Ring-a-Ding-Ding: How to Ring in 2026
The countdown is on, the bubbles are chilling, and we’re ready to shimmy into a shiny new year. 2025 had its triumphs, its twists, and—if we’re being honest—its fair share of “did-that-just-happen?” moments. But through every toast and table shared, we found reasons to celebrate. And now? It’s time to trade last year’s confetti for a fresh sprinkle of glitter and dive fork-first into the future. As we welcome 2026, TheListAreYouOnIt team is raising a glass to you, our fellow food lovers, party people, and “I-just-want-a-fabulous-dinner-and-to-be-home-by-12:01” crowd.
Whether you plan to clink champagne coupes till sunrise or indulge in a decadent tasting menu, we’ve gathered every tasty way to ring in the new year right here. Scroll, plan, and prepare to sparkle — and be sure to check back often as we keep adding fresh festivities. May your new year be filled with joy, good health, exquisite bites, and all the delicious discoveries our region never stops serving up.
801: Ring in 2026 at the 801 NYE Bash, one of DC’s most energetic celebrations. Early Bird Tickets start at $60 and include a 5-hour premium open bar, a late-night buffet, NYE party favors, DJs, live entertainment, and access to 3 floors plus a heated rooftop with skyline views. The festivities begin December 31 at 9:00 p.m.; Click here for more info.
Acqua Bistecca: Acqua Bistecca at City Ridge presents an elevated New Year’s Eve Dinner — a luxurious, chef-driven celebration featuring a $135 multi-course menu crafted for a night of indulgence. Guests will enjoy a progressive culinary journey highlighting winter truffles, caviar, pristine seafood, and elegant handmade pastas. An optional half-dozen oysters with limoncello granita is available as a festive supplement.
Ada’s On The River: Celebrate with sweeping waterfront views and a luxury holiday feast — from Miso-Glazed Arctic Char to an elegant Surf & Turf and a stunning 14 oz American Wagyu Ribeye aged 65 days. Close out 2025 with caviar-level sparkle thanks to Cricova Pinot Meunier Extra-Sec and Domaine Carneros Brut as the clock strikes midnight. On New Year’s Day, guests can enjoy brunch from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and dinner during regular business hours.
The Admiral: The Admiral invites guests to sail into the new year with no cover charge and no tickets required. The Dupont Circle favorite will open at 4:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, serving its full menu plus all-night happy hour, with the kitchen open until 2:00 a.m. All 25 TVs will show football throughout the night, and the celebration culminates with a champagne countdown at midnight.
Albi: Albi is closing out a landmark year with a special New Year’s Eve Sofra. Guests are invited to dress to the nines and ring in 2026 with Albi’s signature warmth, generosity, and Levantine flair. Tickets are live, and the celebration promises an unforgettable feast to welcome the new year. For an elevated experience, groups of 10-14 can reserve the Garden Table, a heated private outdoor space
Alfreda: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at home with Alfreda’s NYE catering menu, featuring New York–style sourdough pizzas, fresh salads, and crowd-pleasing sides. Whether hosting a small gathering or a full party, Alfreda makes at-home celebrations delicious and effortless so you can focus on toasting to 2026.
Alma Cocina Latina: Alma Cocina Latina invites guests to ring in the New Year with an exceptional four-course tasting menu ($110) crafted by Executive Chef Héctor Romero, celebrating Venezuelan flavors through elegant, modern technique. Guests may enhance their experience with an optional curated wine pairing ($40).
ART DC: Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2026 at ART DC’s highly anticipated “One Night Only” party. Starting at 9:00 p.m., the rooftop transforms into a lively mix of music, cocktails and sky-high energy. Guests will enjoy sets from live DJs, signature drinks and light bites, all framed by panoramic views of the Capitol Building and the DC skyline. With fireworks visible from every corner, the experience blends artful ambiance with a true city-top party vibe.Tickets start at $24.
Atlas Brew Works: Atlas Brew Works is celebrating New Year’s Eve with $6 pints all day at both its Bridge District and Alexandria taprooms, alongside a family-friendly celebration featuring festive music, Andy’s Pizza, and an 8:00 p.m. countdown perfect for getting little ones to bed before adults ring in the new year from home. Guests seeking a more laid-back NYE can head to the Navy Yard taproom for a 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. happy hour offering 2 slices of Andy’s Pizza and a pint for $11.00, plus $6 select onsite-brewed pints. All 3 locations close at 9:00 p.m., and guests are encouraged to stock up on 6-packs ahead of the holiday
Barbouzard: Barbouzard, Washington D.C.’s newest French-Mediterranean destination, invites guests to ring in the New Year in style. The restaurant’s full à la carte menu—along with a few special New Year’s Eve additions—will be available throughout the evening. For guests joining at 9:30 p.m., a $200 per-person minimum ensures a night of sparkling celebration and indulgence. The soirée continues with live music, entertainment, and flowing champagne, leading up to the midnight ball drop. With its lively atmosphere, festive décor, and buzzing energy, Barbouzard provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening.
Barca Pier & Wine Bar: Ring in 2026 along the waterfront at BARCA, where Mediterranean style sets the tone for the night. Enjoy Surf & Turf Skewers with za’atar scallops and aleppo-spiced shrimp or Seared Branzino with caponata — paired perfectly with Balerìn Prosecco or Nicholas Feuillatte Brut Champagne for a dockside toast under the stars. On New Year’s Day, guests can enjoy brunch from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and dinner during regular business hours.
Blue Duck Tavern: Blue Duck Tavern will offer a seasonal à la carte dinner menu from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, featuring refined winter dishes from Chef Andrew Cleverdon. Guests seeking a more elevated celebration can book the restaurant’s Chef’s Table, an intimate 4-course, family-style experience for up to 20 guests, priced at $185 per person. Next door, Blue Duck Lounge will host a sophisticated NYE celebration with an à la carte holiday menu, a special Caviar & Champagne selection, live jazz from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., and a midnight Champagne toast
Bluejacket: Kick off 2026 with one of DC’s most exciting New Year’s Eve celebrations! Bluejacket invites guests to a fully ALL-INCLUSIVE night of exceptional craft beverages, festive food, and nonstop entertainment. From unlimited Bluejacket drafts and casks to premium wines, spirits, and specialty cocktails—plus a midnight sparkling toast—the evening promises an unforgettable start to the new year. A full spread of bites will be available throughout the night, with a live DJ and dancing to keep the party vibes high until 2:00 a.m.
The Bombay Club: The Bombay Club will serve a 4-course prix fixe New Year’s Eve dinner from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., priced at $90 per person or $140 with wine pairings. Highlights include Lobster Cheela, Plantain Pepper Roast, Crusted Halibut Karwari, Shrimp Allepey, and Duck Patia, with vegetable pulao, masala naan, and a festive dessert sampler to complete the meal.
Brasero Atlantico: Brasero Atlántico invites guests to celebrate Año Nuevo with an indulgent, Argentine-inspired feast perfect for ringing in 2026. The multi-course, family-style dinner will showcase rich holiday traditions and luxurious seasonal ingredients — from grilled new york steak on the bone to whole fish, langostinos al ajillo, and a show-stopping lobster linguini with black truffle (option to upgrade to white truffle). Festive desserts and holiday sweets complete this unforgettable night in the heart of Georgetown.
Bresca: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Bresca with a festive four-course tasting experience designed around the energy and anticipation of the night. As the evening builds toward a spirited midnight countdown and champagne toast, guests can elevate their celebration with luxurious enhancements including caviar, truffles, and premium champagne.
Cafe Riggs: Café Riggs bids farewell to 2025 with an indulgent caviar service served alongside Laurent-Perrer La Cuvée, followed by a three-course New Year’s Eve feast. Begin the evening with osetra with pavé potato and steak tartare, deviled eggs adorned with salmon roe, and kaluga paired with West Coast oysters, all served with Champagne. Dinner highlights include seared diver scallops with truffle and brown butter meunière, agnolotti with pumpkin, ricotta, and maitake, and braised short rib with root vegetable pavé. End the year on a sweet note with warm chocolate soufflé or passionfruit pavlova.
Caruso’s Grocery: Celebrate New Year’s Eve the Italian American way at Caruso’s Grocery in Washington, DC. Guests will enjoy a special prix-fixe dinner featuring Caruso’s most beloved dishes — from Chicken Parm to Penne alla Vodka — along with a warm, festive dining room perfect for your final meal of 2025. Each reservation includes a complimentary glass of sparkling (or non-alcoholic) wine to kick off the celebration. The multi-course menu offers a customizable dining experience with a range of appetizers, entrées, and desserts that honor timeless flavors and cherished comfort classics.
Casamara: Celebrate New Years Eve with A Night of Coastal Indulgence, a prix fixe dinner highlighting Casamara’s menu that can be customized with optional wine pairing ($45), luxe supplements and more. Guests can pick from two seatings, one beginning at 5 pm ($125 per person), and one beginning at 7:45 pm ($175 per person, including champagne toast and party favors). Dinner guests also have the option of adding in access to the separate rooftop party at Reynold’s Bar and Casamara Rooftop for just $50 per person.
Casa Teresa: Ring in the new year like the Spanish do — with tradition, delicious food, and joyful community! From the classic “uvas de la suerte” ritual to live music and Chef Rubén García’s extraordinary flavors, Casa Teresa promises an unforgettable celebration that sends 2025 out with style and welcomes 2026 with salud and suerte.
Casta’s at Bodega: Casta’s at Bodega, the hideaway Havana-inspired club in the back of taco shop Bodega, celebrates with Maldito Año Nuevo, an event featuring a DJ, champagne toast and projection of the ball drop, all for a steal: Tickets start at just $20 for the bash beginning at 9:00 p.m.
Casta’s Rum Bar: Celebrate the New Year at Casta's now-legendary Año Nuevo en Havana bash, which transforms Casta’s into a scene straight from the Cuban capital, replete with soul-shaking sounds and Casta's Latin vibes – plus, it’s completely free. The party starts at 9:00 p.m.
Causa: Ring in 2026 at Causa with an exclusive New Year’s Eve tasting menu from James Beard Award–winning Chef Carlos Delgado. For one night only, he will showcase rare and exceptional Peruvian ingredients in a celebratory, elevated dining experience.
CHĪKO: CHĪKO will be open for regular hours on New Year’s Eve, offering its signature bold Chinese-Korean comfort classics for those celebrating at home or dining out casually before midnight festivities.
ChurchKey: ChurchKey invites guests to ring in 2026 with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. From 9:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m., the beloved beer destination transforms into a lively, all-inclusive party featuring unlimited craft drafts, wines, curated cocktails, and a generous spread of bites from the culinary team. With a DJ spinning crowd favorites, a live stream of the Times Square ball drop, and a midnight sparkling toast, the evening promises nonstop energy and celebration. General Admission tickets are priced at $150. With food, beverages, and gratuity included, ChurchKey ensures a seamless night of flavor, festivity, and merriment as guests bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026 in style.
Ciel Social Club: Ciel Downtown celebrates with An Enchanted New Year's 2026, with passed heavy apps, open bar from 9-11 pm, champagne toast and DJ. Tickets start at $150 per person.
CUT by Wolfgang Puck: Dance into 2026 with an unforgettable post-dinner dance party. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city with unlimited champagne, a classic CUT seafood tower, and curated assortments of cheese, charcuterie, and housemade churros.
The Dabney: Chef Jeremiah Langhorne and the MICHELIN-starred The Dabney team are offering two NYE menus rooted in Mid-Atlantic ingredients and prepared over their roaring hearth this year: a 6 course tasting for $245 per person and an 8 course extended tasting for $425 per person with premium seasonal ingredients, including caviar, white and black truffles, and Wagyu beef. Sommelier Cristian Urbina will also be pouring wine pairings for the evening (price TBD). Guests will get to watch Chef Jeremiah and team in action with a view of the open kitchen from the dining room. Plus, this is your last chance to get their signature “Dabnog” before the season ends.
Desert 5 Spot: All night long, Desert 5 Spot will be sticking to what they know best: live music, flowing out from both floors of the venue, featuring live band performers and a DJ spinning the best country beats. The good times are sure to keep flowing with a 5-hour open (premium label!) bar, a midnight tequila toast, and passed Hors D'oeuvres – all included with your entry ticket.
dLeña: dLeña is offering a celebratory five-course prix fixe menu on New Year’s Eve, designed to please every palate. For $159 per person, with an optional $100 coursed beverage pairing, guests can enjoy a selection of decadent starters, entrees, and desserts. Below is the original press release with more details on the prix fixe experience, live music in dLeña ROJA that evening, and an extended bottomless brunch to celebrate New Year’s Day.
Dovetail: Ring in the New Year with an elevated dining experience at Dovetail, featuring a festive four-course prix-fixe New Year’s Eve dinner offered from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.for $99 per person. Guests will enjoy a seasonally inspired menu showcasing stand-out dishes such as Shrimp Bisque and Roasted Beef Carpaccio to start; an optional Caviar Course; main courses including Solstice Pasta, Seared Flounder, and Rack of Lamb; and indulgent desserts like Mimosa Panna Cotta and Valrhona Chocolate Cake. Specially priced wine selections by the bottle will also be available to toast to 2026 in true style. Reservations can be made here.
Echostage: Like the ball dropping and champagne at midnight, Echostage’s annual marathon of amazing shows, night after night, is a New Year’s Week tradition. This year, check out Australian house superstar Fisher on Dec. 29 and DJ Snake on Dec. 30, but get tickets now for current EDM It Boy Mau P’s sure-to-be-legendary (and sure-to-sell-out) New Year’s Eve set.
Era Wine Bar: Era Wine Bar invites guests to “Midnight in a Perfect World,” a stylish New Year’s Eve celebration. The evening begins with a decadent 3-course dinner for $109 per person, complete with the option to explore Era’s reserve wine pairing list. Beginning at 10:00 p.m., the space transforms into a late-night celebration with à la carte bites, $75 endless champagne, and sophisticated house sounds from DJ Duchess, carrying the party through a sparkling countdown into 2026. Dinner is served from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. with endless champagne from 10:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Evening Star Cafe: Evening Star Cafe invites guests to celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an ALL-INCLUSIVE New Year’s Eve bash packed with delicious food, premium drinks, and high-energy entertainment! Tickets include open bar access featuring craft drafts, premium wines, spirits, and specialty cocktails, plus a full spread of flavorful bites from Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ. As the clock strikes midnight, partygoers will toast with complimentary sparkling wine before dancing into the new year with a live DJ.
The Green Zone: The Green Zone is hosting an Arab Reggaeton Event this New Years Event. The event will have DJ Basbousa doing a curated live Arab Reggaeton set, cocktail pairings by Don Q Rum including the famous Mint Lemonade & More, TGZ food favorites throughout the night, Champagne toast, and a parting gift bag designed for the night. We’ll also have non-alcoholic cocktail pairings available and can accommodate allergies.
Harriman’s: Cheers to an elegant evening featuring a specially curated four-course chef’s dinner highlighting the finest seasonal flavors. Each course is designed to delight, creating a dining experience worthy of the year’s grand finale.
Hell’s Kitchen: Chef Gordon Ramsay brings a touch of London to The Wharf for the holidays. The festive three-course feast features pan-seared scallops with celery root purée, bacon lardons, and pickled granny smith apples, grilled branzino served with crushed potatoes, baby spinach, and caviar sauce, and Chef’s signature beef wellington accompanied by potato purée, glazed root vegetables, and a rich red-wine demi-glace. Finish with a proper English sweet – warm sticky toffee pudding or apple butterscotch cheesecake with caramelized apples, candied pecans, and butterscotch sauce.
I Egg You: Celebrate both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day at I Egg You with festive specials including Hoppin’ Johns ($13) and Deviled Eggs with Caviar ($10)—with the option to add caviar to any egg dish. First come, first served.
Iron Gate: Ring in 2026 with an intimate and enchanting New Year’s Eve dining experience at Iron Gate! Enjoy a decadent 4-course, family-style feast featuring standout dishes such as Maine lobster tortellini with Sicilian pistachios and spiced shellfish broth, oak-grilled trumpet mushrooms with winter truffle, caramelized bay scallops with Kristal caviar, and your choice of Roseda Farm bone-in strip loin with traditional béarnaise or grape leaf roasted snapper with charred lemon for the table. Each reservation includes a celebratory glass of bubbles to toast the new year in true Iron Gate fashion.
Isla + Goodlove: Isla + Goodlove is open New Year’s Eve for a lush, four-course pre-celebration dinner, with two seatings: a 5 pm seating for $160 per person; and a seating block beginning at 8:15 with DJ and celebratory toast priced at $195. Music-driven bar Goodlove, just around the corner from Isla, is perfect for those looking for a low-key affair this New Year’s, champagne, curated cocktails, and live DJ sets. Admission is just $40.
Joe Theismann’s Restaurant: Joe Theismann’s kicks off 2026 with hearty comfort like a 14 oz Drunken Ribeye marinated in whiskey-soy and finished with garlic butter, plus a Seared Ahi Tuna Salad for a lighter celebration. La Marca Prosecco and Beau Joie Brut Champagne keep glasses clinking well past midnight. On New Year’s Day, guests can enjoy brunch from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and dinner during regular business hours.
Jônt: Celebrate the year’s final evening with an unforgettable tasting experience at JÔNT. The team will present a refined and festive menu featuring exceptional ingredients, elegant pairings, and a few playful touches to mark the occasion (6:00 p.m. $995 per person; 9:00 p.m. $1250 per person).
Kayu: Ring in 2026 with Kayu’s festive New Year’s Eve celebration. Guests will enjoy the seven-course tasting menu alongside a complimentary festive toast and the joy of bringing together food, music, and revelry in true Filipino fashion.
L’Ardente: L’Ardente is celebrating the holidays with a New Year’s Eve Night of Magic Penthouse Party. The event will run from 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. and will include passed hors d’oeuvres, surprise entertainers, a DJ and two open bars featuring beer, wine and signature cocktails all capped by a balloon drop and bubbly toast at midnight. Tickets cost $250 per person.
La Grande Boucherie: La Grande Boucherie invites guests to welcome the New Year with an elegant three-course prix fixe dinner ($145)featuring signature French classics, elevated steakhouse favorites, and indulgent desserts. La Grande Boucherie is also offering a special Kids’ Prix Fixe Menu ($65), featuring approachable French-inspired favorites.
La’ Shukran: La’ Shukran is sending off the year the Shukran way with a festive $225 New Year’s Eve set-menu feast crafted by Chef Rafidi. The celebratory dinner highlights the Levantine flavors guests know and love, plus a few special surprises designed exclusively for the night.
La Vie: Step into a night of elegance, intrigue, and elevated celebration as La Vie transforms into a dazzling masquerade ballroom for New Year’s Eve 2026. Guests will enjoy breathtaking waterfront views, vibrant entertainment, dancing across multiple party areas, and a spectacular midnight celebration. With multiple open bars, live music and DJs, captivating photo moments, and surprise activations throughout the evening, Masquerade Royale promises a New Year’s Eve unlike any other in the District.
Le Diplomate: Everyone’s favorite French-inspired soiree, Fête Parisienne du Nouvel An, returns to Le Diplomate with more glitz and glamour than ever: Expect an abundant display of lobster, snow crab, shrimp cocktail, clams, and oysters shucked to order, as well as a showstopping caviar presentation, and stations set for traditional Swiss fondue, made-to-order crêpes, and charcuterie. Starting at 10 pm and going till 2:00 a.m., this blowout cocktail party gives you reason to break out your prettiest gowns and finest tuxes, with live jazz, a DJ, sketch artist, roaming photo booth, midnight Réveillon and more. Tickets are priced at $275 per person.
Little Blackbird: Little Blackbird rings in the new year with festive à la carte specials from 5:00 to 10:30 p.m., including caviar blini, ceviche, and a lamb chop with garlic scalloped potatoes. Guests can toast the evening with whimsical sparkling wine and candy pairings, along with select sparkling bottles for $40
Lutèce: Chefs Matt Conroy, Bruno Enciso, and Executive Pastry Chef Ana Pino have created a 1-night-only 6-course Chef's Tasting to ring in 2026 at Lutèce! The neo-bistro offerings for the night will highlight luxury and locally-sourced ingredients including caviar, champagne, truffles, and lobster. Complete the experience with Advanced Sommelier Chris Ray's Wine Pairing. The restaurant will also be decorated for the occasion with festive lights. Early seating ($270 per person), late seating ($330 per person).
Lyle’s: Toast to 2026 with an elegant evening at Lyle’s. Highlights include crab bisque with crispy leek and pear, pumpkin risotto with pesto and pomegranate, and cioppino with crab, clams, saffron, and fennel. End the year on a sweet note–enjoy crème brûlée infused with espresso and berries or chocolate mousse with blood orange and peanuts.
Madhatter: Madhatter transforms into a high-energy NYE party starting at 9 p.m. with a 5-hour premium open bar, gourmet buffet, DJ and live entertainment, masquerade favors, and a midnight champagne toast with balloon drop. On New Year’s Day, the celebration continues with bottomless brunch.
Maison Bar a Vins: Join DC’s hottest new wine bar for a night of mingling, elevated French raw bar bites, music, and champagne! For $150 per person, guests will get access to an open raw bar, butter & crudites station, complimentary passed hors d'oeuvres, and a champagne toast at midnight. Guests will be able to mingle throughout the main and second (not yet open to the public) floor of the historic brownstone while sipping on award-winning wine and cocktails.
The Majestic: Celebrate the arrival of 2026 in the heart of Old Town at The Majestic, where timeless hospitality and elevated American comforts set the tone for a festive night out. Guests can enjoy delicious dishes and classic cocktails late into the evening before welcoming the new year with ease. Keep the celebration going the next morning with a special New Year’s Day brunch from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., followed by a relaxed dinner service to kick off 2026 deliciously.
Mallard: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Mallard with a refined 4-course menu by Chef Hamilton Johnson, inspired by his Southern heritage and crafted for an unforgettable send-off to 2025. Dinner includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to toast the occasion, plus optional wine pairings curated by our Wine Director — $50 for Standard Pairings or $75 for Deluxe Pairings.
Marcus DC: Chef Marcus Samuelson’s foodie trifecta in the heart of NoMA closes out 2025 with a series of celebrations, from an all-day rooftop happy hour at SLY and five-course dinner at Marcus DC, to a luxe Masquerade Ball at Goodie Lounge to toast to 2026 in style.
Matt & Tony’s: Celebrate at Matt & Tony’s with normal brunch and dinner service on New Year’s Eve, plus the option to pre-order Morning After Brunch Kits for January 1. The restaurant will also be open normal hours on New Year’s Day for brunch and dinner.
Merriweather Lakehouse: Enjoy a prix fixe dinner for two at LAK, our signature lakefront restaurant, featuring a specially curated New Year’s Eve menu served from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. As the night unfolds, the heart of the celebration begins in our stylish lobby bar with a live acoustic set by Tom Starr from 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. When the clock strikes twelve, your room is just steps away—no need to rush anywhere after the celebration.
Mia’s Italian Kitchen: Celebrate like the Italians do — with comfort, warmth, and bubbles. Mia’s features special entrées including the decadent Veal Chop Parmigiana and Maine Lobster Ravioli in preserved lemon–caviar butter sauce. Raise a celebratory flute of Canella Prosecco Superiore or Pinot Noir Brut Rosé as you welcome 2026 with flair. On New Year’s Day, guests can enjoy brunch from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and dinner during regular business hours.
Moon Rabbit: Chef Kevin Tien and North America’s Best Pastry Chef Susan Bae cordially invite you to a sparkling celebration to bid adieu to 2025 with a four course+ tasting menu ($125 per person) and special treats from the kitchen.
Nobu: Nobu will offer a special omakase experience for New Year's Eve, featuring six courses for $210 per person.
The Occidental: Reserve your big night out in the upstairs Mural Room at the Occidental, and the restaurant will make it easy to indulge, offering an upgraded New Year’s Eve package ($195 per person) that makes for a perfect pairing for the Occidental’s famed pork chop and pink Champagne cake (not included in ticket price). Expect free-flowing premium wines and Champagne, passed canapes, caviar service and more. For those who want the full Occidental experience, a $200 prix fixe dinner is also available.
Osteria Mozza: Osteria Mozza celebrates with a fun-filled cocktail party ($225) featuring open bar, champagne toast at midnight, photo booth, and Mozza favorites served cocktail-style as passed bites. Expect live music from Oh He Dead!, a dance floor and more. Dinner reservations are available from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.; the party starts at 10:00 p.m.
Owen’s Tavern & Garden: Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a lively, all-inclusive bash at Owen’s Tavern & Garden! Enjoy a festive evening packed with unlimited beers, wines, cocktails, and a full spread of delicious bites — all included in your ticket, along with gratuity. Raise a sparkling toast at midnight as they welcome 2026, and dance the night away to the perfect party soundtrack.
Palette 22: Arlington’s most artistic celebration awaits at Palette 22, where NYE gets a pop of color, creativity, and sparkle. Sip into 2026 with La Marca Prosecco or upgrade your midnight toast with Beau Joie Brut Champagne, perfect for pairing with a lively night of bites, beats, and festive fun. On New Year’s Day, guests can enjoy brunch from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and dinner during regular business hours.
Pascual: Ring in the new year at Pascual with Chef Isabel Coss’s 4 course hearth-focused Mexican tasting menu. Guests will enjoy a champagne toast upon arrival, and expect a few surprises along the way including an optional cocktail pairing from Bar Manager Tracy Eustaquio and Beverage Director Suzy Critchlow. Priced at $180 per person.
The Pembroke: Along with a live DJ, the evening features a lavish first-course display with a variety of salad choices, beef carpaccio, and a raw bar display, followed by entrées such as poached lobster risotto, veal saltimbocca, smoked lamb rack, or local bass with brodetto sauce. Desserts include mille-feuille, chocolate hazelnut torta, and upside-down orange cake. Seasonal cocktails and an extensive wine list round out the celebration. Priced at $145 per adult and $65 per child.
Perry’s: On New Years Eve, Chef Morishita will serve Kamo Nanban “Toshikoshi” Soba ($29), a reimagined take on the traditional Japanese dish enjoyed on New Year’s Eve. Morishita’s version is made with duck breast, naganegi leeks, fried mochi, kintoki carrots, and yuzu. The restaurant will also serve a Wagyu Sukiyaki Stew ($33) and Dashi Poached Japanese Amberjack with Crispy Rice ($31). The restaurant’s sushi team will serve a Mirin–Soy–Sake Scallop with Asparagus-Wrapped Squid and Seared Saba Hako, both available for $19. On New Year’s Day, Perry’s will host a special Japanese Breakfast service to ring in 2026. The menu will feature traditional dishes eaten during the holiday in Japan with unique twists. Reservations for the special breakfast service are available now.
Philippe Chow: Celebrate with Philippe Chow's Imperial NYE, a four-course dining experience with Philippe Chow favorites such as chicken satay, salt-and-pepper lobster and more. Guests can choose from three seatings ranging from $150-$250 per person, with family-friendly environs early in the night and a more jubilant late seating to ring in the New Year, with one bottle of Moët & Chandon per two guests, four-course Imperial menu, NYE party favors, DJ and more.
Piccolina da Centrolina: Piccolina invites guests to ring in the New Year with an unforgettable celebration at its exclusive NYE bash in CityCenterDC. The ticketed event, will run from 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. and feature a live DJ providing entertainment throughout the night. Attendees can enjoy all-you-can-eat Italian bites and an open bar offering beer, wine, specialty drinks, and prizes. The celebration is open to guests 21 and over, and parties of six or more are encouraged to contact [email protected]. General admission tickets are priced at $125, with an early bird special available for $100. To purchase tickets, click (here).
Pop Fizz Bar: What better way to ring in 2026 than popping some bottles with them all night long. They are bringing the 90’s back with a bangin playlist and specials.
Primrose: Primrose hosts a chic “New Year’s in Paris” celebration on December 31 from 5:00 - 9:30 p.m., featuring passed snacks, a raw bar, unlimited drinks, and a 6 PM live ball drop streamed from Paris. Guests are encouraged to dress in festive cocktail attire and arrive by rideshare. Tickets are $150 per person.
Prost: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Prost with a German-inspired party featuring a 4-hour open bar, 3-hour German buffet, traditional Glühwein with fire sugar cone, party favors, brand swag, and a midnight champagne toast. On New Year’s Day, Prost opens at 11 AM with its regular menu and Bowl Game viewings.
Rasika West End: Rasika West End will serve a 3-course prix fixe NYE dinner from 5:00 to 10:15 p.m., priced at $95 per person or $145 with wine pairings. The menu from Chefs Vikram Sunderam and Rakesh Singh features dishes such as Venchina Mamsam Dosa, Shrimp Mulga Podi Fry, Goan Lobster Curry, Duck Chettinad, and a trio of sweets to finish.
Reynolds Bar & Casamara Rooftop: Access two parties with one ticket as Reynold’s Bar and Casamara Rooftop team up for “Midnight Rendezvous," a two-venue bash with gourmet canapés, DJs, featured NYE champagne cocktails, toast at midnightparty favors ($130 per person). Flit from Casamara Rooftop Après Ski to Reynold’s cozy “house” party and back again, and at the end of the night, grab a late-night goodbye snack and next-day recovery kit on your way out.
Royal Restaurant: Ring in the New Year with timeless indulgence at The Royal, featuring elevated classics like Lobster Thermidor with cognac sauce and Cast Iron NY Strip Au Poivre with rosemary butter and crispy Brussels sprouts. Champagne is a must, with pours like Benvolio Prosecco and Banshee “Ten of Cups” Brut to toast to 2026 in delicious style. On New Year’s Day, The Royal will open during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SABABA: SABABA in Cleveland Park will offer festive à la carte specials from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, including a zucchini cake with salmon roe, Lamb Chop al Haesh, and Duck Leg Confit with spaetzle paprikash. Guests can pair their celebration with $40 bottles of sparkling wine offered exclusively for the holiday.
Service Bar: Service Bar will operate with limited NYE hours, with the kitchen open until 1:00 a.m. and the bar open 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m., first come, first served. Perfect for a laid-back, cocktail-loving countdown into 2026.
Shaw’s Tavern: Shaw’s Tavern hosts a lively NYE celebration beginning at 9:00 p.m. with a 4-hour open bar, dinner buffet, midnight breakfast buffet, DJ, dancing, party favors, and a champagne toast. On New Year’s Day, Shaw’s is open for normal brunch and dinner service.
Soundcheck: There’s only a couple of months left to take in the sounds at one of DC’s most intimate and beloved EDM venues before it shutters for good. Celebrate the end of an era this New Year’s Eve with rising Belgian melodic house DJ Jerro.
The Sovereign: Celebrate New Year’s Eve the Belgian way — with an ALL-INCLUSIVE night of rollicking revelry at The Sovereign! Enjoy unlimited access to 50 Belgian drafts, premium wines, spirits, and specialty cocktails, plus a full spread of delicious Belgian-inspired bites. As the clock strikes midnight, raise a glass of sparkling wine and toast to a bold and brilliant 2026! With a live DJ, festive energy, and dancing late into the night, we’ve got everything you need for an unforgettable start to the new year.
SYN Rooftop Bar & Lounge: SYN Rooftop Bar & Lounge Reston will host a New Year's Eve rooftop countdown party from 4:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.,with the main festivities between 9:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.. The NYE Celebration features a live DJ, party favors closer to midnight, and a complimentary midnight toast. Guests will also be able to purchase exclusive bottles and glasses of Laurent Perrier Brut to celebrate the end of 2025 and the start of 2026.
Tony & Joe’s: Join Tony & Joe’s this New Years Eve at their Riverbash 2026 celebration. This amazing party will have an open to shelf bar all night, heated party tents, heavy appetizer buffets, DJs spinning at both Tony & Joe’s and Riverside Grill. The Josh Burgess Band will be playing all of your favorite covers live in the main tent.
Vagabond: Vagabond throws a massive three-level NYE celebration featuring 4.5 hours of premium open bar, a gourmet hors d’oeuvres buffet, heated rooftop, and dueling DJs on multiple floors, running 9:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. The party continues the next day with New Year’s Day brunch and dinner.
Vera Cocina & بار : The beloved New Year’s Eve celebration, Desert Disco, returns to Vera Cocina & بار. Desert Disco Vol. III, a special collaboration with sister venue Culture DC known for curating experiences that go beyond the plate, will transform Vera into a golden desert oasis with candlelights, mirrors, an amber glow and a touch of disco shimmer. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. and guests kick off the night with light bites starting at 9:15 p.m. in Vera’s cocktail bar. Guests will ring in the New Year with a classic Vamos Habibi shot-sized cocktail or mocktail for a midnight toast.
Vermilion: Enjoy an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration at Vermilion, where intimate charm meets exceptional flavor on historic King Street. Chef Anthony Chittum presents a festive dining experience featuring vibrant, seasonal Mid-Atlantic ingredients and inventive contemporary American dishes — the perfect blend of elegance and comfort to welcome the new year.
Vola’s Dockside Grill: Ring in the New Year with a waterfront celebration at Vola's Dockside Grill! Start your New Year's Eve with style at their special NYE Brunch from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., featuring delectable dishes and a festive atmosphere. As the day unfolds, transition into a night of excitement with a Dinner service that lasts until 2:00 a.m., accompanied by a lively NYE event featuring a DJ to keep the party going until the early hours. Embrace the first day of the year with a delightful New Year's Day Brunch from 10:00 am to 3:00 p.m., setting the stage for a day of relaxation. The celebration continues into the evening with an à la carte Dinner menu available until 11:00 p.m.
The Watergate Hotel: Ring in 2026 with signature Watergate glamour as The Watergate Hotel and Moët Champagne host their annual New Year’s Eve gala. This year’s celebration transforms the hotel into an immersive cabaret experience—complete with high-energy DJ sets in Kingbird, sultry live entertainment and cabaret dancers in The Next Whisky Bar, specialty cocktails, and premium cigars available for purchase. Guests will enjoy a complimentary champagne toast at midnight as we welcome 2026 in iconic style. For those looking to begin the night with an elevated culinary moment, Kingbird will offer a special prix-fixe holiday dinner, with all dinner guests receiving entry to the main celebration.
Whitlow’s: Celebrate NYE at Whitlow’s on U Street, hosting a high-energy celebration from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Tickets are $85 per person and include all-you-can-drink rail spirits, Champagne, and select draft beers, plus a Champagne toast at midnight. Entertainment includes a live performance by Turtle Recall on the second floor starting at 10:00 p.m. and DJ Killabeats24 on the rooftop from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Guests can enjoy a heavy appetizer buffet on the first floor from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m., along with free party favors to keep the celebration going.
The Yards: The Yards invites families to welcome 2026 at Noon Yards Eve. This joyful daytime celebration is designed especially for little revelers, featuring a variety of hands-on activities and festive entertainment. Guests are invited to gatherfor a sparkling countdown and balloon drop at noon—the perfect way for kids to ring in the New Year.
