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New Year’s Eve at the W

Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Austin

The best parties to ring in 2022

by Darcie Duttweiler Updated Dec 23, 2021, 8:07am CST

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New Year’s Eve at the W

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by Darcie Duttweiler Updated Dec 23, 2021, 8:07am CST

It’s time to start making those New Year’s Eve plans to commemorate 2022. We’ve rounded up the best New Year’s Eve parties in Austin, including a Labyrinth-themed dance party at Red River’s Elysium, roaring ‘20s cocktail shindig from the Roosevelt Room, a galactic rodeo at Eberly, and even a free party at hotel San Jose on South Congress. All of the events listed take place on Friday, December 31.

For other New Year’s-related plans, here is Eater’s guide to New Year’s Eve dinners and New Year’s Day brunch, to make sure the 2021-to-2022 transition is as delicious and celebratory as possible and that the inevitable hangover is taken care of, as only the best of Austin’s restaurants can provide. For those opting to stay home for New Year’s Eve, plenty of local restaurants and bars are offering takeout specials.

As with all businesses right now, be sure to call ahead to make sure each business is still open or if there are updates on current offerings and service models, as things are changing constantly. Be sure to wear a mask, tip well, and, if you’re ordering delivery, try to order directly from the restaurant themselves.

Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission. The latest CDC guidance is here; find a COVID-19 vaccination site here.

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The Rose Room

It’s a block party at Domain Northside with a triple party hosted by Rose Room, 77 Degrees, and Wonder Bar. Buy tickets and get admission at all three bars. Limited VIP table reservations are available.

11500 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758

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The Tigress Pub

The North Loop bar is hosting a bubbles-focused New Year’s Eve party, complete with related cocktails, a free champagne toast, and a DJ.

100 W N Loop Blvd unit g, Austin, TX 78751

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DrinkWell

The North Loop bar is hosting a New Year’s Eve party with food, drinks, and champagne starting at 3 p.m. through midnight.

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207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

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Hopfields

The Frenchy campus-area gastropub for a “Vegas Baby!”-themed dinner and dance party. The latter includes snacks, a bubbles midnight toast, drink tickets, and the such starting at 10 p.m. There's the basic ticket for $30 and the deluxe ticket for $65. Tickets are bookable online.

3110 Guadalupe St #400, Austin, TX 78705

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Outer Heaven Disco Club

The East Austin club is having an Eyes Wide Shut-themed masquerade ball, with masks and formal attire (or “the opposite of formal attire) mandatory. Tickets are $40.

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1808 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702

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Paramount Theatre

Head to the historic theatre to enjoy one of Austin’s New Year’s Eve traditions with a party/concert featuring Bob Schneider.

Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

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The Belmont

Silent Discos are still all the rage, and the Belmont is going all out with their New Year’s Eve extravaganza, featuring several bars and three different areas to party. A house DJ will get everyone pumped up at 8 p.m., while the silent festivities take place from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Guests can hit up the photo booth and toast their complimentary glass of champagne under a midnight balloon drop. Tickets start at $50, and VIP options are available.

305 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

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The Driskill Bar

The historic downtown Austin hotel bar is hosting a concert for New Year’s Eve along with drinks. Performing are Bruce Smith and Ruby Dee and the Snakehanders. Available will be beer, wine, and cocktails, as well as a free champagne toast at midnight. It runs from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.The Driskill Bar

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604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701

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The Roosevelt Room

Go back to the Roaring ‘20s with the Roosevelt Room’s lavish party. The seated celebration will include classic 1920s cocktails and tunes by DJ Beatsmode. Guests are required to dress semi-formal with vintage wares encouraged. In addition to traditional sippers, a special champagne menu will be available. Tickets range from $75 per person to $750 for a table of 10.

307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

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Elysium

At Elysium’s Sixth Annual Goblin King’s New Year’s Eve Ball, dance the night away with plenty of ‘80s fun, white flowing walls, and plenty of sing-along Labyrinth videos. Tickets range from $23 to $60 for access to the Oubliette Lounge with private seating. Dance magic dance!

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705 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

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Speakeasy

This Congress Avenue bar has been ringing in the New Year for almost 15 years, and it’s going all out for 2021. It’ll be three parties under one roof, with a balloon drop on every floor, DJs on the rooftop, and live music by Suede. Bonus: All the levels are covered and heated. Tickets run from $49 all the way to $700.

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412 Congress Ave D, Austin, TX 78701

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ACL Live

Ring in the new year with Spoon, the John Doe Folk Trio, and Sweet Spirit at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. Hosted by Andy Langer, the concert will also include a balloon drop and complimentary midnight toast, as well as ACL Live’s traditional countdown featuring “Father Time Texas and Baby New Year.”

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310 W Willie Nelson Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

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Lamberts

Head upstairs at this barbecue eatery/live music venue for a solo concert from Paul Cauthen. An opening and post-concert dance party by DJ Boi Orbison (as well as a champagne toast) will have you rollicking into 2022. Tickets are $125, and doors to the show will open at 9:30 p.m.

401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

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Hotel Vegas

Go back in time to New Year’s Eve 1981 with the tunes of Hall & Oates, The Ramones, Fleetwood Mac, and more with plenty of local bands and DJs at this East Sixth Street venue’s You Make My Dreams Come True party. Tickets start at $20.

1502 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

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P6

Head to the Line Hotel for the rooftop’s bar New Year’s Eve party featuring BMAJR – or book a room to receive a bottle of bubbles and access to the shindig, as well as wake up somewhere new in 2022.

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111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701

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Fairmont Austin

Enjoy some of the best views of Downtown Austin on the seventh floor of Fairmont Austin. The All is Bright Party will include a welcome cocktail, lively tunes, and plenty of neon. General admission is $75 per person. For those looking for more of a VIP experience, Rules & Regs is offering an elevated experience at Room 725. For $125 per guest, you can enjoy plenty of fun before and after the party with caviar and bottle service and late-night bites.

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101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

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Whisler's

The East Sixth bar is hosting a music- and drinks-filled party for New Year’s Eve.

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

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Kitty Cohen's

For New Year’s Eve, the East Austin bar is throwing a prom-themed party, promising bubbles, Britney Spears and Blink 182 songs, and dancing. It opens at 9 p.m.

2211 Webberville Rd #3548, Austin, TX 78702

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Lefty's Brick Bar

Enjoy delicious snacks and sip warm drinks and plenty of bubbles with live music and a midnight toast at the Arrive Austin hotel’s more casual bar. The party has two tiers of tickets: for $30, you’ll get a drink ticket, and for $200 you can get a table reservation, six drink tickets, and a bottle of bubbles.

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1813 C E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

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Lefty’s Brick Bar

Eberly

Yeehaw, it’s a Galactic Rodeo at this South Lamar hotspot. Starting at 8 p.m., you can explore the cosmos on a themed dance floor and head to the rooftop to test your skills on a mechanical bull. DJ Gatsby, retro arcade games, a photo booth, welcome cocktail and champagne toast, costume contest, and space-themed desserts are all included for $125 per person.

615 S. Lamar, Austin, TX 78704

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Half Step

The Rainey Street bar is bringing live music (The Michael Hale Trio with Mac Mcintosh), cocktails, and (to come) table reservations for New Year’s Eve, plus both a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight, from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

75 1/2 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701

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Justine's

The East Austin French restaurant is throwing another one of its epic parties, and this time, outdoors. On deck is Mexican DJ Camilo Lara, a whole tent experience titled Infinite Universe, a photo booth, food, and drinks. Tickets are $125.

4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702

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Hotel San José

Celebrate in the Hotel San Jose courtyard with a sparkling celebration featuring music, drink specials, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight from the hotel’s champagne tower. Even better: This event is free to attend. It runs from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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1316 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

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South Congress Hotel

The South Austin hotel bar is hosting a New Year’s Eve party with champagne bottle service, DJ sets, cocktails, and food starting at 8 p.m. The $50 walk-in ticket comes with food, drinks have to be purchased separately.

1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

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The Far Out Lounge & Stage

Get groovy with a Cosmic Disco NYE featuring the tunes of Golden Dawn Arkestra, Superfonicos, and Viben & the Submersibles. Tickets range from $30 to $200. VIP tickets include entry for two, champagne toast, a private bar, indoor restrooms, and late-night snacks.

8504 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745

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The Rose Room

11500 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758

It’s a block party at Domain Northside with a triple party hosted by Rose Room, 77 Degrees, and Wonder Bar. Buy tickets and get admission at all three bars. Limited VIP table reservations are available.

11500 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758

Visit Website

The Tigress Pub

100 W N Loop Blvd unit g, Austin, TX 78751

The North Loop bar is hosting a bubbles-focused New Year’s Eve party, complete with related cocktails, a free champagne toast, and a DJ.

100 W N Loop Blvd unit g, Austin, TX 78751

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DrinkWell

207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

The North Loop bar is hosting a New Year’s Eve party with food, drinks, and champagne starting at 3 p.m. through midnight.

Open in Google Maps

207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

Visit Website

Hopfields

3110 Guadalupe St #400, Austin, TX 78705

The Frenchy campus-area gastropub for a “Vegas Baby!”-themed dinner and dance party. The latter includes snacks, a bubbles midnight toast, drink tickets, and the such starting at 10 p.m. There's the basic ticket for $30 and the deluxe ticket for $65. Tickets are bookable online.

3110 Guadalupe St #400, Austin, TX 78705

Visit Website

Outer Heaven Disco Club

1808 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin club is having an Eyes Wide Shut-themed masquerade ball, with masks and formal attire (or “the opposite of formal attire) mandatory. Tickets are $40.

Open in Google Maps

1808 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702

Visit Website

Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Head to the historic theatre to enjoy one of Austin’s New Year’s Eve traditions with a party/concert featuring Bob Schneider.

Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

The Belmont

305 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

Silent Discos are still all the rage, and the Belmont is going all out with their New Year’s Eve extravaganza, featuring several bars and three different areas to party. A house DJ will get everyone pumped up at 8 p.m., while the silent festivities take place from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Guests can hit up the photo booth and toast their complimentary glass of champagne under a midnight balloon drop. Tickets start at $50, and VIP options are available.

305 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

Visit Website

The Driskill Bar

604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701

The historic downtown Austin hotel bar is hosting a concert for New Year’s Eve along with drinks. Performing are Bruce Smith and Ruby Dee and the Snakehanders. Available will be beer, wine, and cocktails, as well as a free champagne toast at midnight. It runs from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.The Driskill Bar

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604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701

Visit Website

The Roosevelt Room

307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

Roosevelt Room

Go back to the Roaring ‘20s with the Roosevelt Room’s lavish party. The seated celebration will include classic 1920s cocktails and tunes by DJ Beatsmode. Guests are required to dress semi-formal with vintage wares encouraged. In addition to traditional sippers, a special champagne menu will be available. Tickets range from $75 per person to $750 for a table of 10.

307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

Visit Website

Roosevelt Room

Elysium

705 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

At Elysium’s Sixth Annual Goblin King’s New Year’s Eve Ball, dance the night away with plenty of ‘80s fun, white flowing walls, and plenty of sing-along Labyrinth videos. Tickets range from $23 to $60 for access to the Oubliette Lounge with private seating. Dance magic dance!

Open in Google Maps

705 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

Visit Website

Speakeasy

412 Congress Ave D, Austin, TX 78701

This Congress Avenue bar has been ringing in the New Year for almost 15 years, and it’s going all out for 2021. It’ll be three parties under one roof, with a balloon drop on every floor, DJs on the rooftop, and live music by Suede. Bonus: All the levels are covered and heated. Tickets run from $49 all the way to $700.

Open in Google Maps

412 Congress Ave D, Austin, TX 78701

Visit Website

ACL Live

310 W Willie Nelson Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

Ring in the new year with Spoon, the John Doe Folk Trio, and Sweet Spirit at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. Hosted by Andy Langer, the concert will also include a balloon drop and complimentary midnight toast, as well as ACL Live’s traditional countdown featuring “Father Time Texas and Baby New Year.”

Open in Google Maps

310 W Willie Nelson Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

Visit Website

Lamberts

401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Lamberts

Head upstairs at this barbecue eatery/live music venue for a solo concert from Paul Cauthen. An opening and post-concert dance party by DJ Boi Orbison (as well as a champagne toast) will have you rollicking into 2022. Tickets are $125, and doors to the show will open at 9:30 p.m.

401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Visit Website

Lamberts

Hotel Vegas

1502 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

Go back in time to New Year’s Eve 1981 with the tunes of Hall & Oates, The Ramones, Fleetwood Mac, and more with plenty of local bands and DJs at this East Sixth Street venue’s You Make My Dreams Come True party. Tickets start at $20.

1502 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

Visit Website

P6

111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701

The outdoor terrace at P6

Head to the Line Hotel for the rooftop’s bar New Year’s Eve party featuring BMAJR – or book a room to receive a bottle of bubbles and access to the shindig, as well as wake up somewhere new in 2022.

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111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701

Visit Website

The outdoor terrace at P6

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Fairmont Austin

101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

Enjoy some of the best views of Downtown Austin on the seventh floor of Fairmont Austin. The All is Bright Party will include a welcome cocktail, lively tunes, and plenty of neon. General admission is $75 per person. For those looking for more of a VIP experience, Rules & Regs is offering an elevated experience at Room 725. For $125 per guest, you can enjoy plenty of fun before and after the party with caviar and bottle service and late-night bites.

Open in Google Maps

101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

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Whisler's

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Sixth bar is hosting a music- and drinks-filled party for New Year’s Eve.

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

Visit Website

Kitty Cohen's

2211 Webberville Rd #3548, Austin, TX 78702

For New Year’s Eve, the East Austin bar is throwing a prom-themed party, promising bubbles, Britney Spears and Blink 182 songs, and dancing. It opens at 9 p.m.

2211 Webberville Rd #3548, Austin, TX 78702

Visit Website

Lefty's Brick Bar

1813 C E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

Lefty’s Brick Bar

Enjoy delicious snacks and sip warm drinks and plenty of bubbles with live music and a midnight toast at the Arrive Austin hotel’s more casual bar. The party has two tiers of tickets: for $30, you’ll get a drink ticket, and for $200 you can get a table reservation, six drink tickets, and a bottle of bubbles.

Open in Google Maps

1813 C E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

Visit Website

Lefty’s Brick Bar

Eberly

615 S. Lamar, Austin, TX 78704

Eberly’s Cedar Tavern Bar

Yeehaw, it’s a Galactic Rodeo at this South Lamar hotspot. Starting at 8 p.m., you can explore the cosmos on a themed dance floor and head to the rooftop to test your skills on a mechanical bull. DJ Gatsby, retro arcade games, a photo booth, welcome cocktail and champagne toast, costume contest, and space-themed desserts are all included for $125 per person.

615 S. Lamar, Austin, TX 78704

Visit Website

Eberly’s Cedar Tavern Bar

Half Step

75 1/2 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701

The Rainey Street bar is bringing live music (The Michael Hale Trio with Mac Mcintosh), cocktails, and (to come) table reservations for New Year’s Eve, plus both a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight, from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

75 1/2 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701

Visit Website

Justine's

4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin French restaurant is throwing another one of its epic parties, and this time, outdoors. On deck is Mexican DJ Camilo Lara, a whole tent experience titled Infinite Universe, a photo booth, food, and drinks. Tickets are $125.

4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702

Visit Website

Hotel San José

1316 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Celebrate in the Hotel San Jose courtyard with a sparkling celebration featuring music, drink specials, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight from the hotel’s champagne tower. Even better: This event is free to attend. It runs from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Open in Google Maps

1316 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Visit Website

South Congress Hotel

1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

The South Austin hotel bar is hosting a New Year’s Eve party with champagne bottle service, DJ sets, cocktails, and food starting at 8 p.m. The $50 walk-in ticket comes with food, drinks have to be purchased separately.

1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Visit Website

The Far Out Lounge & Stage

8504 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745

Get groovy with a Cosmic Disco NYE featuring the tunes of Golden Dawn Arkestra, Superfonicos, and Viben & the Submersibles. Tickets range from $30 to $200. VIP tickets include entry for two, champagne toast, a private bar, indoor restrooms, and late-night snacks.

8504 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745

Visit Website

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