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Welcome 2025 in Style: The Best Things to Do in Chelsea This New Year’s Eve

Discover the best New Year’s Eve dining, parties, and celebrations in Chelsea to ring in 2025 with style and sophistication.

26 December 2024

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Chelsea offers an array of stylish ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve, whether you’re drawn to fine dining, live music, or vibrant parties. Enjoy a luxurious five-course meal with live jazz at Azzurra, or feast on French cuisine and cocktails overlooking Sloane Square at …At Sloane.

For Hollywood-inspired glamour, Jumeirah Carlton Tower pairs a Mediterranean feast with a panoramic rooftop party, while The Cadogan Arms blends festive dining with lively entertainment. Those seeking sophistication will find it at The Aubrey’s Japanese izakaya, with dishes, cocktails, and live DJs to match.

Whatever your preference, these curated events promise an unforgettable night to welcome the New Year in one of London’s most iconic neighbourhoods.

AZZURRA 

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Azzurra with a glamorous five-course dinner and live jazz on Chelsea’s Sloane Street. Begin with canapés like Sicilian prawns with Oscietra caviar, followed by highlights such as seared scallops with celeriac purée, lobster linguine, and seared turbot with porcini vellutata and white truffle. After dinner, enjoy cocktails and smooth jazz from the resident trio as you count down to 2025 in an unforgettable setting.

Address: Azzurra, 127-128 Sloane Street, SW1X 9AS
Price: Early Dinner: Five-course menu | £120 per person | 5PM – 6.45PM. Late Dinner: Five-course menu | £150 per person | From 9PM
Azzurra

…AT SLOANE

Epicurean delights and breathtaking views across Sloane Square await at …At Sloane this New Year’s Eve. In the light-filled, top-floor restaurant, flickering candlelight and sensual scents create an intimate setting for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy a consummate selection of fine wines, hand-mixed cocktails, and enticing French cuisine, featuring festive classics like capon with Christmas stuffing and coquilles St. Jacques.

Downstairs, the lower-ground bar will keep the celebration alive until 4 AM, offering vin chaud and an electrifying soundtrack of international electronic music from an in-house DJ. Sultry tunes, stained-glass windows, and a seductive ambience make this the perfect way to welcome the Nouvelle Année. Secure your spot early to ensure a decadent and glamorous night where the célébrations will run long into the morning.

Address: …At Sloane, 1 Sloane Gardens, SW1W 8EA
Price: 6-9pm sitting, £230 per person
The bar at ...At Sloane

JUMEIRAH CARLTON TOWER

Step into the Golden Age of Hollywood this New Year’s Eve at Jumeirah Carlton Tower’s glamorous soirée. Begin the evening at La Maison Ani with a four-course French-Mediterranean feast, including standout dishes like lobster linguine, lemon sole with Oscietra caviar beurre blanc, and panettone pain perdu (£250 per person). A glass of Louis Roederer Champagne or Wild Idol Rosé will set a celebratory tone.

After dinner, ascend to The Peak Members’ Club on the 9th floor for a dazzling party with panoramic views of London’s skyline. Guests are greeted with Champagne, live entertainment by House of Pyramid, captivating dancers, and music by one of London’s top DJs. An open bar, sweet treats, and vintage Hollywood glamour make this an unforgettable way to ring in 2025. A perfect night for reflecting on the year and celebrating what’s to come.

Address: Jumeirah Carlton Tower, 1 Cadogan Place, SW1X 9PY
Price: La Maison Ani four-course set menu £250 per person; The Carlton Countdown at The Peak New Year’s party, £390 per person.
Jumeirah Carlton Tower Golden Age of Hollywood party

THE CADOGAN ARMS

Ring in 2025 on the King’s Road with a lively evening of cocktails, pints, and entertainment by DJ and saxophonist Sasha Gigi. The celebration features an exclusive four-course menu (£100 per person) with highlights like home-cured salmon tartlets, dry-aged native sirloin, and chocolate delice, all accompanied by a glass of bubbles. Guests can stay and enjoy the party atmosphere into the early hours.

Entry is free for diners and early arrivals (before 9 PM), while tickets for latecomers are £20, including a midnight toast. Advance reservations and prompt arrival are advised for guaranteed entry. A perfect blend of festive dining and vibrant entertainment.

Address: The Cadogan Arms, 298 King’s Road, SW3 5UG; book online or alternatively call on 0203 1482 630
The Cadogan Arms
Price:  Dinner: £100 per person; £15 per person for bar entry

THE AUBREY AT THE MANDARIN ORIENTAL

Ring in 2025 with an elegant Japanese-inspired celebration at The Aubrey. Begin your evening with cocktails at the Mandarin Bar, including the cosy Winterhaus lounge for a Bavarian twist, before settling into the seductive izakaya setting of The Aubrey. Choose from three sittings featuring a shared menu of premium seafood, robata dishes, and vibrant desserts. Live DJs and drumming add an energetic flair to this sophisticated celebration, making it a night to remember.

Address: The Aubrey at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, 66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA
Price: From £140–£280 per person
The Aubrey 

THE SURPRISE

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in cosy elegance at The Surprise, where a specially curated four-course menu awaits. Begin with a glass of Taittinger Brut Champagne before indulging in dishes like soft shell tempura crab, beef Wellington, or Valrhona chocolate mousse. Locally sourced ingredients and seasonal inspiration elevate each course, while live music by Pocket Jukebox sets the celebratory tone. A perfect choice for an intimate yet sophisticated evening.

Address: The Surprise, 6 Christchurch Terrace, SW3 4AJ
Price: £95 per person for dinner
The Surprise

Whether you choose to savour fine cuisine, dance the night away, or enjoy a quiet toast with loved ones, Chelsea is the perfect setting to start 2025 on a high note. Be sure to book your plans soon to secure your spot for an unforgettable celebration and avoid the last-minute scramble. And, however you choose to welcome in the New Year, we wish you a happy, healthy, and fulfilling 2025 filled with joy and memorable moments.

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