11 Last-Minute New Year’s Eve Events in Oxford
2024 is nearly over and whilst we reflect on the year we’ve all had and set goals for the next year to come, we may not have quite decided how we’ll celebrate the end of the year. If you’re in that boat right now, fear not! We’ve rounded up the best New Year’s Eve events in Oxford so you can book a last-minute shindig with your friends and family and make sure your 2024 goes out with a bang!
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The Quod Restaurant & Bar
Toast the arrival of a new year in style, surrounded by family and friends in the glitzy, low-lit glamour of Quod. The iconic Quod Restaurant and Bar is offering guests a celebratory menu of sumptuous favourites served to the easy-going background music of a live pianist. Enjoy spectacular cocktails, plenty of fizz, and don’t forget to raise a glass or two (or more) to bid 2024 farewell and welcome in 2025 in style.
The Randolph Hotel
Gather friends and family together and ring in the New Year with drinks, live music (from 4-piece band Season, playing all your favourite hits to get the party swinging) and dancing late into the night.
The Ivy Oxford Brasserie
It’s time to shake off the year and welcome 2025. Celebrate an unforgettable evening at The Ivy Oxford Brasserie. Roll up, Roll up , The Ivy Circus will be taking over this New Year Eve. Let them transport you to a magical world with spectacular food and drinks, perfect for celebrating with those who matter most.
Get your glad rags on and grab your favourite people to make this a true night to remember.
Gala Dinner and Dance at Le Manoir aux Quat’saisons
Ring in the New Year in spectacular style at the inviting countryside retreat that is Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. After settling into your sumptuous suite, dress to impress and let the festivities unfold. The night includes a tantalising aperitif and canapés, a sensational seven-course dinner, live musical entertainment and the chance to mingle with your fellow guests. And as the clock strikes midnight, raise a glass of champagne to toast new beginnings.
Cabaret Party at The Crazy Bear, Stadhampton
Enjoy a delicious Thai and English banquet, along with a glass of champagne to toast the New Year in style. The evening features a live band, breath-taking aerial artists, a captivating contortionist, and an incredible host to keep you laughing all night long.
End the night dancing to an exhilarating DJ set as we welcome 2025 in true Crazy Bear fashion.
The Double Red Duke
The Double Red Duke, Clanfield is offering a decadent New Year’s Eve dinner. Henrik, the Executive Chef has designed a menu full of Duke favourites with a sparkle of decadence thrown in. The decadent menu includes Woodfired Scallops, Truffle Butter, Smoked Beef Tartare, Oscietra Caviar, Gigha Halibut, Prime Rib of Beef, Salt Baked Celeriac Rossini, Baked Alaska, Seabuckthorn, and Warm Chocolate Cake. There will be live music from their Latin Groove musicians in the bar.
Gala Ball and Family Celebrations at The Oxford Belfry
Say goodbye to 2024 the best way possible – with an epic New Year’s Eve Gala at the Oxford Belfry. Let your hair down, enjoy a drink on arrival, a stunning menu carefully selected by their chefs and dance the night away before ringing in the new year with your nearest and dearest.
New Year’s Eve Party at Hank’s Bar
Hank’s Bar is a late-night bar in Oxford that was born from a dream of delivering the good things in life. Join their staff to usher in 2025 at their New Year’s Eve party featuring great drinks, great food, and great fun. Expect DJ’s, dancing, and plenty of cocktails.
The Varsity Club
The year is almost over, so celebrate the last night of 2024 at The Varsity Club. Start with famous Varsity cocktails then dance the night away. Enjoy two floors of music, two DJs, and a rooftop terrace so you can view the fireworks. Dress to impress and welcome in 2025 with style.
Epic New Year’s Eve Shindig at Thirst Bar, Oxford
If you’re looking for an epic New Year’s Eve event in Oxford then you’ve just found it. Thirst Bar in Oxford is your friendly local independent late-night cocktail bar situated on Park End Street, right in the heart of Oxford. With complimentary shots on arrival, you’re bound to get your night going in all the right ways. Music, people, and good times, what more could you want for the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025?
The Folly
Celebrate the arrival of 2025 with an exceptional dining experience at The Folly.
On New Year’s Eve, indulge in a specially curated 5-course menu designed to delight the senses, set against the enchanting backdrop of the River Thames. Begin your evening with a complimentary welcome drink, setting the tone for an unforgettable night of refined dining and celebration.
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