37 Of Brisbane’s Best New Year’s Eve Parties And Restaurants To See Out 2025
Kayla Wratten
Freelance Sub-Editor | Urban List Townsville
Ready to kiss 2025 goodbye in spectacular fashion? Brisbane/Meanjin is turning it on this New Year’s Eve, with rooftop parties, riverfront banquets and dance floors that won’t quit until well past midnight.
The Urban List team has scoured every rooftop, restaurant and late-night haunt to bring you the biggest and brightest celebrations happening across the city this year. So rally your ride-or-die party crew or lock in that dinner date, and get ready to welcome 2026 with a bang—these are the New Year’s Eve events worth staying up for.
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New Year's Eve Parties
Mr Percival's
Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane City
Dance beneath the disco ball and party in the New Year riverside at Mr Percival’s. The 7:30pm–11pm affair includes roving canapés, an oyster station (fancy), and a 3.5-hour premium beverage package featuring Veuve Clicquot (double fancy). DJs spin all night, and VIP tables bring extra luxe touches like a caviar and vodka experience and bespoke cocktails. Count us in.
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Cost: $265pp
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Fellini’s Trattoria
Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane City
Fellini's is your ticket to front-row fireworks views. The night includes roaming light and substantial canapés by Fellini’s Trattoria, salumi, formaggi and gelato pop-up stations—plus a welcome spritz—all wrapped up in a cocktail-style party from 7:30pm to 12:30am. DJs keep the vibe high while the Story Bridge lights up the skyline at midnight.
The Details
Cost: $160pp
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Iris Rooftop
458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
If you’re a Brisbane nightlife aficionado you would know Iris Rooftop is the place to be—and if you’re not consider this your PSA. Located smack bang in the heart of the Valley, Iris Rooftop has sweeping 360 degree views of Brisbane city making it the go to spot this new year. This year, Iris Rooftops is serving up a Spanish-inspired New Year’s Eve with substantial food stations, gourmet canapés, live entertainment and a five-hour premium beverage package (yes, including cocktails). Everything you need in one place to dance, sip and party away 2025 at Brisbane's iconic rooftop. Last year was a sellout, so don’t sleep on this one—get on it quick.
The Details
Cost: $229pp
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Blackbird
123 Eagle Street, Brisbane City
This CBD favourite is hosting two excellent events to ring in 2026. First up: a lavish cocktail party. Head upstairs for an opulent riverside party featuring a five-hour drinks package, gourmet canapés, substantial food stations and fresh seafood. Prefer a seated feast? Downstairs, Blackbird are putting on a five-course tasting menu paired with a 4.5-hour deluxe beverage package showcasing award-winning wines. Pick your poison.
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Cost: $239-$279pp
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Lina Rooftop
74/80 Tribune Street, South Brisbane
If you haven’t been out much this year then NYE will be your last chance and why not do it with a view at Lina Rooftop where you’ll welcome 2026 with open arms. Get keen for an all-inclusive four-hour premium drink package and a selection of roaming canapes as you watch the fireworks from the best seat in the city. Party the evening away with Lina’s resident house DJ and saxophonist set to deliver a show-stopping last night of 2025.
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Riverland
167 Eagle Street, Brisbane CBD
Party in the new year with the best view of Brisbane’s beloved brown snake. Riverland’s NYE party is sure to be popping off, with an exclusive four-hour food and beverage package. Their 80ft bar frontage will be full of good times and good vibes, with live cooking stations serving gourmet delights, DJs and live music, and roaming entertainment throughout the night. Then, to top it all off, settle in for spectacular views of the Story Bridge for the midnight fireworks.
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Mary Mae’s
119 Lamington Street, New Farm
Step into 2026 at Mary Mae’s, set against the glittering Brisbane River. Celebrate under the night sky with a five-hour beverage package, spritz on arrival, roaming canapés and hearty bites. Keep the party going with DJ sets, strike a pose at the LED roving selfie station, and be mesmerised by live fire performances—this is one NYE you won’t forget.
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Hibiscus Bar & Terrace
72 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD
Grab your sparkliest outfit and ring in 2026 high above the city at Hibiscus Bar & Terrace. The rooftop is transforming into a glittering playground with a 4‑hour drinks package, roaming canapés, and delicious food stations to keep you fuelled until the countdown begins. Dance under the stars to live DJs, snap memories at the selfie booth, and toast midnight with Champagne as Brisbane lights up below—this is NYE done in style.
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Fridays
123 Eagle Street, Brisbane CBD
This buzzing rooftop bar is hosting an iconic NYE party that can’t be missed. Eat, drink, and get the best views of the fireworks with Fridays’ four-hour all-inclusive premium package. Sporting an epic live band and DJ lineup, you’ll be set to party well into 2026. Limited tickets are available, so secure your spot early.
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Cloudland
641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
As the Valley’s go-to spot for glitz and glam, Cloudland is set to pop off this New Year’s Eve. One ticket gets you all-access to four floors: mingle in the vibrant Garden & Palais, take in cityscape views at Valley Hops Rooftop, and hit the dance floor at the Rose Room 360 Party. Enjoy a 4.5‑hour drinks package with premium spirits, wine, beer and Champagne, alongside roaming gourmet canapés, while dancing to live sets from Yolanda Be Cool and top DJs for the ultimate Valley NYE experience.
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Boom Boom Room
49 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City
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Soko Rooftop Bar
7 Symes Street, Fortitude Valley
Strap on your (comfiest) heels for Soko Rooftop's immersive standing cocktail event this New Years. The Amazonian jungle-inspired venue will come alive with Soko’s resident DJs, bongo players, and dancers. Secure your ticket and indulge in a 4-hour premium drinks package, roaming gourmet canapés, live yakitori stations, and Peruvian-Japanese bites—then dance into the new year with fireworks over the city as the jungle stays up late.
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New Year's Eve Dinners
Central
340 Queen Street, Brisbane City
Central is serving up a full day of New Year’s Eve fun. Start early with a lunchtime seating, choosing à la carte (for 1–7 guests) or the NYE Banquet (for 8+). Come nightfall, enjoy a 10-dish banquet curated by executive chef Benny Lam, exploring Hong Kong cuisine through a a menu exclusively created for the evening. Sip from a 4-hour drinks package, catch DJ and trumpet duo Midnight Tango at 9:30pm, and watch the disco ball drop at both 3pm and 10pm. City views, buzzing vibes, and a culinary feast make Central one of our top picks for a festive NYE in the city.
The Details
Cost: $125pp
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OTTO Brisbane
Sidon Street, South Bank
Arguably, there’s no better last meal for the year than a riverside Italian feast which is exactly what you can enjoy at OTTO Brisbane this New Year’s Eve. The main event kicks off from 8:15pm, with a glass of Champagne on arrival and a four-course choice menu curated by Head Chef Will Cowper. If you prefer an early celebration (read: kiddies that need to go to bed), there’s also an early evening sitting from 5pm with a three-course choice menu and a children’s menu to enjoy.
The Details
Cost: $195pp for early sitting and $285pp for main sitting
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Marlowe
105 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
Australian bistro Marlowe is bringing intimate NYE vibes to Fish Lane. Step inside this Art Deco gem and settle in for a seven-course, eight-dish set menu by Chef Ollie Hansford, featuring seasonal East-Asian-inspired plates like wagyu and caviar rosti, lobster pie, confit duck and a decadent chocolate fondant (we're drooling already). Level up with an optional sommelier-paired wine match and toast to 2026 in true Marlowe style.
The Details
Cost: $190pp
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Ciao Papi
Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane City
Gather your amici and say “Benvenuti 2026” with Italian flair at Ciao Papi. Choose between a family-friendly sunset session (from 5pm–8pm) with share-style Italian dishes, or go all-in with a late-night feast (from 8:30pm) featuring a three-hour drinks package and a sumptuous share menu—we're booking in for the raspberry and pistachio semifreddo alone. You're in for a treat with this lively Italian-style dinner with front-row fireworks views as your backdrop.
The Details
Cost: $99-$269pp
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Southside
63 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
Looking for a relaxed-but-chic venue? Under the Fish Lane train bridges, Southside has your name written all over it. Feast on a three-course, nine-dish banquet featuring yellowtail kingfish sashimi, freshly shucked oysters and Southside's iconic sizzling 5+ wagyu. Add a 2-hour bottomless package with signature cocktails, prosecco, wine and craft beer, then unwind in the lush greenery with DJ-led beats. It’s the perfect spot to say adieu to 2025.
The Details
Cost: $95pp
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Greca
Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane City
Bring a taste of the Med to NYE at Greca, with a few ways to celebrate—from à la carte lunch to a sunset banquet, or push the boat out with a midnight session from 9pm that includes a 3-hour drinks package. There’s even a premium outdoor midnight package for those chasing top-tier firework views paired with a next-level Greek spread that'll have you rolling into 2026.
The Details
Cost: From $150pp
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BŌS Brisbane
480 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD
Get champagne in one hand and wagyu in the other at BŌS Brisbane’s sophisticated New Year’s Eve celebration. Featuring a set menu, you’ll be greeted with champagne on arrival before indulging in an impeccable spread with the likes of steak tartare, Hokkaido scallops, and confit duck, with optional wagyu upgrades for those who want to say goodbye to 2025 in the ultimate style. Soak in the fireworks straight from your seat or enjoy free entry to the Aviary Terrace’s Countdown & Cocktails soiree.
The Details
Cost: $160pp
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Stanley Restaurant
Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane City
If you’re in the mood to dress up—heels, ties and all—Stanley Restaurant is one of the classiest places to farewell the year. Think twinkling city lights, refined décor and a special NYE banquet showcasing elevated Cantonese flavours across two sittings at dusk and into the night. Add curated cocktails or glasses of Champagne, and you’ve got the perfect blend of fine dining and festive cheer.
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Cost: $128-$248pp
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Byblós
Riverside elegance meets the rich flavours of Lebanon this New Year’s Eve at Portside Wharf’s Byblós. You’ll be digging into a three-course premium banquet showcasing Byblós’ signature dining experience—from baba ghanoush to slow cooked lamb shoulder. Get the party started early with the 5:30pm seating or let the 8pm seating whisk you away to 2026.
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Cost: $125pp
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Yoko
Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane City
NYE at Yoko is the ultimate trio of Harajuku-inspired interiors, Japanese feasting and riverfront vistas. Whether you go for the chilled Buns & Bubbles à la carte lunch, a sunset banquet or the full midnight celebration, you’re in for a decadent lineup of cocktails (the frozen yuzu punch is an absolute must for beating the December heat), curated banquets and vinyl DJs—all with one of Brisbane’s best skyline-and-fireworks views.
The Details
Cost: From $150pp
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Donna Chang
171 George Street, Brisbane City
Step into the new year in serious style at Donna Chang, where an elegant four-course Sichuan banquet meets the electric energy of traditional lion dancers. Two sittings mean you can choose an early family affair from 5:30–8pm, or settle in for a late-night celebration starting at 8:30pm and wrapping up with a bang (and coconut sago pudding for dessert) at 12.30am.
The Details
Cost: Adults $128pp, kids $88pp
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The Lex
81 N Quay, Brisbane CBD
Everyone knows New York does New Year’s Eve the best. But if Santa didn’t deliver an all expenses paid trip to the Big Apple this year, we’ve got the perfect solution. The Lex Brisbane, nestled on level three of W Brisbane, is Brisbane’s New York-inspired dining experience. While it might not offer views of the Empire State Building, it more than makes up for it with stunning panoramic views of Brisbane's sparkling skyline. The riverside restaurant is offering a three-course menu and bottomless drink options for the whole family, making it the ideal place to savour your final meal of 2025 with the ones you love the most. Plus, did we mention you'll be greeted with a glass of Ruinart Champagne on arrival?
The Details
Cost: $195pp
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Felons Brewing Co.
Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane City
If you're looking for a relaxed dinner that still brings the vibes, book a seat at Felons Brewing Co. Inside the brewery, a set-menu dinner (starring oysters, wagyu sirloin and roast chicken) with a 3-hour beverage package helps you bid farewell to 2025 in style. Prefer something a little more spontaneous? Walk-in spots on the lawn or river deck are also available for frosty beers, hearty eats, and DJ sets as the fireworks glitter overhead.
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Cost: From $170pp
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Felons Barrel Hall
Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane City
For a boisterous, high-energy NYE, make a beeline for Felons Barrel Hall. Their outdoor package delivers front-row river views, a vibrant Thai-inspired multi-course feast and a 3-hour premium drinks package to keep the celebrations flowing. There’s also walk-in lawn space for a casual night under the stars—just arrive early, because this spot fills up fast once the fireworks crowds roll in.
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Cost: From $165pp
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Persone
81 N Quay, Brisbane CBD
Buon Anno! Celebrate with Italian flair before those New Year’s resolutions kick in. Persone in Brisbane Quarter has curated the ultimate authentic Italian three-course set menu accompanied with river views that’ll leave the whole family in awe. Whether you’re a night owl or in bed by 9pm, Persone has two unique seatings suited to any group and families. Munch away on a shared menu of classics starting with freshly baked focaccia, crispy mushroom arancini, and melt-in-your-mouth pork meatballs. For mains, indulge in pork and eggplant gnocchi or a locally sourced rib-eye that’s cooked to perfection. And as for the desert, tiramisu because well it’ll be rude not too. Say arrivederci to 2025 in style at Persone Brisbane.
The Details
Cost: $135 - $169
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Byblós Brisbane
7/39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
Ring in 2026 with Byblós’ flavour-packed Lebanese mezze banquet, served across two festive sittings at 5:30pm and 8pm. Expect three abundant courses, DJ sets and Lebanese drummers to keep the vibe high all night. You'll basically roll into the new year with Ora King salmon kibbeh nayeh, slow cooked lamb shoulder, chargrilled marinated chicken and fattoush (to name a few) on the table.
The Details
Cost: Adults $125pp, kids $65pp
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Aloria
Level 23, Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane CBD
Treat your tastebuds this new year at Aloria, twenty-three levels above the city. Located within The Star’s Sky Deck, Aloria offers a dining experience unlike any other. This adults-only event is inclusive of a five or six-course menu (depending on whether you choose a sunset or countdown session) paired with premium wines and live entertainment. Dine on a breathtaking menu featuring fresh local seafood, ribeye, beef tartare, and the finest locally fresh produce, including the star of the show—the edible gin and tonic which acts as a refined palate cleanser. Not to forget the restaurant's extensive beverage menu gave them the reputation as the ‘cellar in the sky’, and we truely couldn’t think of a better location to spend new years.
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Cost: $299pp-$375pp
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Supernormal
443 Queen St, Brisbane CBD
Supernormal Brisbane is offering a new year’s dining experience under a kaleidoscope of fireworks. Located above the Queen Street boardwalk, this modern diner is serving idyllic river views paired with a festive banquet menu from 5pm (and à la carte from 11:30am). Celebrate 2026 with Supernormal Martinis and Champagne as you move through a standout banquet: Moreton Bay bug toast, Bangalow pork and kimchi dumplings, New England lobster rolls, steamed Murray cod and Stockyard Wagyu striploin, finishing with a Valrhona chocolate dessert. We'll cheers to that.
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Bar Miette
443 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD
Bar Miette is once again one of Brisbane’s hottest NYE spots, thanks to its riverfront terrace and unbeatable Story Bridge views. This year’s celebrations promise an abundant shared feast: yellowfin tuna with Calabrian chilli, mussel and ’nduja skewers, prawn and pancetta club sandwiches, grain-fed striploin with pepper sauce, plus dauphinoise potatoes and house-made focaccia. End on a decadent Valrhona and olive oil cake with dark star cherries. Enjoy à la carte dining from 11:30am or the celebratory banquet from 5pm.
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Sokyo
Level 2, Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane CBD
You'll want to prep your appetite for this one. Sokyo is putting on a refined Japanese feast for NYE, where the freshest ingredients and elegant craftsmanship take centre stage. Expect premium sashimi, artful nigiri and perfectly grilled dishes from their full à la carte menu—ideal for those who want a luxe, choose-your-own adventure kind of night. With its moody lighting and slick atmosphere, Sokyo is your go-to for an elevated, modern-Japanese celebration to farewell 2025 in style.
The Details
Cost: Free entry, just reserve your table
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Cucina Regina
Level 4, Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane CBD
Cucina Regina is delivering a dreamy Italian New Year’s Eve overlooking the fireworks from their stunning terrace. Choose between the early Famiglia al Tramonto (5pm–8pm) or the late Festa di Mezzanotte (9pm–12am), each featuring a four-course set menu and a three-hour drinks package with Champagne, wine, beer and a spritz on arrival. Expect indulgent dishes like lobster spaghetti and rib-eye steak, plus a truly bellissima atmosphere for ringing in 2026.
The Details
Cost: $199pp
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Bacchus
9 Glenelg Street, South Bank
Not in the mood to party the night out with a rager? Well, Bacchus is inviting you to join them in a special New Year’s Eve dining experience, with an expertly crafted tasting menu by Chef de Cuisine Marco Sfamurri. You’ll enjoy mouthwatering dishes like focaccia and whipped wattle seed butter, kingfish sashimi and wagyu purebred striploin, all of which will be perfectly paired with some delectable wine options. And for those who choose the later dining session, you’ll even have the opportunity to ring in the new year from the Rydges’ Level 12 Rooftop.
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Opa Bar & Mezze
123 Eagle Street, Brisbane CBD
Opa! Why not bring in the new year in style—Greek style. Opa has to be one of Brisbane’s most loved- dishing up classic Greek plates and delicious cocktails, and with a riverfront view like theirs, we think we've found the place to be on New Year’s Eve. This year, Opa is hosting a night to remember that caters for everyone. If you’re looking to call it an early night, the team is offering up á la carte between 5pm and 7.45pm, so you can eat well and then sleep off the food coma. Or, get the gang together for good eats and DJ sets and have your choice of two different banquet menus from 8pm onwards. With all the classics like taramasalata and pita, fried kalamari, tender lamb shoulder and so much more, you really can’t go wrong.
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Massimo
123 Eagle Street, Brisbane CBD
Not got plans for New Year’s Eve? Don’t fret—Massimo has you covered. Here’s the deal: front row seats to Brisbane’s firework display, your choice of á la carte or one of two specially curated banquets and guaranteed good times. This year, Massimo is giving all the early birds free rein to their á la carte menu from 5.30pm so if you want to start early (or even just finish early), you know where to go. But if you want something a bit more lavish, gather your family and friends for one of two banquet options where you can feast on housemade focaccia, fresh seafood like oysters and calamari and mouthwatering meats from 8pm. What’s not to love?
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Food Quarter
Level 5, Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane CBD
Any Conrad Sewell fans out there? Trust us, you'll want to book a ticket to riverview restaurant Food Quarter's NYE celebrations. Sewell's blessing us with a performance from 10:30 PM on Level 5 at The Star—but that's not all. At Food Quarter (on the same level) you’ll be treated to a glass of Moët on arrival, followed by a starter and two-course menu served at your table, plus inclusive drinks—house wines, tap beer, spirits and soft drinks. Guaranteed window seating means front-row fireworks without the crowds. Side note: tickets are sold as tables of four for this 18+ soirée.
The Details
Cost: $140pp
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