Enjoy some bubbly, indulge in a fantastic meal and start 2025 in true Winchester style
Still looking for the perfect New Year's Eve plans? Enjoy some bubbly, indulge in a fantastic meal and start 2025 in style with our top picks for a New Years Eve celebration in Winchester.
Ring in the New Year at Rick Stein
Whether you're planning a pre-celebration meal or spending the whole evening at Rick Stein Winchester, toast to 2025 alongside indulgent dishes from the coast. Enjoy the whole Dover sole or fruits de mer and see off the year with a very special Stein Royale or a Veuve Cliquot Champagne Cocktail. Book now!
Spend the evening at The Wykeham Arms
Enjoy a delightful night at one of Winchester’s cosiest and historic pubs. The Wyekham Arms’ New Year's Eve Menu is £80 per person and includes a six-course meal of indulgent starters, mains, puddings, petit fours, cheeses and chocolate truffles to finish. Why not stay the night in one of their hotel rooms; save 20% on the Best Available Rate when you use 'SLEEP20' when making a booking. Find out more.
Treat yourself to afternoon tea at Lainston House
For a more relaxing way to celebrate the New Year, enjoy a Sparkling Afternoon Tea at Lainston House, a stunning 17th Century manor in the heart of Hampshire. With savoury and sweet treats made by Georgia and the wonderful pastry team as well as an indulgent glass of fizz, an afternoon at Lainston House is the perfect way to start the New Year. Find out more and book.
Enjoy live music at The Westgate
Join Westgate favourites, The Henry's, for a night of festive food, fizz and fantastic live music! From 7pm, come along to this city centre pub for a glass bubbly on arrival and a celebratory banquet while singing along to hits from the Beatles and other 60's and 70's classics! Book now!
Dance to pop anthems on The Watercress Line
From the 29 December until the 4 January, the heritage trains offer an unforgettable party experience with a Pop Anthems edition of Steam Illuminations. Your night features a soundtrack of iconic tunes spanning the 1960s to present day, including pop favourites from Queen, Michael Jackson, Rihanna and Taylor Swift, as well as sing-along cheesy classics and crowd-pleasing dance anthems. Book one of the three trains on New Year’s Eve!
Have dinner and drinks at The Chestnut Horse
Be part of starting a new tradition at The Chestnut Horse, a beautiful country pub just a 10-minute drive from Winchester. With a sumptuous feast, flowing drinks, a live DJ and cosy rooms available above the pub, an evening here is guaranteed to be one you won’t forget! Find out more.
Stay the night at the Winchester Royal Hotel
Spend a fantastic evening at the Winchester Royal Hotel for a five-course celebration dinner, DJ and dancing, ending with a sumptuous stay in one of the Royal’s suites. From just £185 per person for dinner, a night’s stay, and a New Year’s Day buffet breakfast, why not see in the new year in one of Winchester’s best hotels? Book now.
