38 places in Charlotte to celebrate New Year’s Eve

Now that you’ve figured out your holiday plans, have you thought about how you are celebrating New Year’s Eve?

Whether you want to dance into the new year in your finest digs, celebrate with a decadent meal, spend quality time with the family or gather around a bonfire with brews and friends, this round up of New Year’s Eve events in Charlotte has got your plans to ring in 2020 covered.

(1) 204 North

204 N. Tryon St.

Dinner seatings start at 6 p.m., dance party starts at 10 p.m.

Dinner starts at $50, dance party $10

Stop by 204 North for a three-course meal and a glass of bubbly starting at $50. Seatings are held at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. Stick around after dinner for a dance party with a DJ for a $10 cover.

(2) 5Church

127 N. Tryon St.

10 p.m.-2 a.m.

$110

Church is celebrating the new year with an open bar and buffet from 10 p.m.-2 a.m., live DJ, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Levine Children’s Hospital.

(3) The Artisan’s Palate

1218-A E. 36th St.

8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

$75

The Artisan’s Palate is holding an intimate New Year’s Eve bash limited to 70 guests. Each ticket includes heavy hor’s d’oevres, two drink tickets and a glass of champagne at midnight, and a DJ will be spinning tunes all night long. Attire is dressy casual.

(4) Bardo

1508 S. Mint Street

6 p.m and 8 p.m. seatings

$168

Bardo is hosting an intimate, 6-course dinner with two seatings. Only 25 tickets are available for each seating. Your entry also includes complementing cocktails and wine as well as gratuity.

(5) Barrington’s

7822 Fairview Road

$75

Executive Chef Jason Newman will create four courses showcasing a mix of Northeastern and Southern inspirations.

(6) Belmont Cocktail Club

31 N. Main St., Belmont

Seatings from 6-9 p.m.

$35

Start your New Year’s Eve with a three course prix fixe dinner from one of Belmont’s newest cocktail bars. By reservation only. Email info@bellmontcocktailclub.com for information.

(7) Big Ben

2000 South Blvd #150

7 p.m. and midnight

Big Ben celebrates New Year’s Eve twice: once at 7 p.m. (midnight U.K. time) and then another at midnight. The English pub will feature a New Year’s Eve menu, live music and drink specials. Reservations recommended.

(8) Caswell Station

366 N. Caswell Road

$60

Caswell Station will feature an open bar from 9 p.m. -1 a.m. with a breakfast buffet at 1 a.m. and complimentary champagne toast at midnight. DJs will play both upstairs and downstairs.

(9) Crepe Cellar

3116 N. Davidson St.

Seatings from 5-8:30 p.m.

$70

Crepe Cellar is ringing in the new year with a four-course prix fixe dinner. Dine on dishes such as butternut squash ravioli with champagne cream and kukumoto oysters on the half shell. Reservations required.

(10) Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens

6500 S. New Hope Rd., Belmont

5-9 p.m.

$14.95 for adults, $7.95 for children

Start the evening off with a family-friendly night full of crafts and activities for children in the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens.

(11) Davidson Wine Co.

121 Depot St., Davidson

9 p.m.-midnight

$45

Count down to the new year at Davidson Wine Co. with a wine tasting, charcuterie and a dessert buffet featuring live music by Justin Mintun. Additional wine and beer is available at the cash bar.

(12) Dilworth Tasting Room

300 E. Tremont Ave.

4-10 p.m.

$75

Celebrate the new year with a four-course prix fixe menu finished glass of champagne. Menu highlights include sweet potato gnocchi with sage butter sauce and seared scallops with cashew cauliflower mash and roasted asparagus.

(13) Dot Dot Dot

4237 Park Rd.

6-8 p.m. for dinner, 9 p.m. for Ring in the Roaring Twenties NYE Party

$150 for dinner, $150 for NYE party

Join Dot Dot Dot for a themed four course dinner with four cocktail pairings, a glass of champagne and dessert, then stick around afterward for a Roaring Twenties themed New Years Eve cocktail party featuring champagne, petit fours, hors d’oeuvres and themed cocktails.

(14) Fahrenheit

222 S. Caldwell St.

10 p.m.-2 a.m.

$75 early bird or $99 general admission; $99 early VIP or $150 VIP

At Fahrenheit, you’ll find a DJ, party favors and a champagne toast. The VIP upgrade will allow you access to an upgraded drink package and a VIP lounge, plus an appetizer buffet and private bar.

(15) Good Food on Montford

1701 Montford Drive

Regular menu, plus special NYE bites from Executive Chef Kieran Gonzales.

(16) Graham St. Pub

400 S. Graham Street

Opens at 9 p.m.

$75

Graham St. Pub’s celebration includes an open bar and champagne toast at midnight. A DJ will play from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. and in addition to the inside bar, the pub’s heated patio and rooftop will be open.

(17) Haberdish

3106 N. Davidson St.

Dinner seatings between 5-8:30 p.m., pop-up patio bar from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

$65 for dinner, no cover for pop-up patio bar

Haberdish is serving up a four-course meal to start off the evening, followed by a pop-up patio bar party opening at 10 p.m. The pop-up patio bar has no cover and features a special New Year’s Eve cocktail menu.

(18) Haymaker

225 S. Poplar St.

Seatings at 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

$65

Haymaker is bringing in the new year with a three-course prix fixe menu. Menu highlights include a 10 oz. Brasstown Farm NY steak with chimichurri and winter vegetables and braised Carolina bison tortelli with turnip greens. Bar and lounge will be open for cocktails and dinner.

(19) Hoppin’

1402 Winnifred St.

8 p.m.-1 a.m.

$60

Party at Hoppin’ with $1 pints, $1 wine/Prosecco and appetizers while you dance to the DJ all night. A champagne toast at midnight and photo booth is included.

(20) Ink and Ivy

222 S. Church St.

9 p.m.-2 a.m.

$100

Themed Caburlesque NYE 2019, this all-inclusive party presented by SportsLink includes two dance floors — one with live music and one with a DJ. There will be exclusive martini and champagne bars, party favors and passed hors d’oeuvres.

(21) Lenny Boy New Year’s Eve Party

3000 S. Tryon St.

2 p.m.-1 a.m.

Free admission

Lenny Boy Brewing will start celebrating at 2 p.m. with new beer and kombucha releases. The party will continue into the evening with live music from Thirsty Horses and Aarodynamics starting at 5 p.m., beer and champagne specials, food specials and a balloon drop at midnight. There is no cover and no dress code.

(22) Merchant and Trade

303 S. Church St.

9 p.m.-2 a.m.

$50 pre-sale, $65

Dance in the new year at the Merchant & Trade Class of 2019 Holiday Formal. Admission includes entry to the rooftop party, welcome punch and a champagne toast at midnight.

(23) Middle C Jazz

300 S. Brevard St.

$30 6 p.m. show; $40 10 p.m. show

See the Gary Marcus Quintet featuring Tony Hayes at 6 p.m. or Gino Castillo and The Cuban Cowboys at 10 p.m. The Castillo show include a free salsa dance lesson from 9-10 p.m., along with free light fare and a glass of bubbles.

(24) NC Red

1205 Thomas Ave.

$55 + 20% gratuity

Executive Chef Drew Dodd will be serving a “New South” 4-course dinner featuring an Amuse-Bouche.

(25) Nuvole Rooftop 22

220 E. Trade St.

9 p.m.-2 a.m.

$75

Celebrate New Year’s Eve around the world at a rooftop party at Nuvole 22. Admission includes a drink ticket, hors d’oeuvres, dessert station and midnight champagne toast and music from DJ Soden.

(26) Petras

1919 Commonwealth Ave.

8 p.m.

$5 cover

Ring in the new year with a concert with local bands such as Sinners and Saints, Pullover and LXS Ortis. If live music isn’t your thing, you can groove to DJ Party Dad in the taproom.

(27) Pilot Brewing

1331 Central Ave.

2 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Free admission

Pilot Brewing is celebrating New Years Eve with a casual party featuring $3 beers, party favors, a photo booth and Edwin’s Organix tacos.

(28) Pinhouse

2306 Central Ave.

8 p.m. -1 a.m.

$60

Celebrate Gatsby-style at Pinhouse’s New Year’s Eve celebration featuring $1 beer and $1 wine, appetizers, a full band and DJ, party favors, champagne toast and duckpin bowling.

(29) Queen Park Social

4125 Yancey Rd.

9 p.m.-2 a.m.

$15 before Dec. 26, $25 after Dec. 26; $75 for Inclusive drink package and buffet

Queen Park Social is hosting a retro New Years Eve Party featuring music from DR R WONZ, a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Upgrade your ticket to get access to an inclusive drink package and all-you-can-eat buffet.

(30) The Ritz Carlton

201 E. Trade St.

9 p.m.-2 a.m.

$65 general admission

Go upscale at the Ritz Carlton, with two ballroom celebrations, multiple bar stations and music by DJ Paradime and DJ B-MAN. The VIP upgrade gets you party favors and complimentary hors d’oeuvres from 9-11 p.m. Semi-formal attire is required.

(31) Rooftop 210

210 E. Trade St.

9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

$70, or $160 VIP

At Rooftop 210 you’ll find early evening hors d’oeuvres, and the bar is open all night. VIP admission will get you in at 8 p.m.

(32) Sophia’s Lounge

127 N. Tryon St.

10 p.m.-2 a.m.

$90

Sophia’s Lounge is ringing in the new year with a buffet, live DJ, festive party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.

(33) Stagioni

715 Providence Road

$85+ 20% gratuity

Executive Chef Eric Ferguson serve a menu of antipasto, pasta and entrée dishes.

(34) The Suffolk Punch

2911 Griffith St., #Suite A

10 p.m.-2 a.m.

$100 before Christmas, $125 after Christmas or $150 VIP; $35 designated driver option

Party with unlimited drink access in a heated tent with live accoustic music or in Norfolk Hall with DJ Chase Morgan at the Suffolk Punch. A VIP upgrade gets you in at 9 p.m. with an elevated drink selection and food. Cocktail attire is required. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Joedance, which supports rare pediatric cancer research at Levine’s Children’s Hospital.

(35) Sycamore Brewing

2161 Hawkins St.

4 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Free admission

Have a super casual New Year’s Eve at Sycamore Brewing. Gather around a fire pit, listen to live music, grab a bite from food trucks and taste new beer releases. No dress code.

(36) Uptown Charlotte-CLT New Year’s Eve

420 S. Tryon St.

8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Free admission

Party in the streets of uptown Charlotte at a family-friendly celebration at the Levine Avenue of the Arts. Grab dinner from a selection of food trucks, dance to a DJ and music from Mo Money, see the lighting of the Queen City Crown and stick around for a fireworks display at midnight. This event is alcohol-free and family friendly.

(37) Whitewater Center

5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.

10 p.m.-1:45 a.m.

Pre-registration $32 for 5K and $37 for 10K; Day-of registration: $37 for 5K and $42 for 10K

Start your resolution to get in shape before the clock strikes midnight at the Whitewater Center’s New Year’s Eve Trail Race. Run either a 5K or 10K through the Whitewater Center trails. Headlamps are required for runners.

(38) Wine Loft South End

2201 South Boulevard

Non-VIP 9 p.m.-midnight; VIP 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Tickets starting at $75.

The “party of the decade” will feature DJ JLazy, Fotizo, and Julius The Mad Thinker. Your ticket includes select beer, wine and liquor and a champagne toast at midnight.

This story was originally published December 29, 2019 at 5:45 AM.