New Year’s Eve celebrations at Playground & HUB Restaurant (DINNER MENU)


December 28, 2022
By Matt Sterner

There are quite a few options to ring in the new year in Tucson.

Over in downtown, The Playground and HUB Restaurant and Creamery are celebrating with lots of champagne, loud music, and a fancy dinner.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus at HUB (Photo by SWOON Media)
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus at HUB (Photo by SWOON Media)

Also, in our article “New Year’s Eve in Tucson: Where to be when the ball drops,” we’ve got a few other events including movie nights, wine tasting, beer crawling, and of course, ringing in the new year!

Meanwhile, take a gander at what The Playground and HUB have goin’ on.

NYE 2023 at Playground: Bubbles, Bottles, Bites & Dancing

Saturday, December 31 from 8 p.m. – 2 p.m.
278 E. Congress St.
Cocktail at Playground (Photo by Isaac Stockton)

Dance in the New Year at a rooftop party! Playground chefs will be treating all guests present between 8 – 10 p.m. to an array of culinary creations (on the house), and their bartenders will serve you a complimentary glass of sparkling wine prior to the midnight countdown so you can celebrate in style.

Beats by DJ Humphouse in the Main Bar and DJs Manny Fresh and GooseWoods on the Roof.  Right now, you’re able to book your Fast Lane Pre-Sale tickets via Eventbrite, and don’t forget to book your VIP Bottle Service experience soon — they’ll sell out quickly. Email Lucero to secure your spot: vip@playgroundtucson.com.

Ticket options:
  • Fast Lane Admission: $50/person (Available online through Wednesday, December 28; afterward, at the door)
  • General Admission: $25/person (Available at the door)
For more information, visit eventbrite.com.

HUB’s New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner

266 E. Congress St.
Grilled Ribeye with Blackened Shrimp and Charred Scallion Cream Sauce at HUB – Credit to SWOON Media
If you’re looking for something before your New Year’s Eve experience at The Playground, visit their neighbors at HUB Restaurant & Creamery. The restaurant is creating an NYE prix fixe menu and you’ll be able to enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail next door at Playground.
Seats are $60 per person and $80 if you’d like drink pairings. You’ll want to make your reservation soon — via phone at (520) 207-8201) or online — availability will go quickly, and we don’t want anyone to miss out.
New York Cheesecake at HUB Restaurant (Photo by SWOON Media)
New York Cheesecake at HUB Restaurant (Photo by SWOON Media)
NYE Dinner Menu
  • Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus, Crab, Guajillo Hollandaise
  • Grilled Ribeye, Blackened Shrimp and Charred Scallion Cream Sauce, Roasted Brussels and Bacon, Caramelized Onion Gratin
  • New York Cheesecake, Raspberry Marmalade
Drink Pairing Menu
  • Gambino Prosecco or Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc
  • Rickshaw Chardonnay or Tribute Cabernet
  • Lustau Amontillado Sherry or Hot Butterscotch Cocoa
Reserve your table for New Year’s Eve by calling (520) 207-8201 or online at opentable.com.

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