The perfect restaurants to celebrate New Years Eve in Sydney

Ring in 2022 in style at one of the city’s most celebrated fine-dining institutions and the degustation menu they’re famous for. With front-row seat views of Circular Quay and the Opera House, festivities here come with all the works – spectacular food, mindful service, and a couth blend of buzzy elegance humming in the air.

Typically offering two seatings (an early seating and a main event), Aria’s tickets include their course degustation menu, champagne on arrival, and wine throughout the evening.

Is there anything more satisfying than being harbourside watching the minutes tick down at the 5-star Pullman Hotel? We didn’t think so either.

Hyde Hacienda Bar & Lounge is a luxury venue boasting a prime waterside location, a dressy plant-filled interior, and a menu fit for royalty. We reckon there’s no better time than the end of the year to indulge in some upscale revelry, and the sparkling view over the harbour here reeks of it.

With 3 premium booth packages between $459 and $799 per person, you’re sure to find something that’s perfect for counting the year down alongside your favourite people – full-on luxe style.

Undeniably one of the hottest NYE tickets in town, toast to new beginnings at Icebergs, the spot with truly breathtaking views of Bondi and world-class food and drink.

You’ll find Icebergs on tons of “Best Of” lists across the board, but if there’s one thing this institution knows how to do, it’s throwing a good ol’ party. You’ll find the place jazzed up with decoration and pulsing with energy and music.

Always one for celebrations, you’ll be spoiled for choice with their NYE options, and with great service, vibey atmosphere, and chic surrounds, you can rest assured it’ll be a happy new year here.

Fancy a 6-hour long party for you to fully immerse yourself in the New Year’s mood? At City Extra, you can get all that plus entertainment, stellar food, and a gorgeous view overlooking Harbour Bridge (and of course, those beautiful fireworks).

The degustation menu here is tight, and every serving will be vying for the top spot as your favourite one of the night.

Typically serving up 4-course meals, live music, and an open bar for the duration of the evening, seats here sell out fast, so get in quick and you’ll be set for a great celebration. Don’t worry – every table in the house is guaranteed a great view of the Bridge.

O Bar is famed for being a sky-scraping, rotating restaurant on the 47th floor, and to top that – they host one of the hottest NYE parties in the city. Come expecting an evening of fine food and wine with their 8-course degustation dinner that comes with complimentary matching wines starting from $695 to $875 per person.

Keen for something that’s intimate yet lively? At O Bar, you can even book a private dining room for the cherry on top of your exclusive cake. You’ll get butler service and a dedicated private viewing of the fireworks at midnight for you and your guests.