Best New Year's Eve Events In London

The clock is about to hit midnight on New Year's Eve, but you're all banged up in Alcotraz: Cell Block Two-One-Two. The immersive experience sees you donning an orange jumpsuit, smuggling in contraband booze past the warden and celebrating with bespoke cocktails shaken up by inmate mixologists.

That's not all though, since this immersive experience comes complete with live actors and a fun, interactive tale of deceit and prison rebellion.

If you're on the hunt for brilliant New Year's Eve parties in London, then Tonight Josephine has just Glitter Bomb for you. The sultry bashes in Waterloo, Clapham and Shoreditch will be drag-drenched evenings of DJs and lip-syncing, followed by partying 'til 2am.

Grab tickets from £20 for entry between 7pm and 10pm with a glass of bubbles on arrival, or upgrade with a £90 ticket to revel in unlimited drinks including the venue's signature house cocktails like a festive bellini or an espresso martini. 

Make sure your New Year's Eve plans are nothing short of spectacular by heading over to The Rubens at The Palace.

If you join The English Grill, you'll tuck into canapes, bubbles and a multi-course feast, while The Curry Room will be serving up an extravagant Indian spread and The New York Bar promises live music and sharing platters.

Flight Club is scoring a bullseye this New Year's Eve with its brilliant daytime Brunch Socials across London, including in Shoreditch, Victoria, Bloomsbury and Islington. Expect unlimited pizza, an hour in a private oche for your group to play a high-tech, self-scoring take on darts with fun mini games, and a bottle of prosecco each.

The fairground-inspired interiors are sure to add a nostalgic edge too, as you mark 31st December by kicking things off early with brunch.

Whitcomb's in Leicester Square is inviting you to join them for a luxurious dinner on New Year's Eve. Tuck into four or five courses of pan-fried seabass, steak tartare, wild mushroom risotto and more, washed down with a delicious glass of Champagne.

You can enjoy either an early or late sitting, with prices starting from £130 per person. Or head to sister site 8 at The Londoner for beautiful views and Japanese plates.

Looking for a lively place to celebrate without breaking the bank? Then head to lively venue The Gun, where you can enjoy non-stop tunes from their DJ after 9pm. And if you want to begin with a meal, they're cooking up everything from Southern-fried mushroom burgers to dry-aged rib-eye steaks and boneless citrus half chicken.

Electric Shuffle is throwing a brunch-based New Year's Eve party in London, from London Bridge to Canary Wharf, complete with pilled-high bottomless pizza paddles that you can wash down with celebratory prosecco.

Add a competitive edge to your day with a few games of high-tech shuffleboard at your brunch too.

Welcome 2026 in true Madison style, where luxury, celebration, and breathtaking views come together for an unforgettable night. Crowned Bar of the Year by the London Lifestyle Awards® for the second year running, Madison promises an electrifying New Year's Eve experience, complete with world-class entertainment, exquisite dining, and skyline views of London at midnight.

Whether you're starting the night with a decadent three-course dinner or joining later for canapés, bubbles, and live performances, this is where the city's elite will be when the countdown begins.

Blame Gloria in Covent Garden and Clapham Junction are the ideal place for the best London New Year's events, as they've got Studio 54 parties in store. Think DJs spinning groovy tunes, outrageous drag and cabaret performances and the chance to nab bottomless drinks packages.

You can secure four whole hours of unlimited wine, beer, spirits and prosecco from £70 per person, or entry only costs just £10 including a glass of fizz on arrival.