There are two things we want from NYE: good food and a banger view of the fireworks. This year we’ve done the hard work for you, and researched the best spots with the tastiest treats to bid adieu to 2022.

Here’s the delicious. guide to New Year’s Eve in Sydney.

NYE 22 Portside

Love a theme? This one is for you. Get your bell bottoms ready because Portside at Sydney Opera House will be hosting a 70s-themed NYE bash. Located along the western boardwalk, partygoers will have the one of the best vantage points for the fireworks in the city. The menu for the night leans into the theme – think Alaskan crab milk buns with creme fraiche and dill, vintage croquembouche with vanilla patisserie filled profiteroles and crunchy caramel. In typical retro fashion there’ll also be a cheese fondue station. Tickets include a 5.5hr drink package, live entertainment and a DJ line up that will have you shaking your tail feather all night long. Tickets from $850 per person, book via newyearseveportsidesydney.com.au

NYE Garden Party at the Calyx

Let’s start by talking about the food because there’s plenty of it. There will be canapes circulating throughout the night, think: smoked salmon dome with dill cream cheese, salmon roe and blini, and mini lobster and spring pea frittata with smoked crème fraiche. Dumplings and steamed bao will also make the rounds. A savoury grazing station – with pancetta, jamon, camembert, and more – and a sweet station – featuring mint brulee with a caramel crunch and mini torched lemon tart baked meringue, to name a couple – will also be set up. Bubbles and drinks will be free-flowing and for the cherry on top, as the clock approaches midnight guests will take a walk through the Garden to an exclusive harbour-side viewing area. Tickets from $595 per person, book via rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au.

Bridgeview NYE

You’ll get the trifecta of views from here. Set on the Tarpeian Lawn of the Royal Botanic Garden, Bridgeview offers views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay. Each ticket gets you entry and a generous picnic hamper that includes a snack, entree, main, dessert and supper. The highlight? The Flaky tartlet of vine tomato, marjoram, black olives and parmesan, lemon and herb dressing. Delish! Tickets from $385 per person, book via rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au.

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NYE at Barangaroo

Want to be in the thick of the action but not in an overcrowded spot? Barangaroo is for you. The family-friendly Reserve boasts a sloping lawn with panoramic views of the western face of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. There’s plenty of space to spread out your picnic rug and spread. If you don’t feel like packing a picnic, there will be a selection of Sydney’s best food trucks onsite, dishing up a range of tasty cuisines. Tickets from $26 per person, book via barangaroo.com.

Lawn with the View

Want a hassle free NYE? Kick back on Bennelong Lawn with family, friends, stunning views of the fireworks and a delicious hamper prepared just for you. The hamper includes an entree of smoked salmon, baby rocket, cucumber and dill salad with dill and tarragon dressing, a lemon and thyme roast chicken main with couscous and roast capsicum salad, and a selection of artisan cheese and dessert. From $370 per person, book via rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au.

New Year’s Eve with Aria

Some of the best seats in the house can be found at Aria. While overlooking the heart of Sydney, the Opera House and Harbour, you’ll be treated to a six course tasting menu by executive chef Tom Gorringe. Bubbles will be offered on arrival as well as a wine pairing menu. For those who want to be in the thick of the action and explore the harbour come midnight, there are early seatings at 5pm and 6pm that offer a three course menu. From $300 per person (early seating) and $1,650 per person (main event), book via ariasydney.com.au.

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New Year’s Eve at Altitude, Shangri-La Sydney 

At 36 levels above the harbour with floor-to-ceiling views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, you know this is going to cost you (with a guaranteed window seat setting you back $2,500), but dare we say it’ll be worth it. An eight course menu, with wine pairing, curated by executive chef Michele Menegazzi, will be served in the lead up to the stroke of midnight. Decadent dishes on the menu will include mud crab, shellfish pannacotta, curry leaf with puffed grains, celery, and pickled pear and wagyu MBS 8+, smooth polenta, smoked oxtail terrine, tomato jam with textures of tomato, basil dust, pickled eschalot, sage jus. From $1,205 per person, book via shangri-la.com.

Bar Ombre presents NYE 2022

There will be roving canapes all night and late night pizzas, plus a three-hour beverage package from 7pm – 10pm. DJ Def Rok will be curating the live entertainment and, thanks to Bar Ombre’s rooftop location, you’ll get a bird’s eye view of the fireworks. Make sure you wear your dancing shoes. From $400 per person, book via barombre.com.au.

New Year’s Eve at O Bar & Dining

You’ll head 47 levels up from Sydney’s CBD to find the stunning views of the Sydney Opera House and harbour on offer at O Bar & Dining. For NYE the venue will be hosting an eight-course degustation with matching wines and a glass of NV Louis Roederer Champagne to toast to the New Year with. Dishes will include 5 day dry aged duck breast, 12-hour confit thigh ravioli, cherries, celeriac cream and black opal F1 wagyu sirloin MS 8+ with black garlic potatoes, Italian sweet treviso and piccolino onions. Bon appetit. From $750 per person, book via obardining.com.au.

Pier One Sydney Harbour

Grab six to 10 of your nearest and dearest and celebrate the new year in style at one of Pier One Sydney Harbour’s private suites. Located on a wharf in Sydney’s historic Rocks precinct, you’ll have front row seats to the iconic fireworks without the crowds. There’ll be delicious New Year’s Eve drinks and dining packages available, along with a bottle of Laurent-Perrier champagne to kick off the celebrations. Book your private suite via marriott.com

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