Eat, drink and be merry on New Year’s Eve in London.
It is the night before the new year, and London is ready to sparkle. Whether you’re seeking DJs, dinner or dancing, the city’s restaurants are serving festive feasts worthy of the countdown. From curry to caviar, cosy corners to soaring skyscrapers, here are the best restaurants open on New Year’s Eve in London.
Amazónico
Amazónico adds a vibrant touch to the concrete jungle. This FACT Dining Award winner promises a carnival-inspired New Year’s Eve with DJ duo Grossomoddo bringing the rhythm. Feast on a superb sharing menu and a bottle of Ruinart. Expect a high-energy fiesta to welcome 2026.
GO: Visit www.amazonicorestaurant.com for more information.
Angler
If you’d like to see in the new year with seafood, then visit the FACT Dining Award-winning Angler. This marks its first New Year’s Eve event, and it has been created by Executive Chef Craig Johnston. Give your evening an upgrade and order the Dom Pérignon and Exmoor caviar experience. Starts from £250.
GO: Visit www.anglerrestaurant.com for more information.
Aqua Shard
The Shard is a top spot for New Year’s Eve. If you’d like to see in the new year inside the tallest building in Western Europe, then this is for you. Aqua Shard’s event includes live music, dancers and magicians. You’ll be spellbound. Starts from £475.
GO: Visit www.aquashard.co.uk for more information.
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
This FACT Dining Award-winning restaurant offers a choice between a five-course early dinner or a seven-course late dinner. Created by Chef Patron Jean-Philippe Blondet, dishes span from Cornish Turbot to Seared Duck. Say bonjour to the new year at the French restaurant. Starts from £340.
GO: Visit www.alainducasse-dorchester.com for more information.
Amaya
If your idea of New Year’s Eve in London involves a curry, we’re not judging. Amaya delivers in the dish load. The à la carte menu features Chargrilled Aubergine Tikka, Chilli Paneer with Dates and a Nizami Vegetarian Biryani, with a complimentary glass of Champagne at midnight. Minimum spend of £90.
GO: Visit www.amaya.biz for more information.
Charlie’s
The five-star hotel Brown’s knows how to put on a festive feast. On New Year’s Eve, it will host a lunch and dinner. The three-course menu is only available on the day. Dishes include Prawn and Lobster Cocktails, Terrine of Duck Liver and Smoked Salmon with caviar. Starts from £165.
GO: Visit www.roccofortehotels.com for more information.
Chutney Mary
Make your spirits bright and head to Chutney Mary. Created by powerhouse restaurateur Camellia Panjabi, it is located in St James’s. Lunch and dinner à la carte menus are available, showcasing dazzling Indian dishes. Choose from chops, curries and superbly slow-cooked plates.
GO: Visit www.chutneymary.com for more information.
Duck and Waffle
If you want to sleigh the season, head to Duck and Waffle, which prides itself on being open 24/7. On New Year’s Eve, it will offer a four-course menu with dishes ranging from Goat’s Cheese Vol-au-Vents to Langoustine Ravioli. The experience includes a glass of Veuve Clicquot. Starts from £180.
GO: Visit www.duckandwaffle.com for more information.
The Grill at The Dorchester
The FACT Dining Award London winner, The Dorchester, goes full festive. Located on Park Lane, The Grill will be offering an early dinner with three courses and a late dinner with five courses. Dishes include Dover Sole, Fillet of Beef and Wild Mushroom Orzo. Even the desserts are celebratory with a Champagne Panna Cotta.
GO: Visit www.dorchestercollection.com for more information.
Hide
The FACT Dining Award-winning Hide is bringing the merriment for New Year’s Eve. While it’s a superb spot for breakfast, it’s creating a special à la carte menu for the big night. Dishes include Dry-Aged Beef Tartare, Soft-Shell Crab Tempura and Sweetcorn Gyoza. We’ll raise a glass to that. Starts from £195.
GO: Visit https://hide.co.uk for more information.
La Maison Ani
FACT loves La Maison Ani, which showcases fine dining French food. Over the festive period, it has been reimagined as The Alpine Chalet. On New Year's Eve, it hosts the celebration across two seatings, from 8pm and 10.30pm. Priced at £250 per person, guests can enjoy a special set menu featuring signature favourites alongside exclusive seasonal dishes. As midnight approaches, the sound of the live band will fill the room, carrying the celebration through the night.
GO: Visit https://lamaisonanilondon.com for more information.
Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay
FACT was the first media outlet to publish a review of Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay – and can confirm that it’s well worth a visit. Located in the City of London, it offers an alternative view for New Year’s Eve. Join the party and dig into pan-Asian dishes, dance away to the DJs and drink the Champagne. Bar seats start from £195, and window seats start from £1,000.
GO: Visit www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com for more information.
The Lanesborough Grill
If you want to feel like you’re on the set of Bridgerton, book a table at The Lanesborough Grill in The Lanesborough. The hotel comes FACT-recommended, and the restaurant is a grand affair. The menu includes Dorset Crab Cocktails, Truffled Chicken Broth and Sharpham Brie. Starts from £460.
GO: Visit https://www.oetkerhotels.com for more information.
Leydi
FACT is a big fan of Leydi. Created by Chef Consultant Selin Kiazim and led by Head Chef Halil Simsek, the contemporary Turkish restaurant offers its à la carte menu. Expect Hummus with Chilli Butter, Smoked Aubergine and Spiced Lamb. Don’t leave without a Turkish coffee – it’s a great gift for your taste buds.
GO: Visit https://hydehotels.com for more information.
Theo Randall Cucina Italiana
Located in the InterContinental, Mayfair, Theo Randall Cucina Italiana offers an early sitting for three courses and a late sitting with five courses. Both experiences include a glass of Champagne. The New Year’s Eve menu showcases Italian favourites. Dishes range from Faraona Ripiena to Risotto di Mare. Starts from £95.
GO: Visit https://www.theorandall.com for more information.
The Pem
O come all ye foodie faithfuls, and go traditional on New Year’s Eve. Located in the Conrad London St James, The Pem prides itself on its British menu. Dishes range from Cornish Crab to Grapefruit Sorbet – the latter fittingly comes with Champagne foam. Starts from £189.
GO: Visit www.thepemrestaurant.com for more information.
Ritz Restaurant
When only glamour will do, book a table at The Ritz Restaurant. The five-star hotel is home to a FACT Dining Award-winning afternoon tea and a two-MICHELIN-starred dining room. The New Year’s Eve celebration includes a four-course menu created by John Williams. If that wasn’t enough, there’s bagpipes and a 14-piece marching band. Starts from £970.
GO: Visit www.theritzlondon.com for more information.
Sky Garden
Sky Garden is a sensational spot to see the New Year’s Eve fireworks. At the Darwin Brasserie, guests can choose from a two- and three-course menu. Expect live music, dinner, dancing and DJs. Starts from £75.50, with an extra £15 for a window seat.
GO: Visit https://skygarden.london for more information.
Veeraswamy
Veeraswamy is a legend. Welcome to Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant – 99 years old and counting. The sumptuous spot overlooks Regent Street and is decorated in a style fit for a raja. On New Year’s Eve, it is open for lunch and dinner. Guests can choose from the à la carte menu, featuring paneer to prawns. Minimum spend of £90.
GO: Visit www.veeraswamy.com for more information.
