Ring in the new year with elegance and style. If you are looking for the ultimate places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in London, this luxury guide to London New Year’s Eve celebrations brings together six exceptional venues. From Michelin starred dining to glamorous black tie blowouts, each destination offers a distinct atmosphere for a refined and memorable night.
Michelin starred dining experiences
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester offers one of London’s most refined New Year’s Eve dining experiences, with two beautifully curated options to welcome 2026. The early dinner features a five course Michelin starred menu created by Chef Patron Jean Philippe Blondet, showcasing seasonal ingredients elevated with his signature French precision. This seating is priced at £340 per person and all tables are required to conclude by 8.30pm.
For those wishing to celebrate into the night, the late dinner presents a seven course menu crafted by Chef Blondet and paired with exceptional wines selected by the Head Sommelier. The experience concludes with a champagne toast at midnight, creating a luxurious and memorable transition into the new year. This late seating is priced at £700 per person including wine pairing.
The Dorchester, Park Lane, London W1K 1QA
Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
Hélène Darroze at The Connaught offers an exceptional New Year’s Eve menu built around the finest ingredients of the season, each dish reflecting the chef’s signature blend of precision, emotion and French culinary heritage. The evening begins with “Daurikus” caviar from Thousand Islets Lake, paired with langoustine, kohlrabi and finger lime, followed by delicate Paimpol coco beans with Meyer lemon, sage and smoked eel consommé. The menu continues with an XXL scallop from Scotland enhanced with black truffle from Périgord, and turbot from Cornwall served with calçot, oyster and pike roe.
The main course features pigeon from Brittany accompanied by parsnip, Medjool date, ras el hanout and cedrat. A rich Brillat Savarin from Bourgogne with black truffle and Heather honey follows before the dessert sequence begins with citrus fruits from Bachès, and concludes with chocolate from Mekong paired with coffee.
This New Year’s Eve experience is priced at £495 per person and offers one of the most sophisticated and beautifully composed celebrations in London.
The Connaught, Carlos Place, Mayfair, London W1K 2AL
Vibrant party and nightlife
The Ned continues to host one of London’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations with its Black Tie Blowout soirée. The evening begins at 8pm and carries on late into the night, inviting guests to dress to the nines as the historic former banking hall transforms into a vibrant playground of music, performance and celebration.
Expect roaming acts, aerialists, a live band and a special headline performance, all designed to create a sense of theatrical revelry. Guests enjoy unlimited canapés along with multiple feasting stations offering an abundant selection of lobsters, oysters, perfectly roasted meats and other seasonal dishes. Free flowing cocktails, beer, wine and fizz are served throughout the night, ensuring the atmosphere remains lively and generous from start to finish.
This event is adults only, fully prepaid at the time of booking and notably does not include seating, in keeping with its high energy, immersive party style. It is one of the most sought after celebrations in the city, ideal for those who want a glamorous and exuberant way to ring in the new year.
The Ned, 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ
Elegant dining with a contemporary tone
Ekstedt at The Yard
Ekstedt at The Yard, located within the Great Scotland Yard Hotel, offers one of London’s most distinctive festive dining experiences. Their seasonal menu is inspired by Nordic flavours and crafted around traditional fire cooking techniques, resulting in dishes that are both elegant and deeply evocative. Highlights include juniper smoked sirloin served with celeriac, wild mushroom and truffle, and charcoal grilled Cornish fish paired with pumpkin purée and fermented vinaigrette. The evening concludes with a winter perfect dessert of pickled cloudberries, yoghurt sorbet and sweet cicely snow.
The setting feels intimate and atmospheric, making it a memorable choice for festive dinners and Christmas gatherings in the city. For those seeking a refined and original way to celebrate New Year’s Eve, Ekstedt at The Yard delivers a culinary experience rooted in nature, craftsmanship and understated luxury.
Great Scotland Yard Hotel, 3 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HN
At Sloane
At Sloane, set in one of Chelsea’s most charming and exclusive neighbourhoods, offers an intimate and beautifully curated setting for a refined New Year’s Eve dinner. The hotel’s design, a collaboration with François Joseph Graf, balances timeless elegance with contemporary comfort. During the festive season, the property is transformed by enchanting floral and foliage installations created with the renowned Parisian Maison Moulié, giving the entire townhouse a warm and poetic atmosphere that feels both luxurious and deeply personal.
The rooms and suites at At Sloane reflect the essence of refined London living. Soft textures, bespoke furnishings and spacious layouts create a serene environment, ideal for unwinding before or after an evening of celebration. Views over Chelsea’s beautifully lit streets enhance the sense of seasonal magic.
For New Year’s Eve, the restaurant presents a five course menu that is both elegant and indulgent. Highlights include Homard Tom Yam, a delicate Petit Risotto à la Truffe and the remarkable Vénérable Tournedos Rossini. Each dish is crafted to deliver a sense of occasion, blending fine ingredients with the warmth and ease of a true home from home. It is a setting perfectly suited to those who wish to welcome the new year in a calm, candle lit atmosphere that feels private, sophisticated and beautifully executed.
1 Sloane Gardens, London SW1W 8EA
Sachi at Pantechnicon
Credit: Sachi / Photographer: Rusne Graz
Sachi at Pantechnicon offers a contemporary and elegant way to welcome the new year, blending refined Japanese dining with a festive atmosphere. Their SACHI SPARKLE celebration invites guests to enjoy a four course New Year’s Eve menu, champagne toasts and glittering cocktails in a setting that becomes increasingly vibrant as midnight approaches. The tone is polished and celebratory, with a suggested dress code of Sparkle in Style.
Guests can choose between two seating options. The early seating, from 6pm to 8.30pm, includes a four course menu, one glass of champagne and live entertainment, ideal for those who prefer a quieter celebration or have plans afterwards. The late seating, from 9pm until 3am, offers a fuller experience with two glasses of Charles Heidsieck Champagne, access to LUUM (Pantechnicon’s cocktail bar and lounge) and the rooftop parties, live entertainment and the possibility of prime seating with unlimited champagne. Groups may also reserve a private snug in LUUM for a dedicated celebration.
Sachi provides a fresh, modern alternative to traditional New Year’s Eve dining, offering a refined blend of Japanese flavours and festive energy in the heart of Belgravia.
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Pantechnicon, 19 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8LB
London remains one of the world’s most inspiring capitals in which to welcome the new year. Whether you seek an intimate Michelin starred dinner or a lively black tie gala, this luxury guide to London New Year’s Eve celebrations highlights the most elegant ways to toast to new beginnings.
May your evening be filled with wonderful company, beautiful surroundings and a sense of festive anticipation.