Here at Sydney Scoop we understand that the pressure of festive party season can unravel the best of us. To help you enter 2016 in a state of zen, we’ve scoured Sydney’s event pages and delivered five top notch value for money 2015 NYE experiences. The premise was to find fun celebrations that give the biggest entertainment and catering bang for $100 bucks (or less). The list in no particular order is as follows:
Sydney Harbour Fireworks Picnic
Cost: $45 + bf pp (+$50 picnic/2) / $29.50 + bf pp (+$64 picnic/2)
Where: Bradley’s Head Mast Precinct, Sydney Harbour National Park OR
Barangaroo Reserve – Hickson Road, Sydney
When: Gates 3pm 31 December 2015 close 12.30am 1 January 2015
Gates 6pm 31 December 2015 close 12.30am 1 January 2015
Theme: Both venues offer a family friendly outdoor viewing of fireworks
Tickets:
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/Events/new-years-eve-bradleys-head-mast-precinct
http://barangaroo.sydney/whats-on/nye-2015/
Picnic: (+61 2) 9319 3019 / hello@popuppicnic.com.au
Bradley’s Head Mast Precinct Pros:
a) safe / friendly / no glass
b) Sydney Harbour fireworks
c) live music and entertainment
d) pre-ordered picnic for 2 (veg avail) – menu on
e) food outlet
Cons:
a) alcohol free zone
b) lots of families
Barangaroo Reserve Pros:
a) safe / friendly
b) Sydney Harbour fireworks
c) food and alcohol outlets
d) fancy pre-ordered picnic for 2 (veg avail)
Cons:
a) no BYO alcohol
b) no music/entertainment
c) BYO radio
d) lots of families
Glam Rock Party and Darling Harbour Fireworks
Cost: $100 pp + bf
Where: Hard Rock Café Darling Harbour
When: 10pm 31 December 2015 10pm to 3am 1 January 2016.
Theme: Glam rock n roll NYE party (Package 2)
Tickets:
http://www.eventfinda.com.au/2015/new-years-eve/sydney/darling-harbour
Pros:
a) 5 hrs bar snacks / beer, wine, sprits
b) glam Rock theme – optional dress up
c) entertainment with DJs
d) Darling Harbour fireworks viewing – wraparound balcony
e) strictly 18+, no minors
Cons:
a) no Syd Harbour fireworks
King Street, Newtown Precinct
Cost: no cover charge
Where: Newtown Hotel / Marlborough Hotel / Waywards (Bank Hotel)
When: 6pm 31 December 2015 to 2am 1 January 2016
Theme: local indie party, DJs, live bands
Pros:
a) nil cover charge, nil lock out laws
b) well-known indie DJs or live music
c) out of the hustle of city
d) can spend as much as you want on food/drinks
Cons:
a) no view of fireworks
b) pay as you go food/drinks
NYE City Rooftop Party
Cost: $60 pp + bf (1st release) / $25 pp + bf - $15 pp + bf students
Where: The Bristol Arms, Level 3, 81 Sussex Street, Sydney OR
Shellbourne Hotel, 200 Sussex Street, Sydney
When: 8pm 31 December 2015 to 3am 1 January 2016
8pm 31 December 2015 to 4am 1 January 2016
Theme: New Years Eve on a beautiful quirky Hamptons styled rooftop OR
South American Carnival with samba dancers and drummers
Tickets:
https://www.rollerdigital.com/bristolarmsrooftop/#/event/3353/45718/20151231
Bristol Arms Pros:
a) beer, wine, bubbles & canapés 8pm to 11pm
b) DJs playing all night – Retro nightclub entry included too
c) rooftop open till late
d) should be able to glimpse fireworks
Cons:
a) food/drink cut out
Shellbourne Hotel Pros:
a) low cost of ticket
b) Samba dancers and drummer
c) see fireworks from rooftop
d) DJs – 3 levels of music
e) Includes carnival mask and party gifts
Cons:
a) no food or drink included
Sophisticated 1940s Casino NYE party in Potts Point
Cost: $95 pp + bf
Where: The Roosevelt Bar and Diner, 32 Orwell Street, Potts Point
When: 6pm 31 December to 2.30 am 1 January 2016
Theme: 1940s Casino themed - touch of Hollywood glitz and glamour
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/casino-nye-at-the-roosevelt-tickets-19612848558?aff=ebrowse
Pros:
a) entertainment / gaming chips – prizes
b) post midnight buffet
c) Mumm Champagne at midnight
d) frock up to impress
Cons:
a) no fireworks
b) pay as you go for drinks
c) supper is after midnight
