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The UK’s best vegan restaurants
25 Nov 2024
25 Nov 2024
Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in the UK
Trying to plan Christmas get-togethers as well as New Year’s Eve can be enough for anyone. That’s why we’re here to help. We’ve toured the UK and uncovered the top places for New Year’s Eve this year. All you need to do come the end of this guide is decide which venue you’re going to book a table with! Cheers to that.
Taylor’s is a family-run, fine dining restaurant experience in Newark. This intimate restaurant makes for an ideal celebration for small gatherings on New Year’s Eve. Serving bold flavours, using traditional methods alongside a passion for outstanding quality ingredients, Taylor’s is a great choice if you’re looking to celebrate New Year’s with the family. The menu is seasonally led and changes on a weekly basis, so no doubt it’ll be an exciting menu for New Year’s Eve.
The Bulls Head
British, Gastropub
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Want a gastropub that has it all? The Bulls Head Pub & Restaurant, located in Holymoorside, offers both a classic pub menu along with a contemporary fine dining menu in the restaurant in the evening. Everything on this menu is grown or sourced within a few miles of the kitchen and the menus change weekly to match the seasons to bring you the very best produce.
The Restaurant at Ellenborough Park
Fine Dining
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Why not push the boat out this New Year’s by booking a table with The Restaurant at Ellenborough Park? Arguably one of Cheltenham’s best restaurants, here you can indulge in a delicious three-course dining experience. With modern British influences and discreet service, dinner in this restaurant is second to none – a special way to see out the year.
The Electric Bar in Motherwell is a vibrant spot that makes it a top pick for the UK’s best New Year’s celebrations. Known for its lively atmosphere and regular entertainment, the bar hosts live music every Friday and Saturday night, making it an exciting venue to ring in the New Year. With themed party nights, special cocktails, and a welcoming space for family and friends, it offers a fun, dynamic experience perfect for celebrating in style.
3 Session Street
Cocktails, Pizza
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3 Session Street is an award-winning cocktail bar and restaurant serving delicious freshly cooked food until late – in other words, perfect for New Year’s Eve! Open until 2am and food until 8pm, expect Italian-style pizza alongside sharing food, with craft beers, draught beers, premium spirits and hand-crafted cocktails.
The Gin Tub is a beautiful gin and cocktail bar positioned in central Hove. World famous for its 157 gins to choose from and beautiful cocktails elegantly presented, this bar is a MUST for NYE. Spread over three floors and a small courtyard means you can come with friends and family to celebrate and see in the new year.
Bar 44 is a lively tapas bar in the heart of the Welsh capital, directly across the road from the Millennium Stadium. The restaurant captivates a journey around Spain, showcasing a mix of both traditional and contemporary. Expect plenty of ‘Tapas y Copas’ (tapas and drinks). Using the finest Spanish produce known to man, coupled with the best local produce, these guys are striving to produce the finest tapas in Wales – a fine way to see out the year.
Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant
Irish
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Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant is a thriving, vibrant restaurant overlooking the River Foyle in an iconic setting in one of Derry’s finest buildings. Quaywest is known for its great food and fabulous cocktails and offers an incredible 30% discount on food and drink. This is the place the locals love, as there’s a wide variety of fusion inspired recipes combining great flavours and the finest of locally sourced meats, fish and vegetables. The warm friendly service is also a stand out characteristic of this great place.
Levant Kitchen and Bar
British, Levant
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There’s a fantastic lunch menu here (available until 5pm), which will offer light bites and ‘posh sarnies’ – perfect for fuelling your evening celebrations. Levant was born through the goal of bringing something eccentric and unique to Wrexham. It’s been inspired by the culinary history of the Levantine, bringing Eastern British fusion to the town centre.
Ten Mill Lane Terrace
Bar, Cocktails
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Ten Mill Lane Terrace in Cardiff is a hotspot for New Year’s celebrations, thanks to its vibrant parties like “Dirtee Disco” and “Sundaze,” offering late-night revelry until 6am. With expertly crafted cocktails and unique experiences like cocktail masterclasses, it stands out for its party vibe. The venue’s private hire option, including tailored packages with DJs and drinks, makes it ideal for hosting personal New Year’s parties, creating an exclusive and memorable night.
Steak by Night
Steak, American
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What better way to see out the year than with your favourite cut of steak? Especially if you’re going to be doing Veganuary! Steak by Night is one of Swansea’s longest established restaurants, and is a popular steak house serving all your favourite cuts of meat until late Monday to Saturday. Families and children are always welcome, so you bring the whole gang with you to welcome in the new year.
Coast and Keg @ The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
British, Locally Sourced
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Nestled in the heart of the Aberdeen Altens Hotel, the Coast and Keg Bar and Restaurant is the perfect place for your dining experience on New Year’s Eve. It was completely refurbished and rebranded in 2020, now offering a warm welcome in stylish surroundings. The hotel’s team of chefs have created a new menu of seasonal dishes utilising the best of local producers and suppliers. The signature dish at Coast and Keg is traditional fish and chips with local craft beer battered haddock, minted pea puree and house tartare sauce. Yum!
Latitude Wine & Liquor Merchant
Wine Bar, Small Plates
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Latitude in Leeds is a prime destination for New Year’s celebrations, especially for wine lovers. This wine and liquor merchant offers an extensive selection of over 2,000 wines and spirits from around the world! Paired with its menu of small plates, including vegan-friendly options, it creates an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere perfect for celebrating. Latitude’s sophisticated wine-tasting events and the option to indulge in premium drinks make it an excellent venue to welcome the New Year in style.
Friki Tiki
Latin American, Bar, Cocktails
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Friki Tiki in Newcastle is an eclectic tiki-themed bar offering a vibrant setting for New Year’s celebrations. Known for its unique cocktails inspired by tropical flavours, this venue also features themed drinks, adding a lively twist to the night. Popular for its bottomless brunch, which includes unlimited prosecco, cocktails, and small plates, and its quirky afternoon tea, Friki Tiki provides an all-day party vibe. Its exotic décor and festive atmosphere make it a standout spot to ring in the New Year.
Relax in the very spacious restaurant at The Sandpiper in Coleraine for a more chilled New Year’s Eve full of good food surrounded by your favourite people. As well as exceptional food, The Sandpiper is renowned for its fantastic cocktails too. Countdown with a glass of French Martini in hand or why not make that an Espresso Martini to give you the added fuel to keep going a few hours longer!
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