See 2024 out the door! Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Brisbane
Well folks, once again we find ourselves racing perilously fast towards the end of another year. Alas 2024, it feels like we hardly knew ye. So, here comes the jackpot question in advance, what are you doing New Year’s Eve? Whether you want to party the night away or start your new year with some chillaxed vibes, we’ve rounded up the best spots in Brisbane to ring in 2025. So don your glad rags and get ready to auld those lang synes!
Aloria, Brisbane City: Take to the skies with an exclusive New Year’s experience at Aloria on The Star Brisbane’s towering Sky Deck. The elegant Euro-inspired dining destination is offering a five-course set menu with premium wine pairing and live entertainment to help you while away the hours till midnight. Enjoy treasures from the sea like tiger prawns, kingfish crudo, butter-poached bay bugs and oscietra caviar with sourdough crumpets. Share entrees and mains such as fried barra collars with fermented chilli tamarind and smoked peanuts, beef tartare with anchovy, cured yolk and soured onions, and bone-in kidman ribeye with bone-marrow sauce. Cleanse your palate with an edible gin and tonic in time for dessert and keep the party going into 2025 with a box of petit fours to take home. Book a spot here.
Azteca, Brisbane City: Choose your own culinary adventure this year at Azteca, perched above the river at The Star Brisbane within Queen’s Wharf. Welcome in the new year with an unforgettable evening of Latin American-inspired dishes with a touch of Asian fusion, carefully crafted signature cocktails and resident DJs setting the mood all night long. With a pisco sour in hand, you can take in the sweeping views of the Brisbane River as you countdown to midnight and enjoy a front-row seat to the fireworks. Book your table now for a night to remember!
Cucina Regina, Brisbane City: Take a turn around The Terraces at The Star Brisbane and celebrate the new year with some scrumptious three-course Italian feasts. Watch the sunset at the first sitting from 5:00–8:00 pm, and enjoy wine, beer and spritz on arrival alongside delicious dishes like Coffin Bay Pacific oysters, Mooloolaba king prawns spaghetti and tiramisu al cucchiaio. Those who fear no bedtime can stop by the second sitting from 9:00 pm and dig into tuna carpaccio, lobster spaghetti, tagliata di manzo and more, cleaning their plates just in time to catch the countdown. Book your seats here.
Claw, Bowen Hills: Don your bib and ring in the new year in true Southern style at Claw Bowen Hills. The cracking crab shack and barbecue joint wants you to get your hands dirty this New Year’s Eve – we’re talking fried chicken wings smothered in buffalo sauce, Texas smoked sticky barbecue ribs and stacked burgers that are guaranteed to satisfy even the biggest of appetites. All of that eating is sure to work up a thirst – gather your crew to share in its famous cocktail towers. If you’re heading to Wildlands Festival at the Brisbane Showgrounds, you can flash your ticket and score ten percent off your feast. Book your table now.
Riverland, Brisbane City: Take your spot along the riverside and welcome 2025 with an unforgettable night at Riverland. Dust off your dancing shoes, assemble the troops and rally for an amazing night of eats, drinks, views, music and reminiscing with a four-hour premium food and beverage package. Start the night with some bubbles whilst roaming canapes serve up a delectable selection of snacks like smoked-salmon blini, rare wagyu crostini and grilled watermelon. For something more substantial, head to Riverland’s live cooking stations. The talented crew of chefs will be firing up a flame-licked menu of gourmet delights from chicken satay skewers with peanut crumble to chocolate brownie skewers. Pair your delicious feast with refreshing beers and cider on tap, as well as a hand-picked wine list and spirit selection. Get your tickets here before it’s too late!
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Soko Rooftop, Fortitude Valley: Elevate the end of your year with an enchanting evening at Soko Rooftop. Set the tone for a successful 2025 with Soko’s unique menu of Peruvian-Japanese fusion flavours, a refreshing cocktail menu boasting 40 kinds of pisco sour and a lively atmosphere, courtesy of electro-tropical house DJs spinning some irresistible beats. There’s no need for set menus, beverage packages or ticket purchases – to enjoy an unforgettable New Year’s at Soko Rooftop simply head to the website to book your table now.
Regatta Hotel, Toowong: Whether you’re into the neon glow of the 80s, the cool beats of the 90s or the pop hits of the 2000s, Regatta Hotel’s ‘Through the Decades’ party has you covered. Round up your friends, pick the perfect decade-inspired outfit and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime. Choose between general admission or two luxurious levels of VIP treatment. Whatever you choose, you can dance the night away to live entertainment, explore beautifully themed spaces, and be dazzled by a stunning fireworks display that will light up the night sky. Learn more here.
Lina Rooftop, South Brisbane: Take your New Year’s Eve to new heights at Lina Rooftop’s sky-high celebrations. Soak up the panoramic views and enjoy a four-hour all-inclusive beverage package, while indulging in a delicious selection of roaming canapes like caviar-topped blinis, duck-parfait tartlets, truffle porcini arancini and tempura sliders with champagne vinegar fine herb aioli. Not to mention a live oyster station, as well as mouth-watering grazing spreads and decadent dessert tables. Resident house DJs and an electrifying saxophonist will set the scene with tunes across the night, as you sip, snack and boogie your way into the new year while relishing some of Brisbane’s best views. Head here for tickets.
Fridays, Brisbane City: Party in the New Year from Fridays’ iconic dance floor. Celebrate the final hours of 2024 with a four-hour, all-inclusive drinks package, jam-packed with a delicious selection of drinks to toast to the year that’s been. Premium canapes will also be serving up a delicious selection of snacks as well. Fridays has curated an unbeatable line-up of DJs, set to be spinning fresh tunes until late. Catch the likes of KAOS, Chunky Dip and Darley blasting an addictive set of beats to have you dancing your way into 2025. Grab your tickets here.
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Rydges South Bank, South Bank: It’s set to be celebration station at Rydges Southbank with three fantastic events to choose from – a rooftop escape, a flavour-led adventure at Bacchus and a glamorous gathering at Soliel Pool Bar. Head to the Level 12 Rooftop for an affordable casual viewing platform where you can enjoy canapes and drinks alongside breathtaking views of the river, city skyline and the NYE fireworks. Or enjoy an exquisitely crafted tasting menu by Chef de Cuisine Marco Sfamurri at Bacchus restaurant, with award-winning wine pairings to toast the new year. Score a seat here. And glamour, starlit views and great music will take over Soleil Pool Bar on New Year’s Eve with live DJs, bookable private booths, and open bars featuring a premium selection of beverages, classic cocktails and more. Get in here.
Mr Percival’s, Brisbane City: Say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025 under the disco ball and by the river at Mr Percival’s. Enjoy an all-inclusive riverside party filled with four hours of premium beverages, roving canapes – including fresh seafood and a selection of Mr P’s favourite bites – and live entertainment from some of Brisbane’s finest DJs. For more details and to secure your spot head here.
Felons Brewing Co., Brisbane City: Raise a frosty beer to the new year at Felons Brewing Co. this December 31. Enjoy a mouth-watering menu, filled with an array of Felons favourites for you to snack on, alongside a roster of top-tier tipples as you countdown to 2025. Keep the good times flowing into the New Year with high-vibe DJ sets until late and one of the best views of the sparkling fireworks. Head here to make a booking.
Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City: Embark on a journey of glistening grooves, explosive flavours and bold barrel-aged beers at Felons Barrel Hall this New Year’s Eve. Treat your senses to elevated flavours with a Thai-inspired NYE Feast, alongside electrifying live music and DJs until the early hours. You won’t want to miss this party in the hall, so book now.
Greca, Brisbane City: Be transported to the Greek Isles – no passport needed – to celebrate the final hours of 2024 at Greca! Enjoy a decadent Greek feast and a complimentary drink on arrival for the sunset session, or the night owls can ring in 2025 with Greca’s midnight sessions, which include a three-hour beverage package (or a premium beverage package) and enough food to feed a family. Head here for more info and to secure a spot.
Yoko, Brisbane City: Ring in 2025 Tokyo-disco style at Yoko! With enticing packages available and DJs on deck, there’s a party to suit everyone. Start the party early with a Bubbles and Buns lunch on New Year’s Eve Day, savour the sunset under the cherry blossoms with a flavoursome Japanese feast from 5:00–8:00 pm, or watch the clock strike midnight with a shared banquet and a three-hour beverage package. Head to the Yoko website for more information or to book.
Enigma, Fortitude Valley: Ring in the new year with some transcendental tunes at Enigma. Enter the glittering lights of the nightclub for a night of non-stop music, dancing and your favourite drinks. Tickets start at $30, but you can upgrade yourself to VIP access for $79 which includes a three-hour food and beverage package which includes house beer, wine and spirits with an array of tasty food to keep your party spirit strong. Grab your tickets now!
BrewDog, Fortitude Valley: Party like its 1999 at BrewDog with their nineties-themed nostalgic New Year’s event. Bust out your best vintage looks – we’re thinking flannel shirts, chokers and oh-so-many scrunchies – and get ready to tear up the dance floor to the soulful sounds of all your favourite 90s hits. Entry is free for all, though you can buy in for Brewdog’s famous four-hour all-inclusive package and keep the core beers, house wines and soft drinks pouring till midnight. Book in now.
Emporium Hotel, South Bank: Enter 2025 with a bang with NYE at the Terrace. Enjoy unrivalled views of the South Bank fireworks in an all-inclusive evening of exquisite canapes, themed cocktails and live entertainment. The four-hour beverage package will include Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne and themed cocktails like ‘Big Disco Energy’ alongside premium wines, spirits and beers. Dine on oysters, lobster brioche rolls, saffron arancini, dumplings, Texas-style beef brisket and chicken skewers. Grab a limited booking here. Or you can sit down at Firma Italian restaurant for a five-course dinner paired with premium wines, followed by an exclusive viewing of the midnight fireworks from the rooftop pool deck. Enjoy a glass of champagne followed by oysters, oscietra caviar buns, bruschetta, lobster risotto, W Black tenderloin with Jerusalem artichoke and foie gras topped off with a dark chocolate parfait with cherries. Bookings here.