Three… two… one… The countdown to New Year’s Eve is on. There are so many ways to ring in 2026. And the Big Smoke certainly spoils you for choice on how to celebrate in style (if you’re not wondering where to watch the NYE fireworks in Hong Kong or how to spend the perfect NYE in Aspen, that is). To make your choice easier, we’ve rounded up London’s most stylish spots for celebration this 31st December.
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, Mayfair
Best for: the most Michelin-starred celebration.
From chocolate shops to Christmas Day dining, Alain Ducasse does it all. And NYE is no different. In fact, his eponymous three-Michelin-starred restaurant at The Dorchester is spoiling us with two sittings on the 31st. The early dinner glides through five courses of Jean-Philippe Blondet’s French-leaning finesse – all before 8.30pm. The late dinner sees seven courses with pitch-perfect wine pairings, and a special midnight toast in one of the city’s most elegant dining rooms. Expect a dressed-up crowd, crisp service, and plates that look almost too pretty to touch.
alainducasse-dorchester.com | £340 (early), £700 (late) per person
53 Park Ln, W1K 1QA
Bacchanalia, Mayfair
Best for: a party the Romans would be proud of.
If marble gods, celestial ceilings, and a crowd who came to party sounds like the kind of unsubtle scene you’re after this year, then book The Bacchus Ball. You’ll kick things off with a complimentary cocktail at Apollo’s Muse. Then, the Dom Pérignon, Château d'Esclans, and Belvedere start flowing. That’s when you’ll head downstairs for a feast set to live opera, electro-classical violin, and a DJ who knows when to turn things up. After dinner, it’s all about Apollo’s Muse again until 3am. It’s high-octane, decadent, and very Bacchic.
bacchanalia.co.uk| From £100 per person
1–3 Mount St, W1K 3NB
Kioku by Endo, Westminster
Best for: a triple threat of great food, entertainment, and views.
Perched in an OWO turret (undoubtedly one of London’s most beautiful private dining rooms, by the way) with wraparound views of Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye, it’s like Kioku by Endo was made for NYE. The 5:30pm sitting serves a set menu, with the option to continue in Kioku Sake Bar (and secure exclusive terrace access for the fireworks). The 8:30pm sitting is the full works, with a welcome drink, curated dishes, a live DJ, and that all-important terrace access at midnight as London lights up below.
kiokubyendo.com | From £275 per person
57 Whitehall, SW1A 2BX
Pavyllon London, Mayfair
Best for: counter-top dining for serious foodies.
If food sparks more excitement in you than fireworks, Pavyllon is the place to be this NYE. The special six-course menu (by none other than 17-Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno) stars king crab glazed with Andean sage cream, that fan-favourite Wagyu mille-feuille, and a literal golden sphere of a dessert – all paired with live entertainment and a midnight toast, of course. We know… it’s one of London’s best French restaurants for a reason. Our top tip? Snap up a kitchen counter seat for a front row seat to the culinary action.
pavyllonlondon.com | From £395 per person
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, Hamilton Place, W1J 7DR
Pantechnicon, Belgravia
Best for: a floor (three, to be exact) for every NYE vibe.
If you want options, Pantechnicon is your playground. Amélie’s Night of Noir is an elegant black-tie affair, where food and fizz flow freely. SACHI SPARKLE (on the rooftop that’s currently decked out as one of our favourite festive pop-ups in London) sees the new year in with sushi and Champagne. LUUM transforms into STUDIO 26, which – you guessed it – is a reimagining of the legendary Studio 54’s exuberance and excess. There are two seatings available at each venue, but our pick is the later slot that slips into full celebration mode.
pantechnicon.com | From £185 per person
19 Motcomb St, SW1X 8LB.
The Ritz Restaurant, St. James's
Best for: all the glitz and glamour.
The Ritz. Two words that immediately spark a sense of glitz and glam. And never more so than on New Year’s Eve. Its legendary black-tie gala dinner in The Ritz Restaurant is all gilded ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and a six-course two-Michelin-starred menu served with Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque 2015. The entertainment is suitably show-stopping: a live band, 14-piece military marching band, traditional bagpiping by The Lone Piper, and countdown that fills the room with electricity. When midnight strikes, The Soul Jets keep the celebrations going into the early hours.
theritzlondon.com | £2,050 per adult, £1,000 per child
150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR
CÉ LA VI London, Paddington
Best for: sky-high celebrations and spirits (both kinds).
High above West London, CÉ LA VI is throwing a bash to remember (or maybe forget, if the Champagne has anything to do with it). I mean, you’re basically eye-to-eye with the London Eye. So your view for the fireworks alone is worth raising a glass to. Expect modern Asian dining, live jazz from Lucy Merrilyn, and DJs taking over as midnight nears. The vibe is in your hands: choose a five-course restaurant experience, a more relaxed lounge evening, or a standing ticket that puts you in the heart of the action.
ldn.celavi.com | From £150 per person
1 Paddington Sq, W2 1DL
Woods' Silver Fleet, Tower Bridge Quay
Best for: celebrating whilst supporting charitable causes.
Sail into 2026 in style aboard the Silver Sturgeon river yacht, dressed as a candlelit winter wonderland with sculptural displays and faux-fur touches. This adults-only experience starts with the clinking of Veuve Clicquot, before a hyper-seasonal three-course dinner by Marcus Cunningham, and dancing to a DJ set. When Big Ben chimes midnight, the fireworks start to boom, providing a picture-perfect backdrop as you cruise beneath London’s best bridges. The best part? It blends glamour with giving back, with your attendance supporting charitable causes.
silverfleet.co.uk | £630 per person
Tower Bridge Quay
CLAP London, Knightsbridge
Best for: the city’s brightest and boldest celebration.
Some winter wonderlands are covered in frost, some neon. CLAP is going all-in with the latter with its Midnight in Tokyo event, inspired by the Japanese capital’s electric nightlife. Its slick dining room is dialling things up to neon-bright levels with bold visuals and DJ sets that build until the small hours. There’s a two-hour early dinner for families, whilst the late sitting pairs a set menu dinner that turns into dancing all night long. The dress code is electric glam. Do with that what you will.
claprestaurant.com | From £150 per person
12–14 Basil St, SW3 1AJ
Sky Garden, The City
Best for: a front-row seat for the fireworks.
The in-the-know crowd comes to Skye Garden on NYE for the skyline as much as the Champagne. So it’s where you book when you want the fireworks front and centre. But, with party-only access, three dinging packages, and early and late sittings at each, there’s more to it than just incredible views. Expect fine dining at Fenchurch, seasonal dishes at Darwin Brasserie, and Italian classics at Larch. After dinner, drift up to the party floor where the dancing starts, driven by beats from resident DJs and the Brooklyn Shakers.
skygarden.london | From £215 per person
1 Sky Garden Walk, EC3M 8AF
The Savoy, Strand
Best for: a child-friendly celebration.
The Savoy steps back into its glittering 1920s heyday for a one-night-only gala filled with Champagne, live jazz, and theatrical surprises. Begins with bubbles and small bites, before a six-course dinner by the hotel’s culinary team. Art Deco glamour sets the scene as performers pop up throughout the night, building towards a midnight toast overlooking the River Thames and the city's world-famous fireworks. Little ones aren’t forgotten here, with bespoke menus at Gallery and thoughtful touches throughout. Black tie or – to fully embrace the immersive Roaring Twenties theme – period-inspired dress is encouraged.
thesavoylondon.com | £1,395 per adult, children POA
Strand, WC2R 0EZ
The Winter Garden Restaurant at The Landmark, Marylebone
Best for: an atmosphere that’s refined and a setting that wows.
Picture this: you glide in between the two towering palm trees that welcome you into The Winter Garden Restaurant at The Landmark. As you settle into your seat beneath the iconic sky-high see-through ceiling, you’re poured a chilled glass of Taittinger Champagne. Oh, and you’re dressed to impress in black tie. That’s what A Night Beneath the Palms has in store on the 31st. Live jazz music sets the refined tone, whilst the three-course menu delivers delicious dishes, like Merryfield duck, Cornish crab ravioli, and a pistachio cheesecake worth saving room for.
christmas.landmarklondon.co.uk | From £249 per person
