Haven’t made plans yet for New Year’s Eve? Looking for last-minute reservations or tickets? Want to know where to eat and where to ring in 2025 with some live entertainment? Check out our comprehensive list of restaurants, bars, music venues and clubs where you can ring in the new year in style.
We have broken this blog into two parts! We start with dining, and further down we have suggestions for entertainment, concerts, parties, and more! You can also check out our NYE Weekend Guide, and our NYE Live Music Guide to stay in the know (coming soon!)
DINING
DINE-IN: Reserve a table for a Prix fixe menu for a memorable New Year’s Eve experience. Enjoy dishes such as roasted beet salad, braised pork osso buco, pan seared halibut, chocolate pot de crème, and more.
BOOK: Reservations can be make through RESY. Seats are limited.
25 Hancock St, Portland, ME
- DINE-IN: New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
390 Commercial St., Portland, ME
BOONE’S FISH HOUSE & OYSTER ROOM
- DINE-IN: Offering an unforgettable culinary experience curated by Chef Shaun! NYE Menu includes small plates such as Roasted Bone Marrow, Bang Bang Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Grilled Peach & Prosciutto, as well as soups, salads and special entrees such as Grilled Lamb Chop, Grilled Salmon, Boone’s Baked Stuffed Lobster, Filet Mignon Au Poivré and more.
- BOOK ONLINE or by calling (207) 774-5725 or through Resy.com
Photo: Boone’s NYE Menu
86 Commercial St., Portland, ME
- DINE-IN: Escape from the bitter Portland winter as Central Provisions whisks you away to the sunny coast of the mediterranean. Ring in the new year with an evening of crisp wine, fresh seafood, and warm company.
- BOOK HERE
414 Fore St., Portland, ME
- DINE-IN: Last meal of 2024 complete with chicken nuggets, caviar, Pad Krapow Gai disco fries, Champagne and more!
- BOOK: Call 207-747-5666 to save your seats!
90 Exchange St., Portland, ME
- DINE-IN: Open NYE with a special 5-course holiday menu!
- BOOK HERE
443 Fore St., Portland, ME
- DINE-IN: Will be open NYE until 1am with their regular menu. Great option if you’re looking for something casual, especially with a larger group. Will be open normal hours New Year’s Day.
396 Fore St., Portland, ME
- DINE IN: Special NYE prix fix menu available for $115. Includes seared halibut, seared duck breast, ceviche tostada, duck pate, chestnut cake and more.
- BOOK HERE. Reservations strongly recommended.
79 Portland St., Portland, ME
- DINE-IN: 5 Course Prix Fixe Dinner by Chef Ryan Hickman and team. Comes with with a champagne toast. Guests who purchase tickets for the 9:00pm+ seating will be invited to stay for the countdown to midnight celebration with MORE Champagne for a toast. There will also be a Wine Pairing available for purchase on NYE.
- BOOK HERE
496 Woodford Street, Portland, ME
- DINE-IN: Offering a special NYE prix-fixe menu! Treat yourself to a night of Dumplings and Champagne for $150 per person. You will be welcomed with a glass of Moët Impérial Champagne to start your night off, followed by 7 dim sum inspired courses.
- BOOK HERE. Limited times left!
11 Moulton Street, Portland, ME
- DINE-IN: Offering an $80 prix fixe dinner for this special night — including plenty of options for everyone. Doors open at 5 PM, with last seating at 9:30 PM.
- BOOK HERE
91 Anderson St., Portland, ME
- DINE-IN: Omakase dinner featuring all local and sustainable seafood! Taste Maine’s bounty in its purest form — silky sea urchin, extra fatty otoro, kombu-cured fluke, miso soup with clams, scallops with green yuzu kosho + so much more. Seatings at 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM for $195 per person.
- BOOK HERE
- PREORDER: In addition to in-house omakase dinner, Mr. Tuna will be making boxes of fancy fish and maki platters for those staying in or throwing a party! Gluten-free and vegan options available.
- PICK-UP: 3:30 PM – 4PM on New Year’s Eve.
83 Middle St., Portland, ME
- DINE-IN: Ring in 2025 with some very fancy specials: Wagyu Tartare – quail egg, chive, crispy wonton; Oklahoma Style Waygu Smash Burger – American cheese, Kewpie, onion; Seafood Wontons (6) – ponzu, tobiko, sesame, chive; Fancy Oysters – Pennant Gin, yuzu crème fraiche, chive, caviar; and Squid Ink and Maine Crab Pasta – salsify, brown butter, preserved lemon, black truffle. Pair it all with Paper Tiger’s NYE cocktail specials and a midnight champagne toast. Specials and regular menu will run from 5 PM – 12:30 AM.
- BOOK HERE
425 Fore St., Portland, ME
- DINE IN: Open NYE and NYD normal hours!
20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME
- DINE -IN: Say farewell to 2024 and indulge in a NYE multi-course (7 courses) tasting menu, $110 per person.
- BOOK HERE
547 Congress St., Portland, ME
- DINE-IN: Treat yourself to a night of indulgence with four special dishes crafted just for the occasion—each paired with a wine selection to elevate your evening. Plus, enjoy their regular menu and extended hours from 5 PM to 10 PM. Special menu includes: Capesante alla Veneziana; Tagliolini al Limone, Gamberi e Caviale; Petto D’Anatra; Torta Fragola E Prosecco.
- BOOK HERE
767 Congress St., Portland, ME
- DINE-IN: Sit back, toast family, share stories, and create new traditions with Saltwater Grille this NYE as they present a special 4-course prefix menu (shown above) with multiple options including cider brined pork chop, grilled tuna, short rib arancini, beef tenderloin and more. $75 per person (no children pricing).
- BOOK HERE – or by calling (207) 799 – 5400!
- DINE-IN: 3-course tasking menu for $85
- BOOK HERE
11 Free St., Portland, ME
- DINE-IN: Special Prix Fixe menu available as well as regular menu. Can accommodate large parties. Dine-in or reserve one of their Outdoor Igloos.
- TO BOOK: Online or by calling 207-805-1110
60 Thames St., Portland, ME
Photo: Cody James Barry (@codyjamesbarry)
- DINE – IN: Currently full but taking a waitlist for New Year’s Eve reservations!
- BOOK ONLINE
115 Thames St., Portland, ME
Entertainment, Concerts, Parties and More!
FOR THE KIDS:
New Year’s Eve Indoor Beach Party – Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
Fun for the kiddos! Celebrate the new year with a special indoor seaside celebration! Meet real sea creatures like sea stars and anemones, create a Sea Star Wand in MakerSpace, and stop by the snack shack for a summer-themed treat. Then, countdown to 2025 with a special interactive performance and Sea Star Drop in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre. Enjoy a beach-themed take-home to remember all the fun courtesy of event sponsor L.L.Bean. Runs from 10 AM – 4 PM. Play Your Way, 9 AM – 10 AM. No snow date is provided at this time.
FOR THE ADULTS:
NYE Party 2025 – Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront
Ring in the new year with Aloft Portland Maine at an unforgettable NYE party featuring DJ B. Aull. Enjoy music, delicious food, cocktails, and more – all while supporting The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital! Ticket includes: 15% discount on all F&B purchases at WXYZ Bar during the event; Complimentary appetizers from 6 PM to 9 PM; access to the NYE Party with Live DJ B. Aull; a complimentary welcome cocktail to start the night right; champagne toast at midnight; a New Year’s dessert to end on a sweet note. All proceeds from ticket purchases are donated to The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.
Gatsby New Year’s Eve Celebration – Après
It’s glitter + glamor this December 31st with a Gatsby themed year end bash! Join at Après from 7 PM – 12:30 AM for a ticketed evening featuring two sets of live music from the Ragtime Destroyers + DJ Gato Grande, 1920’s inspired drink specials, photo booths, champagne cocktails, decadent sweet treats, and the best of company! Admission pricing includes: A champagne toast at midnight; Complimentary desserts from your favorite local spots; Live performance by the Ragtime Destroyers from 7PM – 9 PM; DJ Gato Grande spinning dance worthy beats until 12:30 AM
Aura New Year’s Eve – Aura
Join Aura for another unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration! Dance all night til 2am and welcome 2025 in style at one of the biggest NYE parties! Move to the sounds of the hottest beats from every era of dance music mixed by DJ Jay-C! Become mesmerized by TEALL’s Go Go dance performance while you are immersed in a visual and light show like no other from the legendary VJ Foo!
New Year’s Eve Masquerade – Bar Publica
Bar Publica invites you to join for a night of elegance and mischief! All guests will receive a signature cocktail, a midnight toast, and passed apps throughout the night. Semi-formal attire encouraged. Sip cocktails and dance with Bar Publica into the new year! VIP tables available for reservation.
New Year’s Eve Celebration – Batson River Brewing & Distilling
Batson River’s Portland team is on a mission to give you and your crew an unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience. Dress to turn heads and join them for elevated passed appetizers and decadent food stations. The adventure begins at 8:00 PM with a welcome cocktail/ drink ticket waiting for you on arrival. Then, dance all night with live DJ set and ring in the New Year with a sparkling champagne toast at midnight—all in the most festive holiday spot in Portland.
New Year’s Eve Bash – Bonfire Country Bar
It’s Bonfire’s 11th New Year’s Party and 2025 kick-off! Bonfire invites you to indulge in the festive holiday libations at the event starting at 8pm, 2-7pm without a cover. Flaunting a sprawling 2,000 square foot space, Bonfire delivers a panorama of more than 16 HDTV’s displaying the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop on of course your favorite Country Music Videos. To heighten your New Years’ experience, be a VIP with exclusive tickets to reserve your private table.
The Queer Masquerade Ball – Camp Pennant
ATTENTION CAMPERS! Camp Pennant is hosting the ultimate late-night bash (did we mention no cover charge?) for New’s Years Eve with Queers And Beers ME, and you’re all invited! Enjoy Campfire tunes with DJ Interior Semiotics; midnight munchies to fuel your adventure; exclusive cocktail & beer deals. Mark your camp calendars and pack your party spirit—this is one night you don’t want to miss! 21+ After 9 PM so don’t forget your ID! Last call 12:30 AM.
FREE
New Year’s Eve – Canopy Portland Waterfront (Salt Yard & Luna Rooftop Bar)
Ring in 2025 at The Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront. Start the evening with bites and drinks at Salt Yard Café + Bar (4 PM – 9 PM), enjoy live music by The Middle Men Band from 5 PM – 8 PM, and then head up to Luna Rooftop Bar at 6 PM for a night of celebrations. Dance your way into the New Year with DJ Tylord spinning at 8 PM, and toast to 2025 in style!
NO TICKETS – FREE
The Ultimate 2025 NYE Party – Flask Lounge
Ring in the New Year at Flask Lounge with Portland’s ultimate NYE party you won’t want to miss! From 9 PM to 2 AM, four amazing DJs — Mike Said, 8BallPosse, Raechma, and Stereo Jungle Child — will rock the night with an epic mix of 80’s and 90’s Hip-Hop and RnB, House, Jungle/Drum and Bass, Dubstep, and more. Toast to 2025 with a complimentary champagne glass at midnight, surrounded by a lively crowd and a laid-back vibe. If you’re looking for the best beats, great drinks, and an unforgettable dance floor, Flask Lounge is the place to be this New Year’s Eve.
2025 NYE Party – Fore Play Sports Pub
What better way to ring in the New Year than with some serious Fore Play? Join at Fore Play Sports Pub in the heart of Portland’s Old Port as they send out the old and bring in the new as only Maine’s longest running party spot can do. With two floors of entertainment and non-stop celebration there is no end to the possibilities. Get your boogie shoes on with DJ’s spinning the best dance mix and party songs on the second floor club or join the always epic house party with the crew downstairs. Toss down some Jell-O shots, play some pool, air hockey or watch your team on one of their 30 Hi-Def flat screens while you wait for the ball to drop in Times Square. When the clock gets close, grab your champagne toast and get ready to party through the night with old friends and many new ones at the biggest New Year’s Eve party around!
New Year’s Eve Dance Party with DJ Revolve – Henry’s Public House
Gear up for an exhilarating dance party and evening out in the Old Port with one of its finest DJs! Soundtrack by DJ Revolve with crafted cocktails available for purchase. Dress code: upscale!
$20 Cover
U2 – Zoo Years Eve with Slane – Maine Irish Heritage Center
Come celebrate the 2025 Irish New Year! The Maine Irish Heritage Center is hosting a celebration from with Maine’s premiere U2 tribute act, Slane! When Ireland hits midnight (7pm in Maine), it’s countdown and party! They’ll play all the hits, deep cuts, and special songs to celebrate the occasion. U2 has been the soundtrack to their lives, and their covers are impeccable. The special effects they bring to the stage with sound and lighting enhance what’s already a fantastic tribute. Slane will open their show with a 10-minute countdown and launch into song at 7 PM as 2025 rolls across Ireland.
Blush & Bashful Presents: All That Glitters – Novel
Step into 2025 with ‘All That Glitters’—a New Year’s Eve celebration unlike any other! Blush and Bashful Burlesque invites you to Novel for an unforgettable night where sultry romance meets captivating burlesque. Indulge in glamorous performances, and lose yourself in the sparkle and thrill of the night. Following a fiery group opener, the night will unfold into a vibrant party, with burlesque performances woven throughout the evening to keep the glamour alive. Doors open at 9 PM, with the show unfolding throughout from 9:30 PM until midnight. Don’t miss the chance to ring in the New Year with style, sass, and a touch of sparkle!
New Year’s Eve Sparkling Spectacular: Sassy, Classy, and a Little Brassy! – Italian Heritage Center
Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve bash in the elegant ballroom of the Italian Heritage Center! Decorations, entertainment, and food and beverages available, you and your guests will have a blast! IHC will have lined up an exciting evening filled with cocktail hour and hor d’oeuvres, a delicious buffet, dessert trays, and dance the night away with Bonnie & the Cats – a 7-piece band with a dynamic, amazing female lead singer and her 7 piece band providing their style of Blues, Jump Swing, Jazz, Vintage R & B, Zydeco,and oldies! Don’t miss out on the chance to mingle with fellow party-goers and create memories that will last a lifetime. The theme of the event this year is Sparkle Sassy, Classy, and a Little Brassy! Bling up those jeans, wear your fanciest suit or flashiest dress. No set dress code. Doors will open at 6 PM. Cocktails and hors de oeuvres will be served from 6:30 PM – 7:30PM.
A Havana Nights New Year’s Eve Bash – One Longfellow Square
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE IN HAVANA-STYLE! Join One Longfellow Square for a sizzling New Year’s Eve Dance Party featuring the vibrant rhythms of Primo Cubano, masters of traditional Cuban dance music. Get ready to immerse yourself in the electrifying sounds of Cuba. Bring your dancing shoes and your best moves as OLS bids farewell to the old year and welcomes in the new one with a night of lively music, dance, and joy. This is a party you won’t want to miss!
NYE Dance Party w/ Double Dessert and DJ Matt Perry – Oxbow Blending & Bottling
Ring in the New Year with style! Oxbow Blending & Bottling is turning their Portland taproom into a night club for the night. Fog machine, disco ball, flashing lights, DJ Double Dessert and DJ Matt Perry, and a few surprises. 49 Washington Ave will be the place to be.
New Year’s Eve – The Porthole
The Porthole is getting the party started EARLY on New Year’s Eve! After Dark Maine and Andi Fawcett Music are joining forces as After Dark AF — a GUARANTEED helluva time thanks to this supergroup. Come ring in the new year at your favorite place with your fave bartenders.
NO COVER
NYE Early Ball Drop Party – Portland Beer Hub
Why wait for midnight? Celebrate the New Year on your terms at Portland Beer Hub’s Early Ball Drop Party! Running from 4 PM to 9 PM, this festive gathering features an 8 PM countdown and toast, so you can ring in the New Year early and still be home in time to relax. Perfect for those who love to party smart and savor their celebrations. Cheers to 2025 before the clock strikes midnight!
Studio 54 New Year’s Eve – The Portland Club
The Portland Club requests your company for the exclusive resurgence of Studio 54! Get ready to ring in the new year with the glamour, glitz, and disco fever of the legendary Studio 54. This New Year’s Eve, step back into the iconic era of the late 1970s, where sequins sparkle, disco balls shine, and the dance floor is alive with energy. Expect live music from The Lazzlo Family Band as they return again this year to get the night started; a DJ take over, ensuring the dance floor stays alive and vibrant as you ring in the new year; a chance to win fabulous prizes, including gift cards to local restaurants, a Portland Club membership, and more; and disco attire (channel your inner disco diva or dapper stud), a midnight countdown and toast under a glittering disco ball. This is an all-inclusive event, your ticket includes entertainment, light snacks, and refreshments. Attire: Think spectacular! Wear your most bold, eye-catching outfit to stand out at this event.
MDP Presents: Tim Sullivan’s Half Dead on New Year’s Eve – Portland House of Music & Events
Join for a very special New Year’s Eve celebration with Tim Sullivan’s Half Dead, featuring members of The Maine Dead Project along with special guests Aaron Bellamy, Amy Bellamy, and Richard Corson. They’ll tackle the funkier side of The Grateful Dead, plus choice cover songs and originals.
New Year’s Eve Watch Party – Rigby Yard
Rigby Yard will offer a an exclusive New Year’s Eve Event with table service starting after dinner service at 10 PM (pre-purchased basis only and after their normal dinner reservations)! Exclusive seating time 10 PM – 11:00 PM and guaranteed seating until 1:15 AM. Doors will reopen at 10 PM for your seating. Stay with Rigby Yard and watch the Ball drop live on their big screens. Your ticket of $50 per person will include table service, champagne toast for all ticket holders and a tasting of their mini- craft desserts! 21+ only.
*If you want to eat with Rigby Yard prior, please book a normal reservation and/or walk in before 9:30 PM to have a meal. Please book your dinner reservation online separately with last seating at 8 PM.
Y2K Prom & NYE Dance Party with Lady Shuckers – Sacred Profane
Bring your best early 2000s prom fit and meet Lady Shuckers at T-Point for dance party 2 AM with the Jro Bros and oysters at midnight! Saying ‘bye bye bye’ to 2024 and ringing in the New Year the only way Lady Shuckers knows how – with oysters, amazing music and a huge ass dance party at Sacred Profane. There will be live DJ sets including throwbacks, newbacks, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and all the best pops, drops and remixes! Ticket includes oysters at midnight and the bar will be open until 2AM.
New Year’s Eve Party – Smoked Portland
No need to stay up until midnight! Smoked Portland is celebrating the New Year on the early side! Celebrate without the midnight wait with Chase Jobe officially joining Smoked Portland and kicking off his residency at their New Year’s Eve Party playing from 2 PM – 5 PM. Enjoy a balloon drop at 2 PM and a champagne toast at 5 PM. Be in bed by 9 PM without having to worry about those late night Uber surcharges!
New Year’s Party – Rí Rá Irish Pub
Welcome to the NYE Party! Join for a night of fun, music, and celebration at Rí Rá Irish Pun! Get ready to dance the night away with light bites and our signature cocktails and ring in the new year with friends and loved ones. This in-person event promises to be a memorable way to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to create lasting memories and start the new year off right!
New Year’s Eve Celebration – Top of the East
Live music from The Dapper Gents, a Portland-based folk-rock ensemble renowned for their dynamic performances and soaring cello solos, will set the mood to keep you dancing all night. Indulge in handcrafted cocktails, savor small plates, and at the stroke of midnight, raise your complimentary champagne to toast the year ahead. Whether you’re looking to dance, dine, or simply delight in panoramic views, this intimate evening promises the perfect balance of festive energy and relaxed sophistication. Secure your spot and start 2025 at the top—literally.
Regular reservations are open from 4 PM – 8 PM !
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