Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Downtown Albany
We’re saying goodbye to 2025 and welcoming 2026 in style. Make your New Year’s Eve plans in Downtown Albany, where restaurants and bars are ringing in the New Year with special menus, champagne toasts, live music, and plenty of festive vibes. Reservations are strongly encouraged—start the year off right and celebrate Downtown!
Enjoy an unforgettable New Year’s Eve at 677 Prime with dinner service from 5:00–11:00 PM, followed by DJ Sutton spinning from 9:30 PM–1:00 AM. Celebrate midnight with complimentary champagne toast and festive themed props. Reservations recommended.
dp An American Brasserie | 25 Chapel St
Ring in the New Year at dp with New Year’s Eve seatings from 4:00–11:00 PM and a champagne toast at midnight. Reservations available online—book early.
Celebrate with an elegant three-course prix fixe dinner and a prosecco toast at Café Capriccio. Seatings are available at 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM. Reservations required.
Celebrate with live music from Ginger Geezus and Friends, starting at 8:00 PM and carrying you into the New Year. Learn more online.
Ring in 2026 with an ultra-luxurious 17-course New Year’s Eve omakase, featuring premium enhancements like a caviar bump, foie gras snow, and Wagyu upgrades. Don’t miss their NYE-only cocktail, The Bou 75. Limited seating—reservations required.
The City Beer Hall | 42 Howard St
Start with a special New Year’s Eve dinner from 6:00–10:00 PM, then stay for a dance party from 10:00 PM–2:00 AM featuring music by Tim T. Enjoy a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight.
Free admission. Reservations encouraged.
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen | 79 N Pearl St
Celebrate without overpaying at The Hollow with a three-course prix fixe dinner, a flute of champagne, and sliding-scale pricing. Dinner seatings run from 4:00–10:00 PM. Reserve online at thehollowalbany.com or call 518.426.8550.
The Olde English Pub | 683 Broadway
Ring in the New Year at one of Albany’s oldest and most beloved pubs. Open 11:00 AM–10:00 PM on New Year’s Eve. Stop in and celebrate.
Hang on the lawn, sip cocktails, and ring in the New Year at The Yard. Party starts at 7:00 PM. Free entry. Learn more!
Welcome the New Year with live music by Caity Gallagher from 9:00 PM–12:30 AM, dinner from 5:00–10:00 PM, and bar hours until 1:00 AM. Enjoy a special menu and complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Reservations encouraged.
Ring in the New Year at Yono’s with an elevated fine-dining experience and expertly crafted prix fixe menu. Seatings are available throughout the evening, with a champagne toast at midnight. Reservations available online.
