11 New Year’s Eve Parties In Bergen

Celebrate at these locales and ring in 2026 with delicious food, great music and festive cheer.
Cheryl De Leon,
4 New Years Parties

We can’t believe it either (this year has flown by!), but the time to bid 2025 adieu is just around the corner. New Year’s Eve celebrations are all about ending one year with good times and welcoming the next one with friends, family and positivity. And you needn’t brave the Times Square crowd to find a seriously special NYE party.

Whether you’re looking for a delightful dinner or a night full of music, Bergen County can accommodate. Some options:

  • Ramsey’s always-elegant Café Panache is offering a special New Year’s menu that includes Oysters Rockefeller and filet mignon, plus a triple chocolate cheesecake for dessert.
    *130 E. Main St., Ramsey; 201.934.0030
  • Starting at 8 p.m., Five Dimes Brewery in Westwood puts on its New Year’s 2026 celebration with nine-piece cover band The Pink Floyd Project, free drinks at midnight, a special light show and more.
    *247 Westwood Ave, Westwood; 201.497.8455
  • For music, dancing and a great time, check out the Gimme Gimme Disco New Years Party at the Williams Center in Rutherford. The festivities start at 9 p.m. (and are intended for the 21+ crowd).
    *15 Sylvan St., Rutherford; 201.613.1844
  • In Fort Lee, the super-trendy Ventanas hosts a Roaring 20s NYE Gala filled with sparkling décor, elegant vibes, a Champagne toast and lots of delicious bites.
    *200 Park Ave., Fort Lee; 201.583.4777
  • Ring in 2026 with Stern and Bow in Closter, which is offering a special menu plus music and dancing starting at 9:30 p.m. (And you can stop by again on Jan. 1 for brunch specials!)
    *171 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter; 201.750.3350
  • Live music, an open bar and a buffet await you at Shawn’s Crazy Saloon in North Arlington, where you’ll also find live music and a DJ.
    *350 Belleville Tpke., North Arlington; 201.744.6709 
  • Chic and elegant Sofia in Englewood offers a raw bar, fantastic entrées and elevated desserts, and you can welcome NYE with music and a Champagne toast at midnight.
    *36 Engle St., Englewood; 201.541.8530
  • For a night of glamour, try Tenafly’s The Spring House, which is hosting its second annual New Year’s Eve Masquerade Gala. Enjoy elevated hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a midnight toast and two different DJs.
    *91 W. Clinton Ave., Tenafly; 201.353.0080
  • Grab your crew and head over to Holiday Bowl in Oakland, where you can reserve a whole lane to yourself and enjoy finger foods, friendly competition, giveaways, prizes and a whole video wall where you can watch the ball drop.
    *29 Spruce St., Oakland; 201.337.6516
  • In Ramsey, the Shannon Rose throws its NYE party complete with four-course meal, open bar, music, giveaways and a midnight toast.
    *1200 Rte. 17, Ramsey; 201.962.7602
  • Rutherford’s Sonoma Bistro hosts a NYE celebration with immaculate vibes, an appetizer and dinner buffet, bottle giveaways, a midnight toast and a DJ to keep everybody moving.
    *59 Park Ave., Rutherford; 201.935.7070

How are you celebrating New Year’s in Bergen County? Make sure you tag us @bergenmagnj in all your fun!

 

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