Another year is coming to a close, and what better way to honor the old and usher in the new than with a festive New Year’s Eve outing?! Thankfully, Washington, D.C., was recently ranked one of the top 10 cities in the United States for ringing in the new year, leaving Washingtonians and visitors with an abundance of fun-filled events and plans for a magical New Year’s Eve. Here, Secret D.C. has rounded up the best bar and restaurant parties, live events, and family-friendly happenings you don’t want to miss!
Parties
Allegory
- Tickets: $200, open bar
- Time: Begins 9 p.m.
- Where: 1201 K St., NW
Atlas Brew Works
- Tickets: $75, 4-hour open bar
- Time: Begins 9 p.m.
- Where: 201 Half St., SW
Ciel Social Club
- Tickets: 150, open bar from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Theme: French chalet-inspired
- Time: Begins 9 p.m.
- Where: 601 K St., NW
Fight Club
- Tickets: None needed, but optional drink ticket ( $80) offers bottomless punch, wine, beer, and cider from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Theme: 2000s
- Time: Begins 8 p.m.
- Where: 633 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Fitzgerald’s
- Tickets: $175, open bar and all-you-can-eat appetizers
- Time: Begins 9 p.m.
- Where: 1232 36th Street NW
Dirty Habit
- Tickets: $75, open bar from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Theme: French chalet-inspired
- Time: Begins 9 p.m.
- Where: 555 8th St., NW
Duke’s Grocery
- Tickets: $100, open bar and buffet until 1 a.m.
- Time: Begins 9 p.m.
- Where: 2000 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Heist
- Tickets: $75 per single, $140 per couples, or $125 for a single ticket with a two-hour open bar
- Time: Begins 10 p.m.
- Where: 1802 Jefferson Place, NW
Le Diplomate
- Tickets: $225, bottomless champagne
- Theme: French-inspired
- Time: Begins 10 p.m.
- Where: 1601 14th St., NW
Mission – Navy Yard
- Tickets: $117, four-hour open bar and appetizer buffet
- Time: Begins 9 p.m.
- Where: 1221 Van St., SE
The Park
- Tickets: $70, open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres from 8p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Theme: 1920s/Great Gatsby
- Time: Begins 8 p.m.
- Where: 920 14th St., NW
Red Derby
- Tickets: Not needed, but tarot card readings are available for $10
- Theme: Decades of Decadence (‘70s and ‘90s)
- Time: Begins 7 p.m.
- Where: 3718 14th St NW
Roofer’s Union
- Tickets: $105, open bar from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
- Time: Begins 10:30 p.m.
- Where: 2446 18th St., NW
Smoke and Mirrors
- Tickets: $250, open bar and hors d’oeuvres
- Theme: Black-tie
- Time: Begins 7 p.m.
- Where: 867 New Jersey Ave., SE
The U St Bar Crawl
- Tickets: $10, allows access to seven bars/clubs on U Street with drink specials
- Time: Begins 4 p.m.
- Where: 1326 U St., NW
Wunder Garten
- Tickets: Free Entry
- Theme: Harry New Year’s Eve
- Time: Begins 8 p.m.
- Where: 1326 U St., NW
Live Entertainment
Echostage
- Tickets: $75, three-hour unlimited cocktails and complimentary champagne toast
- Show: “10 Years of Echostage” with Above & Beyond, Kasablanca, and Andrew Bayer
- Time: Begins 8 p.m.
- Where: 1326 U St., NW
Family Friendly
Noon Yards Eve
- Tickets: Free
- Activities: Train ride, bounce house, inflatable slide, glitter tattoos, balloon drop at noon, games, music, and more!
- Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where: 355 Water Street SE