Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in Bristol

To us, New Year’s Eve is more than just a party. It’s a chance to celebrate the year just gone and to envisage what the year ahead could bring. Whether you’re with family, friends, or a loved one, it’s a time to celebrate with the people closest to you. 

In a city like Bristol, you are spoiled for choice with the huge range of New Year’s Eve parties and events. From cocktail clubs and casual dinners to places hosting a dance floor, no matter your vibe, you’ll always find a New Year’s venue in Bristol. Here are our top picks to help you celebrate the New Year in style.

Cosy Club is a great option if you’re looking for a glamorous New Year’s party. This listed neo-Palladian-style building has marble floors and a beautiful domed roof that oozes grandeur. Every year, Cosy Club hosts a popular New Year’s Eve party in Bristol, including a decadent, four course dinner, along with canapés and drinks followed by live music and dancing. At the bar, you’ll find cocktails and bubbles to keep the night young. The only rules? Dress up glam and dance the night away.

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Sometimes on New Year’s Eve it can feel like such a pain trying to find something that works for everyone. Future Inns is a great option that caters for everybody thanks to its family-friendly party. The night starts with a hog roast buffet for the adults and different food options for children. The resident DJ will then kick off the night on the dance floor. See in 2025 with a glass of bubbles (or apple juice) at midnight. 

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Bambalan always hosts a New Year’s Eve night to remember. Locals know that legendary parties are what Bambalan does best, and 2024’s event is set to be one for the books. You can even join in with an optional four course feast before the party starts. Expect disco tunes all night long with food, drinks, and entertainment. Bring the glitter, and it’ll bring the entertainment.

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If you’re looking for something slightly different to do on New Year’s Eve this year, then why not try The Library’s afternoon tea and brunch? This secret little cocktail bar is a real treat to visit. Hidden behind a bookcase near St Nicks Market, this 1920s style lounge oozes sophistication. Its afternoon tea includes a luxurious rage of scones, cakes, macaroons and sandwiches, and of course the bar will be open for hot drinks and cocktails as well. 

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The Grain Barge is a beautiful venue with panoramic views of the Bristol harbourside. It serves delicious, humble, and seasonal food complimented with local beers, freshly ground coffee, wines and spirits. The best part? Its 2024 New Year’s Eve event — DISCO V PUNK — is free to attend!. Arrive any time from 8pm and dress up in your best 70s attire for a chance to win a special prize…

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The Old Market Assembly
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The Old Market Assembly bar in Bristol decorated for Christmas

If you’re into drum and bass and jungle music, you’re in for a treat this New Year’s at The Old Market Assembly. Lift your spirit and free your mind as you dance the night away to amazing music at its Hullabaloo event from 8pm until late.

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This traditional pub in the heart of Redland is a perfect choice if you’re looking for an event that starts a little earlier in the evening on New Year’s. It serves fresh, hand-prepared and locally sourced food. Every year, its team hosts a New Year’s Eve dinner party where guests can enjoy a five course meal and arrival drink, kicking off at 6:30. The meal will be finished before midnight, so you can enjoy the chimes at home or head onto your next party. This is perfect for those with babysitters or those who don’t want a mega late night but still want to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style.

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The Raven, located in the heart of Bristol’s Old Town, is a place where everything holds a secret. On New Year’s Eve, the circus begins to roll up as the night grows dark and the stars shine in the sky. You can expect a night of carefully crafted cocktails, music and amazing performers. If you love a more interactive New Year’s Eve event in Bristol, then this one’s definitely a venue for you.

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Seven Lucky Gods is a great option if you want somewhere to eat on New Year’s Eve. Located in the Wapping Wharf cargo containers, the vibe is always immaculate. It has cosy and comfortable seating inside and huge fire heaters that warm up the outside terrace. The food is Japanese fusion inspired by the Izakaya bars of Tokyo, serving small plates and great drinks. The menu has tons to choose from, from sushi to chicken katsu and arancini to kimchi fries. The intimate service, bright décor and banging tunes make it a great choice for a lively New Year’s Eve meal in Bristol.

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Ready to see the New Year in with some exceptional hot stone dining? Mugshot Restaurant is home to steak to die for, cocktails for pairing, and an ambience that you won’t forget. Enjoy the steak sharing board with friends — and don’t forget to add butter or sauce to make the tasting experience more luxurious. Have a few crafted cocktails alongside your meal, and then head over the road to Mugshot’s secret cocktail lounge — The Library — for some post-dinner beverages.

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This beautiful restaurant is tucked away in Clifton Village and brings the perfect blend of sophisticated yet relaxed vibes for a New Year’s Eve meal. The décor, with huge windows, lots of greenery and gorgeous warm lighting, gives a modern feel. Paired with friendly service and shabby chic sofas, this restaurant makes you feel at home. The menu is inspired by lots of different European cuisines, with pizzas, antipasti, hummus platters, and lots of fish. It has so much to offer, so you can be sure there will be something for everyone on the menu.

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Raised glasses, lots of laughs, and sore feet. That is exactly what you should expect from The Shakespeare in Redland, this New Year’s. The atmosphere on New Year’s is undeniable, made even better by its range of tipples made for toasting and delicious home-style food available all night long. If you’d rather not party the night away, it’s also an excellent venue to have an affordable meal and a drink or two before seeing in the New Year from the comfort of home.

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If there’s one thing Tobacco Factory knows how to do well, it’s a New Year’s Eve party. Dance the night away under its yard stretch tent with the help of a DJ, keeping the fun going until the new year has begun. While you wait for the final countdown, chow down on some local vegetarian dishes made with sustainability in mind and wash it down with a selection of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. It’s also fully wheelchair accessible from both sides of the building, so anyone and everyone can come and be part of the new year’s fun.

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