Best Places to Party New Years Eve in New York City

December 2, 2011 by: KRISTIN WONG

It’s the end of the year, and that means it’s time to start your party planning. No matter what you’re doing for New Year’s Eve, it’s a time for saying goodbye to the past and welcoming the future. And the best way to welcome it is with an over-the-top, flashy party with all of your friends and plenty of booze.

New York City is notorious for throwing the best, most outrageous parties for New Year’s Eve. And our friends at ThePartyBroker.com have put together a list of the crème de la crème of NYC NYE partying. Here are a few of the best places to party for New Year’s Eve 2011.

AMC Times Square: The venue will provide a “memorable opportunity to view the spectacular New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball Drop in NYC from 6 stories high!” And the best part is, you can do it drunk! They have a five hour premium open bar from 9pm to 2am. Admission starts from $25, and VIP tickets vary from $45 to $85.

Union Square Ballroom: It’s a little pricier, but if you’re looking for a swanky place to ring in 2012, the Union Square Ballroom is it. The famous 4,000 square foot nightclub is a stunning venue that will make you feel like you’re starting the year off right. Hors d’ouvres are served from 9pm to 11:30pm, with an open bar from 9pm til 2am. At midnight, enjoy a champagne toast. A Platinum VIP ticket goes for $175, but it gets you table bottle service and preferred seating. Most importantly, you get to skip the long lines!

Public House: General admission is $75, and if you’re looking for a more low-key, muted ambiance, the Public House is it. The best part about this place is it has a one hundred foot bar.

Chelsea Loft: This hipster haven was voted the #1 NYC Loft. If you’re an out-of-towner, this is the place to go to get a true dose of New York City.

Santos Party House: Party hard, my friends. Owned by professional partier Andrew WK, The Santos Party House is rated the #1 best nightclub and best new dance floor for NYE 2012!

Stone Creek: Offering a bit more affordable prices, Stone Creek NYE tickets start at $55. But you’re still getting your money’s worth at the velvet-roped nightclub. The subterranean hot spot offers a more intimate party vibe, with comfortable seating and dim lighting.

Marquee: Rated “#1 New York Nightclub For New Year's Eve 2012,” this is the perfect place to party for NYE. The legendary hotpot offers general admission tickets for $95 and skybox VIP access for $145.