New Year's Eve celebrations & dining in Atlanta and Fulton County | 2024-2025

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ATLANTA - Ring in the New Year in style with an array of exciting celebrations across Atlanta! From rooftop parties with stunning city views to cozy dinners and themed events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a glamorous night out or a unique way to welcome 2025, these top picks will help you make the most of New Year’s Eve in the city.

EVENTS/PARTIES

Peach Drop

When: Dec. 31, 4 p.m.–midnight
Where: Underground Atlanta
What: Iconic event featuring Big Boi as the musical headliner, emcee Ryan Cameron, and the famous peach drop at midnight.
How Much: Free
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A Toast to 2025: NYE at Drawbar

When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
Where: Drawbar at Bellyard, 1 Interlock Ave. NW, Atlanta
What: Celebrate the new year with photo booths, live music by Venus, 9, LoveDragon5000, and KY2K, and a champagne toast at midnight.
How Much: $50-$1,000
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra New Year’s Eve

When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
Where: Byers Theatre, Sandy Springs Performing Arts
What: Celebrate the new year with a special performance by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
How Much: Pricing details available online.
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BrewDog Atlanta

When: New Year’s Eve
Where: BrewDog Atlanta
What: Ring in 2024 with a Great Gatsby-themed party featuring '20s-inspired cocktails, live music, and a midnight bubbles toast.
How Much: Varies
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Carnival Masquerade NYE Ball

When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.–2:30 a.m.
Where: Omni Atlanta Hotel
What: A festive night featuring masks, bright colors, an open bar, multiple food stations, and VIP options.
How Much: $125-$609
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Fogón and Lions NYE Party

When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.–2 a.m.
Where: Fogón and Lions, 10 Roswell Street, Alpharetta
What: Latin American buffet, live entertainment, dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight.
How Much: $217
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Gatsby-Themed Party at Ventanas

When: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m.–1 a.m.
Where: Ventanas, 275 Baker Street, Atlanta
What: A glitzy celebration with an open bar, photo ops, and great music. Cocktail or roaring 20s attire encouraged.
How Much: $129-$209
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Georgia Aquarium NYE Bash

When: Dec. 31
Where: Georgia Aquarium, downtown Atlanta
What: VIP access to aquarium galleries, live DJs, gourmet food, and open bar. Midnight countdowns in the atrium and ballroom.
How Much: $199
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Gatsby’s Glitz and Glam at Roaring Social

When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.–1 a.m.
Where: Roaring Social, 35 Milton Ave., Alpharetta
What: Live music, signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a midnight champagne toast. Roaring 20s attire encouraged.
How Much: $150
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Hobnob’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve

When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m.
Where: Hobnob Halcyon, Atlantic Station, Dunwoody, Vinings, Peachtree City
What: Live entertainment, surf and turf specials, party favors, drink flights, and a champagne toast.
How Much: Free
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Johnny’s Hideaway NYE Celebration

When: Dec. 31, 6:30 p.m.–3 a.m.
Where: Johnny’s Hideaway
What: Special dinner menu with party favors and a festive atmosphere.
How Much: $60
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Noon Year’s Eve at LEGO Discovery Center

When: Dec. 31, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta
What: Family-friendly LEGO Ball Drop with sparkling apple cider and complimentary headbands.
How Much: Pricing details available online.
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NYE Black and White Ball

When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
Where: Paris on Ponce at the Pigalle, 50 Upper Alabama Street, Atlanta
What: Live performances, champagne, confetti, and a view of the Peach Drop.
How Much: $150-$200
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Park Tavern Y2K Throwback Party

When: Dec. 31
Where: Park Tavern, 500 10th Street NE, Atlanta
What: All-inclusive Y2K-themed celebration with music, food, and nostalgia.
How Much: $99 and up
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Red Phone Booth NYE Celebration

When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.–1 a.m.
Where: Red Phone Booth, 17 Andrew Young International Blvd., Atlanta
What: VIP admission, welcome cocktail, dessert bar, and music by DJ Mami Chula. Midnight champagne toast included.
How Much: Pricing details available online.
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Ring in the New Year at Nobu Hotel Atlanta

When: Dec. 31
Where: Nobu Hotel Atlanta
What: Exclusive New Year’s Eve package with breakfast, valet parking, and omakase dinner. DJ and champagne toast included.
How Much: Pricing details available online.
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May Peel at Hotel Granada

When: New Year’s Eve
Where: 1302 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta
What: Dress to impress and enjoy elevated cocktails, luxurious bites, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a champagne toast at midnight, all set to a live DJ performance.
How Much: $94 general entry, $165 VIP seating
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Noon Year’s Eve on the Roof at Ponce City Market

When: Dec. 31
Where: The Roof at Ponce City Market
What: Family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration with countdown and entertainment.
How Much: Pricing details available online.
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Toast at Lingering Shade

When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.–1 a.m.
Where: Lingering Shade Social Club
What: Live music by Jeni Michelson and a champagne toast to welcome the new year.
How Much: $20-$270
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Epicurean Igloo Experience at Reverence

When: New Year’s Eve
Where: 1117 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta
What: Celebrate inside a twinkling, decked-out life-size igloo at Reverence. Enjoy a prix fixe menu, homemade hot chocolate, festive décor, and seasonal drinks. Each igloo accommodates 2-6 people.
How Much: $150 per person
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Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead's Rooftop NYE Party

When: 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Dec. 31
Where: Tesserae, Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead, 415 East Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta
What: Celebrate New Year’s Eve atop Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead’s rooftop with legendary DJ Spinderella. Enjoy stunning views, signature cocktails, passed appetizers, and a champagne toast at midnight. Limited tickets and table packages available.
How Much: $100 to $1020
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Waldorf Astoria Black-Tie NYE Gala

When: Dec. 31, Times TBA
Where: Waldorf Astoria Atlanta
What: Seven-course wine dinner followed by a grand black-tie gala with a live band and DJ across two floors.
How Much: Pricing details available online.
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The Whitley New Year’s Eve Bash

When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Where: The Whitley, 3434 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
What: A luxurious New Year’s Eve celebration featuring music, drinks, and festivities.
How Much: Pricing details available online.
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Zoo Atlanta New Year’s Eve

When: Dec. 31, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Zoo Atlanta, Ford Pavilion
What: Family-friendly event with crafts, photo booths, animal encounters, and an early countdown at noon.
How Much: Included with zoo admission.
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Zac Brown Band in Concert

When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
Where: State Farm Arena, downtown Atlanta
What: Grammy-winning country band performing live to ring in the New Year.
How Much: $44-$420
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DINING

Amore e Amore

When: Dec. 31, 4 p.m.–midnight
Where: 467 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta
What: Glittery décor, party favors, and a multicourse holiday menu in the main dining room. Children under 12 are welcome until 7:30 p.m. Reservations after 8 p.m. include a countdown, Champagne toast, and a table for the night.
How Much: $225 per person (after 8 p.m.)
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Atrium

When: Dec. 31, 5–10 p.m.
Where: 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta
What: Three-course holiday dinner featuring items like tuna tartare, grilled New York strip steak, mushroom risotto, and cheesecake.
How Much: $95 per person
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Bread & Butterfly

When: Dec. 31, Seatings at 5:30, 7, and 8 p.m.
Where: 290 Elizabeth St. NE, Atlanta
What: Seven-course tasting menu blending French techniques with flavors from the African diaspora.
How Much: $150 per person
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Brush Sushi

When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m.–midnight
Where: 3009 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
What: A 12-course tasting menu complete with a glass of Champagne and a caviar bump.
How Much: $195 per person
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Capolinea

When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
Where: 159 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta
What: Three-course Italian meal with optional wine pairings.
How Much: $110 per person
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Carmel

When: Dec. 31, 5–11 p.m.
Where: 3009 Bolling Way NE, Atlanta
What: A three-course dinner featuring lobster and crab salad, grilled diver scallop, black bass, roasted chicken, and Basque cheesecake.
How Much: $125 per person
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Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant

When: New Year’s Eve
Where: 5670 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta
What: Indulge in a five-course meal featuring gourmet Italian dishes and desserts. Wine is also available for purchase.
How Much: $75 per person
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Divan

When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m.–midnight
Where: 87 15th St. NE, Atlanta
What: A three-course menu with options like lobster bisque, lamb chops, pistachio-crusted seabass, and desserts like baklava cheesecake.
How Much: $125 per person
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Ecco

When: Dec. 31, 5–9 p.m.
Where: Multiple Locations (Midtown: 40 7th St. NE, 404-347-9555; Buckhead: 3586 Peachtree Road NE, 404-347-9558)
What: A three-course menu featuring fried goat cheese, shellfish cacciucco alla livornese, and chocolate torte.
How Much: $99 per person
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Fogón and Lions

When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.–2 a.m.
Where: 10 Roswell St., Alpharetta
What: Enjoy live entertainment, dancing, cocktails, and a Latin American buffet.
How Much: $175 per person
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Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.–2 a.m.
Where: 75 14th St. NE, Atlanta
What: Masquerade attire, live music, food stations, and Champagne across Brasserie Margot, Bar Margot, and the atrium bridge.
How Much: Starting at $318 per person
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The Garden Room

When: Dec. 31, 10 p.m.
Where: 88 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta
What: Studio-54 inspired night with a disco ball, DJ, hors d’oeuvres, and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot for every two guests.
How Much: $100-$200 per person
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Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails

When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m.–1 a.m.
Where: 1340 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta
What: Dinner with items like Coca-Cola braised pork belly bao buns followed by a late-night party at Aveline.
How Much: Pricing details available online.
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Il Premio

When: Dec. 31, Seatings from 5–8 p.m. and 8:30–11:30 p.m.
Where: 800 Rankin St. NE, Atlanta
What: Italian steakhouse offering five-course and seven-course tasting menus.
How Much: $190–$225 per person
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Kinship Butcher & Sundry

When: New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Where: 1019 Virginia Ave., Atlanta
What: Celebrate with a luxe NYE Caviar Package, including champagne and caviar tins. For New Year’s Day, enjoy a Black Eyed Peas kit with traditional Southern fixings to start the year right.
How Much: Varies by package
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Lazy Betty

When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m.–midnight
Where: 999 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta
What: Michelin-starred restaurant serving eight savory courses, two dessert courses, and a midnight toast.
How Much: $395 per person
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Le Bilboquet

When: Dec. 31, Seatings from 5–8 p.m. and 9–11 p.m.
Where: 3027 Bolling Way NE, Atlanta
What: Three-course dinner with dishes like lobster bisque, Cajun-spiced chicken, and roasted Cervena venison tenderloin.
How Much: $85–$125 per person
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Le Colonial

When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m.–midnight
Where: 3035 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta
What: Dinner offerings include lotus root salad, oysters, ceviche, Maine lobster, braised oxtail, and vanilla crème brûlée.
How Much: $125 per person
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Little Sparrow

When: Dec. 31, 5–11 p.m.
Where: 1198 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta
What: Four-course menu featuring duck liver terrine, French onion soup, scallops, and blood orange cake.
How Much: $145 per person
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Marcel

When: Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m.
Where: 1170 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta
What: Five-course grand banquet with options like steak tartare, Tomahawk steak, cacio e pepe, and desserts.
How Much: $250 per person
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Marcus Bar & Grille

When: Dec. 31, Noon–8 p.m.
Where: 525 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta
What: Buffet featuring prime rib and other dishes by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson.
How Much: $60 per person; $30 for children
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North Italia

When: Dec. 31, 4–11 p.m.
Where: Multiple Locations (Atlanta: 3393 Peachtree St. NE, 404-841-7530; Dunwoody: 4600 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, 770-804-8403)
What: Starter, entrée, and dessert options like burrata, Bolognese, braised short rib Marsala, and dark chocolate budino.
How Much: $65 per person
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O-Ku

When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m.–midnight
Where: 1085 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta
What: Five-course Osusume tasting menu highlighting O-Ku’s most popular dishes.
How Much: $125 per person
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The Optimist

When: Dec. 31, 5–10 p.m.
Where: 914 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta
What: Coastal four-course meal with options like salmon crudo, lobster bisque, swordfish, and Basque cheesecake.
How Much: $125 per person
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Petite Violette

When: Dec. 31, 5–9 p.m.
Where: 2948 Clairmont Road NE, Atlanta
What: Six-course meal with options like Chilean sea bass, beef Wellington, and rack of lamb.
How Much: $99 per person
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Reverence

When: Dec. 31, 5:30–11:30 p.m.
Where: 1117 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta
What: Four-course dinner with live jazz, cocktails, and dishes like duck lasagna and hazelnut panna cotta.
How Much: $125 per person
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South City Kitchen

When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m.
Where: Multiple Locations (Buckhead, Midtown, Vinings)
What: Three-course dinner featuring dishes like grilled duck breast, sweet potato dumplings, and Mississippi mud pie.
How Much: $85 per person; $42 for children 12 and under
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The Southern Gentleman

When: Dec. 31, 4 p.m.–1 a.m.
Where: 3035 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
What: Four-course menu with goat cheese crema, crab cakes, filet mignon, and chocolate loaf cake.
How Much: $95 per person
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St. Cecilia

When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m.–midnight
Where: 3455 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
What: Four-course coastal European dinner with optional $60 wine pairings.
How Much: $135 per person
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Talat Market

When: Dec. 31, 6 p.m.
Where: 112 Ormond St. SE, Atlanta
What: Three-course dinner featuring sparkling wine, two savory courses, and a family-style dessert.
How Much: $120 per person
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Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

When: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m.
Where: 3376 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
What: Seven-course tasting menu paired with wine and sake. Includes access to the hotel’s black-tie gala.
How Much: $395 per person
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FOR THE KIDS

Children’s Museum of Atlanta: Bubble Bash

When: Dec. 31, Times TBA
Where: Children’s Museum of Atlanta
What: A family-friendly celebration with dancing, games, and a bubble-wrap-popping countdown.
How Much: $10 for members, $25 for non-members
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Noon Year’s Eve on the Roof at Ponce City Market

When: Dec. 31, Times TBA
Where: The Roof at Ponce City Market
What: Family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration with countdown and entertainment.
How Much: Pricing details available online.
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