Here’s to saying goodbye to 2025 and welcoming a new year. Here are ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Washington DC including events and special offerings by restaurants and local businesses.
New Year’s Eve is Wednesday, December 31 and New Year’s Day is Thursday, January 1.
New Year’s Eve Washington DC 2025 and Day Brunch 2026
This list is not exhaustive and I update the information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.
Pisco y Nazca in Washington, DC is offering a New Year’s Eve four-course prix-fixe dinner on Wednesday, December 31. Priced at $100 per person, the menu includes a Pisco Sour flight and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Sparkling wine bottles are available at 25 percent off, and the regular menu will not be offered, with a special bar menu available instead.
Pisco y Nazca in Bethesda, Maryland and Reston, Virginia are offering a New Year’s Eve four-course prix-fixe dinner on December 31 for $65 per person. The experience includes a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, with sparkling wine bottles available at 25 percent off. At both locations, the regular menu will remain available alongside the New Year’s Eve prix-fixe menu. Reservations are available for all locations.
Flight Club does not charge a cover to enter, making it the perfect first stop of the evening for guests to start the celebrations, while also staying open until 1am for those who want to keep the fun going. Sip on the Golden Orchard, a cocktail made in partnership with Four Walls Whiskey, an Irish-American whiskey created by the stars of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The boozy drink includesFour Walls, Housemade Apple Sour Mix, Cinnamon and Egg White. For those wanting a sweeter drink that screams holiday spirit, indulge in the Peppermint Espresso Martini, made with Prairie Organic Vodka, Peppermint, Coffee and a Fudgey Peppermint Rim. Guests can enjoy the specialty cocktails until January 1, with New Year’s Eve being the last opportunity to try them out. Additionally, Flight Club will be open on New Year’s Day featuring a bottomless brunch with mimosas, espresso martinis, and recovery-ready plates, making it the ideal post-party hangout for friends to debrief and recover.
Kayu in Washington, D.C. is offering a New Year’s Eve dinner built around a seven-course tasting menu by Chef Paolo Dungca, with a complimentary midnight toast included. Priced at $150 per person, the menu opens with pampagana featuring buchi with foie gras and chestnut, and tuna tartare with calamansi kosho and nori, followed by cassava cake with crabfat XO, lardo, and ikura. Additional courses include kinilaw with hamachi, green apple, and coconut; octopus pancit with glass noodles and squid ink; aged squab kaldereta with confit breast and leg, marble potato, and green olives; kinaskas with mango, chèvre, and honey; and a closing course of taho with silken tofu, tapioca, and Kaluga caviar. An optional beverage pairing is available for $65 per person. Dinner service runs on December 31, with the toast timed for midnight. Reservations are limited.
Bar Chinois in Washington, DC and Arlington is offering a three course prix-fixe dinner priced at $55 on New Year’s Eve, featuring Red Chili Wontons and 1970s Garlic Noodles, along with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. The Washington, DC location continues with a non ticketed DJ party and midnight toast, running until 1 AM.
dLeña in Washington, DC is offering a five course New Year’s Eve prix-fixe menu for $159, with dishes such as Lobster Tacos and Wagyu Empanadas. An optional $100 beverage pairing is available, and live music takes place in dLeña ROJA. New Year’s Day is marked with an extended bottomless brunch on January 1.
The Pembroke in Washington, DC is offering a three course New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinner priced at $145 per adult and $65 for children. Menu options include Veal Saltimbocca and Smoked Lamb Rack, with a live DJ from 8 PM to 12:30 AM and the bar open until 1 AM.
Smoke & Mirrors in Washington, DC is offering The All Black Gala on New Year’s Eve, with tickets starting at $55. The evening includes light hors d’oeuvres, a midnight champagne toast, and a DJ, with a formal all black dress code.
Lobby Bar in Washington, DC is offering the Veuve Clicquot New Year’s Eve Gala starting at 10 PM. Tickets from $135 include a 3.5 hour premium open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, live music, and a Veuve Clicquot midnight toast.
REALM Rooftop Bar & Lounge in Washington, DC is offering a Roaring Realm New Year’s Eve celebration from 9 PM to 3 AM, featuring champagne service and a posh, glam dress code.
SYN Rooftop Bar & Lounge in Reston is offering a New Year’s Eve rooftop countdown party from 4 PM to 1 AM, with main festivities from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM. The event includes a live DJ, party favors near midnight, and a complimentary midnight toast, with free entry by reservation.
Whiskey Charlie in Washington, DC is offering a New Year’s Eve party from 9 PM to 1 AM with tickets priced at $75. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a signature cocktail, party favors, a midnight toast, a live DJ, and raffle giveaways.
ala in Washington, DC and Bethesda is offering their regular à la carte menu on New Year’s Eve, allowing guests to order freely without a prix-fixe commitment at both locations.
Atlas Brew Works in Washington, DC and Alexandria is offering a family friendly New Year’s Eve celebration with $6 pints available all day at the Bridge District and Alexandria locations, plus an early 8 PM countdown for kids. The Navy Yard location offers happy hour specials from 3 PM to 6 PM.
