Downtown Brooklyn is serving up everything you need for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve, whether you’re craving a fancy dinner, dancing the night away, or keeping it casual with games and good vibes.
toast to the new year with a candlelit dinner
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is celebrating New Year’s Eve with all-day happy hour, fire-roasted premium cuts, and seasonal flavors at their Market Table. Seatings after 10 PM get a complimentary sparkling toast and dessert to send off 2025 in style. Through January 1, 2026, purchase a Fogo de Chão Holiday Bonus gift card and get extra savings. More info.
Gage & Tollner is offering a fixed-price NYE menu in their legendary restored space. Looking for something more adventurous? Head upstairs to Sunken Harbor Club, an immersive tropical cocktail bar designed like a mysterious shipwreck beneath the waves, complete with nautical décor and lantern-lit ambiance.
For a taste of Rome, head to Lele’s Roman at the Ace Hotel Brooklyn. They’re ringing in 2026 with an exclusive prix fixe menu of Roman classics crafted just for NYE, featuring dishes like Carciofi alla Parmigiana and ending the night with Panettone. Book your table now!
Early Bird Gets the Trivia
Not ready to commit to the evening quite yet? Sound + Fury is hosting Early Trivia from 3 to 5 PM. Pregame your New Year’s Eve at this Downtown Brooklyn brewery, bar, and restaurant where craft brewing meets creative culinary fury. Enjoy their house-brewed beers, scratch kitchen, and craft cocktails in a space that’s become a neighborhood staple for connecting with friends, old and new.
Dance Into 2026
Ace Hotel Brooklyn is hosting an NYE Extravaganza with A Vibe Called Blessed and hip-hop legend Talib Kweli. Get ready for unstoppable energy as they launch you into 2026 the right way.
MoCADA (Museum of Contemporary African Diaspora Arts) is turning 26 and kicking off a new tradition by celebrating with an epic New Year’s Eve bash. Expect drinks, food, and an incredible DJ lineup including Run P. (QUENCH, HBO Max), Rimarkable (Defected Records, NYU Tisch), and DJ Auntie Spice (Saint Heron, NTS, The Lot Radio). They’ll be spinning urban alternative, Hip-Hop, House, Afrobeat, Dancehall, Soul, and R&B. Hosts Johnny Nelson and Specks “Funky” Johnson promise an iconic countdown, plus handcrafted cocktails and complimentary Prosecco until midnight.
Family-Friendly Fun
Dave & Buster’s at the Atlantic Center has options for everyone. Start early at 4 PM with unlimited video game play, a $20 Power Card, a chef-curated banquet (mini pretzel dogs to churros), and a ginger ale toast. Watch their video ball drop and get home before midnight with the kids. Or grab your crew for the all-night celebration with a $15 Power Card, unlimited games, NYE swag, a midnight champagne toast, and savory bites from smashburger sliders to churros.
And if you’re in the mood for craft cocktails, local brews, or unbeatable happy hour deals, there’s something for everyone. Check out our list of where to grab a drink in Downtown Brooklyn!
However you choose to celebrate, Downtown Brooklyn has your 2026 kickoff covered. Happy New Year!
