New Year’s Eve Happenings

Parties and Dining  to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Newburyport

Looking for New Year’s Eve fun in Greater Newburyport? From countdowns to dining experiences, there are plenty of options to ring in the New Year—VIP Style! Whether you’re looking to dress up for a formal party, join friends at your favorite local bar or enjoy a relaxing early dinner, Newburyport VIP has plenty of New Year’s Eve suggestions!

For revelers hoping to stay out late for a countdown to midnight celebrating into 2025 with champagne toasts, and ready to hit the dance floor: Bar25, The Joy Nest & Newburyport Brewing Company are great choices for guaranteed fun. There are many places featuring live music including a concert at Blue Ocean. Quite a few restaurants are featuring special New Year’s Eve menus and staying open for guests to celebrate 2025. Find a list of New Year’s Eve suggestions and if you are looking for information or ticket purchase links on any of the featured New Year’s Events, check the summary of VIP suggestions below or the Newburyport Events Calendar.

If you’re hoping to grab a nice dinner earlier in the night on New Year’s Eve and be home in time to watch the ball drop from the comfort of your couch—there are many wonderful restaurant options open for business and serving up delicious meals worthy of a 2024 send off. Call ahead to check on special menu options and if they will be accepting reservations.

Ring in the New Year 12/31/24:
Bar25– 8-1, Masquerade themed with complimentary Champagne, Tarot Readings, Passed Hors D’oeuvres, New Year’s Countdown, and a DJ! Purchase tickets!
Blue Ocean– 6:30-12:30, dinner buffet, live music from The Fools & Psychedelic Relics, champagne toast & balloon drop. Purchase tickets!
Joy Nest – 8-12, Celebrate NYE with live music by Boston’s Toni Lynn Washington, delicious bites & sips, & champagne toast. (978) 572-1615
Newburyport Brewing – 8-12, only $10 including a free beer NYE toast at midnight and live music from Massive Prophet.

VIP Recommendations for NYE Afternoon & Dinner Celebrations 12/31/24:
Capri – 4-9, for dinner and the bar open until 10 or later. Enjoy Chef Specials & regular menu.
Mission Oak Grill – 4-10 for dinner and bar will be open later.
Ristorante Molise – 3-9, enjoy a delicious dinner and desserts with friends and family. Reservations required (978) 388-4844.
Sea Level – 5-9 for NYE dinner and bar open later. Order takeout online or call for reservations. (978) 462-8862.

And when the confetti has all fallen and you wake up to your first day of 2025, keep the party going with a celebratory brunch at Seaglass. This restaurant will be pouring Bloody Mary’s and champagne with their brunch menu.

VIP New Year’s Day 2025 Brunch:
Seaglass – 10-2, New Year’s Jazz Brunch, enjoy glass of champagne, Bloody Mary and full brunch menu. Make a reservation by calling 978.462.5800 or online.

The restaurants highlighted in this article are suggestions from Newburyport.com. It features customer’s of ours who have provided us with information about their New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day happenings. This not a complete list of all restaurants open for New Year’s Eve. We encourage folks to support any of our local restaurants.

We encourage folks to support any of our local restaurants.