Looking for fun (but affordable!) plans for New Year’s Eve? NYC for FREE has got you covered! This list will be expanded on in the next week. Feel free to email or DM me if you find good NYE options!
Manhattan
Times Square New Year’s Eve: Experience the iconic ball drop in person at Times Square. Be sure to get there early and expect a long (but exciting!) night.
Sour Mouse (Lower East Side): Enjoy dancing, a DJ, games (pool, ping pong, foosball) & more + a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $20 and come with one drink at the bar. Use code NYCFORFREE for $5 off!
Offside NYC (East Village): Free entry with code NYCFORFREE or $10 off open bar!
The Dean NYC (Midtown): Enjoy a 2 hour open bar for $30 with a DJ
New Year’s Eve at Wagamama (Flatiron): Enjoy a live DJ, a special set menu with noodles, and a sparkling toast for $35 per person.
TIMES' UP! Annual New Year's Eve Bike Ride: Start the year off on your bike or skates. Join this group ride at one of 4 meetup locations, ride to Belvedere Castle in Central Park and enjoy the (free) after party!
E’s Bar (Upper West Side): $10 cover (in advance or walk-in). Includes DJ, karaoke, champagne toast at midnight and party hats + noisemakers!
Somebody’s Darling (Upper East Side): No cover, photo booth, NYE party accessories, free champagne toast at midnight
Brooklyn
Clinton Hall (Williamsburg): $20 for an Open bar 9-10pm + champagne toast at midnight (Cash bar throughout the night + full menu til 10:30p!)
Prospect Park Fireworks: Head to Grand Army Plaza starting at 10pm for live music followed by fireworks at midnight
King Tai Bar (Crown Heights): There will be a DJ, no cover, and $13 cocktails all night
The Woods (Williamsburg): $10 cover to an all night dance party with an 8-9pm Power Hour Happy Hour (buy in advance or at the door)
Vinyl Nights New Year’s Eve (Boerum Hill): Free event at Ace Hotel Brooklyn, arrive before 10pm before capacity is reached
Hatch Early Bird NYE Fireworks and Drone Show: Head to the Brooklyn Waterfront for an early fireworks show from 8-9pm
Queens
Rivercrest (Astoria): No cover with DJs, complimentary champagne toast and party favors
Fifth Hammer Brewing Co. (Long Island City): Ft. complimentary Toasts & Jams (bread + jam plus live music jams).
Staten Island
Whiskey Hideaway: No cover with DJs, free champagne toast and free party favors
Bronx
If you see any no cover / good deals in the Bronx , please DM me!