It’s that time of year again… pull out the party pants (make sure they’re stretchy) and book in for a deliciously satisfying NYE. Save yourself the disappointment of “that” party and have your expectations exceeded with a night on James St.

If you think banquets are best, best are these three:

1. Live out your euro summer dreams at BIÀNCA and bring in the new year feasting true Italiano style. A set menu featuring a delicious assortment of antipasti, pasta, secondi and dolce – perfect pre party food to ensure you’ll be dancing all night! Price: $120pp
2. sAme sAme will be putting on a show, introducing a delectable Asian fusion NYE banquet. Drinks on consumption, which means you can order Thai Thai margaritas till you turn green – challenge accepted. Price: $120pp
3. Enter the boujie ESSA bunker – with a set menu including twelve fine dining dishes like appellation oysters, carb tarts and wood fired coral trout to name just a few, NYE ESSA style will be nothing less than memorable. Price $190pp

Your usual favourites will be open too:

• Cru Bar & Cellar: for lunch only
• Bar Tano: for snacks, sips and a little jazz
• Gemelli: for the Italian fair you know and love
• Hellenika: for Euro-summer vibes – DJ included
• Lobby Bar: for hotel guests only
• SK Steak & Oyster: for steak, seafood and live music
• Sushi Room: for elegantly presented sushi and disco vinyl sets

All other venues will be on vacation!