10 parties, dinners, and deals for New Year’s Eve
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Welcome 2019 in the best way possible: by having plenty of drinks. Fortunately, many restaurants and bars in Shanghai have free-flow deals on New Year’s Eve offering artisanal cocktails to the classic champagne. Some venues are also serving set menus so you can prep yourself for a long night of boozing. Alternatively, work off 365 days of previous excess with a spa treatment and workout program. Here are eight parties, dinners, and deals to ring in the new year.
Dinner and free-flow drinks @ THE CUT Rooftop
Celebrate the new year with the views of downtown Shanghai as THE CUT Rooftop throws their New Year’s Eve party. The restaurant kicks off the evening with a four-course dinner and complimentary drinks, then the party begins at 10pm with free-flow Chandon sparkling wine, red and white wines, beers, and house pour mixers. Presale prices await those who plan early, or get both dinner and drinks for a steal.
New Year Eve’s @ THE CUT Rooftop
December 31
Dinner
5:30pm or 8:30pm
¥598 per person
Includes four-course dinner, one sparkling cocktail, and one glass of wine
Party
10pm onwards
Presale (until Dec 30): ¥398
At the door: ¥598
Includes free-flow Chandon sparkling wine, red and white wines, beers, and house pour mixers
Dinner and party
¥888
Includes four-course dinner (8:30pm seating) and free-flow Chandon sparkling wine, red and white wines, beers, and house pour mixers
THE CUT Rooftop
7/F, IAPM Mall, 999 Huaihai Zhong Road
淮海中路999号7楼
Nearest metro station: South Shaanxi Road
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Seafood spectacular @ The Westin Bund Center
Indulge in a seafood extravaganza for New Year’s Eve at The Westin Bund Center. Happening from 6pm at Stage and Prego, there’s a lavish selection of fresh imported and local seafood, as well as an exceptional buffet selection of hot and cold cuisines and desserts. Drink to 2019 with free-flow wines, beer, juice, and soft drinks, then enjoy a live band, DJ performance, party favors, and decorations. A lucky draw awaits with 25 prizes to be won.
New Year’s Eve Seafood Spectacular
December 31, 6pm to midnight
¥698 per person
Includes free-flow champagne
¥588 per person
Without champagne
¥258 per child under 12 years old
Kids under 4 years old dine for free
Stage and Prego
The Westin Bund Center Shanghai
88 Henan Zhong Road
河南中路88号
Nearest metro station: East Nanjing Road
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Six-course meal and free-flow champagne @ CHAR
Begin the new year with dinner and champagne in the sky at Hotel Indigo’s NYE celebration. They’re serving a six-course menu at CHAR Dining including David Herve oysters, mushrooms cappuccino, smoked wagyu beef tiradito, scallop and lobster, and grilled stockyard tenderloin with king prawn, truffle mashed potatoes, and truffle dressing. The meal is accompanied by two-hours free-flow of prosecco, red, and white wine. Afterwards, join the Fire & Ice Count Down party at one of Shanghai’s most admired rooftops, CHAR Bar.
New Year’s Eve @ CHAR
New Year CHAR CHAR CHAR dinner
CHAR Dining, 29/F
December 31, 5pm to 11pm
¥1,398 per person
Includes six-course meal, two-hour free-flow on selected drinks, and special offer to the countdown party
Fire & Ice Count Down party
CHAR Bar, 30/F
December 31, 8pm to 1am
¥288 per person
Includes one glass of Mumm Cordon Rouge and free-flow of juice and soft drinks
¥888 per person
Includes free flow of Mumm Cordon Rouge and selected drinks
CHAR Bar & Grill
Hotel Indigo Shanghai On The Bund
29/F, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Road
中山东二路585号29楼
Nearest metro station: Yuyuan Garden
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A fire show and soiree @ The Pearl
Flames and fortune come together at The Pearl on New Year’s Eve. The historic building in Hongkou is putting on their Red Red Phoenix party with entertainment such as a fire performance, face and body painting, and a live band by Red Star and their special guest singer, Chad Romero. Emcee Jeremy, also known as Pearl Penquin, will lead the festivities throughout the night. Come dressed in red and gold, sip on cocktails, and dance your way into 2019.
Red Phoenix NYE party
December 31
7pm: doors open
8pm: fire show, face and body painting, games with prizes
10pm: live band
¥288 per person
Includes one glass of sparkling wine and canapés all night
The Pearl
471 Zhapu Road
乍浦路471号
Nearest metro station: North Sichuan Road
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One last party @ Sasha’s and Zapata’s
Be a part of history by joining this New Year’s Eve party at Sasha’s and Zapata’s. The restaurant and bar is celebrating their last night of business at the iconic mansion on Dongping Road with a big blow out on December 31. The entry fee entitles you to two drinks, both venues, and one big bash, so don’t miss out on their legendary celebrations. Pay at the door.
New Year’s Eve party
December 31, 9pm
¥100 per person
Includes two drinks
Sasha’s and Zapata’s
11 Dongping Road
东平路11号
Nearest metro station: Hengshan Road
Free-flow fancy cocktails @ The ZUK Bar
The ZUK Bar, the sophisticated cocktail bar at The Sukhothai Shanghai hotel, is hosting their first-ever countdown party on December 31. Guests can toast to a new year with free-flow on a selection of artisanal cocktails, beers, wines, soft drinks, and snacks, and there will be a buy-one-get-one free offer on champagne. Live DJs will keep the party going as we move into 2019.
New Year’s Eve countdown party
December 31, 10pm to 2am
¥248 per person
Prices are subject to 10 percent service charge and 6.6 percent government tax
The ZUK Bar
The Sukhothai Shanghai
380 Weihai Road
威海路380号
Nearest metro station: West Nanjing Road
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Countdown on the Bund @ Club 3 1/3
Join in this classy countdown on the Bund at Club 3 1/3, which is throwing an all-night New Year’s Eve celebration with guest DJs, dancers, and plenty of champagne. Come in your evening dress and listen to DJs El Toro, DJ SUIKI LOR, and DJane LISHA on deck, while performers will light up the room with their dances on stage. The entry fee includes one drink, or book a table at no cover charge.
Countdown on the Bund
December 31, 8pm to 5am
Presale: ¥150
At the door: ¥250
Includes one drink
Club 3 1/3
3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, Three on the Bund
中山东一路3号，外滩三号
Nearest metro station: East Nanjing Road
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Five-course meal @ Chez JOJO
Chez JOJO is serving a five-course menu of French classics on New Year’s Eve and January 1, 2019. For ¥458 per person, you get your choice of soup, starter, main course, and dessert. Selections include French onion soup, escargot with garlic butter sauce, grilled scallops with truffle mashed potato, and homemade crême brulée. The meal includes one glass of prosecco.
Chez JOJO’s new year menu
December 31, 2018, 5pm to midnight
January 1, 2019, 11:30am to midnight
¥458 per person
Includes five-course meal and one glass of prosecco
Chez Jojo
1 Yueyang Road
岳阳路1号
Nearest metro station: Hengshan Road
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90’s-theme party at The Ritz Bar & Lounge
The Portman Ritz-Carlton throws back to the 1990s with their neon-themed party on New Year’s Eve. Happening at The Ritz Bar & Lounge, tickets entitled you to unlimited sparkling wine, house pours, canapés, and live performance by the famous DJ Naomi. Come dressed in a 90s-appropriate outfit and stand a chance to win a complimentary two-night stay at The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai.
2019 Neon Countdown Party
December 31, 9pm to 1am
NEON entrance ticket
¥188
Includes one drink and canapés
NEON single ticket
¥488
Includes unlimited Chandon sparkling wine, house pours, and canapés
NEON premium package
¥2,019
For a table of four, including a bottle of Moët & Chandon, fruit platter with a choice of a dozen oysters or cold cuts and cheese board, unlimited Chandon Sparkling wine, house pours, and canapés
The Ritz Bar & Lounge
The Portman Ritz-Carlton
1376 Nanjing Xi Road
南京西路1376号
Nearest metro station: West Nanjing Road
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Beautify yourself with GLOW
Start 2019 in the pink of health with GLOW, which combines a workout, an essential oil therapy, and a spa beauty treatment. They use holistic ways to take care of your body while incorporating exercises and high intensity interval training (HIIT) that target the butt and abs. Groups are small and all ages and levels of fitness are welcome.
GLOW for the new year
December 29, 1pm to 5pm
HIIT/face
December 30, 1pm to 5pm
Butt/body
Four hours: ¥599*
Includes mini-bag and transportation to the spa
* Spa entrance fee not included
One hour: ¥200
20-minute oil introduction, workout oil treatment, and 45-minute workout
AFIT
1158 Changing Road
长宁路1158号
Nearest metro station: Zhongshan Park
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