Hot Spots to Ring in 2025 in Chicago

via The Peninsula

We don’t know about you, but we are ready to see what amazing things 2025 has to bring! New Year's Eve planning can get stressful in a big city, with seemingly endless options.  Finding a perfect fit for everyone in your groups’ varying partying styles and price points is nearly impossible. Lucky for you, we did the research and compiled a diverse list of NYE parties for the ravers, the dancers, the cozy celebrators and everyone in between…

Z Bar at The Peninsula Chicago {108 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL; 312.573.6888}

The Peninsula Chicago boasts one of the most gorgeous + luxurious spaces in all of the city. Prepare to ring in the new year like royalty at their rooftop lounge Z Bar’s lavish NYE soiree. This ticketed event will feature an open bar of select beverages, small, passed bites, access to the Champagne + chocolate truffle room, a live DJ and themed party favors, along with sweeping views of the Chicago skyline. And with a dress code of festive cocktail attire, every moment is sure to be instagrammable.

(Tickets required for entrance through Tock; Event runs from 9pm-1am) 

via Bodega

Bodega {353 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL; 312.940.9900}

What’s a New Year's Eve round-up without at least one night club? In classic “speakeasy” style, Bodega is located in the back of River North’s Barrio restaurant, behind a curtained partition. And while every night at Bodega feels like the party of the year, their NYE bash adds even more extravagance. Your GA ticket includes access to an open bar, passed apps + desserts, live DJs + musicians, a midnight prosecco toast and special merch to match. Dress to impress and dance the night away!

(Tickets required through eventbrite/ Event from 9pm-1am)

Bar Parisette {2829 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL; 312.955.0072}

Newly opened, Bar Parisette in Logan Square has proved to be a wonderful addition to the neighborhood, offering French-inspired bistro fare and an extensive wine + cocktail list. For NYE, Bar Parisette will be offering celebratory specials like oysters and Champagne along with their full a la carte dinner menu to carry you through to midnight. 

(Reservations required through RESY /Non-ticketed event)

Geja's Cafe {340 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL; 773.281.9101}

For those looking to indulge + celebrate but also stay cozy, Geja’s NYE packages are calling your name. Staying true to what they do best, Geja’s will be offering a 3-course fondue dinner including Swiss Gruyere cheese fondue, multiple meat & seafood options and a mouth-watering Belgian Chocolate fondue to finish it off. Your ticket also includes a sparkling wine or Champagne offering for the table with additional beverage options available for purchase.

(Tickets required through OpenTable with three seating times available)

via Nettare

Nettare {1953 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL; ‪312.219.5101}

Nettare Bar & Restaurant in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood just celebrated its 1 year anniversary. With an eclectic food menu highlighting local ingredients, creatively hand-crafted cocktails and a lavish wine list sourced almost entirely from the Great Lakes and Midwest, this is a spot for everyone. No matter what your NYE plans are, Nettare has you covered with an early happy hour running from 4-6pm to start your night as well as multiple seating times for an exquisite prix-fixe dinner menu with the latest time carrying you through to the new year! 

(Reservations not required but highly encouraged through OpenTable for both seatings)

Fioretta {318 North Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL; 312.897.5011}

Fulton Market’s Fioretta has taken the city by storm thanks to their moody space, highest quality cuts of meat, creative offerings like tableside Caesar Salad as well as expansive cocktail + wine lists. To end 2024 on a decadently delicious note, the team at Fioretta will be showcasing a prix fixe 4-course tasting menu with optional beverage pairings for one night only. Not to be outdone, their 13th floor event space, The Penthouse, boasts panoramic views of the city skyline and will feature their own ticketed event with open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, DJ and Champagne toast. Two parties under one roof? Sign us up! 

(Reservations required for prix fixe dinner through OpenTable /Tickets required for The Penhouse party through eventbrite) 

Three Dots and a Dash {435 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL; 312.610.4220}

Channel a NYE beach party at River North’s legendary tiki bar, Three Dots and a Dash. It may be freezing outside, but it's always tiki time at this basement speakeasy! They will be hosting a ticketed event to ring in 2025. A general admission ticket includes five tropical cocktails + bar seating, while pricier tickets can be purchased for private table + booth reservations. Either way, all the rum in Chicago is sure to be gone by the end of the night…

(Tickets required through OpenTable; Event runs from 9pm-1am)

By Robyn Glaza | Market Manager