22 of the best 2019 New Year’s Eve parties and events in Charlotte
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New Year’s Eve Block Party in NoDa
Location: Crepe Cellar, Haberdish and Growlers Pourhouse
Price: $145-$155; get tickets
All inclusive: Yes, tickets include cocktail hour, four-course dinner with drink pairings and champagne toast
Details: The multi-venue event features cocktail hour with passed appetizers at 7 p.m., your choice of a four-course dinner at one of the three locations, champagne toast at midnight and an after party at Growlers.
New Year’s Eve Punchin’ Eve at The Suffolk Punch
Location: The Suffolk Punch, 2911 Griffith St.
Price: $75 ($35 designated driver ticket available); get tickets
All inclusive: Yes
Details: They’ll have a DJ, live acoustic music on the heated patio, glow sticks, midnight champagne toast and balloon drop. Your ticket also includes a full drink package with access to five bars throughout the space. Cocktail attire required. They’re also serving a special three-course dinner until 9:30 p.m. Call for reservations.
Casino Royale at Seoul Food Meat Co.
Location: Seoul Food Meat Company, 1400 S. Church St.
Price: $70 advance, $100 at the door
All inclusive: No
Details: They’ll have professional dealers on site for roulette, Black Jack and craps plus a photo booth, buffet-style appetizers (7-9 p.m.), party favors and a midnight champagne toast.
Shaken, Not Stirred NYE Party at Ink N Ivy
Location: Ink N Ivy, 222 S. Church St.
Price: $100 general admission; get tickets
All inclusive: Yes
Details: The Bond themed party will feature two dance floors, pop-up martini and champagne bars (plus the main bars serving beer, wine and cocktails), live music, party favors, passed hors d’oeuvres and a late-night buffet.
Retro New Year’s Eve at Queen Park Social
Location: Queen Park Social, 4125 Yancey Road
Price: $15-$125; get tickets
All inclusive: Depends on ticket level; inclusive drink packages start at $75/person
Details: They’re throwing it back with retro music from DJ View Beats and their usual lineup of games.
Cirque du South End at Slate, Oak Room and All American Pub
Location: Southend Station, 200 E. Bland St.
Price: $70-$120; get tickets
All inclusive: Yes
Details: The multi-venue party features an open bar, aerial performers, party favors, balloon drop, midnight champagne toast, live music and more. VIP upgrades include light appetizers, VIP bar access and more.
NYE at VBGB and 8.2.0
Location: VBGB and 8.2.0; 920 Hamilton St.
Price: $75-$85 (plus 20 percent service fee); get tickets
All inclusive: Yes
Details: One price, two parties. Your ticket gets you access to the live DJs, open bars, party favors and appetizer buffets at both locations. Plus, there’s free parking at the Music Factory.
Gatsby New Year’s Eve at Merchant & Trade
Location: Merchant & Trade, 303 S. Church St.
Price: $150-$200; get tickets
All inclusive: No
Details: Tickets to the Gatsby themed party include appetizers, two drink tickets, a dinner buffet, midnight fireworks and a champagne toast. 1920s attire is encouraged.
New Year’s Eve at The Ritz
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, 201 E. Trade St.
Price: $75-$95; get tickets
All inclusive: No
Details: The party will span two ballrooms with two DJs, open bars and light appetizers and party favors for VIP ticket holders.
New Year’s Eve at Rooftop 210
Location: Rooftop 210, 210 E. Trade St. (3rd level)
Price: $750-$160, VIP tables available for $1000; get tickets
All inclusive: Yes
Details: General admission gets you access to the party and all-inclusive open bars all night. VIP tables include bottle service and an appetizer buffet.
Hoppin’ New Year’s Eve
Location: Hoppin’, 1402 Winnifred St.
Price: $50-75; get tickets
All inclusive: Yes
Details: $1 beer and $1 wine from 62 taps along with appetizers beginning at 9 p.m., DJ, party favors, champagne toast and a photo booth.
New Year’s Eve at Graham St. Pub
Location: Graham Street Pub, 400 S. Graham St.
Price: $50; get tickets
All inclusive: Yes
Details: $50 gets you access to three open bars inside, on the patio and on the heated rooftop plus appetizers.
Official CLT New Year’s Eve at Levine Avenue of the Arts
Location: South Tryon at Levine Avenue of the Arts
Price: Free
All inclusive: No
Details: The free community celebration features a DJ, live music, the lighting of the Queen City crown and Charlotte’s signature midnight fireworks show.
Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve Celebration at Murphy’s
Location: Murphy’s Kitchen & Tap, 445 W. Trade St.
Price: $80-$100; get tickets
All inclusive: Yes
Details: The Gatsby themed event features an open bar, passed appetizers, dinner buffet, champagne toast and balloon drop.
New Year’s Eve at 5Church
Location: 5Church, 127 N. Tryon St.
Price: $75-$120 4-course dinner; $50 upgrade to post-dinner party with open bar and buffet; $75 open bar and buffet only; dinner reservations, after party tickets
All inclusive: Yes
Details: You’ve got options. 4-course dinner seatings begin at 5 p.m. with prices increasing the later you get into the evening. You can end your night there or dinner guests have the option to upgrade to the after party for an additional $50. Not interested in the sit down dinner? You can purchase after party access only for $75, which includes an open bar and buffet from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
New Year’s Eve at Sophia’s Lounge
Location: Sophia’s Lounge, 127 N. Tryon St.
Price: $65-$110 5-course chef tasting menu; $50 upgrade to post-dinner party with open bar and buffet; $100 open bar and buffet only; dinner reservations, after party tickets
All inclusive: Yes
Details: You’ve got options. Five-course dinner seatings begin at 5 p.m. with prices increasing the later you get into the evening. You can end your night there or dinner guests have the option to upgrade to the after party for an additional $50. Not interested in the sit down dinner? You can purchase after party access only for $100, which includes an open bar and buffet from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
New Year’s Eve Party at Essex
Location: Essex, 101 S. Tryon St.
Price: $96.19 (includes tax and gratuity)
All inclusive: Yes
Details: The party includes a DJ and dance floor, open bar, midnight champagne toast and a buffet.
New Year’s Eve 3-course dinner at 204 North
Location: 204 N Tryon St.
Price: $50-$70 3-course dinner, $60 upgrade to post-dinner party with all-inclusive open bar; get tickets
All inclusive: Yes
Details: Three-course dinner seatings are available at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. and get more expensive the later it gets. Diners can choose to continue the night at the all-inclusive DJ dance party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. for a $60 upgrade.
Laid Back New Year’s Eve at Sycamore
Location: Sycamore Brewing, 2161 Hawkins St.
Price: No tickets necessary
Details: The casual celebration features special beer releases, food, fire pits, games, live music and no dress code.
New Year’s Eve at Caswell Station
Location: Caswell Station, 336 N. Caswell Road
Price: $45; get tickets
All inclusive: Yes
Details: Casual attire is welcome at this party featuring an open bar (beginning at 9 p.m.), midnight champagne toast and breakfast buffet (beginning at 1 a.m.).
New Year’s Eve at Haymaker
Location: 225 S. Poplar St.
Price: $65 plus tax and gratuity; make a reservation
All inclusive: No – food included in price, drinks separate
Details: There will be a three-course festive prix fixe menu with seatings at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Drop of Decadence at Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo
Location: 220 E. Trade St., Suite 2200
Price: $90.00 per person; $180 per couple; $100 per person at the door. Get tickets
All inclusive: Yes
Details: There will be the usual NYE fun – open bar, DJ, party favors and a photo booth. But there will also be a huge dessert spread with a Flambé station, Crepe Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Profiteroles au Chocolate, assorted gateaux, cheesecakes, merengues and tortes.