The Best Places to Eat and Drink on New Year's Eve

Some of the top Denver bars and restaurants are ready to welcome revelers on New Year’s Eve. This guide features luxurious soirées, disco dances, dress-up themes and multi-course dinners.
     
No matter your preferred ambience, here are the best places to eat and drink on New Year's Eve:

Prix fixe and à la carte dinners

American Elm: Dig into a six-course prix fixe menu featuring a choice of beef tartare or red snapper crudo; a fresh green salad; smoked salmon croquettes; black-pepper ravioli; and a choice of poached halibut cheeks or grilled bavette. For dessert, enjoy a caramel pie or a mille-feuille puff pastry. Dinner is priced at $125 per guest, with a wine or cocktail pairing available for an additional $75. Seating begins at 5:30 p.m. Book your reservation at amelm.com

Bistro Vendôme: Enjoy a sophisticated dinner of Beau Soleil oysters, celery root veloute, short rib with marble potatoes, and olive oil-poached salmon at Bistro Vendôme until 11 p.m. The regular menu is also available, and seating starts at 4 p.m., bistrovendome.com.
         
Black Cat Farmstead Organic Farm & Bistro: This longstanding Boulder farm-to-table restaurant has hosted lavish New Year's Eve dinners for nearly two decades at its Bramble & Hare restaurant on 13th Street. On top of this year's five-course prix fixe dinner for $105 per person, Black Cat is hosting its first NYE celebration at the new Black Cat Farmstead Dinners location in Longmont. The five-course family-style dinner will take place in its seven private greenhouse cabanas to ensure a homey, intimate experience. Starting at $145 a person, you'll be greeted with hors d'oeuvres and an aperitif to settle into a magical evening of fire-roasted delicacies and homegrown goodness. Reservations can be made online and space is limited.
   
Church and Union: The new LoDo restaurant is offering a three-course prix fixe dinner that includes shrimp croquettes, foie gras torchon sliders, wild mushroom gnocchi and tres leches for dessert. Dinner runs from 5 p.m. to midnight for $90 to $140 per person, depending on reservation time. Stick around after dinner for a festive NYE party from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. complete with an open bar and buffet, music from a live DJ, a midnight champagne toast and more. Celebrations don't stop there, as the restaurant will also offer a New Year's Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. that features bottomless mimosas and the Holy $h*t Breakfast, which comprises doughnuts, fried chicken and more tasty bites. For more information and reservations, visit churchandunion.com.

The Common Good: This breakfast-to-dinner American restaurant in Aurora's Benson Hotel has a lineup of NYE specials such as Calvisius caviar and toast with crème fraiche for $70; squid ink spaghetti with lump crab, uni butter and peppadew peppers for $28; and Colorado lamb with creamed kale and roasted grape jus for $37. Reservations can be made online.

Corinne: The prix fixe menu at this downtown eatery includes a choice of four tempting entrees — Beef Wellington, Colorado snapper, pan-seared duck breast or a vegan lemon thyme chicken — alongside additional plates. The dinner service runs from 5 to 10 p.m., and Corinne will offer the same menu for New Year's Day, corinnedenver.com.

Corrida: This Spanish-inspired Boulder bar and eatery with a stunning rooftop view of the Flatirons will host a festive New Year's Eve dinner and party. A four-course prix fixe menu highlighting dishes such as CCC New York Strip, lamb tartare, Skull Island prawns, a chestnut tart and more will be available for $150 per person, with a wine pairing for an additional $95. The bar will serve curated cocktails and reserve champagne alongside a live electric violin performance and DJ. Reservations can be made at corridaboulder.com.

Culinary Dropout: The lively restaurant off Colorado Boulevard is dishing up a special NYE dish and cocktail combo available only on December 31: Steak and lobster dinner for $47. It features prime skirt steak with butter poached lobster, crispy mascarapone polenta and Calabrian chile butter which can be paired with the Masquerade Party cocktail made with Belvedere Vodka, St. George Pearl Liqueur, cranberry reduction and sparkling wine for $18.The restaurant's Bar Blizten seasonal cocktails such as the Polar Espress-Oh Martini and the Junior & Mrs. Mint ($16each) are also available through the end of the month.
         
The Fort: Enjoy a hearty dinner to the groove of live music at the Fort in Morrison, and end the night with a signature midnight toast. The dinner menu includes salad and fresh bread, an entree choice of a six-ounce buffalo fillet au poivre for $58 or an eight-ounce lobster tail for $60. Both are served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes. Bobby Chaim's famous cheesecake will serve as dessert, with the option to add on a small bottle of Prosecco for an additional $12. For more information and to reserve a spot, visit thefort.com.
Fruition Restaurant: This longtime staple is closing for good on January 12, but on New Year's Eve you can celebrate its run with a special five-course prix fixe menu from chef Jarred Russell, priced at $175 per person. Dinner service begins at 5 p.m. and runs through 11 p.m. Reservations can be made at fruitionrestaurant.com.
           
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar: Celebrate the New Year in style with a decadent four-course seafood supper for $85 per person at all Jax locations. Personalize your dinner by choosing from a variety of options for each course such as ahi tuna crudo or blue crab cocktail, lobster and sweet potato bisque or little gem salad, grilled swordfish or sea urchin spaghetti, and a dessert choice of key lime tart or dark chocolate torte. Each meal kicks off with a luxurious caviar amuse bouche. For more information on dinner options and additional wine pairings, visit jaxfishhouse.com.
  
Jill's Restaurant & Bistro: This organic-focused Boulder restaurant is offering a four-course dinner carefully crafted by chef Rich Byers for $120 a person. The menu includes a charred cauliflower soup with pumpernickel croutons; Roquefort wedge with candied bacon, cherry tomato and scallion; the option between Snake River Farms NY strip or blackened diver scallops with butter and smoked prosciutto grits; and for dessert, warm apple streusel with caramel and whiskey brickle ice cream or a tuxedo chocolate cake with chocolate pastry cream. Reservations for this decadent dinner are available online.
  
Jovanina's Broken Italian: Ring in the New Year with a multi-course à la carte menu sure to delight. Shareable plate options include oysters, rosemary smoked bone marrow, crispy octopus, elk Bolognese, pasta ala tartufo and Barolo braised short ribs. Desserts include a chocolate budino, cannolis and more. Winter truffles can be added to any dish for $30. For more information and reservations, visit jovanina.com.
 
Le Bilboquet: Enjoy a three-course prix fixe dinner at this Cherry Creek French bistro for $135 a person. Dinner begins with an amuse bouche of smoked salmon tartelette, tarragon and crème fraîche mousse. Various choices are available for the appetizer and entree, such as scallop crudo, foie gras mousse, Cajun chicken, Alaskan king crab salad and more. The dessert offering is a Paris Brest with candied almond coffee mousseline, crème Anglaise and chocolate mousse. Reservations can be made online.

Le Colonial: Enjoy a four-course Vietnamese-inspired New Year's Eve dinner for $125 per person at this new addition to Cherry Creek. Small-plate options include crispy shrimp and pork rolls, pan-seared chicken dumplings, beet salad, lobster, winter squash bisque and more. Raw-bar offerings include fresh oysters, spicy yellowfin tuna tartare, seafood ceviche or hamachi crudo. For your entree, choose between halibut, shaking beef, Maine lobster, lemongrass chicken and more. End the meal with dessert options such as triple chocolate mousse, vanilla crème brûlée or pineapple upside-down cake. More information and reservation slots can be found online.

Local Jones: This all-American bistro inside the Halcyon hotel will offer a three-course tasting menu for $95 per person. Entree options include a pan roast fillet with bone marrow Béarnaise; seared cod with littleneck clam and confit fennel; and housemade fettuccine with maitake mushrooms. Reservations can be made online.
   Noble Riot: This RiNo wine bar will host a high-energy pre-paid dinner event featuring a fried chicken main plus a sommelier-selected champagne. Dine and celebrate to a flashy disco beat and immersive video displays, and enjoy sparkling wine served at the top of every hour. Dinner runs from 7 to 10 p.m., and reservations can be made online at nobleriot.com.
         
Nocturne: RiNo's snazziest jazz and supper club is throwing an elegant New Year's Eve Gala that invites guests to dine in for its five-course curated dinner complete with a live jazz performance. Early seatings at 6 p.m. are priced at $210 a person, and late seatings at 9 p.m. are $265 and include a midnight champagne toast. Bar seating tickets at 6 p.m. are $80 per person, and late tickets at 9 p.m. are $115 and also include the midnight champagne toast. All tickets include one welcome cocktail. Reservations can be made online.
   
Oak at Fourteenth: Elevate your New Year's Eve celebrations with a four-course prix fixe dinner menu from chef Rob Monahan. Entree options include lobster gnocchi, 7X wagyu beef tartare, pan-seared Hokkaido scallops and more. Dinner runs from 5 to 11 p.m. and is $110 per person. Reservations are available online at oakatfourteenth.com.
         
Perdida: This coastal Wash Park restaurant is dishing up a four-course prix fixe dinner menu with options like surf ’n' turf enchiladas, steak au poivre, fried garlic shrimp, tres leches cake and more for $100 per person. Expect festive NYE decor and a complimentary ice luge shot to up the ante. Dinner runs from 5 to 10 p.m., and reservations can be made at perdidakitchen.com.

Postino: Postino is offering an upgraded version of its Board & Bottle night from 5 p.m. to midnight on New Year's Eve. Priced at $50 (or $40 for Wine Cult members), it includes a board of bruschetta and a bottle of premium bubbles (Millesimato Pas Dosé Brut). Festive attire is encouraged, and reservations are available at postinowinecafe.com.
   
The Regular: This downtown fine-dining restaurant encourages guests to dress To The Nines for its NYE dinner featuring special à la carte food options punctuated by Peruvian flavors plus a champagne menu. Reservations are available from 5 to 11 p.m. and can be made at theregulardenver.com.
         
Restaurant Olivia: Sit back and enjoy a delectable five-course tasting menu priced at $175 per person with an optional wine pairing for an additional $95. The menu features options such as British Columbia oysters, blue corn cannelloni, cappelletti with confit chicken, bison brasato, struffoli with hazelnut brittle and more. Dinner runs from 5 to 9 p.m., and reservations can be made at oliviadenver.com.
         
Rioja: This Mediterranean favorite that just celebrated its twentieth anniversary will offer sit-down dinners until 11 p.m. from its regular menu alongside curated specials including avocado dumplings with Dungeness crab; oysters with beet sorbet and horseradish espuma; seared duck breast; and red wine-braised beef cheek with creamy garlic chive späetzle and vanilla glazed turnip, riojadenver.com.

Saverina: This new Italian restaurant inside the Kimpton Claret Hotel at Belleview Station is dishing up a three-course prix fixe New Year's Eve dinner. The menu features a wide variety of options for each course such as baked oysters, mushroom capanelle, rosemary grilled swordfish, Barolo-braised short rib, brûléed fig tart and more. Dinner is priced at $85 per person, with an optional wine pairing for an additional $90. Dinner service runs from 5 to 10 p.m., and reservations can be made online at saverinadenver.com.
Tamayo: The modern Mexican eatery in Larimer Square will feature a three-course prix fixe menu from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for $85 per person. Menu options include smoked crab guacamole, Morita glazed pork belly, oven-baked grouper fillet, honey vanilla cheesecake and much more. The dinner includes complimentary champagne and a mango granita palate cleanser before dessert. Reservations can be made online at tamayodenver.com.
         
Tavernetta: Dine on an extravagant five-course prix fixe menu for $175 per person with an optional wine pairing for another $85. The dinner menu features radiatori with braised boar and mushroom; stuffed lamb saddle with pumpkin polenta and fig; Carnaroli rice and saffron arancini and more. Reservations are pre-paid only and are available online at tarvernettadenver.com.
         
Traveling Mercies: Immerse yourself in a night of French mystique with caviar, crab, oysters, champagne and more. To celebrate New Year's Eve, Traveling Mercies will offer its usual à la carte menu plus some extra surprises to ring in 2025. Dinner runs from 5 p.m. to midnight, and reservations can be made online at travelingmerciesbar.com.
Uchi: This contemporary Japanese eatery will bring back its seasonal omakase menu to celebrate New Year's Eve featuring Kushi oysters, akami crudo, smoked tartar gunkan, wagyu NY strip, poached pear and honey ice cream and more. Seating starts at 4 p.m., and dinner is priced at $375 for two, uchi.uchirestaurants.com.
           
Ultreia: This Spanish tapas restaurant in Union Station will be serving dinner until 11 p.m. off its regular menu as well as a few festive specials from chef Adam Branz, ultreiadenver.com.
 
Water Grill: Head to this LoDo seafood hot spot for a four-course prix fixe dinner for $135 a person, with additional wine pairings available for $50. Each course includes various tempting options such as a half-dozen oyster sampler, jumbo lump crab cake, clam chowder, wild hard-shell lobster with filet mignon, wild Ross Sea Chilean sea bass, and chocolate espresso ganache cake. Find more dinner options and make reservations online.
  
West End Tavern: This Pearl Street steakhouse is offering a four-course prix fixe dinner for $75 with delectable add-ons available à la carte. The first course features either jumbo shrimp cocktail or bacon-wrapped dates; choose a Caesar salad or roasted Brussels sprouts for the second course; and end with an entree of Tavern prime rib or pan-roasted ruby red trout plus Key lime pie or raspberry chocolate torte for dessert. Specialty cocktails and spirits such as the Sparkling Bourbon Smash, the Midnight Martini and more will also be available. For more information and reservations, visit thewestendtavern.com.
  

NYE Partys

B&GC: This speakeasy inside the Halcyon hotel in Cherry Creek will offer an intimate New Year's Eve celebration highlighted by a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Reservations can be made online for groups of up to six people at halcyonhotelcherrycreek.com.

Centro Mexican Kitchen: Dash out to Boulder's Pearl Street Mall for all-day party energy at Centro Mexican Kitchen featuring live music and tons of deals on festive bites and sips. Small-plate specials are available for order all day, and guests can enjoy drink deals such as the Lo Bueno Mezcal flight for $20 or the Suerte Tequila flight for $14. Margs are $8 all day, and celebrations will continue until close at 9 p.m. More information and reservations are available online.
   
The Cooper Lounge: Indulge in a tasteful New Year's Eve Champagne Soirée that promises an evening of sophistication and glamour in the Cooper Lounge's iconically outfitted space that embodies the alluring charm of New Year's Eve. Tickets are priced at $100 a person, with the option to add on the Baumé's Sweet Midnight Moment for Two package that includes exclusive dessert options to pair perfectly with a romantic midnight champagne toast. The evening runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and reservations can be made online.
   
Death & Co: This RiNo cocktail haven is one of our picks for the Top 100 Bars in Denver. Its NYE celebration starts at $50 per person for its Standing Room package which includes two drink tickets, or $75 for table reservations that include a bottle of champagne, unlimited hot chocolate, a collection of party favors, snacks for the table and a midnight champagne toast. The bar will also boast enchanting ice sculptures in the garden alongside a hot chocolate bar. Cocktails and small bites will be available à la carte. Tickets and more information are available online.

Edge Restaurant and Bar: Indulge in a classy evening of champagne, caviar, cocktails and a live DJ from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at this restaurant inside the Four Seasons. There is also a VIP soirée that includes a bottle of bubbles, a round of espresso martinis and a selection of small plates for groups of six in a private lounge setting. Dinner is not included, though dinner reservations can be made online. All additional information can be found at edgerestaurantdenver.com.
Flight Club Denver: This spirited cocktail bar with social dart games on the 16th Street Mall will be throwing a New Year's Eve party complete with a live DJ, a bottomless small bites menu and a host of premium cocktails. The event kicks off at 9:30 p.m. and runs until 12:30 a.m. Flight Club will also host a recovery New Year's Day Brunch, featuring mimosas, bottomless flatbread and more. Tickets can be bought online at flightclubdartsusa.com.
         
FlyteCo Tower: This family-friendly event includes a "midnight" countdown at 7 p.m. featuring a complimentary champagne toast for the adults and a sparkling juice substitute for the kiddos. Bowling, arcade games, mini golf and more will keep everyone entertained until closing time at 10 p.m., flytecotower.com.
         
Halcyon: The rooftop après lounge at this Cherry Creek hotel is hosting a Halcyon on Ice party on its signature starlit ice skating rink. For $55 a person, the rink and rooftop will be open from, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and will feature a welcome cocktail, complimentary circulating small bites, a live DJ and a midnight champagne toast, all with a view of the NYE firework shows. Tickets are available online.
  
Halo Rooftop Bar: If you're looking for an opulent night full of elegant entertainment, look no further than the Starlight Symphony New Year's Eve Celebration at the Halo Rooftop Bar in DTC's Kimpton Claret Hotel. Apart from the glittering view of the city from nineteen floors high, the night boasts live band entertainment, a private drone light show, fire pits and a midnight champagne toast. Semi-formal attire is encouraged, and entry tickets are priced at $100 per person. VIP tickets are $500, which includes full open-bar perks, unlimited desserts, a full champagne bottle upon arrival and reserved premium seating. The event runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and tickets can be purchased online.

Hop Alley: This high-energy RiNo restaurant is throwing a late-night NYE party from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $200 and include a raw bar, grilled skewers and other snacks (caviar bumps, anyone?), two beverages and a champagne toast at midnight. Book reservations on Tock.

Los Chingones: This RiNo Mexican restaurant and bar is cranking it back to the ’90's for a night of house-party madness. The night promises classic drinking games, unlimited boozy beverages, endless tacos, a live DJ and other tomfoolery such as beer bongs, jungle juice and Jell-O shots. Throw on your best vintage fit and get your boogie on starting at $85 a person. The VIP Popular Kids Table tickets start at $350, which includes cozy couch seating for eight to ten people, bottle service and goodie bags. The festivities run from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., and tickets can be purchased online.                    
Poka Lola Social Club: Throw down your best moves at Poka Lola's champagne, glitter and disco-themed NYE party featuring live music from local DJs. The regular food menu featuring snazzy bites like tuna belly tacos and barbecue pork sliders will be available to order, and guests will receive a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight to toast the new year. The party runs from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. Visit pokaloladenver.com for more info.

The Post Chicken & Beer: Soak up every last second of 2024 by starting early at the Post Chicken & Beer all-day happy hour and disco party. From opening until 8 p.m., enjoy the signature fried chicken dishes while bopping to tunes and enjoying seasonal cocktails. A family-friendly complimentary toast will be held at 7 p.m., with champagne or sparkling fruit cider. Guests are encouraged to come in costume. Reservations are available online.

Punch Bowl Social: Kick off the night at the Pour Decisions, Perfect Night bash with a welcome Jell-O shot, then get grooving to live music from DJ Erin Stereo. Be sure to poke around the venue for complimentary party favors and hidden prizes that can be redeemed for a special surprise. At midnight, toast the New Year with a glass of champagne. Tickets are $40 online ahead of December 31 and $60 the day of and at the door. Reserve your ticket at punchbowlsocial.com.
         
Ratio Beerworks: Sip beer and bop all night to RiNo's DJ Daytona from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Be sure to stick around for the midnight balloon drop and beer toast celebration. Additional info is available at ratiobeerworks.com.
   
Rhein Haus: Bring out your best ’90's garb for an electrifying bash at this Bavarian beer hall featuring a free champagne toast at midnight and live DJs. No cover charge or reservation needed. Additional information is available at rheinhausdenver.com.
         
St Julien Hotel & Spa: The Boulder hotel will feature a decades-themed New Year's Eve party that lets you travel in time. Take it all the way back to the ’20s with a glamorous getup or keep it groovy in a frilly ’80s fit; the choice is up to you. Local DJ Funkiphino will curate the night's live music while guests enjoy an open bar, rotating small bites, a dessert station, a balloon drop and a midnight champagne toast. Tickets start at $149 online, and the event runs from 9 to 11 p.m.
   
Sunday Vinyl: Indulge in a dazzling night of special NYE cocktails, hoppin' music and a delightful hors d'oeuvres menu crafted by chef Cody Cheetham at the Crystal Ball Countdown. Tickets are $130 per person and include three drinks plus a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Reservations are limited and available online.

Thompson Denver: Waltz down the red carpet into a night of celebrity glamour at the Tapis Rouge New Year's Eve Soirée. Enjoy live music, flashing paparazzi lights and craft cocktails to ring in the New Year like a star. Dress for the event, as you may even spot your face on the cover of a magazine. The $175 tickets include NYE party favors, champagne and cocktail specials, and a round of appetizers and desserts. The event runs from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., and reservations can be made online.

Union Station: Miracle: This festive holiday pop-up runs through December 24, but it will revamp for one last night during its Miracle at Midnight NYE celebration. Buddy the Elf will serve as your master of ceremonies, and the night will feature champagne, cocktails and plenty of photo ops. The event is 21-and-up and runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $25 per person, and reservations can be made online.
  
Union Station: Terminal Bar: Soak in the grandeur of the recently renovated and festively decorated Great Hall at Union Station while bopping to a live DJ and enjoying a midnight champagne toast. The event runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and guests can RVSP for free online.
   
ViewHouse: All four ViewHouse locations will be throwing New Year's Eve-themed bashes this season, each offering a different immersive party scene. The Ballpark location will light up its three dance floors for a rearing Disco Cowgirl theme complete with a midnight spark show, a heated courtyard tent, VIP cowgirl hat party favors, a photo wall and more. The Centennial location will host a vibrant Neon ’90's bash that features live music from Nothing but Nineties and DJ Done, multiple dance floors, ice luges, party favors and more. In Littleton, don a complimentary masquerade mask and enter the Midnight Masquerade bash, or bring the heat to the Fire & Ice party in Colorado Springs. Expect dancing and divine decorations at any of the four locations. More information and tickets can be found online.

Wonderyard Garden + Table: It's all about the glitter and glam of the 1920s at this Ballpark neighborhood spot's Garden of Time New Year's Eve party. Wonderyard's indoor/outdoor setting will be reimagined into a classy ’20s-inspired lounge featuring a fully heated courtyard tent, themed visuals broadcast on six televisions, a photographer to capture the magic, and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets start at $50 per person, or add on an open bar for $90. The event runs from 9 p.m. to midnight. Tickets and more information can be found at wonderyard.com.

The Woods: This bar at the Source will be throwing a New Year's Eve Rooftop Party that offers a front-row seat to Denver's two breathtaking firework shows set for 9 p.m. and midnight. The $75 tickets include one drink, an assortment of light bites, some festive party favors and a midnight champagne toast, all to the beat of a live DJ. The night kicks off at 8 p.m. and runs until 1 a.m. Reservations can be made online.