As the final hours of 2025 approach, the pressure to secure the perfect New Year's Eve plans in London can feel immense. The antidote to the stress? The Slice, your definitive weekly guide to the capital's happenings, returns with a curated edit of events, reviews, and exclusive offers designed to suit every mood, from the gourmand to the party-goer.
From Carnivorous Feasts to Indian Barbecue: This Week's Top Tables
For those seeking a memorable meal, The Slice highlights two standout venues. In Belgravia, The Elizabeth has risen from the ashes of the former Ebury Street Wine Bar. Under culinary director and Michelin-starred chef Anthony Demetre, the restaurant offers a bistro-style menu with serious gastronomic credentials. The intimate dining room, cocooning just 36 guests, sets the stage for a fantastically carnivorous menu. Signature dishes include a crisp pig's head and Cumbrian beef tartare with beef dripping toast, showcasing Demetre's nose-to-tail philosophy. Starters here begin from £11, with mains from £38.
Meanwhile, in Bloomberg Arcade, Brigadiers delivers a masterclass in Indian barbecue. The atmosphere strikes a balance between lively and relaxed, perfect for groups. Must-try dishes include the light and crispy Prawn, Softshell Crab & Squid Tellicherry Fry and the Mixed Grill Sizzler designed for two. The Chicken Tikka Butter Masala is hailed as a rich, creamy essential for a cold evening. Their inventive drinks menu features twists like a masala cola. Beers, snacks and 'bitings' start from £9, with sizzlers and kebabs from £19.
Celebrating NYE in London: 90s Nostalgia, Chinese Feasts & Karaoke
For the main event on December 31st, The Slice has curated a selection of parties to ensure your night is anything but ordinary.
If you're looking to channel some retro energy, the Back to the 90s party at 100 Wardour Street promises a night filled with iconic R&B hits from acts like Usher and TLC, complete with surprises. Tickets for the party are priced at £20, with an optional New Year's Eve dinner from £90.
For a cooler, culinary-led experience, Godet is collaborating with Ling Ling's for a two-part event. Only 40 guests can secure a place for a special Chinese set menu featuring dishes like pork belly with Sichuan spiced pancetta, followed by a party with a vinyl DJ. The dinner and party package costs £65, or you can join just the party from 9pm for £35.
Proving a great night out needn't break the bank, BAM Karaoke offers a two-hour private karaoke room and access to the BAM BAM bar with DJs for just £25 per person, including two drinks. An upgraded package with food and drink is available for £42.
More Seasonal Highlights Across the Capital
Beyond NYE, London is brimming with festive activity. For foodie festivities with French elegance, La Maison Ani in Knightsbridge is hosting a 'Midnight Symphony' New Year's Eve event for £250 per person, featuring a refined sharing menu.
To mark Chanukah, Circus Pizza in St John's Wood has launched 'The Reuben' – a pizza inspired by a salt beef bagel, topped with succulent salt beef, sauerkraut, mustard and Shedletskys pickles. It's available until December 21st for £19.
Culture vultures can catch the Royal Shakespeare Company's adaptation of 'The BFG' in Stratford-upon-Avon until February 7th, with tickets from £8. For a festive family outing, Battersea Park Zoo is hosting Winter Nights after-dark events for adults and children alike.
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