Hedonism and Heights: London’s best New Year’s Eve parties

Whether saying good riddance to 2024 or a fond au revoir, as the year comes to a close we eagerly await the next, looking forward to a fresh start with the anticipation a new year brings. With New Year’s Eve fast approaching, it’s time to consider how you’d like to bring in a shiny new year.

While some prefer to ring it in with reflection and quiet contemplation, if you’re looking for a hedonistic night of revelry and celebration, the UK’s capital as plenty to offer. Here, we round up some of the city’s hottest parties and events for New Year’s Eve, including where to get a glimpse of London’s infamous fireworks.Sky-High Celebrations at Bokan, Canary Wharf

With breathtaking views from its rooftop restaurant and bar, Bōkan is a stunning setting in which to ring in 2025. With floor-to-ceiling windows and unobstructed views of London’s glittering skyline, guests can enjoy live entertainment and breathtaking views of the capital’s fireworks displays. For a truly indulgent evening, ‘The Premium’ includes a bottle of Taittinger Prélude and luxury sharing platter featuring lobster, hand dive scallops, oysters, Tomahawk steak with béarnaise sauce and black truffle potato fingers, and a guaranteed window seat so you’ll be front-row to see the city lit up by fireworks at midnight.

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With unbeatable views of London and front-row seats to the city’s dazzling fireworks, Sky Garden’s sky-high New Year’s bash is a tempting option when choosing where to bid farewell to 2024. Dine in style with a five-course tasting menu in Fenchurch or four courses in Darwin Brasserie, or simply enjoy the atmosphere with electrifying entertainment from live bands and DJs. As midnight beckons, raise a glass, and sing Auld Lang Syne surrounded by elegance, flavour, and more spectacular views of the city.The Coral Room’s Casa Coral Fiesta, Bloomsbury

Say adiós to 2024 in the most fabulous way with an unforgettable Latin-infused New Year’s Eve fiesta at The Coral Room. In partnership with Casamigos Tequila, Casa Coral: House of Friends promises a night of revelry as guests dance, drink, and party their way into 2025. The high-energy celebrations will feature roaming drummers, sizzling Latin dancers, and DJs spinning electrifying beats to keep guests dancing into another year. Speakeasy celebrations at Zum Barbarossa, Soho

With live DJs spinning the decks, delicious craft cocktails and luxurious bar bites, Zum Barbarossa is a discreet destination for a civilised soirée to kick off 2025. With an illicit history starting in 1900 in Amsterdam, the original cellar gained notoriety for hosting illegal gambling games prior to a police crackdown. Fast forward to today and this charismatic speakeasy is an elegant option for New Year’s Eve conversation and cocktails, and whiling away the early hours of 2025.  Caribbean Après-Ski at Limin Lodge, Southbank