The Capital Hot List: The #LondonNYE Edit
Looking for New Year's Eve inspiration?
The Capital Hot List is our pick of what's hot right now and this New Year's Eve we've got all your needs covered...
From the ultimate night out in London to the ultimate night in, our recommendations below will ensure that you have the best NYE possible with your squad in tow!
Don’t forget, you need to book tickets in advance for most New Year’s Even events in London. And, if you are thinking about hitting the town, click here to plan your journey in advance.
Enjoy London's Amazing Fireworks
The London Fireworks on New Year’s Eve always look epic, but if you didn’t manage to get your hands on, the now SOLD OUT, tickets don’t worry because you can still enjoy a 360-degree live view of the event online, or you can watch it on TV – or do both at the same time!
You can find out more about the event and how to watch the 360-degree live view online via www.london.gov.uk/nye
Hit The Town With Your Squad
Whether you're wanting to keep a low-pro and just grab a bite to eat or paint the town red at London's Mahiki nightclub, spending NYE with your squad is what it's all about, right?
There are so many cool things for you to see and do in London this NYE; transport yourself to New York by visiting the amazing winter pop-up, 'Brixton Big Apple', where you can show off your best moves on the dance floor or enjoy food from one of the many street food stalls. Or if you’re looking for something extra special, why not head to the London Sky Bar for its ‘Ultimate NYE party’, where you’ll be able to enjoy the cities skyline and some bubbles.
And, if a themed party sounds good to you, there are plenty to choose from, such as the Great Gatsby Casino at Somers Town Coffee House, NYE Circus at Proud Camden, the Icebar's 1920s party or Dirty Martini's Masquerade parties.
Skate At A Pop-Up Ice Rink
Pop-up ice rinks have to be one of our fave things about the festive season... And with several amazing rinks dotted across the city - Somerset House, the Natural History Museum, Hampton Court Palace, the Tower Of London and Canary Wharf, to name a few - there’s no excuse not to get your skates on this NYE. But make sure you book your tickets online in advance!
Visit A Top London Attraction
If you're lucky enough to have the day booked off on NYE, make the most of it and visit some of London's hottest attractions before the big countdown. Take a trip to The Coca-Cola London Eye, open from 10am-3pm, to see the sites then head over to one of the city's ice rinks. To avoid any disappointment, we recommend booking tickets to attractions ahead of the day.
Experience Your Very Own #Throwback
If you’re looking to do something a bit different this New Year’s Eve, grab your BFF and head over to The O2 for ‘A Night in New York & Bring Back the 90′s at Brooklyn Bowl' to enjoy old school tunes and bowling!
Brooklyn Bowl brings the New York party scene to the heart of London and with confetti, VIP bowling lanes and plenty of cool areas to hang-out in, it has everything you need to have the perfect NYE. There'll even be a live link to Big Ben so you don’t miss out on those epic fireworks!
Enjoy The Ultimate Night In
Look, we won't judge you if you just want to stay in on NYE but we will if you don't have London's New Year's Eve Fireworks playing on your TV! Go on, get your mates round, put the fireworks on the TV or watch them online with a 360-degree view, turn the sound down low and turn up the Capital playlist! Perf night in tbf!
If you're heading to the fireworks, click here to check out the event's FAQs.
To find out more about other things to do in London on NYE visit www.london.gov.uk/nye
