Wine. Dine. Let your hir down. Your options are aplenty as new year's eve draws near. The Guide makes life easier with this handy, fold-and-keep Guide so you don't miss out on the best, biggest and edgiest parties, no matter where you choose you to park yourself. Happy 2011!
Wine. Dine. Let your hir down. Your options are aplenty as New year's eve draws near. The Guide makes life easier with this handy, fold-and-keep Guide so you don't miss out on the best, biggest and edgiest parties, no matter where you choose you to park yourself. Happy 2011!
Mykonos Midnight at dome, intercontinental
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You don't need to carry a passport along to this party even though it promises to transport you to Greece. Depending on your mood, you could dance to the upbeat music by DJ Emaan or just lounge around by the pool deck. Keeping with the theme of the evening Mediterranean appetisers and the Med Martini Bar will be the highlights of the party.
At 135, marine drive.
Entry Rs 9,500 per person
Call 39879999
Mumbai My Darling party at valhalla
The party people loved Valhalla's Mumbai My Darling-themed party so much that it's back again this year. Dig into Mumbai ishtyle hors d'oeuvres as the pulsating beats by DJ Kiran, DJ Addy, Mona Darling, Robert, Micheal and the Loin Gang keep up the heat on the dance floor.
At Valhalla, first Floor, East Wing, Eros Theatre Building, Churchgate.
Entry Couple -- Rs 7,000 Stags -- Rs 4,000 (guys),
Rs 3,000 (girls)
Call 67353535
New year festivities at Vivanta by Taj
Vivanta By Taj President gives you interesting options to choose from. At Trattoria Alfresco, enjoy a lavish assortment of dishes from a buffet dinner. At the award-winning Thai restaurant Thai Pavilion & Konkan Caf ufffd,u00a0 order your meal from a festive a-la-carte menu. If you want to dance the night away, then head to the high energy bar Wink, which is offering an unlimited select bar and starters.
At GD Somani Road, Cuffe Parade.
Entry Trattoria Alfresco - Rs 2,200, per person; Thai Pavilion & Konkan Caf ufffd - Rs 3,500 per person; Wink - Rs 5,500 per person
Call 66650808
New year's eve at dio's
The in-house DJ has a special list ofu00a0 Bollywood and Retro music ready for the New Year's Eve party at Dio's. Your evening will also include a lavish, multi-cuisine buffet along with Indian and imported liquor.
At Konarkshram, fifth Floor, Behind Everest Building, Tardeo.
Entry Rs 2,500 per person
Call 23526753u00a0
Celebrate at Bombay Presidency Radio Club
The Radio Club has celebrations planned in three different zones. Pier (the grand zone) will have an explosive DJ, fun and games. Harbour View will be an exclusive teenagers zone with a separate DJ. Lastly, the Paradise Lawn (the quiet zone) is for those who don't want the loud music to drown out their thoughts. The three zones will have a large variety of beverages and food will be available at the stalls against cash coupons to be purchased separately.
At Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba.
Entry Rs 700 per person,
Rs 450 for members
Call 22845025
Lollipop new year's eve at pollyesther's
This nightclub promises endless liquids -- cocktails and mocktails, multicuisine starters and dinner all through the night and until the early hours of the morning. A DJ from the House of DJ Akhtar will make sure
you don't leave the dance floor.
At The Gordon House Hotel, Battery Street, Apollo Bunder.cost Rs 5,000 per couple (no stags)
Call 22890444 / 51 /u00a0 52
South Mumbai
It's a neon new year's eve at prive
Prive has undergone a complete makeover to to bring in the New Year in style. At the Blackout Party at Prive prepare for the ultimate ultraviolet effect. See the club in a completely new light as it flaunts the city's only ultraviolet-neon party while DJ Dasu belts out the best in House, Commercial and Hip-Hop music. The package on offer includes an unlimited beverage list (consisting of premium imported liquor, wine, shots, cocktails and mocktails) and starters from Tetsuma.
At Monrepos, Ground Floor, Minoo Desai Road, Colaba.
Entry Rs 3,200 per person
Call 9967244222 / 9819000078
Art and flair at India jones
Three super experienced chefs will make your dinner plans here special. Bring in the New Year at India Jones while enjoying a flamboyant display of cooking skills by Chef
Wikan at the Teppanyaki counter, signature dim sum delights by Chef Zhang, and curry and wok specialties by Chef Cheng. Also savour the range of Oriental and other festive desserts. Raise a toast with their signature
Mai Tai, along with free pour of wines and spirits.
At the trident, nariman point.
Entry Rs 5,500 per adult
Call 66322011
Bring in the new year at the race course
The organisers of this New Year's Eve party guarantee a wild night of unlimited music, alcohol, food and fun. Singer Mansi Scott and DJ Nasha
will keep the entertainment quotient really high.
At RWITC lawns, Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mahalaxmi.
Entry Rs 2,999 per person
Call 23071438u00a0
high tea at sea lounge
Fancy a quiet meal with your partner? Then head to this popular lounge, that overlooks the bay, for an evening of Jazz and high tea. Soak in the pleasant sea view while enjoying a light meal from the festive ala carte menu.
At The Taj Mahal Hotel, Apollo Bunder, Colaba.
Cost Rs 1,750 per person
Call 66653366
Croon for the new year at soul fry casa
As always, Meldan Dcunha, the owner of Soul Fry Casa, gives patrons a paisa vasool evening. The Karaoke Night is the main attraction here as are the special packages. You can have unlimited beer for Rs 700, unlimited select alcohol for Rs 1,000 and various set meals with a glass of wine at reasonable prices too.
At Currimjee Building, Mg Road, Opposite Mumbai University, Fort.
Entry free
Call 22671421
New Year's Party at Chez Vous
Bring in 2011 the French way. The buffet at Chez Vous will feature Smoked Salmon, French cheeses and other vegetarian and non vegetarian delicacies. The bar will serve the best of French liquors -- Ciroc Vodka, Cr me de Cassis, Cr me de Menthe, Chartreuse, Eau de Vie -- and French wines, such as Bordeaux White and Red, as well as all other traditional liquors. The Champagne of the evening -- Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin -- will be served from midnight onwards. Once the clock strikes 12, the in-house DJ will ensure that junta stays on the dance floor. The mezzanine area will be converted into a comfortable lounge area for those who just want to catch up with friends and family.u00a0
At Eros Cinema Building, Churchgate.
Entry Rs 6,000 per person
Call 7738386339
New Year's Eve at Wasabi
Chef Masaharu Morimoto has crafted an exquisite Omakasse menu to bring in the New Year at the highly acclaimed and award-winning Japanese restaurant. The soothing music will gently lift your spirits as you enjoy Chef Morimoto's culinary creations. The meals also include spirits and wines from a select bar.
At The Taj Mahal Hotel, Apollo Bunder, Colaba.
Entry Rs 13,500 per person
Call 66653366