New Year's Eve Melbourne 2020. Welcome in 2021

Celebrations for New Year’s Eve Melbourne 2020 are spread out at various locations around the City of Melbourne. The cities restaurants, bars, hotels and entertainment areas come alive like no other day of the year to see in 2021. NYE parties take place at venues along the Yarra River, at the Docklands, Federation Square, and Southbank and the CBD. There are also parties and events in suburbs close to the city such as South Yarra, St Kilda, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, Fitzroy and Richmond.

Some aspects you might like to take into consideration when selecting your 2020 NYE event to see in 2021 are: can you see the fireworks with the location; price of tickets; and accessibility.

New Year’s Eve Melbourne events

We hope you like these ideas of restaurant dinners, club and hotel NYE events and parties. Enjoy!

EVENT	VENUE	LOCATION	FROM	COMMENTS
NYE Dining at Young & Jackson	Young & Jackson	Melbourne	Free	For New Year’s Eve 2021 Melbourne’s iconic Young & Jackson will be open for dinner bookings. Grab your favourites off the a la crate menu or try some of the Chef Specials. Plus quench your thirst as you welcome in 2022 with some fabulous Cocktail Specials. Bookings Essential!
NYE Taco Times at Temperance	Temperance Hotel	South Yarra	$69	One of Chapel St’s favourite hotels will light up this New Years with a Mexican Dining experience. Enjoy a Mexican Share Plate with included Byron Bay Lager, Patrón Margaritas & Wine. 2 Dinner Sittings Available DJs 6pm till late. Bookings Essential.
Waterfront NYE Late Dining	Ludlow Bar & Dining Room	Southbank	$160	Enjoy 3 course dining by the Waterfront this NYE at Ludlow. Bookings from 8:30pm. Choose from Indoor or Terrace Seating as you welcome in 2022!
NYE Late Dining	Hophaus Euro Bar Grill	Southbank	$120	Enjoy a fabulous NYE Late Dining Experience at Hophaus. Be treated to a 3 course Festive Feast with choice of Indoor or Terrace Seating. Bookings from 8pm. See out 2021 overlooking the Yarra at Hophaus!
Craic Agus Ceol New Year’s Eve Dining	P.J. O’Brien’s Irish Pub	Southbank	$80	Spend NYE at your favourite Irish Pub. Enjoy LIVE Irish Music while you dine to the Chef’s Specially prepared NYE 3 Course Set Menu. Sittings available from 7pm. Celebrate the start of 2022 at P.J. O’Brien’s!
New Year’s Eve Dinner by the River	BearBrass	Southbank	$130	3 Course NYE Dinner right near the Yarra River. Say goodbye to 2021 and hello 2022 overlooking the city skyline. Awesome location at Southbank and great venue.
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Amora	Amora Hotel Riverwalk	Richmond	$150	Awesome 6 course NYE degustation dinner package with drinks included. A great celebration to welcome 2022 that includes LIVE entertainment. Accommodation is available in this family friendly Hotel.
NYE Twilight Dining	Hophaus Euro Bar Grill	Southbank	$80	Enjoy a spectacular 3 course Family Friendly Twilight NYE Dining Package. With booking from 5pm (must vacate by 7:30pm). Grab an early NYE dinner with the family.
Waterfront NYE Twilight Dining	Ludlow Bar & Dining Room	Southbank	$80	A 3 course Twilight Dinner perfect for the entire family. Bookings from 5pm (Twilight Diners must vacate by 8pm). Say goodbye to 2021 with Ludlow.
NYE Dining at the Espy	Hotel Esplanade	St Kilda	$185	The Espy is opening up for NYE Dining this New Year’s Eve. Enjoy some great dining packages in the Espy Kitchen, Mya Tiger and The Ghost plus other areas will be open for walk ins and bookings from the usual menu. But Dining isn’t all for NYE, the Espy will also be opening up the Dancefloors and have DJ’s spinning tunes to welcome in 2022!
Goodbye 2021 NYE	Garden State Hotel	Melbourne	$150	Say goodbye to 2021 at the Garden State Hotel with a 4 Hour Drinks & Food Package including local tap beer & cider, house wines, soft drinks and food stations. Party over 2 levels of Dance Floors with DJ Entertainment. Fantastic Venue Centrally Located.
NYE Party 2021	Richmond Club Hotel	Richmond	$140	Give 2021 a “see ya!” with a Sunset Package this New Year’s Eve at the Richmond Club Hotel. It’ll be one massive party over 2 levels with 4 hours of food and drinks and DJs till late. Not looking to party? Downstairs will be open for dinner bookings from 5pm.
New Year's Eve Beer Garden Party	Terminus	Abbotsford	$15	Get your NYE 2021 plans set early and Party on a budget at the Terminus Beer Garden Party. Tickets include a drink on arrival plus DJ entertainment till late. Need to fill up before the party? Dinner Bookings will also be available to fuel your big night!
NYE Pizza & Drinks	Posty	Richmond	Free	Say farewell to 2021 at the Posty. Fabulous dining with gourmet pizzas and Spritz. Try the spectacular NYE Pizza and Strawberry Spritz combo! Walk ins welcome on NYE but think about booking a table to make sure you don’t miss out. Raise as glass to welcome in 2022!
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Dance Cruise	Victoria Star Cruises	Docklands	TBC	Awesome NYE Melbourne fireworks cruise. The entertainment is non stop. Melbourne's New Years Eve dance party cruise. Substantial Finger food and cheap drinks. Incredible Melbourne fireworks view while cruising around Docklands.
Endless Summer NYE Party	The Wharf Hotel	Melbourne	TBC	Overlooking Yarra River. Great NYE party vibe and NYE themes. All inclusive packages. Hurry as will sell out.
NYE Masquerade Party	European Bier Café & Aer Rooftop Bar	Melbourne	TBC	Always a sensational NYE Party over 4 levels with LIVE entertainment and a fantastic food & beverage package. And it gets better, this venue has 15 premium bier & ciders on tap.
New Year's Eve at Platform 28	Platform 28	Docklands	TBC	Fantastic Docklands location for NYE celebrations. Typically offers Food & Beverage Packages and LIVE entertainment.
NYE: Don't be late to 2020	Storyville	Melbourne	TBC
New Year's Eve Laneway Party	The Bridge Hotel	Richmond	TBC	DJ's on all levels. House and RnB. Drinks Specials.
Ahoy 2020! NYE	Royal Victoria Motor Yacht Club	Williamstown	TBC
New Year's Eve at Harlow	Harlow	Richmond	TBC	Enjoy a New Year's Eve experience at a hot Richmond location. This bar's fantastic atmosphere makes for a memorable NYE and it's close to all the CBD happenings as well.
NYE Cotton Club	State of Grace	Melbourne	TBC	New Years at State of Grace. Choose from multiple stylish packages to suit your tastes with included beverages. Options may include Party Packages with enticing canapes and generous grazers, Dining Package featuring a bold and bountiful multi course dinner & a Rooftop Package with Canapes and fireworks views. Get ready to party into the New Year at State of Grace.
NYE at Fargo and Co	Fargo and Co	Richmond	TBC	Party over 2 levels. DJ Entertainment, Cash Bar. Offers may include a Chef's Special New Years Eve Menu, Priority Entry before 9pm and Cocktail on Arrival.
NYE Night Garden Festival	Hopscotch	Southbank	TBC	Food & Drinks Packages. DJ Entertainment. Fantastic Fireworks Views.
Tropical New Year's Eve	Melbourne Public	South Wharf	TBC	May offer an all inclusive New Years party with food and drinks packages. LIVE DJs. Limited Dinner Packages.
New Year's Eve at The General Assembly	The General Assembly	South Wharf	TBC	Riverfront + City Skyline Views on the Melbourne Waterfront. High Quality Food and Drink. Indoor and Outdoor Areas.
NYE Rooftop Party	Waterside Hotel	Melbourne	TBC	Usually offers inclusive Drink Package and Roving Canapes. DJ & Dance Floor. Rooftop Views. Glass of Sparkling at Midnight. Plus Dining also Available.
NYE at the Smith	The Smith	Prahran	TBC
That NYE Party! 2020	The Toff in Town	Melbourne	TBC
Down the Rabbit Hole NYE	Campari House	Melbourne	TBC	Party Across 4 Levels. Food and Beverage Packages. Exclusive VIP Rooftop Bar. LIVE DJ.
New Year's Eve Early Dinner	Turf Bar	Melbourne	TBC	Drinks Specials, DJ Entertainment throughout the evening. Free Entry.
The Great Gatsby NYE Party	Lincoln of Toorak	Toorak	TBC
New Year's Eve at the Duke	Duke of Wellington	Melbourne	Free	Great Melbourne venue with NYE normally encompassing premium Drinks & Canape and entertainment package at Duchess (Level 2). Families catered for early on in Bistro restaurant.
NYE: The Roaring 20's	29th Apartment	St Kilda	TBC	Iconic St Kilda venue. Offers typically include Premium Beverage Package, Canapes and DJ Music.
NYE at Bang Bang	Bang Bang	Elsternwick	TBC	Indoor/Outdoor Venue. Expect Entertainment and Food and Drinks Packages.
2020 NYE Party	Harbour Kitchen	Docklands	TBC	Food & drink packages. Great DJ Music. VIP Packages.Fabulous views of the Docklands Fireworks.
NYE at Boaties	The Boatbuilders Yard	South Wharf	TBC	Incredible view of the fireworks! All Inclusive Food and Drinks Packages! Live Music! Prime location on the Melbourne NYE waterfront.
Rooftop NYE Party 2021	The Emerald Peacock	Melbourne	TBC	Multi-hour All Inclusive Food & Drink Packages with Sparkling, Wine, Craft Beer & House Spirits. DJ Entertainment across multiple levels. Great Melbourne CBD location.

EVENT	VENUE	LOCATION	FROM	COMMENTS
Goodbye 2021 and Hello 2022!	772 Wine Bar	Caulfield	$100	Head out to Caulfield and welcome in the new year with an all inclusive 4 hour catered cocktail food package with champagned on arrival. Plus LIVE entertainment from Vivid Cover band. Numbers Strictly Limited Book Now!
NYE Party	The Imperial South Yarra	South Yarra	TBC	Dance party New Years Eve to see out 2021 Entertainment over 2 rooms featuring DJs.
NYE Dining and Celebration Package	Taxi Kitchen	Melbourne	TBC	Great location for this dining venue in Federation Square. View the Melbourne NYE fireworks. This great restaurant venue normally has a multi course NYE menu. See out 2021 with celebration, great food and great vibes.
NYE Dining	Bluetrain	Melbourne	TBC	Terrific restaurant venue in Melbourne's Southbank precinct overlooking the Yarra River. Usually two dining sittings for NYE. And normally Inclusive multi course dining and celebration offers that are family friendly.
NYE at Santoni	Santoni Pizza	Hawthorn	TBC	Rooftop fun this NYE with an Italian flavour. Well priced inclusive packages including canapes of the favourites Santoni is famous for! And a welcome drink on arrival. At midnight watch the Melbourne fireworks from the awesome city skyline view.
NYE 2021 Thai Restaurant Banquet	BangPop	South Wharf	TBC	Riverside Thai Restaurant with fabulous views to the Melbourne New Year 2021. Restaurant dining options normally with family friendly packages.
New Year’s Eve Retro 80's party	Watermark Docklands	Docklands	TBC	Always a fab waterfront venue down at Docklands. Normally a NYE package inclusive of drinks and fingerfood. DJ Music. Stunning Views. Bop your way into 2022.
NYE Party	The Perseverance	Fitzroy	Free	Fabulous party venue in Fitzroy. Free Entry and celebrate welcoming the new year {next-year] with drinks specials all night. Dj's playing all your favourite hits and keeping you dancing.
Melba New Year’s Eve Dinner	The Langham	Melbourne	TBC	Early dinner options and late NYE dining plus party packages. Usually offers Group Discounts. And has NYE accommodation options.
New Years Eve Celebrations	Holliava	Richmond	TBC	Awesome location on Swan Street with views to the Melbourne city and fireworks. A great venue that provides entertainment all night. Has 3 bars functioning with outdoor garden.
NYE Fiesta	The Emerson Club	South Yarra	TBC	Always great for NYE. The Emerson won't disappoint. Normally a packaged ticket event with beveragepPackages. DJ entertainment with headline acts and guests. Dance your way into 2022.
New Year’s Eve 2021	Plus 5	South Wharf	TBC	Awesome location on the Yarra River. Restaurant Canape and Beverage Packages. Excellent Views of Melbourne NYE, River and Skyline.
New Year's Eve Afternoon	Beer DeLuxe	Hawthorn	TBC	Normally a great venue for an early NYE starter with Pizza and Beer Package. LIVE entertainment. Awesome vibe at this fabulous venue to see out 2021.
NYE on the Lawn	The College Lawn	Prahran	TBC	Party on the Lawn. All you can eat New Years Eve BBQ, Drinks Packages, DJ Entertainment. Kiss 2021 goodbye! Hurry will sell out!
NYE Restaurant Dining 2021 Count Down	Akachochin	South Wharf	TBC	Fabulous Yarra Riverside location for this Japanese Restaurant with great views of Melbourne New Years Fireworks. Normally 2 NYE sittings and packages available. Family friendly NYE restaurant.
New Year's Eve Dining 2021	The Exchange Hotel	Port Melbourne	Free	Awesome restaurant and bistro dining options before viewing the Melbourne NYE Fireworks. See in [nest-year] with awesome dining experience.
NYE Dance Party	Riva	St Kilda	TBC	Iconic St Kilda beachfront party venue. And this New Years Eve dance event normally has general entry and VIP ticket packages. Various DJ entertainment.
NYE Cocktail Party	Byblos	Melbourne	TBC	Great restaurant location on the north bank of the Yarra River. NYE 2021 party with premium drinks package including cocktail & spirits with gourmet food stations and delicious dishes.
New Year's Eve	Waterslide Bar	Southbank	TBC	Melbourne Southbank venue that typically provides a packaged NYE offering. House DJ entertainment to dance into 2022. Great vantage point for Melbourne's spectacular NYE Fireworks.
New Year’s Eve Restaurant Dining	Meat Market	South Wharf	TBC	Normally a set New Years dinner & drinks Packages. Exclusive Yarra River Views and awesome location for Melbourne midnight freworks. See out 2021 wining and dining.
NYE 2021 at the Newmarket	Newmarket Hotel	St Kilda	TBC	Normally a package for some food and drinks to enjoy your NYE. DJ Entertainment. Check with venue for all details.
HQ's New Year's Eve Dinner	Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens	Melbourne	TBC	Typically offers Free Flowing Beverages and Gourmet Canapes. LIVE band. Great location opposite Flagstaff Gardens.
New Year's Eve 2021	The Bohemian Bar & Restaurant	South Wharf	TBC	South Wharf restaurant overlooking Melbourne's Yarra River with awesome NYE Dinner options. Family Friendly. Normally a great vibe for seeing in the new year 2022.
NYE H2o Docklands	NYE H2o	Docklands	TBC	Awesome Melbourne NYE dance event with great views of the Melbourne Docklands fireworks. Always has all inclusive drinks & food packages so no more to spend in the extended party hours of the new year.
Penthouse NYE Party 2020	Penthouse 15	Melbourne	TBC	Entertainment & DJ's. Outdoor Balcony and Terrace. Spectacular Views of the City and Fireworks.
New Year's Eve Rooftop Party	Bourke St Imperial	Melbourne	TBC	Entertainment in the Heart of the City. Drinks & Canapes Packages. Gorgeous Views. Rooftop.
NYE H2o Southbank	Left Bank Melbourne	Southbank	TBC	A exquisite NYE awaits. Dine with multiple courses. Riverside fun with fling and flair. Or go straight to the Cocktail Party. All inclusive and premium beverages with a theme on both options. Food stations and entertainment all into the New Year. It promises a gorgeous exit to year. Sells out.
New Year's Eve at Trinket	Trinket	Melbourne	TBC	Fantastic Venue with Old World Charm. Great for groups. Sure to sell out quickly.
Riverland New Year’s Eve	Riverland Bar	Melbourne	TBC	Prime Fireworks views on waterfront. Offers usually include All Night Entertainment, Finger food and drinks packages.
Pilgrim NYE Party	Pilgrim Bar	Melbourne	TBC	Usually offers packages featuring All Inclusive Food + Beverages. Venue has fantastic Melbourne NYE fireworks views from perfect waterfront location.
NYE Rooftop Soiree	The Albion Rooftop	South Melbourne	TBC	One of Melbourne's most gorgeous rooftop venues. You will be treated to an All Star new year's eve! Best rooftop venue experience Vic AHA Awards winner! The Albion Rooftop team are put on a stellar NYE Packages with many options. Club entry, VIP Rooftop and Booth options. All entertainment with Melbourne's Top DJ's. VIP options includes premium food and beverages.
NYE Dinner at Harry's	Stamford Plaza Melbourne	Melbourne	TBC	Delicious Multi-Course NYE Dinner at Harry's Restaurant. Fantastic Location in Central Melbourne. Superb NYE Accommodation options available at the Stamford Plaza Melbourne.
NYE Rooftop Romp	Provincial Hotel	Fitzroy	TBC	Awesome NYE party at a Brunswick Street favourite venue. The Provincial Hotel will be partying to send off the year. Typically offers Free Entry with Glass of Sparkling at Midnight and DJ's spinning tunes in 3 rooms over 2 levels. Arrive early for food specials and extended happy hour.
NYE Exclusive Dining Event	Atta Restaurant	Albert Park	TBC	Enjoy an exclusive dinning event this New Year's Eve featuring delicious a Tasting Menu. Option to upgrade to a paired wine package for the complete experience. Treat yourself to some modern Indian cuisine as you welcome in the New Year.
Arbory Afloat New Years	Arbory Afloat	Melbourne	TBC	All aboard for an incredible New Year's Eve at Abory Afloat on the Yarra River. Awesome location with great party themes with all inclusive packages. Usually offers Early Bird Tickets and VIP upper deck options. But hurry as will sell out!

For all the details on events for New Year’s Eve in Melbourne make sure you see www.NewYearsEve.com.au. Be sure to checkout our NYE Concierge Insider Tips.

How to have a great NYE in Melbourne

Melbourne is the events city and there is no bigger event than New Year’s Eve. In our experience Melbourne does NYE so well. So get involved people. Get to a party and enjoy the last night of the year. We have the details of the best New Year’s Eve Melbourne events for you right here. We bring all the details of the best NYE events in Melbourne as they become available.

There are free New Year’s Eve Melbourne events provided by the City of Melbourne, including live music and fireworks. The NYE fireworks are a major attraction and crowds of 600,000 to 750,000 regularly attend. In Australia, Melbourne NYE is the second largest New Year’s Eve celebration in the country.

It’s Summer time for New Year’s Eve Melbourne and when the weather is fine the options of New Years outdoors, is a great one. We’ve enjoyed New Year’s Eve Melbourne from the air in a small plane, from boats on the Yarra River and at parties all over Melbourne and the suburbs. It’s a great place to be.