New Year’s Eve in Newport | Where to Eat, Drink & Celebrate in Style 🥂

Newport knows how to throw a party—especially on New Year’s Eve. From candlelit prix-fixe dinners to champagne-fueled galas and live jazz countdowns, the city offers unforgettable ways to welcome 2026. Whether you’re craving an intimate culinary experience or a full-scale fête with music and glamour, here’s your curated guide to the best Food & Drink celebrations happening this New Year’s Eve in Newport.

🍽️ Food & Drink Highlights

• Audette

Celebrate NYE with an unforgettable French-inspired prix-fixe dinner featuring elegant multi-course dishes from a refined menu, perfectly paired with wine and seasonal flavors. This intimate Newport dinner experience sets the tone for a memorable evening before you ring in 2026. Reserve now for a night of exquisite cuisine and festive atmosphere!

• Gaslamp Grille

Three Course New Year Eve Dinner. Entrée options include Cod with Lobster Stuffing, Tenderloin Tips with Cowboy Butter Rigatoni, Orange Glazed Salmon, and more. Dinner runs separately from DJ entertainment(10PM–1AM),with discounted tickets available for dinner guests .Reservations strongly suggested.

• The Chanler at Cliff Walk

A Touch Of Wicked This New Years Eve. Step beyond the curtain at The Chanler at Cliff Walk for an unforgettable Wicked-inspired celebration. $350pp includes arrival cocktail or mocktail, enchanting food displays, bottomless sparkling wine, a five-course prix fixe dinner with beer or wine, live jazz, late-night bites, a DJ, and a sparkling midnight toast.

• Parlor Bar & Kitchen

Sweet and savory collide in a three-course six-plate private chef dining experience by Executive Chef Derin Rheaume and Executive Pastry Chef Lauren Rheaume. Each course pairs savory and sweet with the option to add a curated champagne tasting. After dinner dance into the New Year with the Grace Darko Jazz & Soul Duo. A truly magical New Year Eve celebration.

• Vanderbilt New Years Eve Fête

Ring in 2026 surrounded by Gilded Age glamour with endless champagne, crafted cocktails, indulgent bites, and live music. Enjoy festive surprises, an intimate tarot reading, and an elegant open-bar celebration inside one of Newport’s most iconic mansions. Black tie required.

• New Years Eve Gala

Step into the Roaring Twenties at Gardiner House. Celebrate with a live band, open bar, chef-crafted small plates and desserts, and a glamorous midnight countdown. Vintage-inspired attire encouraged for this sparkling Jazz Age soirée. 21+ only.

• Torpedo Bar & Lounge

Start the night with a prix-fixe dinner at 1639 Restaurant, then keep the celebration going with a live-music countdown party at Torpedo Bar & Lounge. Expect champagne vibes, late-night bites, and a festive Times Square watch party as you welcome 2026.

🎉 Tours & Activities

Looking to pair your celebration with something extra? Newport also offers seasonal tours and activities throughout the holiday week—perfect for making your New Year’s getaway even more memorable.

✨ Pro Tip: Many New Year’s Eve events sell out early. Make reservations in advance and plan transportation ahead so you can relax, celebrate, and enjoy every moment of your Newport New Year.

Ready to plan your perfect night? Cheers to an unforgettable start to 2026 in Newport! 🥂