NYE Parties: Here's Where You Should Bring In the New Year

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Where did 2016 go? It has flown by so quickly, we barely had a chance to get over the last party! But all is well that ends well, so make sure this year ends on a good note. From fire eaters and belly dancers, freshly brewed beer and quirky cocktails, to EDM DJs and retro bands, here's where you should ring in 2017. Let the games…begin!

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Vivanta By Taj – Yeshwantpur

153 Biere Street

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Photo source: 153 Biere Street

One of the few places that welcome kids, keep it casual yet fun at this brew pub. Apart from DJs Teejay and Nik, who’ll be spinning some classic, EDM and of course, songs that made it big in 2016, there’s unlimited food, alcohol and plenty of freshly brewed beer.

Price: INR 1,500 for kids, INR 2,500 for singles, INR 4,500 per couple

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Grand Sheraton - The Grand Fiesta

As always, bring out the black ties and ballroom dresses for this fancy welcome of 2017. Opening out their ballroom and the romantic Persian Terrace, this hotel is going all out but you can choose which category you want. There’s DJ Jasmeet whom you can’t miss taking centre stage, Yon DJ will hold fort at the VIP lounge, MC Danish Sait {yes, the cool prankster from radio} will also be on hand for entertainment alongside DJs Puja Seth and Jeevan. In all the dancing, don’t forget to partake of the extravagant buffet, folks!

Price: INR 1,600 for kids, singletons INR 3,199 upwards, couples INR 6,399. VIP tickets start at INR 2,000 and stay packages start at INR 13,499.

Get your tickets here.

Sherlock’s Pub

Photo source: Sherlocks Pub

Photo source: Sherlocks Pub

OK, this is certainly for those who don’t make NYE a bit deal, but still want to do something. So, bring on the rock music, chilli chicken, greasy fries and old-school camaraderie and have a merry time at Sherlock’s Pubs across town.

Price: INR 1,799 upwards

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HIGH Ultra Lounge – The Starlight

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Photo source: HIGH

It’s glitter, glamour and the high life at The Starlight. The setup is automatically cool as it’s at the highest rooftop club in town, but throw in DJs Nash, Linoy and Rohan Kapoor and it’s a proper EDM and house party. Not convinced? Well, there’s flare bartenders, UV and fire dancers, fireworks and even a fashion show. Now? Yes? Thought as much!

Price: INR 2,000 for kids, INR 3,199 upwards for singles and INR 6,399 for couples. Plus, a stay package for INR 14,999 at Sheraton Grand.

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Vivanta By Taj – Yeshwantpur – Los Angeles

The theme is Los Angeles, so needless to say, you’ll need to bring your most chilled out, Hollywood self to this party! Three DJs, including the much-loved Martin D’Souza, will be in the house to keep you grooving. Fire jugglers, fireworks, bell dancers and three stages will make the party a spectacle. Oh and did we mention there’ll be five party zones? Parents, there’s an exclusive area for kids so you don’t need to leave them behind either. Unlimited food and IMFL goes without saying, right?

Price: For singles, INR 3,999, couples INR 5,999 upwards and stay packages start at INR 12,499

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Clarks Exotica Resort: Royal Gala

At this Great Gatsby-themed party, live it up like it’s 1920. And don’t shy away. It’s the only time you won’t be judged on wearing those flapper dresses and tuxedos, all the while a glass of champagne in hand. There are also dancers from across the globe {including Milan}, live band Alcatraz from Goa, special effects and illusions from a Russian events company and foreign liquor to go with delicious multi-cuisine food.

Price: INR 10,099 upwards

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City Bar - Ghaint Punjabi New Year's EVE 2017

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Photo source: City Bar

Bhangra, Patiala pegs and the dhol — Punjabi fun is something else. You know it sounds bizarre but you also know that there ain’t no party like a Punjabi party! Dancing all night, copious amounts of chicken tikka and crazy energy is what you can expect. Who’s in?

Price: INR 3,990 upwards.

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Arbor Brewing Company

Brew Year’s Eve returns to this brewery bringing with it five special cocktails, a festive menu which will ensure starters will arrive at your table until you can’t eat any more, and DJ Tranx does some old-school music and all that made you dance in the past year. Yes, we’ll put in a good word for Cheap Thrills! The best part, there’s going to be eight beers on tap!

Price: INR 2,500 for ladies, INR 3,500 for the lads and INR 5,000 for couples.

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The Bangalore Club New Year’s Eve Ball

Exclusive as per usual, get your friend who’s a member at this club to get you a ticket right away, so you can be one of only 500 guests. This time around, Goa’s Forefront will serenade you with oldies-goldies before DJ Akshay takes over for chartbusters and dance music. Either way, you’ll be dancing in the new year here in your fancy lounge suits and glamour dresses.

Price: INR 2,500

Get your tickets by calling your closest Bangalore Club member pal!

The Zuri – Black And White New Year Bash

Three party zones, two floors and one entry – the Black and White Party at The Zuri is kicking things up a notch or two. Bollywood DJ Sameer Zaine will get you to do the jhatka and matkas, and pand Auntomine will keep things groovy at the poolside as you munch on pass-around snacks and unlimited liquour. Oh, did we mention there’s also a lavish buffet?

Price: INR 4,999 for stags and INR 7,499 for couples.

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Tippler On The Roof – Sputnik

Go all Russian at this party at the city’s only Russia-themed bar. Two DJs are expected to spin Bollywood and international hits while the bartenders will take a leaf out of Tom Cruise’s book from Cocktail with behind the bar antics! You can also look forward to authentic Russian food, in addition to Continental and Indian starters, and then a buffet after all that dancing.

Price: INR 4,000 for couples and stags

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Skyye – Pacha Ibiza

Photo source: Skyye

Photo source: Skyye

For one night only, this glitzy club in UB City will turn into a replica of the snazzy Pacha — for the uninitiated, that’s possibly the world’s best known club, in Ibiza. Known for the thumping house music, A-list artistes and celebrities party here, you too must bring your star game to Skyye. Sem Thomasson, a Blegian DJ whose actually played at the original club will be making sure you dance to his tunes.

Price: INR 3,999 for ladies, INR 6,999 for men and INR 9,999 for couples.

Get your tickets here.

Featured Photo: Clarks Exotica Resort & Spa, Bengaluru