December 17, 2021
New Year’s Eve events and special menus in Charlotte
Here’s where to dine out to celebrate the end of 2021
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, which means it’s almost time to ring in another year. If your plans include celebrating the holiday outside of your home this year, there are plenty of ways to welcome 2022. Whether you want to get dressed up to dance the night away or enjoy a delicious meal at one of Charlotte’s finest restaurants, there’s something for everyone.
If you haven’t yet made any plans to celebrate the end of this year, here’s a list of New Year’s Eve events and special menus in Charlotte.
5Church
5Church will offer a special three-course prix-fixe menu on New Year’s Eve, the final night before the restaurant rebrands as Church and Union. It includes a half bottle of champagne for parties of two and one full bottle of champagne for parties of four. Pricing depends on reservation time. $80 from 5-5:45 p.m., $90 from 6-6:45 p.m, $100 from 7-7:45 p.m. and $120 from 8 p.m.-until. Make a reservation online.
Aqua e Vino
Celebrate with the San Silvestro Dinner. The first seating dinner is family style and includes a choice of three antipasti, two primi, two secondi and dolce for $90 per person. The second seating is a seven-course dinner with wine pairing and champagne for $250 per person. Call 704- 364-4445 for more information.
Bardo
Bardo offers a seven-course tasting menu with drink pairings and a Champagne toast to end the night. $165 per ticket. Add-ons are available. Reservation times begin at 5:30 p.m. Make a reservation online.
Billy Sunday Charlotte
Drink through the decades at Billy Sunday Charlotte. Start with a welcome cocktail and hors d’oeuvres followed by a seated cocktail experience. Cocktails from the 1920s, ’50s, ’70s, ’90s, 2000s and future will be paired with popular food from each decade. A champagne toast and chocolates are also offered. Tickets include cocktail hour, coursed dinner with pairings, a champagne toast and chocolates. 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $125 per ticket. Make a reservation online.
Bulla
Ring in the New Year with a fiesta. Bulla offers unique Spanish cuisine featuring a four-course prix fixe menu for $65. It includes a complimentary toast at midnight. Guests can also enjoy 25 percent off selected sparkling wines for dinner. Make a reservation online.
Canopy
Guests can countdown to the new year at Canopy Charlotte SouthPark. General admission guests are offered an unlimited four-hour bar and a champagne toast at midnight. Other packages include VIP, private tables and VIP with a hotel stay options. $100-$2,000. Make a reservation online.
Counter-
Enjoy 10 courses and 10 champagnes at Counter-. The dinner includes caviar, truffles, wagyu, foie gras and fried chicken. All dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Wine is included. Reservation times vary. $795 per ticket. Reservations can be made online.
The Crunkleton Charlotte
Celebrate at The Crunkleton with a classic dinner menu and holiday special features from 5-11 p.m. The bar closes at 1 a.m. There is a $100 minimum per person. Dining room and bar seating are available for reservation only. The patio will be available for walk-in guests. If you have a party larger than six, email Charlotte@TheCrunkleton.com. Make a reservation online. Reservations are for two hours.
Haymaker
Haymaker will serve a prix fixe menu for $85 per person. The menu includes three courses and a champagne toast. For more information email contact@haymakerclt.com or call 704-626-6116. Make a reservation online.
Merchant and Trade
Merchant and Trade’s 2022 Champagne Moment is from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Guests can enjoy Champagne, cocktails, and food. There are no reservations needed because this is a first-come, first-served experience. Email Info@MerchantAndTrade.com or call 704-445-2550 for more information.
The Stanley
The Stanley celebrates New Year’s Eve, also chef/owner Paul Verica’s birthday, with a special tasting menu each year. Details have yet to be released. Follow The Stanley’s Instagram for an update on menu and pricing. Make a reservation online.
Vana
Celebrate in South End with delicious shareable plates throughout the evening. Guests are also offered three drinks and a champagne toast for each person in the party. 9-12 p.m. $200 per ticket. Make a reservation online.