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New Year’s Eve in Tucson: Parties, Champagne Toasts & More


December 26, 2024
By Addie Ibarra
By Addie Ibarra

Cheers to 2025!

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 2024. Cheers to 2025 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 — there’s something for most to ring in the new year.

311 E. Congress St.

Get ready to blast off into the New Year as Hotel Congress transforms into an intergalactic rodeo. There will be live entertainment, mind-blowing installations, a VIP Space Saloon, cosmic DJ’s, and specialty drinks that are out of this world. Yeehaw! The sky’s the limit for 2025!

General Admission Tickets:
$60 + fees, includes a midnight champagne toast

VIP Tickets:
$125 + fees include:

  • Skip the line priority entry
  • 3 complimentary drink tickets
  • Private Space Saloon w/ light bites
  • Midnight champagne toast

Overnight Stay
You can also spend the night at HoCo with one of their Hotel Packages starting at $500 which includes:

  • 2 VIP tickets
  • Champagne mini splits in hotel room
  • Skip the line priority entry
  • 3 complimentary drink tickets
  • Private Space Saloon w/ light bites
  • Midnight champagne toast

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400 N. Toole Ave.

We had high hopes for Chef Roderick LeDesma’s NYE menu and he did not disappoint. This will be a unique New Year’s Eve dining experience at Maynard’s Kitchen with dishes like a very fancy Chicken Nugget, (with caviar, no less!), alongside elegant options like the Chilean Sea Bass and Wagyu Filet Mignon.

Make your reservations today!

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2616 N. Campbell Ave.

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Blue Willow’s NYE Dinner will have you home in time for bedtime. Their dinner special, available from 3 – 8 p.m. includes options like a Braised Short Rib with polenta and grilled carrots for $30 and Creme Brûlée with fresh berries for $10. You’ll receive a free cranberry champagne with any entree purchase.

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2905 E. Speedway Blvd.

“Tuesday, December 31st, 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve. At 10 p.m. we’ll be watching the iconic comedy classic, 1998’s ‘The Big Lebowski.’ We’ll be celebrating Casa Film Bar’s 10th Anniversary as we ring in the New Year. Join us for cake and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Get here early for a good seat!”

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2526 E. Grant Rd.

Dante’s Fire is putting on a 3.5-course Prix Fixe New Year’s Eve dinner. What better way to end 2024 with some great company, great food and great drinks?

Call for details: 520-382-9255

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135 E. Congress St.

NYE on Tuesday means that you can enjoy Elliotts’s Happy Hour all night! You’ll find some of the best drink specials in all of downtown, including $3 well drinks, $4 house-infused vodka, and $15 bottles of champagne.
Their kitchen will be open until 11:30 p.m. and DJ Super Mario will keep the party going all night long into 2025!

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2513 E. 6th St.

Ring in 2024 with Champagne Dreams + Caviar Wishes at Flora’s Market Run!

Guests are invited to join on December 31st from 7 to 10:30 p.m. for an unforgettable evening featuring a raw bar, charcuterie, dessert, pizza, and specialty cocktails.

The $75 ticket price includes access all food and a glass of champagne for the 10 p.m. ball drop toast.

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5501 N. Hacienda del Sol Rd.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Hacienda del Sol. Enjoy delicious food and desserts, dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight. Live music by the Pete Swan Quartet with Sarah Tolar will set the mood from 7 to 10 p.m., followed by DJ Aftershock until 12:30 AM in Casa Luna.

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2564 E. Grant Rd.

It’s never too early to start planning your New Year’s Eve celebration. Join Kingfisher from 4 to 11:45 p.m. on December 31st.
Enjoy a variety of special offerings, including limited-edition seafood platters (market price) with optional caviar and champagne upgrades. Reserve your table today by calling (520) 323-7739.

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2727 W. Club Dr.

Ring in the New Year with a special four course prix fixe menu from Bob’s Steak & Chop House, available on December 31st from 5 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a memorable dining experience with seasonal offerings in an elegant setting. Reservations are required.

Menu

  • Starter, Family Style: King Crab Legs with Drawn Butter, Cocktail Sauce
  • Salad: Half Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing, Blue Crumbles, Bacon and Tomato
  • Steak: 12oz Maldon Rosemary Prime Rib with Smashed Potato, Bobs Famous Carrot, Au Jus, Creamed Horseradish
  • Dessert: Dark Chocolate Fig Panna Cotta with Mango Puree

$140 + tax and gratuity per person | $200 ++ per couple

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128 E. Congress St.

Enjoy a romantic dinner for two featuring oysters, a decadent Ribeye with potato cream sauce, a refreshing Tabu salad, a special dessert, and your choice of four cocktails or a bottle of wine.

Priced at $250 per couple, this is great way to have NYE dinner downtown with a +1!

Text 520-606-7344 to reserve your table today.

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401 N. 6th Ave.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at T&B Downtown. Enjoy an evening of festive cheer with live music by DJ Carl Hanni and a complimentary Champagne Toast at midnight.

The celebration will take place from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with no cover charge.

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101 E. Pennington St.

“New Year’s Eve party means our greatest hits from the last 10 years! No cover, no BS… Just great drinks and a new year with your friends in low places. Come celebrate 10 years of not fucking it up, or don’t. Cocktails and Coors from 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.”

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1745 E. River Rd.

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Celebrate the New Year with excellent Peruvian cuisine and hospitality from the Salazar family. You can enjoy a 3-course pre-fixe menu featuring a delightful selection of Peruvian dishes such as including Grilled Salmon, Mango Tuna Ceviche, and Spanish Octopus.

There’ll also be many Wagyu dishes, a variety of exquisite Ceviches, and wine options to pair with.

You’ll also receive a complimentary toast of Italian Prosecco to ring in the new year. They’ll be open from 4 p.m., with the last seating at 10 p.m.

Call (520) 900-7310 to make your reservation today!

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135 E. Congress St.

Westbound invites you to an early New Year’s Eve celebration!

Join for:
Live instrumental music by Golden Boots from 5-7 p.m.
Complimentary toast at 6 p.m. (21+)

Learn more.

245 E. Ina Rd.

Westward Look Resort invites you to an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration.

Dinner Event (6-9 p.m.):

  • Enjoy an elegant and flavorful experience with a gourmet dinner paired with exceptional wines and craft cocktails in the Gold Room. You’ll enjoy Beef Wellington Bites, Crab Stuffed Dover Sole, Osso Buco with Truffle Risotto, and much, much more.

New Year’s Eve Party (9 p.m. – Midnight):

  • Dance the night away with live music at the Catalina Ballroom.
  • Enjoy treats from the dessert station and raise a celebratory champagne toast at midnight.
  • Cash bar available for additional drinks.

Learn more.

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