With Christmas dinners now in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to the next hangover-inducing celebration. Here are all your New Year’s Eve parties and dinner deals in one place, so you can put 2018 to bed with maximum efficiency.
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Dinners
New Year’s Eve Buffet at The Market Café
Ring in the New Year with the The Market Café’s signature buffet, which comes with soft drinks and sommelier selected wine. Call 8396 1234 to reserve your table.
Dec 31; RMB688 adults, RMB344 children between 6 and 11 years old, RMB172 children between 3 and 5 years old. Prices are subject to 15 percent service charge and tax. The Market Café (Grand Hyatt Guangzhou).
Festive Celebrations at Ming Court
Inspired by its Michelin-starred sister restaurant in Hong Kong, Ming Court artfully merges the classic with the contemporary, creating an unparalleled dining experience this festive season. The Premium Chinese Set Menu is priced at RMB688 per person, while the Exquisite Chinese Set Menu will cost diners RMB788 per person. Both menus are available during lunch and dinner, including one bottle of select wine. A minimum of two diners is required for the festive menu. For more information, call 8916 3388.
Until Jan 1, 11am-2.30pm; 5.30-10pm; all prices are subject to service charge and tax. Ming Court (Langham Place, Guangzhou).
Toast the New Year’s at Roof Top Bar
Dine with your special someone against the backdrop of Guangzhou’s nightscape and the mighty Pearl River at Roof Top Bar, where a five-course meal coupled with a free flow of sparkling, red and white wine is only priced at RMB999. Accompanied by a live band, your New Year’s dinner at the LN Hotel Five’s elevated bar is bound to be romantic. Customers can opt for just the free flow for only RMB599.
Dec 31, 7.30-10.30pm (dinner), 7.30pm-1.30am (free flow); RMB599/RMB999. Roof Top Bar (LN Hotel Five, Guangzhou).
Parties
Countdown Party at Mercato
Mercato and DME.events are co-hosting a fabulous New Year’s Eve party, which will feature electrifying DJ performances and tipples courtesy of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. To properly welcome 2019, Mercato will receive a full ‘party makeover,’ which will transform the restaurant’s elegant interior into a unique and extravagant party venue. Each ticket includes two welcome drinks. Call 6681 8086 for reservations.
Dec 31, 9pm; RMB150 early bird, RMB200 at the door. Mercato. Tickets.
Champagne and Oysters Countdown Party at The Churchill Bar
On New Year’s Eve, choose from The Churchill Bar’s champagne celebration packages, which feature select bubbly and freshly shucked Australian Coffin Bay oysters (yum!). Partake in the raffle and stand the chance to walk away with some amazing prizes, including an iPad Pro. For more information, call 3813 6682.
Dec 31, 9pm-late; from RMB1,988 plus 15 percent. The Churchill Bar (The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou).
Cheers to the New Year at Morgan’s Public House
Cheers the arrival of 2019 at Morgan’s on December 31, where New Year’s revelers will receive a free glass of Prosecco as a welcome drink!
Dec 31, 9pm-late; free entry. Morgan’s Public House.
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Countdown Party at Mg Bar
The countdown party at Mg Bar, which will offer guests exclusive drinks as well as the chance to join in a pillow fight, is the perfect event for those of our readers who are looking for an excuse to let loose. Attendees can also expect a live band performance to help them welcome 2019! For more information, call 3739 2222 or follow the hotel on WeChat (ID: Conradguangzhou).
Dec 31, 9pm-late; free entry. Mg Bar (Conrad Guangzhou).
Free Flow New Year’s Party and DJ Performance at La Medina
Enjoy a special performance by DJ Elisabeth Cox, accompanied by a free flow of Prosecco, wine, beer and soft drinks from 7pm-1.30am, on New Year’s Eve at La Medina. Tickets cost RMB288 per person in advance and RMB338 at the door, and – in addition to free flow booze – patrons will also be able to snack on a selection of scrumptious tapas. Better yet, share this New Year’s event guide on your WeChat moments with the caption ‘I want to party at La Medina this NYE’ and be entered to win two free tickets to this event! Please send our official WeChat account (ID: ThatsGuangzhou) a screenshot of the shared article, along with your name and phone number, to enter the lucky draw.
Dec 31, 7pm-late; RMB288 (early bird), RMB338 (at the door). La Medina.
New Year Countdown at the Lobby Lounge
Ring in 2019 in style at the LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou’s Lobby Lounge, where lively music and three drink and snack packages await. If you’re looking for an elegant and classy New Year’s Eve, look no further than this fantastic event! Call 189 2625 8321 for reservations, which must be made one day in advance.
Dec 31, 8pm; prices start from RMB699. Lobby Lounge (LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou).
New Year’s Eve 2019 at Gail’s
Patrons at Gail’s this New Year’s Eve can enjoy a free flow of frozen margaritas (and salsa chips!) for only RMB168 per person from 9pm to midnight.
Dec 31, 9pm-midnight; RMB168. Gail’s.
New Year's Eve Champagne and Countdown Party at 8, Faubourg Bar & Terrace
At 8, Faubourg Bar & Terrace on New Year’s Eve, enjoy professional singer Masha’s tender songs, talented guest bartender Vitalii’s fancy, creative cocktail show and an exciting drum performance, as well as a big lucky draw with prizes including a Sofitel Superior Room voucher and expensive bottles of champagne, among others. Place your reservation now by calling 3819 0988.
Dec 31, 9pm-1am; RMB188 per person, RMB358 for two. 8, Faubourg Bar & Terrace (Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich).
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Pearl River Cruise Party
Witness the arrival of 2019 from the glassy surface of the Pearl River, against the backdrop of Guangzhou’s beautiful and bright nightscape, at this New Year’s Eve cruise. This nautical party will feature DJs, beatbox and street dance performances, games (darts and foosball) and a free flow of drinks and endless snacks! Partygoers also stand the chance to win the grand prize in the raffle.
Dec 31, 10.30pm-12.30am; RMB280 per person, RMB520 for two people. Dashatou Pier. Tickets.
Pillow Fight Party at Mao Livehouse
Prepare yourself for the most electrifying pillow fight the Pearl River Delta has ever seen: to celebrate the arrival of a new year, Mao Livehouse is hosting a massive, 1,000-pillow battle royale. In addition, attendees can also enjoy live bands and exciting dance performances. This is the spot to finish 2018 with a bang (read: a smack to the face with a sack of feathers).
Dec 31, first session: 8-9.30pm, second session: 10.30-midnight; RMB158/RMB258 VIP. Mao Livehouse. Tickets.
Three-Hour Free Flow Party at Ginstar
Enjoy a free flow of house beer, sparkling and house wine and select cocktails from 9pm-midnight on December 31 for the extremely reasonable price of RMB150. Prior to Ginstar’s awesome New Year’s deal, patrons can enjoy RMB35 pints of craft beer and RMB30 classic cocktails from 3-9pm.
Dec 31, 3-9pm (happy hour) and 9pm-midnight (free flow party); free entry. Ginstar (Zhujiang New Town).
W Empire NYE Countdown Party at the W Hotel Guangzhou
Groove to the beats of DJ Yanmi, DJ Edward and hip hop artist Jbo Escobar, among others, this New Year’s Eve at the W Hotel Guangzhou.
Dec 31, 9am-late; RMB200, includes a welcome drink. Woo Bar and Fei (W Guangzhou).
Concerts
Howhy at 191 Space
Catch the magic of Howhy’s New Year's performance, as the China-based seven-piece band unleashes an auditory onslaught of funk, soul and disco music. They will be joined by Guangzhou-based hip hop duo Madpete as well as math rock band Nein or Gas Mus.
Dec 30, 7.30-9pm; RMB60. 191 Space. Tickets.
Traditional Chinese Music Concert at Xinghai Concert Hall
Lovers of traditional Chinese music will not want to miss this riveting concert, where talented soloists will serenade the audience using such classic Chinese instruments as the pipa, erhu and suona. No idea what any of these are? Well, there has never been a better time to witness these fascinating noise-makers in action. Accompaniment will be provided by the Guangdong National Orchestra.
Dec 31, 8pm; RMB280-1,280. Xinghai Concert Hall. Tickets.
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