The new year is right around the corner with lots of celebrations and events in store around greater Phoenix. As the world gets ready to say goodbye to 2022 and ring in 2023, we’ve rounded up some of the New Year’s Eve parties and dining specials taking place right here in the Valley.
Anhelo
Enjoy a New Year’s Eve fine dining experience at Anhelo with the Downtown Phoenix restaurant’s two special New Year’s Eve menus, including rare, exclusive wine pairings. Guests can select from Chef Jacobo’s high-end wine pairing or the First Growths pairing of legendary Bordeaux wines to toast to the new year.
Details: 114 W. Adams St. Suite C103, Phoenix, AZ 85003. anhelorestaurant.com
Bar Blitzen New Year’s Eve Party at Culinary Dropout
Culinary Dropout Tempe is counting down to the new year with an exuberant celebration at its local holiday pop-up, Bar Blitzen, on December 31 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Located at The Coop within Culinary Dropout Tempe, the limited-time bar experience features over-the-top décor, heavy appetizers and hors d’oeuvres, live music provided by DJ Ash and Joey Gutos plus a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight to applaud the past and usher in a magical new year. Tickets are $50 per person or $60 per person at the door. Presale tickets are available here.
Details: 149 S. Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281. culinarydropout.com
Châm Pang Lanes with Faire la Fete
Join Châm Pang Lanes for a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring bowling in the iconic candy cane lanes, bites to eat, a live DJ, festive party favors, a photobooth and, of course, champagne. Doors open at 2 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis with reservations beginning at 8 p.m. A champagne toast and balloon drop will ring in the new year at midnight. Walk-ins are $20 per person. Reserve a spot here.
Details: 903 N. 2nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. champanglanes.com
Decadence Arizona: Ancient Future
Arizona’s largest New Year’s Eve Celebration Decadence Arizona returns to the Valley to close out 2022 with a two-day themed event, Decadence Arizona: Ancient Future. Presented by Relentless Beats and Global Dance, the eighth annual celebration will take place at Phoenix Raceway on December 30 and 31 to bring audiences a top-level production featuring an exciting line-up of artists—including headliners Fisher, Louis the Child, Porter Robinson (DJ set) and Zeds Dead—as well as the return of the Weird and Wonderful performers, activations throughout the grounds and more. Be sure to make it to the just-announced after-party headlined by Zeds Dead. Tickets for both days start at $199 and single-day passes start at $109.
Details: Phoenix Raceway, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323. decadencearizona.com
Don Woods’ Say When at Rise Uptown
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the penthouse level of Rise Uptown for a 70’s-themed cocktail party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring passed hors d’oeuvres, fireworks over the sparkling city and a toast and disco ball drop at midnight. Purchase tickets here.
Details: 400 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013. riseuptownhotel.com
Luckys Indoor Outdoor
Start off 2023 with a bang at Luckys New Years Bash on December 31 at 8 p.m. OH Allen the DJ will be spinning all night while guests enjoy tasty eats and booze. Table reservations include priority access, an entry cover charge and sparkling bottle of wine. Walk-ins start at $10. Reserve your table here.
Details: 817 N. 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004. luckysphx.com
Pedal Haus Brewery
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at the Downtown Phoenix Pedal Haus Brewery Rooftop Disco Bash, which will feature Disco DJs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., complimentary champagne toast, a tasty buffet from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. and disco ball drop at midnight. General admission is $20 per person and guaranteed table seating for 6 plus amenities is $180. Purchase tickets here.
Details: 214 E. Roosevelt St. Suite 4, Phoenix, AZ 85004. pedalhausbrewery.com
The Hot Chick
The Hot Chick is ringing in the new year with its ‘Out of This World-Blast Off to 2023’ New Year’s Eve Party on Saturday, December 31 at 7 p.m. The celebration will kick off New Year’s Eve hot chick style with a local, live DJ lineup ready to spin tracks through midnight and beyond plus a special midnight toast. Cure your hangover the next day at The Hot Chick’s Peace, Love & Bubbles Drag Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can call ahead for table reservations at 480.255.7733.
Details: 4363 N. 75th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. thehotchickaz.com
The Montauk
The Montauk is saying goodbye to 2022 with 1 cent champagne toasts at midnight for dine-in guests at the Old Town Scottsdale restaurant. A full line-up of local DJs will be providing entertainment from 12 p.m. through 11 p.m., featuring Allen Arthur, Michael James and Proper Villain. Guests can also celebrate the first day of 2023 with The Montauk at brunch, which includes their popular McMontauk Sandwich and Short Rib Huevos Rancheros among other breakfast classics and brunch cocktails. The Montauk’s New Year’s Eve hours are 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Details: 4360 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. themontaukaz.com
Westgate’s New Year’s Eve Live!
Westgate Entertainment District is ringing in 2023 with its New Year’s Eve Live! event on Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. The block party will be held at WaterDance Plaza and hosted by Fat Tuesday, Bodega, Salt Tacos y Tequila, Carousel Arcade Bar, The Lola and M Social House. Westgate’s New Year’s Eve Live! will be headlined by emerging country music artist, Filmore, along with supporting DJ performances, fireworks, a communal, midnight countdown and more. Prior to nightfall, college football fans can catch a piece of the game-day atmospherics at the many restaurants and bars at Westgate, which will be projecting the action with plenty of food and drink to go around just steps from State Farm Stadium. Pricing starts at $35 for general admission for guests 21 and older. VIP options are also available where patrons can select special stage-front ticket options.
Details: 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard Glendale, AZ 85305. westgateaz.com.
