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The 14 Best New Year's Eve Events In Chicago 2023

By Lauren Brocato By Lauren Brocato | December 6, 2022 | Lifestyle

From elegant rooftop soirees to decadent dining experiences and hot parties, here are the 14 best New Year’s Eve events in Chicago.

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Twice The Fun at LondonHouse

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85 E. Wacker Drive / Website

Luxe Magnificent Mile hotel LondonHouse will end the year with two lively events this New Year’s Eve. In the Juliette Ballroom, Chicago cover band Mike & Joe will perform while attendees revel in an open bar, an hors d’oeuvres buffet, as well as a midnight Champagne toast and breakfast buffet. Guests can also travel to the hotel’s beloved rooftop, LH on 21, to enjoy a DJ’s tunes, passed appetizers and count down to the new year—with Champagne in hand, of course.

New Year’s Eve Whisky Dinner at Hinoki Sushiko

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1465 W. Willow St. / Website

Ring in 2023 over Hinoki Sushiko’s New Year’s Eve Whisky Dinner—a seven course tasting from chef Gustavo Barahona and beverage director Zak Sherman. Featuring the Bucktown spot’s exquisite whisky and sake paired with plates like cold smoked salmon, Wagyu meatballs and zatta sashimi, the experience is sure to wrap the year on a high note.

New Year’s Eve Party at ROOF on theWit

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201 N. State St. / Website

27 floors above theWit Hotel on State Street, nightlife hub ROOF will once again host its annual New Year’s Eve Party. Expect DJs, dancers, aerial performers and plenty of Champagne at this lively party.

See Also: The 8 Best Holiday Lights Displays In Chicago

3-Course Dining Experience at BLVD Steakhouse

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817 W. Lake St. / Website

Prime cuts, fresh seafood and an impressive selection of cocktails, beer and wine are all to be expected at BLVD Steakhouse’s luxe three-course dinner on NYE. Whether you come for the first seating at 5 p.m. or the later from 8:30 p.m. to close, the swanky steakhouse will be buzzing all night.

Kicks & Confetti Ball at Time Out Market

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916 W. Fulton Market / Website

Time Out Market invites everyone to grab their best kicks and dance the night away at its Kicks & Confetti Ball this NYE. Tickets include a dining credit to use at any of the 15 kitchens, drinks at the open bar and access to three floors of festive parties featuring music by DJ Rhea Regan and DJ Chi. And at midnight, welcome 2023 in style under the confetti shower.

Casino Royale Blowout And Over-The-Top Dinner at Maple & Ash

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8 W. Maple St. / Website

Hot spot Maple & Ash will offer two over-the-top experiences this NYE. Those in search of a low-key, seated dinner are in luck as the eatery will serve an upgraded menu capped by a Champagne toast at midnight. Looking for some more action? Head out to the covered, heated outdoor courtyard where a Casino Royale-inspired soiree will ensue. Blackjack tables, roulette wheels, a DJ and more will bring the spirit of Las Vegas to the Gold Coast.

New Year Eve Takeover at TAO

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632 N. Dearborn St. / Website

One of the city’s buzziest nightlife destinations, TAO is throwing the ultimate NYE celebration to close out 2022. The black tie-optional soiree will take over both the restaurant and nightclub where guests will be served passed hors d’oeuvres, sip bubbly and dance the night away.

The Lobby’s New Year’s Eve Gala at The Peninsula

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108 E. Superior St. / Website

Spend the final evening of 2022 in style at The Lobby’s New Year’s Eve Gala. The elegant event begins with cocktails, dinner and dancing, complemented by a live band performance, before a midnight countdown.

New Year, NewMI Celebration at Park Hyatt

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800 N. Michigan Ave. / Website

The recently revamped Park Hyatt is taking the saying “New year, new me” up a notch this season with a festive NYE celebration. Hosted in the seventh-floor restaurant, NoMI, the hotel’s New Year, NewMI dining experience will feature five courses of decadent dishes such as king crab with uni foam and filet mignon paired with roasted marble potatoes—all paired with live music.

Glitz and Glam New Year’s Eve Soiree at Offshore Rooftop

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1000 E. Grand Ave. / Website

Navy Pier’s Offshore Rooftop is lighting up the city this NYE at its Glitz and Glam New Year’s Eve Soiree. In its spacious glass atrium overlooking the lake, guests can enjoy passed bites, live music and a firework show and Champagne toast when the clock strikes midnight.

Multi-Course Culinary Adventure at Esmé

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2200 N. Clark St. / Website

Innovatie eatery Esmé is serving a multi-course experience from chef Jenner Tomaska in honor of the new year. Signature plates like the Mother of Pearl with white sweet potato ice cream will pair with tasteful live music and a Champagne toast, as well as an optional beverage pairing.

New Year’s Eve In The Sky at CloudBar at 360 CHICAGO

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875 N. Michigan Ave. / Website

Party among the clouds this NYE at the recently opened CloudBar at 360 Chicago located on the 94th floor of 875 North Michigan Avenue (formerly the John Hancock Center). Guests will have access to unlimited rides on TILT, as well as a selection of libations as they count down to 2023.

A G.O.A.T. Dinner at Girl & The Goat

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809 W. Randolph St. / Website

Girl & The Goat ends the year with an impressive prix fixe menu of some of the spot's most beloved plates, as well as a few newcomers—finished with a Champagne toast.

NYE at Gene & Georgetti

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500 N. Franklin St. / Website

Chicago's oldest steakhouse Gene & Georgetti is serving up a New Year's Eve menu featuring plates like fritto miso and linguine alle cozze, topped off with sweets like Italian milk and cookies. Don't forget to ask about the eatery's Champagne selection.



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