New Year’s Eve reservations are now open across Sydney’s premium harbour-view and Rocks restaurants. Book early to secure your preferred venue, dining time, and private rooms.
Spice Temple
Executive Chef Andy Evans’ regional Chinese menu at Spice Temple brings bold flavours to intimate CBD celebrations. Stir-fried Wagyu brisket and cumin-spiced lamb cutlets arrive designed for shared ordering, where warm interiors and moody lighting create the backdrop for banquet-style dining.
Two new private dining rooms accommodate 8-24 guests for exclusive gatherings. Spice-driven cocktails pair with dishes spanning China’s diverse provinces. These intimate spaces book out quickly for groups prioritising cuisine-focused celebrations. The main dining area offers additional capacity, though advance reservations remain essential for New Year’s Eve service.
The Collective
Ranked #12 world’s best steakhouse in 2025, Rockpool Bar & Grill
The Collective’s 1800-square-metre heritage precinct houses five venues across three levels. The Garden delivers alfresco celebrations, The Dining Room accommodates up to 350 guests for refined multi-course dining, and Tailor Room’s 20-seat cocktail bar extends into late-night service.
The scale allows flexibility in celebration style—start with cocktails, move to dinner, and end with champagne—all within restored wool stores moments from Sydney Harbour fireworks. Book early to secure preferred venues within the precinct, particularly The Dining Room and Tailor Room which tend to reach capacity quickly.
Bar Patrón
Direct Harbour Bridge views position Bar Patrón among the fastest-selling NYE venues. Two sittings accommodate different celebrations: 6pm-9:15pm for the 9pm family fireworks, and 9:30pm-late for midnight. Both include set menus with prosecco on arrival, plus optional 90-minute beverage packages featuring signature Patrón cocktails.
The Circular Quay location delivers integrated fireworks viewing from the table—guests celebrate with the display unfolding directly in sight rather than walking to viewing points.
Rockpool Bar & Grill
Ranked 12th among the world’s best steakhouses, Rockpool Bar & Grill operates from the 1936 City Mutual Building’s art deco interiors. Private dining rooms (the Wine Room and Mezzanine) offer exclusive NYE spaces, while the main dining room serves both lunch and dinner.
Executive Chef Santiago Aristizabal’s wood-fired Wagyu and fresh Sydney Rock Oysters anchor the celebration. The CBD location sits a short walk from Circular Quay and harbour viewing points.
Saké Restaurant & Bar
Contemporary Japanese dining operates across two Sydney venues: The Rocks, located near the harbour fireworks, and Double Bay, which serves the eastern suburbs.
Robata-grilled Wagyu and seasonal sashimi feature across both locations. Private dining rooms at The Rocks accommodate larger groups seeking elevated Japanese feasts for harbour-adjacent celebrations.
The Cut Bar & Grill
The Cut’s heritage sandstone cellar delivers two celebration approaches: early sittings for dinner before the harbour walk, or bookings to ring in midnight underground before stepping outside. The multi-course menu features slow-cooked Cape Grim prime rib and bourbon-aged Blackmore Wagyu.
The Rocks location sits steps from Circular Quay viewing areas. The atmospheric underground setting differentiates this venue from street-level dining rooms for a more distinctive NYE experience.
24 York
The single-dish focus at 24 York creates straightforward availability.. Premium scotch fillet with tallow-fried frites delivers efficient service for groups wanting quality CBD dining without lengthy waits, leaving time to claim prime fireworks viewing spots. Group reservations are welcome throughout the festive season at the York Street location.
NYE Restaurant Booking Guide
When should I book?
Harbour-view and Rocks locations book out fastest, often weeks in advance. Private dining rooms reach capacity before main dining areas. Book immediately to secure preferred venues and times.
What’s typically included?
Most premium restaurants serve set menus on New Year’s Eve rather than à la carte, streamlining kitchen service during peak demand. Expect multi-course meals with wine pairings or beverage packages. Spice Temple’s banquet-style approach exemplifies shared dining, while Rockpool and The Cut deliver plated courses. Confirm inclusions when reserving to understand base pricing versus optional upgrades.
Are walk-ins accepted?
Bar areas at some venues accept walk-ins in the early evening before capacity, though dinner reservations secure guaranteed seating.
What about dietary requirements?
Premium kitchens accommodate dietary needs with advance notice at reservation. Mention requirements when securing tables rather than on arrival, allowing proper preparation within set menu structures. This applies across all venues from Saké’s Japanese cuisine to Spice Temple’s regional Chinese offerings.
How do sitting times work?
Venues offer early sittings aligning with 9 pm family-friendly fireworks (finish before midnight) or late sittings carrying through the countdown.
Secure your Spice Temple reservation for intimate New Year celebrations in Sydney featuring bold regional Chinese cuisine in the CBD’s moody setting.
