A Quick Guide to Austin’s NYE Parties and Dinners

No matter what your idea of the perfect way to usher in the New Year, Austin has an incredible amount of options if you’re ready for a night out! Several bars, clubs, and restaurants are offering special menus, party favors and entertainment.

Lambert’s BBQ Downtown is hosting a black/white tie optional party with an open bar, champagne toasts, late night tacos, and performances by the Black and White Years and Ritzz.

Not every place is over $100 either. J. Blacks has individual tickets to their New Years Eve 2012 Party for $40, where DJ Arsenal will spin from 7 pm to 2 am.

Parties will be happening literally all over town, with events held at Seaholm Power Plant, Speakeasy, ND at 501 Studios, Republic Live, the Mansion, Dogwood, the Omni, Kung Fu Saloon, Scoot Inn, Mohawks, Stephen F. Austin Hotel, Austin Music Hall, La Zona Rosa, Spiderhouse Ballroom, and Uncle Billy’s BBQ. Click here for a full list of events.

If music is a little more up your alley, there will be some real stand-out shows with some local favorites. Gary Clark Jr. will play at Antone’s. The Black Angels will also put on a show at Emo’s East and T Bird and the Breaks play Stubb’s.

For some foodies, a meal with multiple courses may be your key to a perfect New Year. If this is the case, several restaurants have made special New Years menus. On the upscale side, TRIO at Four Seasons will offer a four course menu and brunch the following day.

The Carillion, Parkside, Max’s Wine Dive, Aviary, Trace, Asti, Carmelo’s, eleven plates, Finn and Porter, Fino, and Perry’s Steakhouse will all have special menus.

The NYE menu at Fleming’s boasts steak and seafood with Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne served from magnum bottles all night long!

Cheers and Happy New Years!

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