Overview
It's been a big year here in Melbourne — and that calls for one heck of a send-off. Whether you're eager to see the back of 2022 with a few champagnes in hand, or looking to launch into 2023 with the help of DJ tunes and a good ol' d-floor session, a slew of Melbourne bars, pubs and restaurants are open and happy to help.
From fancy dinners and cocktail soirees to dance parties and rooftop shindigs, we've scouted out a big bunch of New Year's Eve events you can add to your calendar right now.
Some are ticketed, some are free — all promise to have you marching out the year that was in style. Round up the crew and lock in one of these New Year's Eve happenings now.
CENTRAL
Yakimono
Whitehart: A free-entry laneway party with sounds from DJ Ingrid, Taijae, Amin Payne, Inspector Decks and more.
Panda Hot Pot: Open as usual for your New Year's Eve hot pot feasting.
Yakimono: A flame-driven set-menu feast ($145), with DJs spinning into the night. Book a spot here.
Ferdydurke: This laneway bar will be open for DJ-fuelled good times from 5pm–3am.
Connie's Italian Diner & Pizza: A terrace party fuelled by Italo-Disco tunes, aperitivo cocktails and pizza.
Robata: Open from 4.30pm and serving a set menu of Robata favourites. Book one of two sittings here.
HER: A five-level NYE party extravaganza, complete with art, performances, Thai food, cocktails and more.
Chancery Lane: This chic New Year's Eve dinner will see you indulging in scallops with caviar, duck a l'orange and more, across multiple courses. Book one of two sittings here.
Society: For an indulgent end to the year, hit this stunner to enjoy live entertainment, DJs, bubbly and top-shelf feasting, plus fireworks views from the terrace.
The Rooftop at QT: A glam soirée featuring champagne, caviar and oysters, overlooking the city skyline.
NORTH
Moon Dog World, Kate Shanasy
Moon Dog World: A huge Mad Hatter's-themed brewery party featuring a five-course beer-matched banquet, plus dance-friendly tunes from the 90s and 00s to ring out the night. Score tickets from $120 here.
The B.East: Walk in for burgers, beats and bevs, from 6pm until late.
Johnny's Green Room: A laidback rooftop do, soundtracked by tunes curated by Hope St Radio.
Maha Bar: Open from 5pm for a special $130 NYE mezze feast — book a table online.
Stomping Ground: Get groovy at this Summer of Love-themed shindig, filled with beer and retro tunes.
BrewDog Pentridge: Open from 12pm for walk-ins and bookings, with a couple of drink specials on offer.
New Guernica: This beloved club is putting on a huge New Year's Eve dance party hosted by Eat the Beat. WEHBBA will headline a solid lineup of DJs and guests will score a free celebration drink at midnight. Nab tickets from $60 here.
The Provincial: This Fitzroy pub's throwing a rooftop party with bottomless drinks and snacks (tickets online), as well as a cruisier downstairs celebration with tickets from $25. Grab one here.
The Everleigh: You've got two ticketing options to experience this cocktail bar's Old Hollywood-themed NYE soirée — do it stand-up-style with roaming canapes for $99, or with a dedicated table, table service and a charcuterie board for $175. Tickets online.
SOUTH
Hawker Hall
Matilda: A decadent five-course feast featuring dishes like kangaroo tartare, baby octopus, and wagyu with caviar. Book one of two sittings here.
The Newmarket Hotel: Get the ball rolling early, with this NYE bottomless brunch — sittings are at 12pm, 3pm and 6pm, with tickets from $59 online.
Hawker Hall: Book a table and enjoy an a la carte feast or NYE banquet while you soak up DJ sounds into the night.
Bang Bang: A rollicking New Year's do complete with three ticketing options — an $85 dinner sitting, a $155 dinner package with drinks and DJ tunes, and a walk-in spot at the bar. Book here.
St Kilda Sea Baths: This beachside haven is throwing a 'Better in Colour' NYE party, complete with free-flowing drinks and canapes from 4–6pm. After that, catch DJs like Joe Sofo, Andrej and Lana spinning across all three levels until the wee hours. Grab tickets from $135 here.
Mr Miyagi: Open from 5pm for 90-minute bookings — with a booze-matched NYE Feed Me menu on offer.
Bar Carolina: Open from 6pm for a three-course feast, paired with jazz, gospel and soul tunes by Carmen Hendricks — bookings here.
Firebird: A set-menu modern Asian feast, with the option of bottomless drinks. Book online.
The Emerson: This party will see you sending out the year with a night of DJ tunes across three levels — matched with free-flowing drinks if you nab a VIP ticket. Book here.
Baby Pizza: This pizza bar is open for both walk-ins and set-menu banquets, with cocktail specials and DJ tunes to round out the fun.
Pawn & Co: Farewell 2022 while ripping up the dance floor to sounds from the likes of TBIB, Gaz Kempster and Wunderkind. $59 tickets include a couple of drinks — get yours here.
EAST
Fargo & Co
Fargo & Co: A buzzing NYE house party featuring four hours of free-flowing drinks, roving canapes and DJs. Book a ticket for $89 here. Starting early? The venue's also hosting bottomless brunch from 12pm.
Moon Dog OG: This free brewery shindig is set to feature a bunch of beer, plus Razzler specials, to enjoy while you're belting out karaoke tunes. Book here or just walk in.
The Corner: A full-venue NYE party bumping to tunes by Donny Benét, plus local acts Our Carlson and Delivery. Book here.
WEST
Mr West
Mr West: Spend the night sampling top-notch fizz at this pet-nat party, featuring a huge range of vino and a psychedelic 70s soundtrack. General entry's available from 1pm, with $47 party packages also on offer. Book here.
Holmes Hall: A free party starring all the usual tap brews and house cocktails, along with an all-day and all-night menu, DJ sounds spinning till late. Walk in or reserve a table.
Grazeland: This food precinct is throwing two simultaneous NYE parties — take your pick of the celebrations here.
Top Image: Ferdydurke