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Where to Party on New Year’s Eve in Austin

The best celebrations to ring in 2023 in the city

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated
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by Nadia Chaudhury Updated

It’s time to start making those New Year’s Eve plans to commemorate 2023. And in Austin, there are plentiful New Year’s Eve parties around, from the Labyrinth-themed dance party at Red River’s Elysium, a wine garden party at Lenoir, the casual one at Drink.Well, a roaring ‘20s cocktail shindig from the Roosevelt Room, and a circus-themed party at Eberly, among others.

All of the events listed take place on Saturday, December 31. Get those tickets as soon as possible because these parties will book up soon.

For other New Year’s-related plans, here are Eater’s guides to New Year’s Eve dinners and New Year’s Day brunch to make sure the 2022-to-2023 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, there are local restaurants and bars offering takeout specials.

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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Seoulju

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The Korean restaurant’s New Year’s Eve party will include soju shots set up like dominos and a midnight champagne toast. There are indoor dine-in services.

9515 N Lamar Blvd Suite 230, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 382-1858
(512) 382-1858

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Drink.Well

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The North Loop bar is hosting a New Year’s Eve party with food, drinks, and champagne starting at 3 p.m. through midnight. There’s happy hour pricing through 5:30 p.m., a free champagne toast at midnight, food and drinks, and no cover charge/reservations/dress code.

207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 614-6683
(512) 614-6683

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Outer Heaven Disco Club

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The East Austin club is having a blacklight party, late 1990s/early 2000s vibes, free food, and a champagne toast. General admission tickets are $40 and people with VIP tickets can pay $20 at the door.

1808 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
(702) 326-8976
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Howards Bar & Club

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The new Clarksville bar is hosting performer Jessy Lanza for what it is dubbing the Jessy Lanza Aluminum Inevitable party with dancing and drinks and a “futurist formal” dress code. Tickets are $150 and there are some VIP booths. It runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and there are indoor dine-in areas.

1130 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

Devil May Care

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The downtown lounge’s Stop the Clock New Year’s Eve party includes cocktails, foods, music, and a champagne toast. Tickets are $150, there are indoor services, and it starts at 8 p.m.

500 W 6th St Suite 100, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 767-6052
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The Belmont

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The downtown venue is hosting an epic New Year’s Eve party with DJs, a silent disco, and balloon drops. Tickets range from $50 to $150, and it runs from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

305 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-2100
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Nickel City

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While table reservations for the Central East Austin bar’s New Year’s Eve party are already sold out, there is non-tickets general admission standing room space still for walk-ins. The party will include drink specials, $69 bottles of Lallier champagne, and a DJ from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. There are indoor and outdoor areas.

1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

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The Roosevelt Room

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Go back to the Roaring ‘20s with the downtown cocktail bar’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 classic drinks, a special champagne menu will be available. The remaining available tickets range from $125 to $1,000.

307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 494-4094
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Eden Cocktail Room

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The newer downtown bar is hosting two parties for New Year’s Eve, both with welcome cocktails and small bites. The earlier 6 to 9 p.m. party is $50; the later 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. party is $100 and comes with a champagne toast. There are indoor areas.

214 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

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Elysium

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The Red River music venue’s seventh annual Goblin King’s New Year’s Eve Ball features dancing, drinks, champagne toasts, snacks, and more. Advanced general admission tickets are $23, day-of tickets $33, VIP tickets $48 in advance and $60 day-of with access to a private bar and seating, and very VIP tickets are $250 with bottles and reserved tables. It runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

705 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-8385
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Barbarella Austin

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The Red River club is hosting a three-in-one New Year’s Eve party starting at 9 p.m. with a to-be-determined cover charge.

611 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

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Wax Myrtle's

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The Thompson Hotel bar is hosting the Pink Power party, a disco celebration in honor of the LGBTQ community. There will be burlesque and drag performances, DJ sets, a champagne bar, 1970s-inspired foods, and more. Partial ticket proceeds will go towards nonprofit Rainbow Connections ATX, The party is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and tickets are $35.

506 San Jacinto Blvd Suite WM, 4th Floor, Austin, TX 78701
(737) 257-3026
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Azul Rooftop

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The downtown hotel rooftop bar is hosting a party with prime views of the city fireworks, along with food, drinks, a DJ, and champagne toasts. Tickets are $100, with cabanas available for $1,500. There are outdoor areas. It runs from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

310 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701
(512) 792-5622
(512) 792-5622

Coconut Club

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This is the downtown club’s last New Year’s celebration because of impending construction, and it’s going out in style with several dance floors with DJs and drinks from 9 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door.

310B Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701

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Lamberts

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Head upstairs to the barbecue restaurant’s live music venue for a concert by the David Garza All-Star Band and champagne toasts. Tickets are $125, there are indoor areas, and it starts at 9:30 p.m.

401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 494-1500
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Hilton Austin

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The downtown hotel is throwing an epic Gatsby’s House New Year’s Eve party with DJs, lots of bars, a whole casino area, champagne toasts, party favors, and a 1920s theme with corresponding suggested dress codes. Tickets range from $145 to $895; it runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 482-8000
(512) 482-8000

Zanzibar

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The Austin Marriott Downtown rooftop bar’s New Year’s Eve party includes a food buffet, a bubbly wine toast, a DJ set, and good views of the fireworks. Tickets range from $100 to $2,000; it runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

304 E Cesar Chavez St Unit 700, Austin, TX 78701
(737) 787-6969
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Carpenter Hotel

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Along with a dinner at the restaurant proper, the hotel is hosting a silent disco New Year’s party out in its Q Hut space, DJed by A Tribe Called Quest’s Ali Shaheed Muhammad. There will be drinks and a midnight champagne toast. Tickets are $100 per person, $1,500 for private booths with bottle service, and an additional $160 for the restaurant dinner. It runs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

400 Josephine St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 682-5300
(512) 682-5300

Fairmont Austin

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The downtown hotel’s New Year’s Eve party offers a prime spot to watch the fireworks. The $125 ticket includes food, a champagne toast, and entry into the hotel’s pool bar Rules & Reg, the pool deck ice lounge, and the ski-themed pop-up. It starts at 9 p.m.

101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 600-2000
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Whisler's

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The East Sixth bar is hosting a music- and drinks-filled masquerade party for New Year’s Eve. There are indoor and outdoor areas.

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 480-0781
(512) 480-0781

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Kitty Cohen's

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The East Austin bar’s New Year’s Eve party takes on a whole honky tonk-slash-urban cowboy vibe with a DJ playing Western and country music, as well as drinks and dancing. There are indoor and outdoor areas.

2211 Webberville Rd #3548, Austin, TX 78702

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Electric Shuffle Austin

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The new activity bar is offering a New Year’s Eve party with games, an open bar, a toast, food, a best-dressed contest, and a pizza drop. There are indoor areas. Tickets are $150.

91 Red River St STE 102, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 894-8779
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Geraldine's

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The downtown hotel restaurant within the Van Zandt is hosting a party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Reservations can be booked online.

605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-4755
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Eberly

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The Zilker restaurant’s New Year’s Eve party takes on a circus theme. Among the dance floor, live music, food, drinks, and champagne toast, there will be performers, tarot card readers, a costume contest, and more. It starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $85.

615 S. Lamar, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-9000
(512) 916-9000
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Justine's

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The East Austin French restaurant is throwing another one of its epic parties, and this time, it’s a whole avant-garde circus theme. On deck are martinis, cotton candy, oysters, cotton candy, a midnight champagne toast, plus performers and games. Tickets are $150. There are indoor and outdoor areas.

4710 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702
(512) 385-2900
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South Congress Hotel

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The South Austin hotel bar is hosting a New Year’s Eve party with champagne bottle service, DJ sets, cocktails, and food from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Advance tickets are $25, and door tickets are $35.

1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 920-6405
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Lenoir

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While the Bouldin Creek New American restaurant proper is focused on serving New Year’s Eve dinner, its wine garden is hosting a New Year’s Eve party. The $85 ticket comes with food, two drink tickets, and a champagne toast (a la carte drinks can be purchased too). It begins at 8 p.m.

1807 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 215-9778
(512) 215-9778

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Radio Coffee & Beer

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The South Austin cafe and bar’s New Year’s Eve party includes three-dollar champagnes, music, and more. It runs from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 394-7844
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The Far Out Lounge & Stage

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The far south bar and venue is hosting a Cumbia New Year’s Eve party with KUTX, complete with performances by Grupo Fantasma and Superfónicos. General admission tickets are $25 in advance, $40 at the door, and VIP with private bar, champagne toast, and food for $100. It runs from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

8504 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 351-9909
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Seoulju

9515 N Lamar Blvd Suite 230, Austin, TX 78753

The Korean restaurant’s New Year’s Eve party will include soju shots set up like dominos and a midnight champagne toast. There are indoor dine-in services.

9515 N Lamar Blvd Suite 230, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 382-1858
(512) 382-1858

Drink.Well

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. There’s happy hour pricing through 5:30 p.m., a free champagne toast at midnight, food and drinks, and no cover charge/reservations/dress code.

207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 614-6683
(512) 614-6683

Outer Heaven Disco Club

1808 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin club is having a blacklight party, late 1990s/early 2000s vibes, free food, and a champagne toast. General admission tickets are $40 and people with VIP tickets can pay $20 at the door.

1808 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
(702) 326-8976
(702) 326-8976

Howards Bar & Club

1130 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

The new Clarksville bar is hosting performer Jessy Lanza for what it is dubbing the Jessy Lanza Aluminum Inevitable party with dancing and drinks and a “futurist formal” dress code. Tickets are $150 and there are some VIP booths. It runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and there are indoor dine-in areas.

1130 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

Devil May Care

500 W 6th St Suite 100, Austin, TX 78701

The downtown lounge’s Stop the Clock New Year’s Eve party includes cocktails, foods, music, and a champagne toast. Tickets are $150, there are indoor services, and it starts at 8 p.m.

500 W 6th St Suite 100, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 767-6052
(512) 767-6052

The Belmont

305 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

The downtown venue is hosting an epic New Year’s Eve party with DJs, a silent disco, and balloon drops. Tickets range from $50 to $150, and it runs from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

305 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-2100
(512) 476-2100

Nickel City

1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

While table reservations for the Central East Austin bar’s New Year’s Eve party are already sold out, there is non-tickets general admission standing room space still for walk-ins. The party will include drink specials, $69 bottles of Lallier champagne, and a DJ from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. There are indoor and outdoor areas.

1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

The Roosevelt Room

307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

Go back to the Roaring ‘20s with the downtown cocktail bar’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 classic drinks, a special champagne menu will be available. The remaining available tickets range from $125 to $1,000.

307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 494-4094
(512) 494-4094

Eden Cocktail Room

214 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

The newer downtown bar is hosting two parties for New Year’s Eve, both with welcome cocktails and small bites. The earlier 6 to 9 p.m. party is $50; the later 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. party is $100 and comes with a champagne toast. There are indoor areas.

214 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

Elysium

705 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

The Red River music venue’s seventh annual Goblin King’s New Year’s Eve Ball features dancing, drinks, champagne toasts, snacks, and more. Advanced general admission tickets are $23, day-of tickets $33, VIP tickets $48 in advance and $60 day-of with access to a private bar and seating, and very VIP tickets are $250 with bottles and reserved tables. It runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

705 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-8385
(512) 478-8385

Barbarella Austin

611 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

The Red River club is hosting a three-in-one New Year’s Eve party starting at 9 p.m. with a to-be-determined cover charge.

611 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

Wax Myrtle's

506 San Jacinto Blvd Suite WM, 4th Floor, Austin, TX 78701

The Thompson Hotel bar is hosting the Pink Power party, a disco celebration in honor of the LGBTQ community. There will be burlesque and drag performances, DJ sets, a champagne bar, 1970s-inspired foods, and more. Partial ticket proceeds will go towards nonprofit Rainbow Connections ATX, The party is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and tickets are $35.

506 San Jacinto Blvd Suite WM, 4th Floor, Austin, TX 78701
(737) 257-3026
(737) 257-3026

Azul Rooftop

310 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701

The downtown hotel rooftop bar is hosting a party with prime views of the city fireworks, along with food, drinks, a DJ, and champagne toasts. Tickets are $100, with cabanas available for $1,500. There are outdoor areas. It runs from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

310 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701
(512) 792-5622
(512) 792-5622

Coconut Club

310B Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701

This is the downtown club’s last New Year’s celebration because of impending construction, and it’s going out in style with several dance floors with DJs and drinks from 9 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door.

310B Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701

Lamberts

401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Head upstairs to the barbecue restaurant’s live music venue for a concert by the David Garza All-Star Band and champagne toasts. Tickets are $125, there are indoor areas, and it starts at 9:30 p.m.

401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 494-1500
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Hilton Austin

500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

The downtown hotel is throwing an epic Gatsby’s House New Year’s Eve party with DJs, lots of bars, a whole casino area, champagne toasts, party favors, and a 1920s theme with corresponding suggested dress codes. Tickets range from $145 to $895; it runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 482-8000
(512) 482-8000

Zanzibar

304 E Cesar Chavez St Unit 700, Austin, TX 78701

The Austin Marriott Downtown rooftop bar’s New Year’s Eve party includes a food buffet, a bubbly wine toast, a DJ set, and good views of the fireworks. Tickets range from $100 to $2,000; it runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

304 E Cesar Chavez St Unit 700, Austin, TX 78701
(737) 787-6969
(737) 787-6969

Carpenter Hotel

400 Josephine St, Austin, TX 78704

Along with a dinner at the restaurant proper, the hotel is hosting a silent disco New Year’s party out in its Q Hut space, DJed by A Tribe Called Quest’s Ali Shaheed Muhammad. There will be drinks and a midnight champagne toast. Tickets are $100 per person, $1,500 for private booths with bottle service, and an additional $160 for the restaurant dinner. It runs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

400 Josephine St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 682-5300
(512) 682-5300

Fairmont Austin

101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

The downtown hotel’s New Year’s Eve party offers a prime spot to watch the fireworks. The $125 ticket includes food, a champagne toast, and entry into the hotel’s pool bar Rules & Reg, the pool deck ice lounge, and the ski-themed pop-up. It starts at 9 p.m.

101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 600-2000
(512) 600-2000

Whisler's

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Sixth bar is hosting a music- and drinks-filled masquerade party for New Year’s Eve. There are indoor and outdoor areas.

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 480-0781
(512) 480-0781

Kitty Cohen's

2211 Webberville Rd #3548, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin bar’s New Year’s Eve party takes on a whole honky tonk-slash-urban cowboy vibe with a DJ playing Western and country music, as well as drinks and dancing. There are indoor and outdoor areas.

2211 Webberville Rd #3548, Austin, TX 78702

Electric Shuffle Austin

91 Red River St STE 102, Austin, TX 78701

The new activity bar is offering a New Year’s Eve party with games, an open bar, a toast, food, a best-dressed contest, and a pizza drop. There are indoor areas. Tickets are $150.

91 Red River St STE 102, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 894-8779
(512) 894-8779

Geraldine's

605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701

The downtown hotel restaurant within the Van Zandt is hosting a party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Reservations can be booked online.

605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-4755
(512) 476-4755

Eberly

615 S. Lamar, Austin, TX 78704

The Zilker restaurant’s New Year’s Eve party takes on a circus theme. Among the dance floor, live music, food, drinks, and champagne toast, there will be performers, tarot card readers, a costume contest, and more. It starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $85.

615 S. Lamar, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-9000
(512) 916-9000
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Eberly’s Cedar Tavern Bar.
Merrick Ales

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, it’s a whole avant-garde circus theme. On deck are martinis, cotton candy, oysters, cotton candy, a midnight champagne toast, plus performers and games. Tickets are $150. There are indoor and outdoor areas.

4710 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702
(512) 385-2900
(512) 385-2900

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 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Advance tickets are $25, and door tickets are $35.

1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 920-6405
(512) 920-6405

Lenoir

1807 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

While the Bouldin Creek New American restaurant proper is focused on serving New Year’s Eve dinner, its wine garden is hosting a New Year’s Eve party. The $85 ticket comes with food, two drink tickets, and a champagne toast (a la carte drinks can be purchased too). It begins at 8 p.m.

1807 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 215-9778
(512) 215-9778

Radio Coffee & Beer

4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704

The South Austin cafe and bar’s New Year’s Eve party includes three-dollar champagnes, music, and more. It runs from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 394-7844
(512) 394-7844

The Far Out Lounge & Stage

8504 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745

The far south bar and venue is hosting a Cumbia New Year’s Eve party with KUTX, complete with performances by Grupo Fantasma and Superfónicos. General admission tickets are $25 in advance, $40 at the door, and VIP with private bar, champagne toast, and food for $100. It runs from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

8504 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 351-9909
(512) 351-9909

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