then again stateside at 12 p.m. Dinner specials and Prosecco toasts await for the evening. Grab a reservation here.
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