Our next-to-last installment of our month-long series highlighting the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC...
New Year's Eve on a Budget:
Free admission & Low Cover Parties
While many places go all out for New Year's Eve, with lavish parties, and tickets for $100 or more, some places are just letting you enjoy their regular vibe with their regular customers, with no cover charge.
Here are a few New Year's Eve party options for those on a tight budget...
An Beal Bocht: 445 W. 238th St. (Waldo Ave.) Riverdale, Bronx
Bar Coastal: 1495 First Ave. (78th St.)
Bar 43: 43-06 43rd St. (43rd Ave.) Sunnyside, NY
Beckett's: 81 Pearl St. (Stone St.)
Blaggard's Pub: 8 W. 38th St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
Blind Pig: 233 E. 14th St. (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.)
The Brazen Head: 228 Atlantic Ave. (bet. Court St. & Boerum Pl.) Bk
Common Ground: 206 Avenue A (between 12th & 13th St.)
The Crowe's Nest: 1804 Second Ave. (between 93rd & 94th St.)
Doc Holliday's: 141 Avenue A (9th St.)
David Copperfield's: 1394 York Ave. (74th St.)
The Dubliner 45 Stone St. (bet. Coenties Alley & Mill Lane)
Fat Annie's Truck Stop: 131 W. 33rd St. (bet. Sixth & Seventh Ave.)
Firefly: 54 Spring St. (bet. Lafayette & Mulberry)
The Hog Pit: 37 W. 26th St. (between Broadway & 6th Ave.)
Hop Devil Grill: 129 St. Marks Place (between First Ave. & Ave. A)
Joshua Tree: 513 Third Ave. (between 34th & 35th St.)
Lansdowne Road: 599 Tenth Ave. (between 43rd & 44th St.)
Mercury Bar 493 Third Ave. (between 33rd & 34th St.)
Merrion Square: 1840 Second Ave. (95th St.)
Mustang Harry's: 352 Seventh Ave. (between 29th & 30th St.)
Nevada Smith's: 74 Third Ave. (between 11th & 12th St.)
Patrick Kavanagh's: 497 3rd Ave.
Puck Fair: 298 Lafayette St. (bet. Houston & Prince)
Rogue: 757 Sixth Ave. (between 25th & 26th St.)
Ship of Fools: 1590 Second Ave. (between 82nd & 83rd St.)
Three of Cups: 83 First Ave. (E. 5th St.)
Ulysses': 95 Pearl St./58 Stone St.
And here are some with a low cover charge ($20 or less)
New Year's Eve with a Low Cover Charge:
Dempsey's Pub: 61 Second Ave. (between 3rd & 4th St.)
Low cover charge will include first drink
Gatsby's: 53 Spring St. (bet. Lafayette & Mulberry St.)
$10 includes 1st drink
The Half Pint: 76 W. 3rd St. (Thompson St.)
$20 at the door includes one free drink
Smith's Bar: 701 Eighth Ave. (44th St.)
cover is on a sliding scale as the night goes on
Thursday, December 31, 2009
New Year's Eve on a Budget: Free admission & Low Cover Parties
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
New Year's Eve at Common Ground
#108 in our month-long series highlighting the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC...
Thursday, December 31, 2009
New Year's Eve at Common Ground
5-hour top-shelf open bar.
Open to the public
(A cash bar option is also available).
at:
206 Avenue A
(between 12th & 13th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 228-6231
CommonGroundNYC.com
New Year's Eve at Bar 43
#107 in our month-long series highlighting the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC...
Thursday, December 31, 2009
New Year's Eve at Bar 43
Join the party of the year at Bar 43.
Ring in the new year and lets take 2010 by storm
Great music all night
Watch the ball drop on our 10 big screens
Free champagne toast
$1000 balloon drop at midnight.
The shot girls will be working
and serving our favorite jello shots
at:
Bar 43
43-06 43rd St. (43rd Ave.)
Sunnyside, NY
(718) 361-3090
Bar43.com
New Year's Eve at The Brazen Head
#106 in our month-long series highlighting the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC...
New Year's Eve at The Brazen Head
at:
228 Atlantic Ave.
(between Court St. & Boerum Pl.)
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 488-0430
BrazenHeadBrooklyn.com
New Year's Eve at Lansdowne Road
#105 in our month-long series highlighting the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC...
New Year's Eve at Lansdowne Road
New Year's Eve at Lansdowne Road
True to their motto of Drink - Sport - Comaradarie
Lansdowne Road will be open with no cover
providing the same great atmosphere they offer 365 days a year.
Great food and an excellent selection of beers, whiskeys & tequilas
and sports on TV
at:
599 Tenth Ave.
(between 43rd & 44th St.)
(212) 239-8020
New York, NY
LansdowneRoadNYC.com
New Year's Eve at The Black Finn
#104 in our month-long series highlighting the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC...
New Year's Eve at The Black Finn
Say goodbye to 2009 and bring on 2010 in style with BlackFinn
$95 per person until December 24th.
$85 per person for groups of 5 or more.
Price includes top shelf open bar from 8pm - 2:30am
light buffet, champagne toast at midnight
party favors
DJ all night
For more info call May at 212.355.6607
at:
218 E. 53rd St.
(bet. Second & Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 355-6607
BlackFinnNYC.com
New Year's Eve at Butterfield 8
#103 in our month-long series highlighting the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC...
New Year's Eve at BUtterfield 8
Top Shelf Bar 9pm to 2am
Gourmet Passed Hors d'oeuvres
Full Dinner Buffet
Continental Breakfast
Must be 21+ and present Valid Photo ID at door.
General Admission: $110
Purchase tickets on-line
at:
5 E. 38th St.
(between 5th & Madison Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 679-0646
Butterfield8NYC.com
New Year's Eve in Times Square
#81 - #102 in our month-long series highlighting the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC...
We all know that Times Square is the epicenter of New Year's Eve, not just in New York, but all over the world. In addition to the millions that will flock to Times Square, countless millions more will watch it on TV from whatever party they are at. Most New Yorkers I know do not want to go anywhere near Times Square on New Year's Eve, but for those that do, here are a bunch of options for you:
Times Square All Access Pass
Introducing the Times Square All Access Pass.
Created by fellow partygoers to enhance your New Years Eve experience, the pass literally gets you in everywhere (almost). With access to over 10 venues around the Times Square area, use this pass to party and play with family and friends in the warmth of a bar, lounge, or restaurant with complimentary liquor and music.
Times Square All Access Pass Holders will receive:
* A traveling party at different locations through the night.
* 8 hours of Times Square Open Bar (6pm - 2am) - 10 Different Atmospheres
* Admission to multiple venues in Times Square (a value of over $1,000)
* Free After Hours admission (multiple venues throughout the city to keep the party going until 9am)
* Champagne toast at midnight
* Party Favors
* The freedom to walk from one party to the next all night long
Access to the following open bars in Times Square::
- Bourbon Street - 46th St. btw 8th Ave. *
- Hawaiian Tropic Zone - 49th & 7th Ave. **
- TGI Fridays - 50th & 7th Ave. **
- House of Brews - 46th St. btw 8th Ave. *
- Broadway Comedy Bar (Private Room) - 53rd btw 8th & 9th Ave. *
- Times Square Art Center - 8th Ave. bet. 42nd & 43rd St. ( 1 block West of Ball Drop Zone)
- Divine Bar - 236 West 54th Street btw Broadway & 8th Ave *
- Utsav - 46th St. btw 6th & 7th Ave - 1/2 Block from center of Times Square *
- Mars 2112 - 51st & Broadway **
- Ava Penthouse (at Dream Hotel) - 210 W 55th Street **
* Venues located 1 block east or 1 block west of the Ball Drop Zone.
** Venues located within the ball drop zone
Tickets range from $235 to $325, depending on you starting point,
and can be purchased on-line
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New Year' Eve at The China Club, Eden & Opera
The legendary China Club has morphed into three separate venues,
but will be The China Club once more for this special New Year's Eve event
Cocktail / Semi-Formal Attire
Hosted by Danielle Staub
2 Live DJ's Spinning a mix of Hip Hop, Dance, Rock, Top-40 & '80s
6 Hour Top-Shelf Open Bar (9PM - 3AM)
Champagne Toast at Midnight
VIP Tables Available
Party Favors
Live Broadcast of Ball Drop On Projection Screen
Purchase tickets on-line
General Admission:
China Club: $125
Opera: $125
Eden Rooftop: $195
at:
The China Club
268 W. 47th St. (Between Broadway & 8th Ave.)
New York, NY
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New Year's Eve on Eighth Ave.
Close enough to the mayhem, without being directly in it...
New Year's Eve at Latitude:
$90 admission includes:
4 hour open bar
w/passed hors d'oeuvres
Party favors
Champagne toast at midnight
3 floors
and DJ playing party hits
Purchase tickets online
at:
783 Eighth Ave.
(between 47th & 48th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 245-3034
LatitudeBarNYC.com
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New Year's Eve at Social
$90 admission includes:w/passed hors d'oeuvres
Champagne toast at midnight
Party favors
DJ playing all night long
Purchase tickets online:
social-bar.ticketleap.com
at:
Social795 Eighth Ave.
(between 48th & 49th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 459-0643
SocialBarNYC.com
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New Year's Eve at Smith Bar
No advance tickets, just a cover at the doorCover will be on a sliding scale as the night goes on
at:
Smith's Bar701 Eighth Ave. (44th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 246-3268
SmithsBar.com
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New Year's Eve at The Mean Fiddler
Two floors off DJs24 Hours license.
Your ticket gains you entry passed the police barrier and entry to the top of 47 St. to watch the ball drop. Tickets must be collected the day before event. We advise everyone to give themselves two hours to get to destination as security will be very tight and streets closed from 3pm.
3 Party Options:
Option 1
$100 ticket for New Years Eve from 7pm to 12am.
Price includes 5 hour open bar (all premium liquor, beer, wine, etc,)
Buffet party favors and champagne toast at 12:00
Option 2
$120 ticket Reserved seating which guarantees seating.
5 hour open bar from 7pm to 12am. (all premium liquor, beer, wine, etc.)
Buffet party favors and champagne toast at 12:00
Option 3
$30 admission after 12.00
at:The Mean Fiddler
266 W. 47th St.
(bet. Broadway & Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 354-2950
TheMeanFiddlerNYC.com
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New Year's Eve at St. Andrew's
Thursday, December 31, 2009
$150 plus tax + gratuity per personIncludes Dinner (App, Entrée, Dessert, Tea/coffee)
Open Bar from 7pm - 1am
Champagne toast at midnight
DJ playing all night
Party Favors
Call for reservations
at:
St. Andrew's140 W. 46th St.
(between 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 840-8413
StAndrewsNYC.com
St. Andrew's has a new sister bar in the neighborhood:
Recently opened in St. Andrew's former 44th St. location, The Long Roomhas provided an access pass to its guests for New Year's Eve:
The Long Room
120 W. 44th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
212 997-3933
TheLongRoomNYC.com
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New Year's Eve at Bourbon Street
General Admission: $175Purchase tickets on-line
* (12) Hours of New Year's Eve Extravaganze (8pm - 8am)
* (6) Hours of Premium Open Bar (8pm - 2am)
* Canjun Inspired Passed Hors d'oeuvres
* Champagne Toast at Midnight
* Watch the Ball Drop LIVE from LCDs located throughout the venue
* Party Favors
at:
Bourbon Street346 W. 46th St.
(between 8th & 9th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 245-2030
BourbonNY.com
Purchase tickets on-line
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New Year's Eve at Pig n Whistle
A cool Irish bar right in the thick of it.
at:
Pig n Whistle
165 W. 47th St.
(between 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 302-0112
PignWhisteTS.com
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New Year's Eve at The Crest
General Admission: $125Purchase tickets on-line
Includes:
* 6 Hour Open Bar 9pm - 3am
* Midnight Champagne Toast
* Televised broadcast of Time's Square ball drop and live NYE countdown
* Featuring a World-Renowned DJ
* Festive Party Favors
* Complimentary Admission to The Official NYE 2010 After Party at TOUCH (240 West 52nd Street) starting at 2AM. A $35 value, free with your The Crest ticket stub!
* Come early and help reduce wait time
* Coat Check (provided by and responsibility of venue - additional charge)
at:
The Crest
268 W 47th St. (Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
Purchase tickets on-line
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Thursday, December 31, 2009 Chuck Berry's New Year's Eve at B.B. King's
Spend New Year's Eve with the legendary Chuck Berry
The man credited with inventing the rock guitar sound, Berry's many hits include "Roll Over, Beethoven!" and "Johnny B. Goode." In 1986, Chuck became the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's first inductee2 shows: 8pm & 11pm
Tickets: $98 - $120
Join Goldstar.com for free and get tickets for half price**All offers expire in advance of the show.
Check availability
at:
B.B. King's
237 W. 42nd St. (Times Square)
New York, NY
(212) 997-4144
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New Year's Eve at Mars 2112
General Admission : $155includes
6hour of premium open bar from 9pm - 3am
2 hours of buffet style food with multiple stations served from 9pm - 11pm
NYE Party Favors
Champagne Toast at Midnight
Purchase tickets on-line
at:
Mars 2112
1633 Broadway (51st St.)
New York, NY
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New Year's Eve at Dave & Buster's
We just learned that New Year's Eve at Dave & Buster's is sold out
Dave & Buster's234 W 42nd St.
(between 7th & 8th Ave.)
New York, NY
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and a little further down the road...
New Year's Eve 2010 at Espace
General admission: $110Purchase tickets on-line
Includes:
* 6 Hour Open Bar (9:00pm – 3:00am)
* DJ Price Spinning All Your Favorite Hits throughout the Night
* Stationed Hors d’oeuvres
* Champagne Toast at Midnight
* Live Countdown of Ball Drop from Times Square
* Party Favors
* VIP Tables Available
at:
Espace
635 W 42nd St. (between 11th & 12th Ave.)
New York, NY
Purchase tickets on-line
Previously featured...
New Year's Eve at Club Cheetah
New Year's Eve at The House of Brews
New Year's Eve with Black 47 at Connolly's
New Year's Eve with The Itinerants at Hurley's Saloon
Karaoke New Year's Eve at Keats
#80 in our month-long series highlighting the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC...
New Year's Eve at Keats
Karaoke with Emily Mayer
Party favors
Special shots all night
Open bar 9pm - 2am
at:
Keats Restaurant
842 Second Ave. (45th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 682-5490
KeatsRestaurant.com
New Year's Eve at Bar XII
#79 in our month-long series highlighting the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC...
New Year's Eve at Bar XII
General Admission: $85
5 Hour Premium Open Bar 9-2am
Midnight Champagne Toast
Live DJ New Years Eve 2009 Count Down
Featuring a Renowned DJ
Festive Party Favors
Purchase tickets on-line
Seated VIP: $125
5 Hour Premium Open Bar 9pm - 2am
Midnight Champagne Toast
Live DJ New Years Eve 2009 Count Down
Featuring a Renowned DJ
Festive Party Favors
Enjoy reserved night club seating
Each seated VIP shall have a reserved seat for the entire venue
Only persons holding seated VIP tickets can use reserved seating
Table seating accommodates groups of 4 or more
at:
206 E. 34th St. (Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 545-9912
Bar12.com
Purchase tickets on-line
New Year's Eve at Parkside Lounge
#78 in our month-long series highlighting the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC...
New Year's Eve at Parkside Lounge
featuring live entertainment by
Featuring Magic Brian and Corn Mo
With special guests:
Jason Trachtenburg
of the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players
and Albert Cadabra the great deceiver.
DJ Harry Hines will spin in the front.
Champagne toast at midnight.
bbq ribs
$75 – ticket to show, food, Champagne toast, full open bar.
$50 – ticket to show, food, Champagne toast, beer/wine/well drinks.
$25 – ticket to show, Champagne toast.
open bar from 8pm-2am
food at 9
show at 10
2010 at midnight
Tickets can be purchased at the door but reservation are strongly recommended.
For reservations email: parksidefun@gmail.com
at:
Parkside Lounge
317 E Houston St (Attorney St.)
New York, NY
ParksideLounge.net
New Year's Eve at East End Bar & Grill
#77 in our month-long series highlighting the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC...
New Year's Eve at East End Bar & Grill
NYE package includes:
*Top Shelf Open Bar 9pm-2am
*Full Dinner Buffet
*Champagne Toast at Midnight
*Party Favors (Hats, Masquerade Masks, Noise Makers)
*Live Feed of the Ball Dropping on the Big Screen
*Live DJ playing all night!
*Spinning Top 40, 80s, Dance, Hip Hop,
Dress Code: Dress to Impress, No T-shirts
There is also an optional Masquerade Ball Theme with a large group of the guests participating. Masquerade Masks will be given out to anyone who wants to participate.
Only selling 150 tickets so that there is plenty of space to dance and easily access drinks at the bar. Tickets are $90 if you book them before December 22nd and are available on a limited basis.
Group discounts are available for groups of 30 or more
To Purchase tickets, call: 212-348-3783
or email: info@eastendbar.com
at:
1664 First Ave.
(between 86th & 87th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 348-3783
EastEndBar.com
New Year's Eve at The Central Bar
#76 in our month-long series highlighting the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC...
Thursday, December 31, 2009
New Year's Eve at The Central Bar
$100 includes
5 hour premium open bar - 9pm - 2am
Finger Food
DJ spinning all night
Champagne toast at midnight
Party favors
Watch the ball drop on 7 large screens
Call Barry for reservations
at:
109 E. 9th St.
(between 3rd & 4th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 529-5333
CentralBarNYC.com
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