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

New Year’s Eve “Let Them Eat Cake” Party (Photo courtesy of Hotel Congress)

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

Dec 18, 20236 min read

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 2023. Cheers to 2024 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.

Charro Steak & Del Rey

188 E. Broadway Blvd.

The downtown restaurant is serving a four-course dinner on Saturday, December 30 and Sunday, December 31. Call (520) 485-1922 to make your reservations now and keep scrolling to see the menu!

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CRISOL BAR

196 W. Simpson St.
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CORBETT’S

340 N. Sixth Ave.

The restaurant’s Executive Chef is excited to invite everyone for their very first New Year’s Eve Backyard Bash. There will be live music followed by a DJ, food, drink specials, and more!

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Dante’s Fire

2526 E. Grant Rd.

Just a little something wonderful to celebrate the end of 2023. Give Dante’s Fire a call at (520) 382-9255 to make your reservation.

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El Charro Cafe

311 N. Court Ave. 7725 N. Oracle Rd. 6910 E. Sunrise

The historic restaurant is ringing in 2024 with a special menu on New Year’s Eve.

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Feast

3719 E. Speedway Blvd.

The midtown restaurant is hosting a three-course meal, with or without wine pairings, on New Year’s Eve (last seating is at 9 p.m.).

Check out the full menu.

Hotel Congress

311 E. Congress St.

Kings and Queens and Guillotines. There is a revolution in the air, but this New Year’s Eve Hotel Congress says “Let them Eat Cake.” The historic hotel will transform into the Court of Versailles, for a night of palace intrigue and powdered wigs. Tickets are $60 per person.

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Harvest Restaurant

10355 N. La Canada Dr.

On New Year’s Eve, the restaurant will be serving two special menu items from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.:

  • House Made Lox Benedict – Served with dill hollandaise sauce and smashed potatoes ($17)
  • Seared Lamb Chops with Lamb Jus – served with wild mushroom risotto and parmesan Brussel sprouts ($29)

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Hotel Congress

311 E. Congress St.

Kings and Queens and Guillotines. There is a revolution in the air, but this New Year’s Eve Hotel Congress says “Let them Eat Cake.” The historic hotel will transform into the Court of Versailles, for a night of palace intrigue and powdered wigs. Tickets are $60 per person.

Learn more.

HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery

266 E. Congress St.

The downtown restaurant will be serving a $60 prix fixe dinner menu all weekend long (Friday, December 29 – Sunday, December 31), leading up to the new year. Reservations are open now!   

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JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa

3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.

The resort is hosting a “night at the speakeasy” on Sunday, December 31 from 7:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. There’s going to be a four-course dinner and live jazz music, too!

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The Low Down

429 N. Fourth Ave.

The bar/restaurant down on Fourth Avenue is hosting a date night menu from 6 – 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Check it out below!

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The Parish

6453 N. Oracle Rd.

Reservations are now open for A Very Barbie New Year’s Eve at The Parish! They’ll be celebrating by serving Barbie-inspired food and drink and a limited dinner menu of Parish favorites. All Barbies and Kens (and Allans) are welcome! Be sure to reserve your table before they’re gone at theparishtucson.com.

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Penca

50 E. Broadway Blvd.

The downtown restaurant is hosting a prix fixe three-course menu plus an amuse-bouche and welcome cocktail. The seating times are 4 p.m.,6 p.m., and 8 p.m. and there’s an optional wine pairing.

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Playground

278 E. Congress St.

The downtown restaurant/bar/dance club is hosting a New Year’s Eve party (time is TBD) but they’re currently taking reservations for bottle service.

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Postino

2500 E. Grant Rd. #112

It’s Boujee Board + Bottle season, which means $50 will get you a board of bruschetta and a bottle of premium bubbles. 

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PY Steakhouse

5655 W. Valencia Rd.

Out at Casino Del Sol, a special New Year’s Dinner will be available all weekend long (December 29 – January 1) at PY Steakhouse. On Sunday, December 31, the steakhouse will be open from 4 p.m. – midnight and from 4 – 9 p.m. on Monday, January 1.

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The Royal Room

450 N. Sixth Ave.

The neat bar will have a DJ and champagne toast at midnight. Good times and good vibes!

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Sidecar

139 S. Eastbourne Ave.

The nifty cocktail bar will have a free champagne toast at midnight. One of your resolutions should be to spend more time with the crew at Sidecar!

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Stoned Cafe

5801 E. 22nd St.

A New Year’s Cannabration, hosted at Stoned Cafe at 5801 E. 22nd St. A collaboration with Tucson Doobie, stellar Smokeshop, AZ Wuera Entertainment, Cannafriends, and Stoned Cafe. Expect DJs, joint rolling contests, food trucks, live performances, drag shows, vendors, raffles, New Year’s intention-setting exercises, and more. Dab, Flower, and Cart Bar are included in the ticket. $25/GA, $40/VIP includes entry to joint-rolling and bong war.

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Tap & Bottle Downtown

403 N. Sixth Ave. #135

Looking for a spot for you and your crew to ring in the New Year at midnight? Tap & Bottle Downtown will have DJ Carl Hanni spinning tunes from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. — it’s free and tons of fun. They’ll have a toast and complimentary champagne at midnight.

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Tap & Bottle North

7254 N. Oracle Rd.

Celebrate the New Year early at Noon Year’s Eve at Tap & Bottle North! This family-friendly party starts at 11 a.m. with live music from Mr. Nature, complimentary face painting, and a balloon drop at noon. They’ll count down to the Noon Year with complimentary champagne for the 21-and-over crew. 

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Westbound

267 S. Avenida del Convento #12

Enjoy the sunshine while at Westbound, an outdoor bar in the MSA Annex! Westbound will have live music with the Rosano Brothers from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and a complimentary bubbly toast at 5 p.m.

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Addie Ibarra

Addie Ibarra

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Addie Ibarra, native Tucsonan, is a fierce lover of adventure, travels, and food. Addie has her Masters in Legal Studies and hopes to one day apply that towards helping people (and animals) around the globe, while traveling and tasting along the way. So far she’s hit 4 continents and counting!

You’ll likely find her on a patio sipping wine with her 4-legged best friend, Spaghetti.

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