In just a few days, we’ll bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 with open arms — and what better way to do it than with an exciting array of New Year’s Eve celebrations? From elegant dinners and wine tastings to glamorous black-tie galas, the Houston’s restaurants, bars, and nightclubs are ready to help you ring in the new year in style.
Here’s a guide to all the best spots where you can celebrate the final night of 2024 with joy and festive cheer. Don't miss our guide to this year's best New Year's Eve restaurant specials.
Bayou Heights Bier Gartenwill go disco this NYE. Houstonians can celebrate with a live DJ and complimentary bubbles at midnight. Sip on seasonal cocktails including Frosty The Smokeman, Jingle Juice, Seasick Crocodile, the Festive Rudolph shot and – our favorite – How Much Does a Polar Bear Weigh? 3 pm.
Blossom Houston Hotel welcomes people to celebrate NYE at their stunning Plum Skybar and rooftop pool. Attendees can enjoy a DJ, a 360 photo booth, exclusive food and drink specials, complimentary midnight toast, and special 2025-themed keepsakes. They can also make it an overnight stay and book a room to make the commute home even easier. 9 pm.
Camerata at Paulie’s will host “A Coastal New Year’s Eve” wine tasting with seafood pairings. The tasting will highlight the differences of sparkling wines from various coastal regions. Each guest will receive delectable food pairings that include caviar service, scallop ceviche, and a half lobster roll. 4 pm.
Chapman & Kirby is ringing in the New Year with its annual Art of Celebration party. Experience a night full of fun with three full rooms of entertainment with DJs, photo booths, premium liquor selections, hookahs and cigars, and a midnight countdown with a complimentary champagne toast. 8 pm.
Doris Metropolitan will have a high style New Year’s Eve celebration, where black-tie attire is encouraged. Enjoy a red carpet-style event with DJ Just V, a balloon drop, festive favors, and more. Of course, there will be the New Year’s countdown and complimentary toast, as well as entertainment until 1 am. 9 pm.
Doves Restaurant is hosting its All Black Noir NYE Affair. Attendees can expect an upscale dining experience featuring a four-course menu curated by award-winning executive chef Javani King. Each package includes a four-course meal, a cover charge, and complimentary champagne upon arrival. 4 and 7 pm.
Flight Club’s NYE shindig will have group packages for up to 15 people. That includes premium beverages, a charcuterie tower, holiday dessert tower, and a bottomless special events menu (lobster mac & cheese bites, hummus, etc.). An individual ticket will get you everything, but you’ll only get two drink tickets. 9:30 pm.
Heights Bier Garten brings mystery and elegance with a masquerade NYE soiree. The event includes a complimentary mask and champagne toast at midnight. The Garten will reopen on New Year’s Day with regular hours. Reservations are strongly encouraged. 3 pm.
Home Run Dugout will host an energetic NYE experience. That Mexican OT will be headlining a concert, joined by an incredible lineup of special attendees, including Bizzy Bone, Sauce Walka, Drodi, Lil Bubba, Hog Booma, and DJ Cerfew. The night ends with a spectacular midnight fireworks display to welcome 2025 in style. 7 pm.
Juliet will host a lively Casino Royale extravaganza. Expect Vegas-themed décor, magicians, live performances, and interactive casino classics like roulette, blackjack, and craps that promise nonstop entertainment. For $225 per person, you’ll get complimentary champagne all night, an open bar, and a three-course dinner.
The Kennedy’s NYE festivities include two dinner seatings. DJ ApeDrums (from Major Lazer) will start spinning for a 10 pm ticketed event. Revelers can enjoy complimentary Telmont champagne and light bites. The celebration continues the next day with a New Year’s Day brunch, starting at 1 pm. 6 pm and 8:30 pm.
Októ will have an evening filled with lively entertainment, indulgent specials, and festive surprises. Enjoy expertly-crafted cocktails, decadent caviar specials, and beats from a live DJ spinning until 1 am. Highlights include a dramatic bottle sabering, a balloon drop to ring in the new year, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. 8 pm.
Plume will have a night of opulence and glamour at their Great Gatsby Gala. For $50 per person, the soirée includes a complimentary welcome drink (cocktail or mocktail), passed hors d’oeuvres, and live performances by Tianna Hall Jazz Band, DJ Kendi, and Charleston-style dancers. 7 pm.
Rockhouse will turn into a haven for music lovers with its “Rock the Clock” NYE celebration. Dance the night away with live performances by Kia Hicks and DJ GT INDMIX & A-PLUS. Enjoy $150 select champagne bottles and $200 select tequila specials, as well as hookah, cigars, and a 360 photo booth. 6 pm.
The Savoy invites Houstonians to enjoy an evening of celebration, complete with a complimentary bottle of champagne for each table as the countdown begins. The Savoy offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere, excellent signature cocktails, and food. And don’t miss the Fabulous New Year’s Day Brunch, starting at 11 am the next morning. 4 pm.
Santé will make its grand debut in the Upper Kirby area this week, channeling a “Midnight in Paris” theme for the occasion. The evening will feature live performances and a guest DJ, curated to evoke the vibrant energy of Parisian nightlife. A champagne toast, sparklers, and celebratory surprises will mark the transition into 2025. 9 pm.
Sidebar will have an unforgettable night of celebration, elegance, and indulgence. For $100 per person, enjoy a special evening filled with elevated bites, expertly-crafted cocktails, live music, and a sparkling midnight toast — all within the luxurious and intimate atmosphere of the one-of-a-kind speakeasy. 9 pm.
Toca Madera will have a NYE menu featuring a 24-karat crispy taco trio and a surf-and-turf imperial wagyu filet. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight, and get swept away by live entertainment including fire dancers and a live guitarist roaming the restaurant.
Start with tuna tartare, spinach-artichoke dip, or crab cakes.Photo by Becca Wright
