Things to Do

20 Things To Do On New Year's Eve In Cleveland

The next decade is right around the corner, Cleveland. Ring in 2020 with these 20 New Year's Eve events.

by Arbela Capas | Dec. 29, 2019 | 11:00 PM

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels

The Southside NYE Party
No cover, no problem. Start off with a dinner at 6 p.m. and then stay for the drink specials, a live DJ at 10 p.m. and a champagne toast at midnight. Free, 6 p.m., Southside, 2207 W. 11th St., Cleveland, 216-937-2288, southsidecleveland.com

New Orleans Style New Year’s at Bourbon Street Barrel Room
Enjoy a buffet of Cajun-inspired food and sip on one of Tremont spot's many NOLA-themed cocktails such as Mardi Gras Hand Grenades or the BYO Old Fashioned. $100, 9:30 p.m., Bourbon Street Barrel Room, 2393 Professor Ave., Cleveland, 216-298-4400, bourbonstreetbarrelroom.com

New Years Eve: A Night Around The World at  Distill Table
Take your tastebuds around the world with this very special New Year's dinner hosted by Distill Table. The feast will feature 7 different courses from the 7 different continents such as coffee braised short rib from South America and Thi Basil Lychee from Asia. 5 p.m., Distill Table, 14221 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-505-5188, distilltable.com 

Roaring 20’s: A New Year's Eve Event at Metropolitan at The 9

It's the '20s all over again. This time, dress to the nines and ring in the new decade at a swanky Downtown party. $100-$175, 9 p.m., Metropolitan at The 9, 2017 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, 216-239-1200, metropolitancleveland.com

NYE Dinner at Sawyer’s
Choose between a six- or 11-course meal at the decadent Sawyer's restaurant in Van Aken. $90-$150, 5 p.m., Sawyer's, 3396 Tuttle Road, Shaker Heights, 216-860-1236, sawyers.restaurant

New Year’s Gala at the Galley
Taste hors d'oeurves from all four Ohio City Galley restaurant concepts and enjoy charcuterie at the food hall on West 25th. $85, 9 p.m., Ohio City Galley, 1400 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-525-9933, ohiocitygalley.org

Special New Year’s Dinner at Adega
Work your way through a tasting menu prepared by The 9 restaurant's executive chef. $100, 5 p.m., Adega, 2017 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, 216-331-6289, metropolitancleveland.com/adega

New Year's Eve at Bookhouse Brewing
If a giant pierogi drop sounds like something you need to have in your New Year's experience, Bookhouse Brewing has you covered, along with all-you-can-eat small bites and a live DJ to keep you grooving all night. $100, 8 p.m., Bookhouse Brewing, 1526 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-862-4048, bookhouse.beer

Skatetacular at The Square
Skate the last day of 2019 away at the downtown's outdoor ice skating rink. Free, 9 a.m., Public Square, 50 Public Square, 216-503-8103, clevelandpublicsquare.com

NYE Trivia and Game Night at Escape In 60
If you're in the mood for more of a competition-filled night, stop over at Escape in 60 and enjoy the variety of games available, including card and board games along with trivia questions all night. Free, 7 p.m., Escape in 60, 1266 W. Sixth St., Cleveland, 216-307-5444, escapein60.co

New Year's Eve 2020: Hollywood Nights at Magnolia
Magnolia's party is one for the stars with appearances an appearance by Mike Johnson from Bachelor in Paradise and the Bachelorette.$75-$100, 9 p.m., 1167 Front Ave., Cleveland, 216-990-2300, magnoliacleveland.com

New Year's Eve at Brother's Lounge With Apostle Jones and M. Moody
See your favorite concert of 2019 and 2020 at this Lakewood music venue. Boogie into the new year with original tunes from two of Cleveland's top live acts. $10, 7:30 p.m., 11609 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, brotherslounge.com

Latin New Year at The Spotted Owl
The Tremont craft cocktail bar brings caviar, oyster plates and specialty signature cocktails into the mix. $150, 8 p.m, 710 Jefferson Ave., Cleveland, 216-795-5595, spottedowlbar.com

NYE 2020 at Coda
Rock until the clock strikes midnight with the indie, grunge, psychedelic and riff-heavy sounds of The Katy, Punch Drunk Tagalongs, The Rosies and Austin Adams. $10, 9 p.m., Coda, 2247 Professor Ave., Cleveland216-274-1200, danteboccuzzi.com

The George Martins' Swingin' 60s New Year's Eve at Beachland Ballroom 
The Northeast Ohio-based cover band delivers the iconic hits of the British Invasion band's extensive catalogue at the Waterloo concert space. $15-$50, 7 p.m.,  Beachland Ballroom,15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com

NYE 2019 Louie's Roaring 20's Party at Bar Louie Cleveland
For another Gatsby-themed bash, stop into Bar Louie for all-night drinks, food and music.  1920's attire encouraged but not required, but there will be a photo contest winner chosen through its Instagram. Free-$50, Bar Louie, 1352 W. Sixth St., #152, Cleveland, 216-877-8800, barlouie.com

NYE 2020: The Year of Perfect Vision at Jack Cleveland Casino
Get lucky at the Downtown casino party with an all-you-can eat buffet, drink specials and live DJ music. 8 p.m., Jack Cleveland Casino,100 Public Square, Cleveland, 216-297-4777, jackentertainment.com

New Year's EV 2020 at Barley House
DJ EV brings the bangers to the West Sixth Street nightclub, which offers an open bar, finger food buffet and a midnight confetti drop. $100-$2,500, 9 p.m., Barley House,1261 W. Sixth St., Cleveland, 216-623-1700, barleyhousecleveland.com

New Year's Eve Masquerade Party at Noble Beast
The Downtown craft brew spot delivers an impressive menu of hor d'oeuvres and entrees, including oyster mushroom and black bean quesadilla, smoked pork shoulder and braised short rib. $120, 8 p.m., Noble Beast, 470 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, 216-417-8588, noblebeastbeer.com

NYE 2020 Fhloston Paradise Dance at Mahall's
Get 2020 rolling with a Labyrinth-inspired dance party sponsored by Tito's Vodka at the Lakewood concert space. $15, 8 p.m., Mahall's 20 Lanes, 3200 Madison Ave, Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com

Get the Latest in Your Inbox

Whether you're looking for daily news bites, the latest bites or bite-sized adventures, the Cleveland Magazine Daily newsletter experiences have something for everyone.