Haven’t decided what to do on New Year’s Eve yet? A number of restaurants are offering something different to celebrate NYE in Hong Kong. Whether you’re looking for somewhere fabulous to ring in 2020, or you just want your last meal of 2019 to be spectacular, take a look at our fab options for 31 December.
Zuma
Welcome the start of 2020 with a New Year’s Eve tasting menu and then a countdown celebration from 9.30pm at Zuma. This year, the venue is hosting a sultry masquerade-themed party, with free-flow champagne and music by DJ Emmanuel Diaz. Zuma’s New Year’s Eve tasting menu is $1,680 per person with optional 2.5-hour free-flow champagne at an additional charge. The countdown party is $980 for pre-paid tickets or $1,180 at the door. Let the festivities begin!
Landmark Level 5 & 6
15 Queen’s Road, Central
info@zumarestaurant.com.hk
Ophelia
Escape to Ophelia this New Year’s Eve for a night of old-school vintage glamour, luxury diamonds and pearls, champagne and good times. Step into this immersive night of entertainment, inspired by the city’s 19th-century glamorous and mysterious hotels for the Bourgeoisie. You’ll be entertained by performers and Ophelia resident DJ Janette Slack & Fab D.
1/F, The Avenue
Lee Tung Avenue, Wan Chai
VIP & Table enquiries: maria@ophelia.com.hk
BLT Steak
Be harbour-side and ready to blast off into a new decade at BLT Steak this New Year’s Eve! This restaurant’s fun theme is 2020 A Space Adventure, and they’re promising an intergalactic spectacular on the waterfront. BLT Steak offers a multi-course dinner complete with a seafood bar, plus the option of an open bar package: a Gala Buffet for $888, Gala Buffet with open bar for $1,288, and Kids (3-11 years) for $688.
Shop G62, G/F, Ocean Terminal
Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui
2730 8027
INK
INK sits right on the harbour front over in TST. This newly opened bar is downstairs from Hue and is hosting a New Year’s Eve party from 10pm-1am. Gather friends and family together to watch the spectacular end of year light show with great music, good food, and free-flowing drinks while enjoying Hong Kong’s famous skyline. The 3-hour free flow package is $450 per person. The package comes with some pre-midnight snacks too.
G/F, Hong Kong Museum of Art
10 Salisbury Rd, TST
Click here for bookings
Kinship
Kinship promises Michelin-worthy flavours at honest prices – sounds like the perfect way to ring in a new decade. In even better news, they’re hosting an 80’s Old School-House Party from 11pm to 2am with a three-hour free-flow drinks package for $398. Drink away while you play beer pong, flip cup, Twister and some old-school card games! The restaurant will host dinner beforehand, too – check the website for all the details.
3/F, LL Tower
2 Shelley Street, Central
2520 0899
Carbone
A night of Motown, meatballs and memories is promised at Carbone – we’re in! Dinner is from 6pm with the options of two set menus. Then, the party starts at 9pm and runs until 1.30am. For dinner, choose from two different menus: the Classico ($1,888, including three hours of free-flow prosecco) and the Superiore ($2,288, including three hours of free-flow champagne). Meanwhile, the NYE Party is priced at $,1988 for the Classico (menu, drinks, free-flow Prosecco) and $2,388 for the Superiore (menu, drink, free-flow champagne).
9/F LKF Tower
33 Wyndham Street, Central
Book here!
Buenos Aires Polo Club – The Fiasco
If you need to let loose this New Year’s Eve, head to The Fiasco and let your inhibitions fly free. It’s a wild, indulgent ride where you can expect the unexpected – except for the very expected fact that you’ll be greatly entertained! From 9pm to 12.30am there’s free-flow drinks and a set dinner for $2,200. From 12.30am until late, it’s a paid bar for the after-party.
7/F LKF Tower
33 Wyndham Street, Central
Book here!
Celebrate with a view
The Aqua group has three New Year’s Eve options this year. For a spectacular view, try Aqua (restaurant) for dinner (a five-course Italian and Japanese menu at $2020 per person) and Aqua Spirit (bar) for a glamorous Black & Gold New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at $350 (early bird price). Aqua’a neighbour, Hutong, will offer the an 11-dish Northern Chinese feast brimming with chilli-infused favourites. For a very Hong Kong experience, jump on the Aqualuna cruise and ring in the twenty-twenties on the harbour.
Honi Honi
Every guest at Honi Honi’s New Year’s Eve party will receive a bottle of Taittinger – hurrah! There’ll be tiki beats and lots of fun people. Tickets are $660 before 20 December, and $770 after that or on the door.
3/F Somptueux Central
52 Wellington Street, Central
info@honihonibar.com
Recover with brunch at La Rambla
Shake off your NYE haze with New Year’s Day brunch at La Rambla. You’ll be spoilt for the best cuts of Jamon Iberico, cured meats, Spanish cheeses, an egg station, paella made to order – and then there’s still the main course to tackle. So many good things to enjoy. This recovery brunch will set you back $750.
Shop 3071-73, Level 3, IFC Mall
8 Finance Street, Central
larambla.hk
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