New Year’s Eve in Tucson: Where to be when the ball drops

As you’re preparing for an evening of glitz, glamour, and new beginnings, we at Tucson Foodie would like to take a moment to reminisce and thank our readers for an energizing 2022.

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Cheers to 2023 and the adventure it’s sure to bring!

Keep on reading to see what restaurants and bars have in store for New Year’s Eve festivities, from champagne toasts, late-night menudo, and barbecue meals, there’s something for everyone in helping you ring in the new year.

Zio Peppe

6502 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

Starting at 5 p.m. on NYE

Zio Peppe will be exclusively serving their prix fixe New Year’s Eve menu on December 31. Book your reservation by calling (520) 888-4242 or online at OpenTable.com

For more information, visit ziopeppe.com

The Royal Room

450 N. 6th Ave.

Starting at 9 p.m. on NYE

The Royal Room is the place to be for NYE! No cover! Tita Tita will be serving food, there will be a free midnight champagne toast, and plenty of tunes to keep you entertained.

For more information, visit theroyalroomtucson.com

Revel

416 E. 9th St.

Starting at 10 p.m. on NYE

Celebrate the new year with the fine folks at Revel Wine Bar and Blue Honey.

For more information, visit the Facebook event page. 

Charro Steak & Del Rey

188 E. Broadway Blvd.

Starting at 3 p.m. on NYE

Charro Steak & Del Rey will be serving up their Plato de Año Nuevo menu for 2, complete with a grass-fed Tomahawk steak & mesquite fired lobster tail to share. You’ll also get 4 jumbo shrimp, your choice of two sides, choice of dessert, and 2 glasses of Champagne. 

Cost: $200.23

For more information, visit CharroSteak.com

New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner at Villa Peru

1745 E. River Road, Suite 165

Starting at 11 a.m. on NYE

Noir Year’s Eve & Taco Drop at Hotel Congress

311 E. Congress St.

8 p.m. on NYE

The historic Hotel Congress is morphing into a mystical desert noir scene as we ring in 2023. The evening will feature complimentary welcome apéritif, live music from Tucson’s favorite mystic rock n roll cumbia outfit XIXA, DJs and two dance floors, tarot card readers, pop-up performances, and a lot more.

When the clock strikes midnight, you’ll have the opportunity to share a taco and champagne toast, watch the giant taco drop, and admire the fireworks off the Congress roof.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit dice.com. 

The Citizen Hotel: A club called champagne

82 S. Stone Ave.

Starting at 8 p.m. on NYE

Looking for a sophisticated, intimate, and lavishly fun New Year’s Eve event? A Club Called Champagne is waiting for you. The Citizen Hotel’s basement is will serve as the perfect backdrop for an evening of bubbly drinks, music, dancing, and good times. Last Night’s Makeup and Harmony House present an immersive experience inside a champagne bottle.

Gold, sequins, and sparkle highly encouraged for your attire.

If you don’t feel like driving home, book a room at The Citizen. The hotel is offering a 10% discount on rooms for the night.

Cost: $30 which includes a champagne toast at midnight.

For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit their Eventbrite event page. 

Playground Bar & Lounge: Bubbles, bottles, and dancing

278 E. Congress St.

Starting at 8 p.m. on NYE

If you’re looking for a rooftop bar experience to ring in 2023, you’re in luck. Playground Bar & Lounge released tickets for its NYE extravaganza: Bubbles, bottles, and dancing! Book your VIP Bottle Service experience by emailing vip@playgroundtucson.com.

For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit their Eventbrite event page. 

HUB Restaurant & Creamery

266 E. Congress St.

Starting at 11 a.m. on NYE

HUB’s Dinner menu just landed and boy does it look good. As an added bonus, if you dine at HUB, you’ll receive a complimentary cocktail at The Playground. Book your reservations via phone or website for this delicious prix fixe menu soon.

For more information, visit hubdowntown.com

Flora’s Market Run

2513 E. 6th St.

NYE

Flora’s is putting together an exceptional 3-course menu with optional wine pairings. A perfect way to fuel up before ensuing shenanigans.

Cost: $60 per person. Add the optional 3-course wine pairing for $20.

To make your reservation, visit opentable.com

Dante’s Fire

2526 E. Grant Rd.

NYE

The Delta

135 S. Sixth Ave.

VIP reservations starting at 7:30 p.m. on NYE

Come get jiggy with The Delta! If the ’90s are calling your name, then don’t be a scrub and reserve your personal table all night long.

Cost: $125 per person (two-person minimum). Your reservation will come with dedicated table service, NYE party favors, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight! Cool beans!

Plus, every reservation of two will also get their choice of one of the following:

1. Bottle of champagne or
2. 90’s NYE cocktail flight or
3. NYE small plate food flight

For more information, visit deltatucson.com

Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort: NYE Party

5501 N. HACIENDA DEL SOL ROAD

Starting at 7 p.m. on NYE

*Currently sold out*

If you were looking forward to checking out Hacienda del Sol, keep your eyes on their website in case any additional tickets become available.

The Jackrabbit Lounge: New Year’s Eve Party w/ SIN Entertainment

2000 N. Oracle Rd.

Starting at 4 p.m. on NYE

Have a sinfully good time at Tucson’s favorite lounge.  Sin Entertainment will be providing super sexy house beats and disco throwbacks from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.  General admittance starts at 8 p.m.

Cost: $35 for a full event experience which includes dinner (from 6 – 9 p.m.) with a salad, your choice of salmon or duck with roasted potatoes and veggies, and a choice of cheesecake. Of course, there’s a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, too. Save $5 off the door price by buying your tickets early.

For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit their Eventbrite event page. 

BROTHER JOHN’S: NEW YEAR’S EVE

1801 N. Stone Ave.

Starting at 9 p.m. on NYE

Photo courtesy of Brother John’s

Ring in the New Year with Brother John’s and the Zona Libre Band. Dance into the new year with salsa, merengue, bachata as well as American pop! Doors open at 9 p.m. and the music starts at 10 and goes until 2 a.m.

Cost: $30 per person, $35 at the door. General Admission includes a balloon drop, Sparkling Wine Toast, party favors, late-night menudo or posole, and a free photo from the NYE-themed picture booth.

VIP and Reserved seating are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

All ages are welcome!

For more information or to purchase your ticket, visit brotherjohnsbbq.com.

The Coronet: New Year’s Eve 2023

198 W. Cushing St.

Starting at 5 p.m. on NYE

If you’re looking to step into the new year with the fullest of bellies, stop scrolling and make your reservation for The Coronet. The menu looks absolutely decadent and worth every penny. If you can, splurge for the wine pairings.

For more information, visit coronettucson.com.

Westbound: New Year’s Eve Festivities

267 S. Avenida Del Convento

Starting at 5 p.m. on NYE

Westbound is throwing a New Year’s Eve celebration! They’ll have live music with Golden Boots and there will be a huge toast at midnight. Complimentary mezcal shots will be served from 5 – 7 p.m.

Simon Hazel Cellars

6960 E. Sunrise Dr. #160

Starting at 9 p.m. on NYE

Simon Hazel Cellars is boasting the grandest, most outrageous, incredibly luxurious, exciting, and most fun NYE celebration of the year! Live music starts at 10 p.m. and will carry on into the new year!

Cost: $100 which includes chauffeured transportation from the event, popping bottles of the #1 wine of the year, and 100-point wines.

Email vip@simonhazel.com with any questions or to inquire about a reservation.

For more information, visit simonhazel.com.

The Parish

6453 N. Oracle Rd.

Starting at 5 p.m. on NYE

New Year’s Eve at The Parish is always a good idea! Dinner starts at 5 p.m. Live music by Kings of Pleasure will start at 9 p.m. and will go on until midnight. There will be a complimentary champagne toast for all to ring in the new year!

Make your reservation now!

For more information, visit theparishtucson.com. 

Savoy Opera House: Mister Bing’s “New Year’s On Broadway”

6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

Starting at 7 p.m. on NYE

Dancing, dinner, and a show! Ring in the New Year with Mr. Bing and his friends at Arts Express Theatre, as they bring you a Glamorous Gala: celebrating the New Year NYC Style!

Cost: $150 which includes a full bar, an Italian culinary buffet, entertainment by the Wholly Cats Swing Club, and show club dancing.

For more information, visit misterbingspresents.com.

Postino Wine Cafe

2500 E. Grant Rd. #112

Starting at 5 p.m. on NYE

Dress up and step out on New Year’s Eve for Postino’s Boujee Board & Bottle night! Guests will enjoy a premium bottle of bubbly selected by their sommelier to enjoy alongside your choice of bruschetta board.

For information and to make your reservation, visit postino.com

Tap & Bottle Downtown: New Year’s Eve Party

403 N. Sixth Ave. #135

Starting at 8 p.m. on NYE

Arizona Winery Tours: New Year’s Eve Day Wine Tasting

Sonoita, AZ

Starting at 9:30 a.m. on NYE

Spend NYE in Arizona wine country with Arizona Winery Tours. You’ll be home in time to ring in the New Year in your pj’s.

• Visits to three vineyards
• Souvenir tasting glass (Sonoita)
• Delicious wine tastings
• Picnic lunch
• Local roundtrip transportation
• Snacks & water throughout the day

Locale Neighborhood Italian Restaurant

60 N. Alvernon Way

Reservations are limited on NYE

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