Best Things to Do on New Year’s Eve in Atlanta

By Carol Carter

Published November 17, 2023
Last Updated December 21, 2023

Atlanta is inclusive in all things including New Year’s Eve. Kids like to celebrate the New Year, too, but midnight gets a little late for most kiddos. Thus, here are things to do on New Year’s Eve in Atlanta for adults and for kids.

NYE for Adults

5Church Midtown and Buckhead

5Church Midtown offers two choices for New Year’s Eve: a sit-down, four-course, prix fixe dinner and/or a party at Virtue’s rooftop. Dinner prices are $90 per person from 6 until 6:45 p.m.; $100 per person from 7 until 7:45 p.m.; and $110 per person from 8 until 10 p.m. Dinner includes a half bottle of Champagne for parties of two and a full bottle for parties of four. The Virtue rooftop party runs from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. and costs $150 per person. This includes a midnight Champagne toast, multiple bars, a light bites buffet (9 until 11:45 p.m.), DJ music, Champagne tower, photographer, a midnight ball drop on TV screens and more. To experience both the dinner and Virtue party, inform the server during dinner to save $100 with a $50 upgrade.

Where: 1197 Peachtree St. NE

5Church Buckhead offers the following: Dine between 6 and 6:45 p.m. for $90 per person; dine from 7 until 7:45 p.m. for $100 per person; and dine from 8 until 10 p.m. for $110 per person. These offers include a complimentary glass of Champagne and complimentary valet service. 5Church Buckhead plans a New Year’s Eve bash in the sunroom with a DJ, open bar, Champagne tower and a Champagne toast at midnight. You can reserve a spot for the four-course prix fixe dinner and later attend the sunroom party for a $50 upgrade. By making a reservation for both experiences, you will save $70. Dress code is formal.

Where: 3379 Peachtree Road NE

Alta Toro

Alta Toro plans a buffet dinner (including a complimentary glass of Champagne) on New Year’s Eve. Pricing for the buffet is $90 per person for reservations made between 4 and 5:45 p.m.; $105 per person between 6 and 7:45 p.m.; and $120 per person between 8 and 10 p.m. At 10 p.m., the celebration continues when the dining room transforms into a dance floor with DJ beats until 2 a.m.

Where: 33 Peachtree Place NE

Atlanta Wine Festival’s New Year’s Eve Party at City Winery

The Atlanta Wine Festival’s New Year’s Eve Party at Guardian Works, from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. promises wine (of course), music and food. The celebration features live music with Davis and The Love, a DJ on the Main Stage, premium selections from City Winery’s chefs and a variety of cocktails and beer. VIP guests will enjoy early entry at 8 p.m. and access to exclusive areas and bars.

Where: 755 Echo St. NW

Aria

Aria’s New Year’s Eve dinner will be served from 5:30 until 10:30 p.m. The Buckhead restaurant will serve its a la carte menu and tasting menu.

Where: 490 East Paces Ferry Road NE

The Battery Atlanta

The seventh annual New Year’s Eve Bash at The Battery Atlanta starts at 9 p.m. (late innings). Late Innings begin at 9 p.m. as emcee Mark Owens welcomes 12 South Band. Festivities culminate with an aerial fireworks and confetti display over Truist Park at midnight.

Where: 800 Battery Ave. SE

Carnival Masquerade Ball at Omni Atlanta at Centennial Park

The Carnival Masquerade Ball at Omni Atlanta at Centennial Park starts and 9 p.m., featuring two vibes transporting guests to Latin America and around the globe. You may dance to a live Latin band in the Carnaval Grand Ballroom or groove to global beats and top 40 hits at Top Draft Sports Lounge with an outdoor terrace overlooking Centennial Olympic Park. There will be music from Atlanta DJ: DJ EU and friends. Enjoy food stations inspired by South America and global connectivity accompanied by signature cocktails, wine and beer.

Where: 190 Marietta St. NW

Chido & Padre’s

Chico & Padre’s will be open for brunch and dinner on New Year’s Eve. 

Where: 128 East Andrews Drive NW

Forza Storico

Forza Storico will serve its signature Italian dishes from 4 until 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

Where: 1198 Howell Mill Road

Gunshow

Gunshow will be open for dinner on New Year’s Eve.

Where: 924 Garrett St.

Gypsy Kitchen

Gypsy Kitchen will offer its normal menu plus chef features until 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. When the party begins, guests can nibble on small bites, sip on cocktails, wine and Champagne specials while listening to the DJ spinning tunes and watching the ball drop on the TVs at midnight. Gypsy Kitchen will also have a balloon drop with prizes and a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight. 

Where: 3035 Peachtree Road NE

Johnny’s Hideaway

The New Year’s Eve party at Johnny’s Hideaway will begin at 9:30 p.m. Tickets cost $60 and guarantee a seat. Tables are sold out, but bar seats can still be purchased. Johnny’s will provide party favors,

Where: 3771 Roswell Road NE

Le Bilboquet

Le Bilboquet will offer a three-course New Year’s Eve prix fixe menu. Diners can enjoy an amuse bouche bite including smoked salmon cake and lemon confit before moving on to appetizers and entrées. Highlights include Maine scallop tartare, foie gras terrine, Cajun chicken, black truffle mushroom risotto, six-ounce prime filet and more. For dessert, there will be orange blossom panna cotta, la classic creme brulee or peppermint chocolate Mont Blanc. Reservation pricing starts at $85.

Where: 3027 Bolling Way NE

Pachengo’s

Pachengo’s. open from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m., will serve a Mexican feast of fresh salads, tacos and frozen cocktails.

Where: 3065 Peachtree Road

Palo Santo

Palo Santo plans a New Year’s Eve dinner featuring a menu crafted by chef Santiago and a welcome cocktail. The four-course meal will include Mexican traditions and seasonal ingredients. You will have the option of choosing from a premium Patron tequila pairing or a curated wine pairing. Come midnight, you’ll toast the new year with a complimentary glass of champagne. Did we mention there will be live entertainment?

Where: 955 West Marietta St. NW

Park Tavern

Park Tavern plans an All-Inclusive New Year’s Eve party with Electric Avenue, a DJ and a countdown celebration. Drinks, food and entertainment will be covered all night long and into the wee hours of the morning. Enjoy two floors of music, entertainment, dancing, open bars, food and fun. Electric Avenue will perform on the Garden Tent main stage. A DJ will spin tunes in the Piedmont Room until 2 a.m. Buffet options will include a carving station, wine and champagne. There will be vegetarian options available at the pasta and Southern stations. In addition to the midnight champagne toast, there will be Krispy Creme doughnuts at midnight.

Where: 500 Tenth St. NE

Ray’s in the City

Ray’s in the City is open for lunch and dinner for New Year’s Eve. The lunch runs noon until 3 p.m., and dinner will be available from 3 p.m. until midnight with the last seating at 11 p.m. For dinner, Ray’s is serving a limited a la carte menu until 6 p.m. along with a prix fixe menu available all evening. Ray’s will have live music, pass out party favors and have a Champagne toast at midnight. The restaurant will operate with regular hours on New Year’s Day.

Where: 240 Peachtree St.

Ray’s on the River

Ray’s on the River welcomes diners to New Year’s Eve brunch and dinner. The a la carte brunch occurs from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., and the dinner runs from 3 p.m. until midnight with the last seating at 11 p.m.  For dinner, Ray’s is serving a limited a la carte menu until 6 p.m. along with a prix fixe menu available all evening. Guests can look forward to live music and a midnight Champagne toast. The restaurant will be open during regular hours on New Year’s Day.

Where: 6700 Powers Ferry Road NW, Sandy Springs

Spaceman at the Hyatt Centric Buckhead

Spaceman at the Hyatt Centric Buckhead plans New Year’s Eve festivities from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. Guests will have the option to pre-purchase tables of various sizes. Guests without reservation will pay a $75 cover charge at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. The latter does not include the buffet or a table. A band will play from 9 until 11 p.m.; a DJ will spin tunes from 11 p.m. until 1 a.m. Table service starts at $275 per person excluding taxes and service charge. This will include a hors d’oeuvre buffet, dessert display and Champagne toast at midnight. Dress to impress.

Where: 3301 Lenox Parkway

The Southern Gentleman

The Southern Gentleman will be open for brunch from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and will serve a prix fixe dinner from 5 until 9 p.m. The dinner cost $85 per person and will include grilled beef tenderloin filet, stuffed delicata squash and more.

Where: 3035 Peachtree Road NE

Storico Fresco

Storico Fresco, open from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m., will serve its typical Italian fare.

Where: 3167 Peachtree Road

Three Arches at the Hyatt Centric Buckhead

Three Arches, located inside the Hyatt Centric Buckhead, plans brunch and dinner service on New Year’s Eve. There will be bar service from 3 p.m. until 12:30 a.m.; small bites from 4 until 6 p.m.; dinner from 6 until 11 p.m.; and small bites and dessert from 10 p.m. until midnight. DJ Karim will provide live music to ring in the new year. A complimentary champagne toast at midnight will be provided for patrons dining at the restaurant. (This service requires a minimum consumption of $35 per person to qualify)

Where:  3301 Lenox Parkway 

Yeppa & Co.

Yeppa & Co. will serve Italian fare from 4 until 10 p.m.

Where: 306 Buckhead Ave. NE

Your 3rd Spot

Your 3rd Spot will offer specialty drinks, late-night food offerings, unlimited gaming and live entertainment with a balloon drop at midnight. Tickets range from $75 to $150, with general admission and VIP options.

Where: 400 Chattahoochee Row NW

NYE for Kids

The Battery Atlanta

The Early Inning celebrations will begin at 6 p.m. with music from four-time Grammy nominee Brady Rymer on the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage. Following the performance, children can join host Mark Owens for a countdown to an inflatable balloon drop at 8 p.m.

Children’s Museum of Atlanta

The Children’s Museum of Atlanta brings family fun with the New Year’s Bubble Bash. It is a special kid-friendly New Year’s countdown. There will be laughing, dancing, games and plenty more. Enjoy music from a DJ, hands-on fun then ring in the new year with the bubble wrap-popping tradition. Cost is $10 for members and $25 for non-members. That gives you access to the activity-filled play sessions. Play session times are: Session A — 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. with the countdown at 11 a.m. Session B –12:30 until 2:30 p.m. with the countdown at 2 p.m. Session C –3:30 until 5:30 p.m. with the countdown at 5 p.m.

The Roof at Ponce City Market

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration on The Roof at Ponce City Market welcomes all ages for a family-friendly celebration to ring in 2024 as everyone counts down to noon. All-Access tickets to Skyline Park include admission and game play and can be pre-purchased online now, or at the door.

Stone Mountain Park

Kids’ Early New Year’s Eve Celebration at Stone Mountain Park means that kids can celebrate the New Year and still get to bed early. During Stone Mountain Christmas on Dec. 31, Stone Mountain Park will operate the Christmas event as usual and then ring in the early New Year with a magical snowfall and early 2023 countdown. When the clock strikes 9 p.m., enjoy snow and fireworks to usher in the early New Year. Kids’ Early New Year’s Eve is available during Stone Mountain Christmas and is included with a daily Christmas attractions ticket or annual Mountain membership.

NYE Concerts

Widespread Panic performs at the Fox Theatre on New Year’s Eve. Showtime: 8 p.m.

New Year’s Eve with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra begins at 8 p.m. at Byers Theatre, City Springs. The program includes the waltz from Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” Mendelssohn’s nocturne from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Rossini’s overture from “La gazza ladra,” Offenbach’s “Can-Can,” Strauss waltzes and more. 

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Journalist Carol Carter writes and edits for Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau.