Secret New Year's Eve Parties In London

By Lauren Cole • Lead Editor, DesignMyNight 9 years' expertise in guides and reviews for UK food & drink, arts and entertainment. Last updated on 6th January 2026

If there's one thing that can put a bit of a dampener on your NYE plans, it's a huge crowd. Waiting at the bar for half an hour to get a drink? Queuing outside a heaving club? No thank you. To make sure you don't miss out on this year's celebrations, we've compiled an ace list of the best secret New Year's Eve parties in London. From the hidden to the speakeasy, it's time to spend 31st December partying in style at a clandestine spot.

For further inspiration, take a look at our London New Year's Eve Guide.

Alcotraz London: Cell Block Two-One-Two

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@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Friday 27th March 2026

Spend New Year's Eve behind bars at Alcotraz London: Cell Block Two-One-Two. Gather your mates, put on a strapping orange jumpsuit and smuggle contraband liquor past the wardens to long-serving inmates. They're the ones who will be whipping up bespoke cocktails, so be sneaky and don't get caught.

Food & Drink ⋅ Something A Little Different ⋅ Themed Nights
Tickets from £39.22 - £69.00

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Nightjar Shoreditch

4404 reviews

Looking for an exclusive event at a cool cocktail bar? Located in Shoreditch, Nightjar is a stylish space that's hosting The Eric Ranzoni Trio this New Year's Eve, for an intimate performance of live piano and vocals.

Your £80 ticket includes a welcome Champagne cocktail and a second drink of your choice, as well as a tasty festive treat.

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Speakeasy ⋅ Cocktail Bar ⋅ Event Space

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The Candlelight Club

633 reviews

@ The Candlelight Club on Saturday 16th May 2026 and 2 other Saturdays

Dine at The Candlelight Club, one of the best secret New Year's Eve restaurants in London. For a touch of elegance, add a four-course meal to your 1920s celebration, with sittings from 7pm at £65 per person. Unlimited drinks until 11pm can also be yours for £50 each.

Indulge in dishes like a grilled chicken Caesar salad, minted rolled lamb breast, or pan-fried salmon, and finish with a chocolate and raspberry pot. The night comes alive with live jazz, cabaret acts, and vintage vinyl spinning Gatsby-style tunes.