Your 2021 guide to celebrating NYE in Raleigh

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With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, you probably want to make plans to celebrate soon. Is anyone else wondering where the time went?

Lucky for us, there’s plenty of things to do in the City of Oaks on New Year’s Eve + we’re here to give you a guide to ringing in the new year with your friends, family, and loved ones. 🥂

First Night Raleigh | $12+

New Year’s Eve at Watts & Ward | $20 general admission, $75 VIP

  • VIPs enjoy live music from DJ VladIsLove, a midnight champagne toast + appetizers throughout the evening.

NYE at Bar Louie Briar Creek | $20+

  • Ring in the new year with a celebration at Bar Louie — 8401 Brier Creek Pkwy. — featuring hand-crafted cocktails, champagne, gastropub favorites + more.

New Year’s Eve Bash with Vidrio | $30

  • A NYE celebration in Vidrio’s private event space — Fiera Bar and Lounge — with a live DJ, dancing, party favors, hors d’oeuvres + more.

NYE on the Hill | $50+

  • Wye Hill Kitchen and Brewing’s — 201 S. Boylan Ave. — celebratory dinner party featuring a NYE beer release, buffet dinner, view of the downtown fireworks + champagne toast at midnight.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Union Station | $50+

  • A lively event that features multiple DJs + live performances, party favors, views of downtown, and a photo booth.

Dressed Up to Get Down | $60+ VIP or $20 day-of general admission

  • Join Tin Roof Raleigh — 300 Glenwood Ave. — for a celebration with live music, multiple bars, and a confetti cannon + champagne toast at midnight.

The Merchant NYE 2022 | $114

  • A four course dinner with cocktail pairings + a NYE countdown with a live DJ and a champagne toast.

New Year’s Eve Party with Young Hearts Distilling | $120

  • Live entertainment with a curated selection of hors d’oeuvres + an open bar with signature cocktails.

Great Gatsby in the Garden VIP Experience | $150

  • An all-inclusive party at Raleigh Beer Garden — 614 Glenwood Ave. — featuring an expansive buffet dinner, draft cocktails, premium mixed drinks + a live DJ.

New Year’s Eve at Drive Shack | $300+ for a group of six

  • Reserve a bay for you and up to five friends at Drive Shack. There will be New Year’s Eve party favors + festive attire is encouraged.

Still looking for the perfect event? Check out Triangle on the Cheap’s list of NYE celebrations.

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