Just like that, 2024 is about to end. Whether you’re sad to see it go or can’t wait for a fresh start, it’s only fitting to step into 2025 with flair. Syndey is ready to celebrate with excellent dining offers, dazzling fireworks, dance parties, and more. So pick out your shiniest outfit and make this New Year’s Eve one to remember. Here are some brilliant events to keep on your radar as we bid farewell to 2024.
1. Opera Bar
If your idea of a good party includes spectacular views and delicious food, head to Opera Bar. Food, drinks, an epic view of the fireworks, and live entertainment by local Sydney talent are on the menu this year. The festivities kick off at 6pm and continue into the night, with roaming canapes served all night. Find more information and grab your tickets here.
📍 Sydney Opera House, Lower Concourse Level
2. Sydney Opera House
For an NYE celebration, you’ll likely remember forever, head to the Sydney Opera House. Dubbed House of Splendour, the 2024 celebrations take place in the Yallamundi Rooms of the Opera House. On offer are front-row seats to the fireworks, delicious canapes, gourmet food stations, French champagne and wines, live tunes, and roving entertainment for a truly unforgettable evening. Get your tickets.
📍 Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney
3. Whalebridge
This French restaurant boasts one of the finest views in town so it’s the ideal destination to ring in the new year. Enjoy a glass of Champagne upon arrival then settle in for a specially crafted New Year’s Eve menu, featuring Sydney Rock Oysters, coral trout and caviar, and more paired with premium wines before enjoying a stunning view of the fireworks. Book a spot here.
📍 8 & 10 East Circular Quay Sydney
4. Joji
JŌJI, Sydney’s newest rooftop bar, offers a night to remember for your New Year’s celebrations. From relaxed late lunches to buzzy dance parties, the elegant spot offers something for all tastes. It will host a cocktail countdown party which kicks off at 9pm with roving entertainment. Tickets are just $90 each, including a drink on arrival, and the fun lasts until 2am. Get yours here.
📍 Level 5/388 George St
5. Bar Patrón
Knock back a drink at the Mexican hacienda-inspired Bar Patrón with gorgeous views over Circular Quay. The prime spot promises a stellar view of the Harbour Bridge and fireworks display along with dishes like snapper crudo with black aguachile, beef empanadas with salsa macha and an array of tortillas for both the 9pm and midnight fireworks. Get more info and make a booking here.
📍 2 Phillip St, Sydney NSW
6. Hyde Hacienda
Sydney’s hybrid dinner, drinks, and dancing venue Hyde Hacienda is returning for its popular annual NYE party. Tickets include free-flowing premium beverages and roaming canapes all night long plus local and international DJs spinning tunes. Tickets are available here.
📍 Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour Hotel
7. Zephyr Sky Bar
Waterfront cocktail bar Zephyr is known for its picturesque views of Sydney’s skyline. For its snazzy NYE celebration, the bar is doing a 4.5-hour beverage package of premium sparkling, wine, beer, and soft drinks along with plenty of roaming canapés which include oysters, truffle and smoked burrata, antipasto, desserts, and more. Snag a spot here.
📍 Level 12/161 Sussex St
8. Bar Ombré
This inner city bar is welcoming 2025 with a rooftop party complete with Italian-inspired grazing goodies & canapés, a 3-hour beverage package plus non-stop live entertainment by DJ Def Rok. Both good times and good views are guaranteed at this vibrant spot. Book your tickets here.
📍 Level 3, Alfred St, Sydney
9. Forrester’s
Forrester’s is offering a laidback NYE celebration if you’re looking for a casual yet fun vibe. Welcome the new year with great music, delicious food, dancing, and plenty of drinks to keep the energy going. Menu offerings include grazing platters, sides like Greek salad and potato gnocchi, Christmas yorkie, juicy burgers, Scotch fillet and more. Head to Forrester’s website to make a booking.
📍 336 Riley St, Surry Hills
10. Royal Botanic Garden
Enjoy the stunning 2024 Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks from four free vantage points across the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and The Domain. Each viewing area offers food and beverage options, bar services, and water refill stations for your convenience. Find out more here.
📍 Royal Botanic Garden, Mrs Macquaries Rd
11. The Rook
This beautifully hidden bar in the CBD is throwing a huge party for New Year’s Eve on their secret rooftop complete with roaming canapes and a 4-hour beverage package. Local DJs will also be on-site with plenty of live entertainment to get you into the mood to party. Find more information here.
📍 Level 7/56-58 York St, Sydney
12. SoCal
SoCal is bringing all the good vibes to town for NYE. Enjoy tacos, free-flowing drinks, and a party under the stars at this breezy Neutral Bay spot. DJs will be spinning tunes all night at the Retro Surf Club party so be sure to dress to impress. Head to SoCal’s website and get excited about some serious Californian-beach vibes as you bring in the new year.
📍 1 Young St, Neutral Bay
13. The Botanist
Love a themed party? The Botanist, a small, cosy bar across the Harbour Bridge, is bringing old-school vibes to town with its Jazz Club New Year’s Eve party. A 2-hour drinks package and roaming canapes are included in your tickets. Enjoy timeless tunes, delicious tunes, and free-flowing drinks at this glitzy affair. Make a booking here.
📍 17 Willoughby St, Kirribilli
14. Lady Banks Rooftop
Start the New Year on a high note at this vibrant Bankstown hotspot with a night of dancing, a specially curated menu, and a view of the fireworks stretching from the city to the Blue Mountains. Fuel up for the evening with a shared set menu and dessert canapes, then countdown to the fireworks at midnight. Click here to book a spot.
📍 25 Restwell St, Bankstown
15. Coogee Bay Hotel
Coogee Bay Hotel’s NYE celebration offers the perfect backdrop of Coogee Beach which is an enticing proposition. Indulge in a 3-course dinner, premium roving canapés, and a stacked beverage selection, including a welcome cocktail, with live music and DJ sets to dance to keep you dancing into the early hours. Head here to snag a spot.
📍 253 Coogee Bay Rd, Coogee
16. The Butler
Popular Potts Point restaurant and bar, The Butler, is giving 2024 the sendoff it deserves with a specially curated, shared banquet menu by Head Chef Amber Doig with drinks to match. The celebration will continue with live music and a champagne toast at midnight. Head here for details.
📍 123 Victoria St, Potts Point
17. Bungalow 8
Bungalow 8 is throwing a glitzy dance party with live DJs spinning tunes all night. Enjoy a range of packages and menu offerings including beers, wine, champagne, house spirits, chicken wings, tacos, and more. With waterside views, roaming canapes, and non-stop music, this is an ideal place to celebrate. There are two packages available to choose from, head here for more information.
📍 3 Lime St, Sydney
18. Kingsleys Woolloomooloo
Ring in the New Year at Kingsleys Woolloomooloo, which offers a stunning view of Sydney’s iconic fireworks. Start the party early and reserve the early bird seating at 5pm or 5.30pm and enjoy Kingsleys à la carte menu. Indoor and outdoor bookings are also available at 8pm and 8.30pm with a specially curated 4-course menu. Make a booking here.
19. Angelo’s Cabarita
For an elegant dining experience, head to Angelo’s Cabarita. Nestled in the peaceful Prince Edward Park, this waterfront restaurant offers a serene atmosphere and modern Australian cuisine, featuring NYE-exclusive dishes like kingfish ceviche, lobster mornay, and NZ lamb cutlets. Plus, enjoy a prime vantage point to watch the fireworks. Make a booking here.