The 9 Best New Year's Eve Events In Boston

Pop the Champagne and let the confetti rain at one of Boston’s dazzling New Year’s Eve events.

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Woods Hill Pier 4

With stunning cityscape scenery, a plethora of delicious farm-to-table dishes and an array of heavenly cocktails, Wood Hill Pier 4’s exclusive igloos are the ideal New Year’s Eve locale. Guests can sip a hot mulled bourbon cider or a refreshing margarita while satisfying their cravings with squid ink casarecce, butter poached lobster and sunflower risotto. For the late-night crowd, the warmly illuminated and heated igloos offer a perfect view of midnight fireworks over the Boston Harbor. 300 Pier Four Blvd., 617.981.4577, woodshillpier4.com

Zuma

What better way to start the New Year than dining at the internationally-acclaimed Japanese izakaya-inspired restaurant and bar, Zuma? Nestled in Back Bay’s luxe Four Seasons One Dalton, cheers the New Year with a chef’s tasting menu or a la carte option of divine dishes while a DJ spins tracks. Indulge in the NYE premium omakase, featuring delectable bites like sliced sea bass sashimi with yuzu, truffle and salon roe. Finish the evening with a heavenly dessert platter and toast at midnight. 1 Dalton St., 857.449.2500, zumarestaurant.com

Beehive Restaurant Speakeasy

Break out the bubbly for this Champagne-soaked soireé at The Beehive, located in the bustling South End. A swanky, modern-retro speakeasy with a fully stocked bar will serve as the backdrop for live performances from Los Devils, Electric Blue Band and a sultry burlesque show. With both an a la carte and fixed three course menu option, executive chef Ryan Skeen will serve up mouthwatering dishes, including white truffle ricotta gnocchi, grilled brisket and cider glazed pork shoulder. 541 Tremont St., 617.423.0069, beehiveboston.com

Boston Harbor Hotel New Year’s Eve Romance

Take your special someone on a romantic, overnight getaway to the luxe Boston Harbor Hotel with its exclusive New Year’s Eve Romance package. A crisp bottle of Moët & Chandon Champagne and an assortment of divine chocolate-covered strawberries will await couples in their modern yet elegant, deluxe rooms. Nestled on the waterfront, this five star urban sanctuary houses Rowe Wharf Sea Grille, where guests can pop down for a bowl of king crab mac and cheese and a spicy passion fruit margarita. 70 Rowes Wharf, 617.439.7000, bostonharborhotel.com

Fairmont Copley Cheers to the New Year

Ring in the New Year at Fairmont Copley Plaza with their Cheers to the New Year package. This historic landmark hotel is bidding farewell to 2021 with a luxe stay for two, accompanied by a front row view of the hotel’s rooftop midnight light show and a complimentary bottle of Taittinger Brut La Française. Guests are guaranteed a coveted reservation at OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, where they can savor theNew Year’s Eve special, including a 16 ounce herb crusted prime rib. 138 St. James Ave., 866.540.4417, fairmont-copley-plaza.com

Midnight Fireworks Over Boston Harbor

As the clock strikes midnight, take in a sensational firework show over the glistening Boston Harbor, hosted by Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. As a part of the First Night celebration, the nation's oldest New Year’s Eve festival, this phenomenal firework display draws thousands of New Englanders to Christopher Columbus Park for a glimpse. Spanning across the North End and Seaport District, these iconic fireworks are sure to get viewers in the New Year’s spirit. Atlantic Ave., firstnightboston.org

Rare Steakhouse

The shimmery gold palette, crisp white table clothes and dimly lit ambiance of Encore Boston Harbor’s acclaimed dining experience, Rare Steakhouse, is sure to start 2022 off with a bang. Alaskan king crab caviar tart, country pâté de Campagne with white truffle and vanilla sponge topped with caramelized pineapple are just a few delectable menu items available on the New Year’s Eve five-course gala menu. For a boozy addition, guests can add tasty wine pairings hand-selected by world renowned winemakers. 1 Broadway, 857.770.7000, encorebostonharbor.com

The Liberty Hotel

Nobody celebrates New Year’s Eve quite like The Liberty Hotel during their much-anticipated party, Reverie: A New Year’s Eve Fantasy. This Beacon Hill hotel will house two dance floors, three DJs and live aerial performances from the Boston Circus Guild. To amp up the festivities, check out the VIP section with exclusive table seating, endless Champagne and specialty dining services. Guests can also stop by the hotel’s restaurant, CLINK, for a three-course New Year’s Eve tasting menu crafted by executive chef Daniel Kenney. 215 Charles St., 617.224.4000, libertyhotel.com