The best restaurants for New Year’s Eve in London 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, we’ve curated a guide to some of the best spots in London where you can enjoy an unforgettable New Year’s Eve dinner or lunch. Whether you’re looking for a romantic meal for two, a lively gathering with friends and family, or an exciting after-dinner celebration, we’ve got you covered. From Michelin-starred restaurants to rooftops with breathtaking views of the London New Year’s Eve fireworks and lively post-dinner parties, this is your ultimate roundup of the top places to dine at on New Year’s Eve 2024.
Rita’s Dining
Rita’s Dining, Soho. Photo by MTotoe.
#FLODown: Rita’s Dining will open for a special New Year’s Eve lunch, offering a menu crafted by Chef Gabriel Pryce that reflects the past year’s culinary highlights. Dishes include Buffalo Fried Chicken with Shiso, Orkney Scallop and Buckwheat with Braised Radicchio and Todoli Kosho, and a Smoked Chocolate Torte. Guests can contribute a song to the day’s playlist, adding a personal touch to the celebration.
Location: 49 Lexington Street, Soho, London W1F 9AP. Price: £90 set menu, Wine pairing £55 (Four 125ml glasses). Book now.
The Mandrake Hotel
YOPO restaurant at The Mandrake Hotel.
#FLODown: The Mandrake Hotel’s YOPO restaurant will host a special New Year’s Eve dinner starting at 8 pm. The evening will begin with Champagne and canapés at the Mezcal & Taco Bar, followed by a five-course South American-inspired feast. The menu will feature dishes such as smoked watermelon tiradito, lobster tail, sliced wagyu, and a crystal meringue bomb dessert. Live music by soul singer Josh Barry will set the tone for the night. At midnight, guests can toast the New Year with Veuve Clicquot Champagne before continuing the celebration at Waeska Bar with DJs Daniel Sehnawi and Nikolina.
Location: The Mandrake 20-21 Newman St, London W1T 1PG. Price: £250 per person. Book now.
The Standard London
The Standard, London, King’s Cross.
#FLODown: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Standard, London, with a dinner and dance event featuring renowned DJ Gilles Peterson. Enjoy a four-course menu at Decimo, complemented by Belvedere vodka espresso martinis, and dance to live performances by Doom Cannon All Stars and Social Records Society DJs. At Sweeties, Dean Bryce will set the mood, while Haseeb Iqbal brings his Studio Crumb party to the Ground Floor. Gilles Peterson to take the stage at Decimo from midnight.
Location: The Standard, London, Argyle Street, London, WC1H 8EG. Price: Early sitting, 6pm-7:45pm: £120; Late sitting, 8pm onwards: £150. Dinner & Dance tickets include a complimentary Belvedere martini. Book now.
Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane
Pavyllon London, Four Seasons at Park Lane.
#FLODown: Pavyllon London and Bar Antoine at The Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane will host an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. Guests can enjoy a Champagne and canapé reception at Bar Antoine, setting the perfect tone for the night. This will be followed by a Michelin-starred six-course dinner at Pavyllon London, where Head Chef Benjamin and his team will present innovative modern French cuisine, accompanied by live music. To round off the celebrations, guests can return to Bar Antoine for a DJ set and a memorable countdown to ring in the New Year.
Location: Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane Hamilton Pl, Park Ln, London W1J 7DR. Price: £395 per person. Book now.
National Portrait Gallery
Hammond & Griffiths Firelight Study (Joan Mather, later Baroness Shawcross) by Yevonde, 1936 © National Portrait Gallery, London.
#FLODown: Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Larry’s Bar, located in the historic underground vaults of the National Portrait Gallery. Enjoy a glamorous 1950s Hollywood-themed evening with cocktails, dinner, live jazz by Kitty La Roar & Nick Shankland, and a DJ to welcome midnight.
Location: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin's Pl, London WC2H 0HE. Price: £120 per person, redeemable against your bill, and include champagne on arrival and at midnight. Book now.
Caia
Hotel Chocolat x Sea Containers London Tree. Image credit Alexander Baxter.
#FLODown: Chef John Javier will be bringing his signature Asian style of cooking Notting Hill hotspot Caia this New Year’s Eve. He’ll be whizzing up a five-course, fire-led menu featuring dishes like cumin lamb skewers and scallop nigiri. Expect music too: co-founder Tim Lang will be kicking things off in The Green Room with a vinyl DJ set, followed by a set from DJ Federico, who will bring guests into 2025 with funk, Afro beats and dark disco, with the venue open until 2am.
Location: 46 Golborne Rd, London W10 5PR. Price: £75 from 6 – 8pm; £125pp from 8 – 11pm; £25 for the party after 12pm. Book now.
The Parlour at The Ned
The Parlour, The Ned.
#FLODown: The Ned will host a glamorous evening of lively jazz and a six-course tasting menu in their Parlour. Guests can enjoy dishes such as venison carpaccio and sea bass with chives, concluding with a delicious chocolate clock dessert. Optional wine pairings will also be available to complement the meal.
Location: The Ned London, 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ. Price: from £275 per person, or £375 with wine pairing. After dinner, guests can join the party on the ground floor for an additional £100 per person. Book now.
Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch
Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch.
#FLODown: Celebrate the close of an extraordinary year and welcome new beginnings at Nobu. Enjoy a cocktail or champagne at Nobu Bar before indulging in a special New Year’s Eve omakase dinner. The menu will feature dishes like Umami Lobster Yuzu Foam Kataifi and Henriot Brut Champagne with Strawberry Sorbet. Live entertainment from a DJ and saxophonist will keep the atmosphere lively throughout the evening.
Location: Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch, 10-50 Willow Street London EC2A 4BH. Price: First sitting at 6pm, last sitting at 10:30pm. Price: £190 (A La Carte menu also available). Book now.
La Poule au Pot
La Poule au Pot, Belgravia.
#FLODown: La Poule au Pot, the charming French restaurant in Belgravia, is offering a romantic three-course New Year’s Eve menu in its picturesque setting. Priced at £80 per person, the menu features indulgent dishes such as scallops, snails, and their signature La Poule au Pot (chicken in a pot), alongside Dover sole fried in butter. For dessert, there will be their divine crème brûlée. Guests can also pair their meal with a selection of fine French wines and champagne for an unforgettable dining experience.
Location: La Poule au Pot, 231 Ebury St, London SW1W 8UT. Price: £80 per person for 3 courses. Book now.
Sketch London
The Parlour at Sketch London, Mayfair.
#FLODown: Sketch in Mayfair will be hosting a special New Year’s Eve dinner in The Parlour, featuring a three-course menu priced at £65 per person, with a glass of Pommery Brut Rosé on arrival. While dining, don’t miss the festive installations on display as part of their Christmas exhibition, A Sweet Christmas, which includes a crystal tree by Mehbs Yaqub and Nutcracker-inspired carvings by Hungarian artist Vanda Bahdszki. The exhibition also features installations by Ricky Paul Flowers and florists such as JamJar Flowers and Lucy Vail Floristry.
Location: 9 Conduit Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2XG. Price: £65 per person. Book now.
8 at The Londoner
8 at The Londoner.
#FLODown: 8 at The Londoner, the Japanese rooftop bar, presents an exclusive New Year’s Eve experience with a curated menu of Japanese small plates, signature cocktails, and Dom Pérignon Vintage Champagne. Guests can welcome the New Year while taking in panoramic views of London’s skyline and the spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Location: 38 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7DX. Price: £400 minimum spend per guest. Book now.
Sucre
Sucre, Soho. Photo by Carol Sachs.
#FLODown: Sucre, the Argentine restaurant in Soho, will be offering an exclusive tasting menu this New Year’s Eve, priced from £110. The menu features the best seasonal ingredients, with a focus on flame-cooked dishes. Guests can choose from two exceptional wine pairings: “Discovery,” exploring Argentina’s renowned wine regions, or “Tradition,” featuring classic Old World wines. Live performances by Adriana and her Latin Band will provide a vibrant atmosphere for the evening.
Location: 21 Bateman Street, Soho, London, W1D 3AL. Price: Dinner reservations are available from 5pm, with the last seating at 10pm. Early seating is £110, and late seating is £160. Book now.
Angelina Dalston
Angelina Dalston.
#FLODown: Angelina Dalston is offering a special 9-course tasting menu this New Year’s Eve, combining Japanese and Italian flavours. Dishes include hand-dived scallop with truffle soy, Iberico pork with crab, and cheese purin for dessert. Guests will also enjoy a drink on arrival and a digestif to finish. Off-menu extras such as A5 Wagyu, white truffle, and Oscietra caviar, along with a selection of Italian wine pairings, will be available.
Location: Angelina Dalston, 56 Dalston Lane, London E8 3AH. Price: £108 per person. (exclusive of service charge) for 9 courses with off-menu extras and wine pairings available to add at booking. There are sittings at 6pm and 9pm. Book now.
Oblix West at The Shard
Oblix West at The Shard.
#FLODown: Oblix West at The Shard presents an exclusive New Year’s Eve bespoke tasting menu, featuring dishes such as oysters, tuna tartare, Oscietra caviar, roasted lobster, and wagyu rib-eye. With both early and late sittings available, it’s the ideal location to dine, with views of the city skyline and the New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Location: Oblix at The Shard, 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9RY. Price: Early dinner from £295 per person, late dinner and fireworks from £465 per person. Book now.
