The cusp of a brand new year can feel like a cocktail of emotions. Whether you’re grateful for the year that’s passed or brimming with excitement for what’s to come, there’s plenty worth celebrating. Here are some of the city’s best countdown parties to be at. From decadent dining to free flow bubbly, these soirées will ensure you start 2024 on the right note.
Lavo
Before the clock strikes 12, glam up for Lavo’s glitzy New Year’s Eve party where a sumptuous Italian-American canape selection featuring fresh pizzas, beef tartare with truffle bruschetta, and citrus lobster salad await. With the night still young, enjoy free flow cocktails and champagne as you enjoy the front row spectacle of Marina Bay’s fireworks display and dance to live DJ sets.
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665°F, ANDAZ SINGAPORE
Come New Year’s Eve and Day, treat yourself to a lavish four-course set dinner at contemporary steakhouse 665°F. The menu starts off with sweet white onion gazpacho accompanied by crispy beef tendon skewers and whiskey foam; Korean wando abalone risotto; and a Tokachi herb-fed striploin that’s been aged with kombu for 14 days to render it tender and flavourful. For sweet endings, there’s the Citrus Blaster and The Galaxy, which comprises wild strawberries infused with St. Germain champagne. As part of the New Year’s Eve Celebration Bundle package, cap off the night with a countdown party at Mr. Stork and groove to lush tunes, while sipping on unlimited drinks and bar bites.
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Kinki Restaurant + Bar
Located in the heart of Marina Bay, Kinki offers a stunning vantage point for guests to enjoy the fireworks countdown. Celebrate with a four or six course menu at the level two restaurant, featuring highlights such as yuzu salmon carpaccio, sashimi sushi roll, and Kagoshima wagyu. Partygoers can also head to the level three rooftop bar for the Clink and Countdown boozy packages, which comes with beverages such as champagne, spirits, and mixers. The Ultimate Epic Night package includes a snack platter for those feeling peckish.
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LeVeL33
Guests are encouraged to come dressed up for LeVel33’s elegant masquerade-themed New Year’s Eve countdown party. Inclusive in the NYE package is a five-course dinner menu, free-flow beverages including a glass of Barons de Rothschild champagne to toast to the new year, and late-night snacks. The playfully mysterious theme is extended to the menu, with each dish carrying an element of surprise. There’s hand-dived Hokkaido scallop, Australian kingfish tartare, king crab and Japanese uni risotto, and more. Mains like the 48-Hour Westholme wagyu served with whisky and stout glaze complete the experience. Those who prefer just drinks can enjoy the Countdown Drinks package, available from 10pm to midnight.
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Marina Bay Singapore Countdown
The city-state’s most epic countdown party takes place all around Marina Bay, with light projections, live performances, attractions, and fireworks. A stunning spectacle, the display tells the story of reflection and hope as it lights up the bay at three intervals in the hour leading up to midnight. This is accompanied by Mediacorp’s annual NYE concert, which will feature performances, along side fringe activities like carnival games and F&B options.
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Monti
For the ultimate front-row seats to the countdown fireworks, make a beeline for Monti’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. Satiate with a five-course menu inclusive of yellowfin tuna, Hokkaido scallops and king Salmon Carpaccio, and wood-fired wagyu tri-tip at the restaurant. For the countdown, opt for the NYE rooftop platter menu, which comes with three drinks per pax, alongside sweet and savoury treats like braised wagyu beef meatballs, cold cuts and cheese platter, as well as tiramisu and panna cotta shooters.
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Estate and Ginger.Lily, Hilton Singapore Orchard
End 2023 on a good note at Estate’s decadent New Year’s Eve festive buffet dinner, where a rich tapestry of flavours marks the transition into the new year. From delicacies such as tempura foie gras and classic beef bourguignon to a seafood spread of freshly shucked oysters, Maine lobster and snow crabs, diners will be spoilt for choice. Little ones can delight in their own kid’s buffet corner, as well as live cotton candy and spiced churros stations. There’ll also be entertainment from roving magicians. After dinner, make your way to Ginger.Lily’s NYE countdown lobby party, where a live band, DJ, and endless flow of sparkling beverages beckon.
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White Shades
If cocktails and gelato are your jam, check out White Shades’ first New Year’s countdown party. The four-storey modern cocktail playground offers a free-flow package extending across all floors, priced at $150 per person. Expect endless servings of 12 house-made gelatos, Prosecco, and red and white wines on the first floor. On the second floor, there’s bottomless pours of five cocktails, four bites, and house spirits. Head to the rooftop for two types of draft beers, as well as draft cocktails, four bites, and three soju options. Meanwhile, a DJ, an open mic, and a photo booth will keep guests entertained until the clock strikes 12.
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Christina’s, Mondrian Singapore Duxton
Party the night away at Christina’s New Year’s countdown, featuring beats by DJ Xaetherx and DJ KC. Happening from 7pm to 1am, the soirée features happy hour offers, alongside bubbly twin bottle packages starting from $148 for Prosecco. Enjoy locally-inspired plates with bold flavours, as well as a global repertoire of biodynamic wines.
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EL CHIDO, Pullman Singapore Hill Street
Usher in 2024 with a bang at El Chido‘s Mexican fiesta, where guests can lounge in an infinity pool and enjoy views of the fireworks. Happening from 9pm onwards, the rooftop countdown features food stations that serve grilled meats, vegetables, tacos and nachos with sides of guacamole and salsa on demand. Meanwhile, groovy tunes by DJ Dispensary, cactus shot trays and Mexican-inspired cocktails will keep the party going.
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