New Year’s Eve celebrations are back, and these San Diego hot spots are ready to help you ring in 2022!
Were you hoping to attend a big festival or concert for the New Year’s Eve celebration, but decided to stay local with friends? Head down to Gaslamp because barleymash and ginger’s will be hosting Electric Barley Countdown (EBC) this year! Both of their spaces will be EDC themed – glow sticks, glow necklaces, neon lights, banners – with two main stages. The Barley Stage will be upstairs and will be playing your favorite EDM hits throughout the night, while the Miami Vice stage will be downstairs in ginger’s jamming 80’s, 90’s, and 00’s bangers! Bottle service inquiries for the Barley Stage and punch bowl table service inquiries for the Miami Vice stage can both be sent to brittany@barleymash.com. And for all our Irish friends, barleymash will also be celebrating the Irish New Year at 4pm with Tullamore Dew! There will be a photo area, a green confetti cannon, and a toast at the bar when the ball drops in Ireland.
Found just down the street, The Smoking Gun is an eclectic restaurant and bar offering a more lowkey approach to this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. Their theme will be “Dancing in the Moonlight”, and they’ll offer a complementary toast to East Coast time (9pm PST) to start off the night! Several bottle service packages will be offered to attendees and the crew will lead countdowns to midnight. Sip on a glass of champagne (maybe a couple) or wet your whistle with a signature Smoking Gun cocktail!
If you’re looking for the best place to party, it’s no surprise that the Pacific Beach nightlife staple Mavericks Beach Club makes the list and is sparing no expense for their New Year’s Eve celebrations! This year, Mavericks will be featuring special guest DJs throughout their venue, entertainment, multiple balloon drops, and more! Get a jump on the fun by purchasing pre-sale tickets to access the VIP line, which also includes a bottle of champagne or rosé for brunch New Year’s Day! Celebrations will begin at 7pm and will continue till 2am. Tickets can be purchased through the Mavericks’ website, or by clicking here – www.maverickssd.com/tickets.
Looking for a spot to get dressed up and dance the night (or year) away? The Duck Dive is hosting a Disco themed party where you can dress up and get your groove on! Doors will open for the event and dinner at 8pm, with table reservations required, and DJ Bacon will hit the stage at 9pm to kick off the party. Table reservations will accommodate up to five people per seating and will include a complementary bottle of champagne! Duck Dive’s Altos Plata Tequila bottle service will be offered for $350, and their Absolut Elyx Vodka bottle service will be $450. Pre-sale tickets for the event can be purchased for $30 at the link listed below, and tickets at the door will be $45. As midnight hits, Duck Dive will be having a complimentary champagne toast with all party goers! The night will be wrapped with a $200 cash prize for the best dressed attendee. Get your costumes ready to go!
Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disco-nye-celebration-the-duck-dive-tickets-227898399247
If you’re looking to kick back and watch some football this New Year’s, Bub’s at the Ballpark is always a great choice for a great time! Their downtown location will be offering drink specials throughout the day and showing Big Bowl games at 12pm and 4pm. Check out their $5 Pacifico, Modelo, and Truly Strawberry Lemonade or their $10 Twisted Teas! As the ball drops at midnight, Bubs will be cheers-ing with Miller High Life – the champagne of beers!
Celebrate this New Year’s Eve under the lights and leaves of the cherry blossom tree in Cloak & Petal! Little Italy’s trendiest Japanese restaurant will be open this New Year’s Eve until 1am. End 2021 and start 2022 with a belly full of beautifully crafted sushi and champagne! Be sure to keep an eye on Cloak & Petal’s social media for reservations. Enjoy a little romance this New Years and have a drink under the blossoms. Let the celebrations begin!
With the Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s New Year’s Eve experience, guests will enjoy a suite, which includes a marble bathroom, Italian-woven towels, and private bar, as well as a reservation for 4 at the highly coveted and already sold-out Addison restaurant. Addison, San Diego’s only two Michelin-starred restaurant, features acclaimed Chef William Bradley’s artisanal approach to cooking, offering contemporary French cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal California ingredients. Guests will also have their personal New Year’s Concierge for their stay, with around-the-clock access to a dedicated team to serve their every need. As part of the fully customizable experience, each guest has the option to speak with their concierge prior to their stay to coordinate their itinerary, specific in-room amenities, dietary preferences, etc.
Enjoy a night to remember this New Year’s Eve at The Original 40 Brewing Company. The North Park destination will host a late-night celebration featuring a guest DJ, a midnight count down and balloon drop and a champagne toast. Tables are available for reservation here and will include one complementary bottle of champagne plus festive party favors! Keep the party going or head in for recovery mode on New Year’s Day, with savory Breakfast Tacos, and michelada and mimosa specials— doors open at 11 a.m.!
Shake & Muddle is gearing up for New Year’s Eve with a Prix-Fixe Dinner Menu and festive cocktail selections. Priced at $75 per person, guests can savor a three-course meal alongside the new libation, the Fireworks Mimosa, featuring Stoli blueberry vodka, blue curacao, muddled blueberries, champagne and a Pop Rocks rim. Enjoy a musical performance from Cantua from 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. and make it an unforgettable start to the New Year. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via the restaurant’s website.
Bonita’s hidden gem, Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro will welcome in the New Year with a four-course dinner and sparkling toast. The bistro will feature two available seating options for guests to choose from including a 6 p.m. seating priced at $69 per person and a 9 p.m. seating priced at $134 including live musical entertainment. Kick off 2022 with signature tapas and entrees, refreshing libations and a lively atmosphere with performances from The Irving Flores Quartet and Emmanuel.
Not in the mood to party? Farmer’s Bottega has you covered with a New Year’s Eve preset dinner menu featuring beloved dishes. The Mission Hills eatery is the perfect spot to gather with friends and family or dine with a loved one before the ball drops. Kick off dinner with a savory starters including Crab Cakes, Pumpkin Soup, or an order of the Fried Green Tomatoes topped with chipotle remoulade and arugula. Continue your experience with signature dishes including the Braised Lamb Shank or Short Rib, garnished with herb soft polenta, tobacco onions, and a red wine reduction.
