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It’s almost time to say “cheers” to 2023 and welcome in 2024! We’ve rounded up over 20 events across South Africa so you can celebrate the past year and toast to the new one. From live jazz and special à la carte menus, to ramen raves and balloon drops, all you need to do is gather your nearest and dearest, dress in your sparkly best, and get ready to dance, dine, and drink into the New Year!
Cape Town
Ariel Modern Italian
(See Point, Cape Town)
Prices: R1,200 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Join Ariel Modern Italian for their NYE Harvest Table feast starting at 19h00. Inspired by Italy with a modern twist, you can expect slow-roasted Tuscan lamb, beef ragù lasagne, and, of course, tiramisu to end. Bookings are essential, with a minimum of 4 people per table.
Beluga
(V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)
Prices: R1,950 per person
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Live music, fantastic food, glam and vibrant celebrations await at Beluga this New Year’s Eve! Get ready to party like you’re in Saint Tropez from 19h00 onwards. Guests can have their makeup done by a professional makeup artist and capture the night’s memories with the on-site photographer. Book now to ring in the New Year with an extravaganza like no other.
Bilboa
(Camps Bay, Cape Town)
Price: R2,500 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Bilboa, in Camps Bay, invites you to ring in the New Year in style. While dining on a 5-course menu, guests can gaze over the Atlantic Ocean and watch the sunset before welcoming in 2024 with a New Year’s Eve cocktail and the sounds of Italian electronic DJ, Carlo Massa.
Blanko
(Constantia, Southern Suburbs)
Price: R1,750 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Book your NYE celebration at Blanko and take a seat under the stars from 19h00 to enjoy a spectacular, 4-course dinner while tapping your toes to the sounds of jazz from Daniel Dippenaar’s jazz quartet. As you wave goodbye to 2023, the Blanko team will be keeping things festive with freshly shaken cocktails and live music and beats by DJ Gareth Kenward.
Bobo’s
(Mouille Point, Cape Town)
Price: Minimum spend of R750
Join the team at Bobo’s and usher in 2024 in style with live entertainment and a delicious à la carte menu on offer. On the sax, Jamo Harrison and a contemporary fusion DJ set will fill the air with music while you enjoy the evening celebrating with your friends and family. Book your table and get ready for a New Year’s Eve bash you won’t forget!
Bouchon Bistro
(CBD, Cape Town)
Prices: R950 per person (including gratuity)
Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration at Bouchon Bistro, right in the heart of Cape Town’s vibrant city centre. The team is putting together an exclusive evening of festivities, including a bottomless selection of their legendary tapas, a carefully selected list of wines, and an all-around great experience! Book your spots as the Bouchon team is all set to raise a glass with you as the clock strikes midnight.
Chinchilla
(Camps Bay, Cape Town)
Price: Minimum spend of R1,800
Sitting on the rooftop at Chinchilla and overlooking the Camps Bay beach, you’ll be able to welcome in 2024 while watching the final sunset of 2023. Choose something from their à la carte menu and dance to the sounds of summer with DJ Claudia Lovisa and Cya C. Reserve your table and join in from 5 pm
Culture Wine Bar
(Bree Street, Cape Town)
Prices: R595 per person
Climb the stairs, step into Culture’s world of fine wine and say “cheers” to 2023. As canapés make their way through the crowd, you can sip on an incredible selection of wine and bubbles and dance the night away. As the clock strikes twelve, the team has an extra-special surprise for you to look forward to. So, grab your loved ones and book a memorable evening in the city.
Ëlgr
(Kloof Street, Cape Town)
NYE Brunch: R750 per person (Bottomless bubbly: R250)
NYE Dinner: R1,440 per person
Dinner wine pairings: R1,495 wine only | R1,650 wine and bubbly | R2,050 premium wines | R2,550 premium wines with bubbly
Ëlgr is pulling out all the stops this year to celebrate New Year – with not one, but two delicious events! From 11 am, Jesper, San-Mari and the team have put together a mouthwatering, 4-course NYE brunch, inspired by Mediterranean flavours and seasonal produce. For the first course, dig into the likes of gnocchi, olives, and focaccia, then move into a series of umami-laden dishes like linefish crudo and flatbread. Up next, scoot your seats closer together for a round of sharing dishes, including chicken thighs, trout and baby marrow, before finishing off with some churros and dulce de leche for dessert.
As for NYE dinner, they’ve put together a gourmet, 4-course dinner experience. Gather your crew and join in for a spectacular dinner and wine pairing (with lots of bubbly of course!) They will also be serving killer cocktails and rare vintage wines from the cellar.
Grub & Vine
(Bree Street, Cape Town)
Prices: R1,495 per person
Seatings: 16h30 and 21h00
Grub & Vine invites you to spend a spectacular New Year’s Eve with them and the team on Bree Street. Set the stage for an extraordinary 2024 with an indulgent tasting menu and the choice of three different wine-pairing experiences. Book for the early spot before going out, or reserve a table for the 9 pm seating and ring in the new year at midnight.
For wine pairing, choose between the Local Legends at R2,750 per person, International pairing at R3,750 or SA vs The World at R3,995. The wine pairing prices include the tasting menu.
Hugo Social Club
(Sea Point, Cape Town)
Price: R500 non-refundable deposit
Get ready to dip, dine, and daydream this NYE with Hugo Social Club’s first pool party. Upon arrival, be welcomed with a glass of bubbly before spending the afternoon indulging in luxurious surroundings overlooking Lion’s Head and the Atlantic Ocean while sipping on your favourite tipple and dancing to the sounds of the DJ.
La Boheme Wine Bar & Bistro
(Sea Point, Cape Town)
Prices: R2,250 per person
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at La Boheme Bistro in Seas Point and enjoy endless tapas, perfectly balanced cocktails, and live jazz music. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner with your significant other, or a night of celebrations with your best mates, La Boheme Bistro is the place to book!
La Parada Constantia Nek
(Hout Bay, Cape Town)
Prices: R100 per person
Get ready to celebrate the New Year with a fiesta! La Parada Constantia Nek is transforming their outdoor area into a stage and dance floor for a Cafè event – New Year’s Eve edition. Throughout the evening, feast on their à la carte menu and enjoy a selection of tapas, or share a meat platter piled with grilled boerewors, BBQ ribs, and more with your mates. As the sun goes down, the DJ lineup will make sure to keep you dancing to the likes of house, funk, disco, indie and nudisco. When it’s time to countdown to midnight, grab your drink of choice and cheers to 2024!
Paranga
(Camps Bay, Cape Town)
Price: R2,500 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Get ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Paranga in Camps Bay with live jazz courtesy of the BVS trio, an indulgent 5-course dinner, and a tempting selection of cocktails created by their in-house master mixologist. Enjoy an evening of delicious seafood, beef short rib, drinks and more. Book your seat, and ring in 2024 by the beach.
Ramenhead
(CBD, Cape Town)
Prices: Early seating R750 per person | Late seating R1,250 per person
Seatings: 18h00 and 20h30
This year, ramen fans can ring in the New Year with beats, broth, and bowls at the Ramenhead x Stickman dinner on 31 December. Join them for one of two seatings – 18h00 or 20h30.
Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed in with a glass of cold bubbly before taking a seat for dinner from 18h00 until 20h00. The menu boasts a selection of delicious dishes, from fresh oysters, sashimi and yakitori sticks, to bowls of their famous ramen. Finally, to round off the meal, there will be Purin (the Japanese version of crème caramel) for dessert served with ginger and peaches.
As for the later seating, the same mouth-watering menu will be served at 20h30 with a glass of welcome bubbles to kick off the festivities. After dinner, head to the dance floor and groove to the sounds of DJ Didier right through the evening. When the clock starts counting down, a second round of bubbles will be handed out to celebrate the arrival of 2024. Book your table ASAP, as there’s no better way to bring in the New Year!
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Rockefeller Plaza
(CBD, Cape Town)
Price: R595 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Get ready to “rosé the New Year away” at The Rockefeller. Get dressed in your best cocktail attire and join them in the STUDIO for an evening of delicious canapés and signature cocktails while counting down the clock. Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of Prosecco to kickstart the celebrations for the evening ahead.
NV-80 Grill & Bar
(Sea Point, Cape Town)
Price: R1,375 per person (including gratuity)
Menu: See the full menu here
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at NV-80 Grill & Bar while welcoming in 2024 in true style. Starting at 18h00, enjoy a mouth-watering set menu curated by the team, that features some of their classic dishes as well as a few new exciting creations. Reserve your tables, as bookings are essential!
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The Bungalow
(Clifton Bay, Cape Town)
Price: R3,200 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
The Bungalow in Clifton invites you to a sparkling New Year’s Eve dinner under the stars. Enjoy all the luxuries, while feeling laidback and relaxed thanks to live music courtesy of the Godfather of House Music, DJ Dino Michael, and percussion and horns to set the tone for 2024. Book online, then take your seat at one of the intimate communal tables and look forward to a night of laughter and long-lasting memories.
The Nines
(Sea Point, Cape Town)
Price: R2,500 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Elevate your New Year’s Eve plans by booking your celebration at The Nines and enjoying some of the best views of the Atlantic Seaboard. Watch the sunset with a glass of bubbles in hand, before indulging in a 4-course dinner featuring local shellfish, aged ribeye, and mushroom cannelloni. You can then cheers to the new year with a bespoke cocktail and dance the evening away to the sounds of live jazz.
Upper Union Restaurant
(Gardens, Cape Town)
Price: R1,200 per person
Save the date for New Year’s Eve at Upper Union Restaurant. Chef Amori Burger and the team have planned an indulgent, 5-course NYE set menu, highlighting seasonal ingredients and guaranteed to help you welcome in 2024 with a splash of luxury. Guests will be entertained throughout the evening by the live jazz band before raising a glass and toasting the year ahead. Reserve your tables and take a seat from 6 pm.
Zenzero
(Camps Bay, Cape Town)
Price: R2,250 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Zenzero is hosting a luxurious, 4-course dinner this New Year’s Eve, featuring delicious plates of juicy king prawns, creamy burrata, crayfish, and tantalising tagliatelle. Sit back and relax to beats spun by DJ Stunna, as 2023 draws to a close. Then celebrate at midnight with specially-made NYE cocktails, shaken up by the mixologist behind the bar.
Johannesburg
Brambles Restaurant at Vivari Hotel
(Krugersdorp, Gauteng)
Prices: R1,450 per person | R550 kids’ under 12
Menu: See the full menu here
Get ready to dance the night away and enjoy the last of 2023 with the whole family at Brambles at Vivari Hotel. The team has planned a decadent 3-course menu featuring ravioli, beef ribeye, oysters, and lots more, while the kids munch on chicken tenders, pizza and ice cream. Groove to tunes by their resident DJ as you countdown to midnight.
Chief’s Boma Restaurant
(Fourways, Johannesburg)
Price: R745 per person
This New Year, the Chief’s Boma Restaurant at the Indaba Hotel is hosting a glamorous dinner and dance celebration! Guests can enjoy a large buffet spread, with lots of tasty options to choose from, before taking to the dance floor and making the most of the live music. As the clock ticks towards midnight, raise a glass of bubbly in anticipation and watch the balloon drop as the clock strikes twelve!
Equinox at Hotel Sky
(Sandton, Johannesburg)
Prices: R650 per person
Arrive at Hotel Sky and head to the 1st floor for the Equinox New Year’s Eve spit braai. They’ll be kicking off the celebrations with a tantalising feast and a delicious choice of drinks. After an evening dedicated to good food and an even better atmosphere, you’ll ring in 2024 with live DJs and a party to remember.
MAMASAMBA
(Rosebank, Johannesburg)
Get dressed in your cocktail best, before stepping into a world of glamour and vines for an electric night out in Sandton. MAMASAMBA’s Glamazon guests will dine and dance their way into the new year, enjoying a dazzling night full of disco and Samba! Serving bold flavours and keeping the drinks coming all night, the team will take great care of you and your crew as you bid farewell to 2023.
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The Oyster Box Hotel
(Umhlanga Rocks, Durban)
Ocean Terrace
Price: R2,900 per person | R1,900 Kids under 12
Dress code: Bright, floral and fun
Menu: See the full menu here
Mamma Mia, here we go again! The Ocean Terrace at The Oyster Box will be transporting their New Year’s Eve guests to Greece for an evening of friendship and family. Grab your loved ones, dress up for the “bright, floral and fun” theme, and enjoy a 3-course feast inspired by the warm Mediterranean. Opa!
The Grill Room
Price: R3,200 per person
Dress code: Bright, floral and fun
Menu: See the full menu here
Continuing with the Greek theme, The Grill Room is planning a 5-course Mediterranean menu this New Year’s Eve, including generous mezze platters to share, seafood, and a choice of starters and mains, including lamb loin chops, grilled sea bass, crispy pork belly, and Greek orzo. For dessert, guests can take their pick from the dessert trolley laden with baklava, brownies, Greek yoghurt cake, pistachio halva and lots more! Book online to secure your table.
Regrettably, no children allowed.
The Garden Route
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
(Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape)
Price: R450 per person
Menu: See the full menu here
Reserve your spot for a night to remember at Sky Villa Boutique Hotel in Plett! Arrive early to sip on a few sundowners before the New Year’s Eve festivities kick off at 8 pm. All guests will receive a complimentary glass of Boschendal MCC on arrival to enjoy with their canapés, followed by sliders and shoestring fries. Don’t miss out on the happy hour special from 11 pm with a generous 40% discount on all drinks by the glass before the clock hits midnight!
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