The best restaurants to book for New Year's Eve
Want to see the fireworks in Melbourne on New Year's Eve? Make a night of it before or after with fun events, luxurious banquets and plenty of bubbly.
Where to book to see the fireworks
New Year's Eve at Transit Rooftop Bar
Ring in 2026 with cocktails, canapés, DJs and one of Melbourne’s best rooftop fireworks views.
New Year's Eve at Taxi Kitchen
Ring in 2026 with Disco Fever, panoramic views and a five-course feast.
New Year's Eve at Rooftop at QT
Celebrate with Melbourne’s skyline at your feet, cocktails in hand, and the city buzzing below.
More of the best New Year's Eve dining
New Year's Eve Dinner at Miss Mi
Celebrate New Year's Eve with complimentary sparkling for every booking and a steak special.
New Year's Eve Dining at Life's Too Short Bar
Enjoy a twilight or late New Year's Eve dining package in Melbourne's 170-year-old historic cellar.
New Year's Eve at Pascale
Enjoy a New Year’s Eve feast at QT's Pascale Bar & Grill, followed by a party at Rooftop.
Hofbräuhaus
Delivering hand-selected German beer, authentic food and classic hospitality since 1968.
Miranda Tequila Bar
Melbourne's most fun tequila bar offers over 100 tequilas, tasting boards, cocktails, and music.
Belgian Beer Cafe Melbourne
Pouring quality Belgian brews and serving classic bites in a European atmosphere.
Juni
A Southeast Asian bar and restaurant offering lunch, dinner, pre-theatre or late night options.
The Toff in Town
A boutique bar and bandroom offering late-night cocktails in train carriage booths.
New Year's Eve cruises
New Year's Eve Twilight Cruise: Early Fireworks
Enjoy the beautiful skyline at sunset on a family-friendly cruise, and ring in 2026 in style.
New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Cruise
Watch the New Year's fireworks from the best spot in the city on this midnight cruise.
New Year's Eve Party Cruise
Escape the city hustle and toast to the New Year on a stylish, unforgettable river cruise.
Last updated on Mon 3 Nov 2025
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