NYE-A-GO GO! A Disco Dance Party
How about a disco dance party to ring in the new year? At The Trestle Inn, there’s a Go Go dance party, featuring DJ BilLa on vinyl and Go Go by Stevie Ryeder and Marsha Katt. Sip on cocktails like a classic whiskey sour, old fashioned or Negroni till the midnight champagne toast for $50. If you’re coming with your significant other, it’s $250 per couple for guaranteed seating for two, three craft cocktails per person and light snacks. The VIP ticket is limited to 15 couples. Doors open at 8 p.m. and seating by 10 p.m.
NYE open-bar all-access pass
A five-hour open bar sets the stage for you to ring in the new year. Pair that with live DJs, the ball drop, complimentary glasses of champagne and light fare. You can enjoy this experience at various venues including Bru Craft & Wurst, Sueno and others with the all access party pass. Doors open 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are $99.
Concourse Dance Bar
With lights flashing and DJs spinning your favorite hits, Concourse is offering a premium open bar, access to their ice bar, a champagne toast at midnight and more. Pre-sale tickets start at $85. Buy them while supplies last — price goes up to $100 on Dec. 26, space permitting. Party starts at 9 p.m. below street level on Market Street.
Royal Reverie at Rex at the Royal
Sip on a southern-inspired twist on a classic Dickensian punch by beverage manager Joshua Scheid from the free-flowing punchbowl as Executive Chef Aaron Paik’s menu offers oysters, caviar blinis and poached lobster in truffle hollandaise. Pair your eats with a flight of three sparkling wines, including a true champagne. The Royal Reverie cocktail party is in the luxurious mezzanine lounge at Rex at the Royal for $195. There will also be a sit-down dinner with a robust prix fixe menu in the sprawling main dining room or at the bar for $95 per person.
El Techo New Year’s Eve Fiesta
Dance under the stars with DJ TygerStrype for $110 (gratuity and fees included, tax not included) from 9 p.m. to 2023. If you need some refreshments, the open bar has margaritas, cocktails, beer and wine paired with bottomless empanadas, guacamole and salsas. Plus, Ocho Tequila will pour specials all night. At midnight, ring in 2023 with a complimentary sparkling toast and a balloon drop.
Party with a prix-fixe dinner
If you’re looking for tasting menus to ring in 2023, then you’re in luck. There are plenty of dinners throughout the city. There’s River Twice in East Passyunk with Sweet Amalia oysters and short rib of beef, Lark in Bala Cynwyd with live music and a 5-Course tasting menu, Fiore Fine Foods in Queen Village with strozzapretti and gelato sundae, and Little Fish BYOB in Bella Vista with a four-course surf and turf menu and complimentary sparkling wine. Stina Pizzeria, Alessandro’s Wood Fired Italian & Bar, Olea, High Street, Le Cavalier and more are offering too.
Karaoke at KPOD
The private dining room at KPOD will be transformed into a free karaoke lounge at 9:30 p.m. Sing to your favorite hits dressed as your favorite musical icon while enjoying mandu, hand rolls, noodles, stews and more.
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
Party at Live! Casino & Hotel with plenty of events to choose from. Celebrate with former Real Housewife of New York City, Dorinda Medley at 9 p.m. starting at $99. Make your way to the casino floor at 10 p.m. for the “New Year’s Eve Mega Jackpot Madness” where the jackpot starts at $10,000 and must hit $50,000. Jam out to live music by EPICSOUL from 9 p.m. to midnight at Center Bar. Enjoy a DJ, specialty circus acts, stunts and exciting shows at Sports & Social. Dine at The Prime Rib in the evening and brunch the next day. Or toast the New Year at Luk Fu with bubbly and bites.