I know it’s Christmas Eve, but hey, I’m a planner. New Year’s Eve is that little holiday right around the corner that always gets pushed to the back burner until after Christmas/Hanukkah, but this year — trying to get it together a bit earlier {if not for me, for you!}. That is, if you don’t want to try some of these Alternative New Years Options. That being said — here are our top picks for a New Year’s Eve 2015 party in and around Hoboken…depending on what type of evening you’re aiming for:
1. Fun Neighborhood Ambiance {with an Interesting Twist!}: Finnegan’s
Finnegan’s is hosting a $70 entry for their NYE party — they’re having a studio 54 Costume Contest + prizes all night.
2. I Want a City Vibe, but Let’s Stay in Hoboken {and Dress Up!}: Lulu’s
The W does it again — Masquerade Ball to ring in 2015. Sounds like a fun night to me!
3. I Want to Impress My Date {and Get Fancy Schmancy}: Battello in Jersey City
If you’ve never been to Battello — GO. It’s the newly renovated boathouse on the water in Jersey City {also where I’m getting married this coming summer}…and it is fabulous. Battello is hosting a black tie affair at $175 per person, and I can guarantee you’ll enjoy yourself + the food + the amazing NYC views!
4. Young Crowd NYE Party: Wicked Wolf
At 8:00pm, WW will have a 5 hour Top Shelf Open Bar, a full dinner buffet, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, lots of fun party favors, and DJ Richie Rocks!
5. Yummy Food, Good Vibes: Clinton Social
The Clinton Social is a great neighborhood bar and restaurant {sisters with the Madison} — and they’ll be having an open bar + hot & cold buffet + champagne toast from 9pm – 1am for $93.
6. I Don’t Want to Pay a Cover: Ale House
For the indecisive non-planner, the Ale House is your one-stop shop where you can hang at a bar for NYE but still not pay and arm and a leg. They have pool and shuffle board, plus a jukebox to keep you in control of your music selection.
7. Kid’s NYE Party: Pilsener Haus and Biergarten
From 4pm to 8pm the Biergarten will be hosting their 2nd annual Kid’s New Years Eve party. $10 per adult cover and $5 per child (includes kids meal, kids dessert, and drink!) Also includes kids band and entertainment…and then at 9pm, (21 and older ONLY) $20 per adult to reserve a section of the restaurant with a table (parties of 10 or more) that includes a sausage sampler and free pitcher. At midnight, they will be serving traditional Hungarian Goulash soup. Call 201.683.5465 to make your reservation!
8. Fave Dinner Spot #1: Bin 14
Three Seatings at Bin 14 Wine Bar on New Year’s Eve
6:00pm, 3-course dinner $50 per person plus tax/gratuity
7:30pm, 4-course dinner $75 per person plus tax/gratuity
9:30pm, 4-course dinner with champagne toast
$100 per person plus tax/gratuity
To reserve call (201) 963-9463
Add wine pairings to any dinner $35 per person.
Additional drink specials start at midnight!
Starting at midnight, the bar will be open to the public.
9. Fave Dinner Spot #2: ONieals
Save a little moolah and dine at Onieals — $20 for champagne and hanging out, and then dinner is separate. The food and cozy ambiance will not disappoint!
10. Fave Dinner Spot #3: Anthony David’s
This dinner delight is hosting 3 seatings — which get progressively more expensive the later they are…as well as having food available for catering/delivery to your house. Sounds like a win-win to me.
Well there you have it. Our top picks for the night that most people complain about and others embrace…
Regardless of what you do, have a safe & fun night!
*Clinton Social is now closed.
