2025 brought us some of our favorite moments, events and memories to cherish, and while we're sad to see it go, we can't help but excite over the arrival of 2026.

This year's line up of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day dinners, parties, polar plunges, brunches and bashes is just what you need to ring in the new year the right way.

Dining for New Year's

Prepared-for-you fetes are just what you need to ring in the new year. 

  1. New Years Eve at Parlor: Sweet & Savory Dinner & Dancing
  2. Gas Lamp Grille
  3. White Horse Tavern
  4. Newport Harbor Island Resort
  5. Castle Hill Inn
  6. Brick Pizza Co.
  7. Forty 1 North
  8. Ring in the New Year at Giusto
  9. Last Hurrah at Salty
  10. The Helmway
  11. Scales & Shells

New Years Eve at Parlor: Sweet & Savory Dinner & Dancing

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Where:
Parlor Bar & Kitchen
When:
December 31st (New Years' Eve) from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Cost:
$175 per person

Crave and The Flourist come together at The Parlor for a three courses, six plate menu.

Each course includes a perfect pairing of sweet & savory. Complete your new years eve dining experience by adding a curated champagne tasting for each course.

A unique pairing experience by Private Executive Chef, Derin Rheaume and Executive Pastry Chef, Lauren Rheaume

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Gas Lamp Grille

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Where:
Gas Lamp Grille
When:
December 31st (New Years' Eve)
Cost:
$40 per person (3-course menu)

Head to Gas Lamp Grille as we wind down 2025. 

Enjoy a $40 three course menu, menu favorites including: Cod w/ Lobster Stuffing, Tenderloin TIps with Cowboy Buttered Rigatoni, Orange Glazed Salmon, and more.

Dinner does not include the entertainment portion of the night (10:00 PM - 1:00 AM with Dj). Dinner guests can purchase discounted entertainment tickets. 

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White Horse Tavern

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NEW YEAR'S EVE

Sit fireside as you welcome 2026 in America’s oldest tavern. White Horse Tavern will be serving their regular dinner menu along with some New Year’s Eve specials. Open from 5:00 - 9:00 PM. 

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NEW YEAR'S DAY

What better way to start the new year than fireside dining on world-class New England classics like Clam Chowder, Lobster Ravioli, and Beef Wellington. Open from 5:00 - 9:00 PM. 

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White Horse Tavern

 

Newport Harbor Island Resort

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Ring in 2026 with a New Year's Eve dinner at Newport Harbor Island Resort, featuring a multi-course prix-fixe menu and a complimentary glass of champagne to toast to new beginnings. 

Stick around after dinner for our countdown celebration at Torpedo Bar & Lounge!

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Castle Hill Inn

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NEW YEAR'S EVE

Ring in the New Year at Castle Hill Inn with a delectable menu for New Year's Eve. A four-course menu will feature two courses to start, followed by a main and dessert. Finish off with a complimentary champagne toast and live music. Additional premium wine flights & pairings will be available.

Cost: $185 per person.

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NEW YEAR'S DAY

Start the year off right with a classic three-course New Year’s Day brunch served from 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM on the first day of a great new year. Savor a delightful brunch menu and plenty of champagne for all with an optional pairing.

Cost: $75 per person

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Brick Pizza Co.

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Kick off 2026 the Brick way, with great food, strong drinks, and the best company in town. Enjoy a festive brunch buffet, brunch cocktails, and good vibes all morning long.

Cost: $45 Adults, $14 Kids under 12, Under 3 eat for free!

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Forty 1 North

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NEW YEAR'S EVE

Party like it’s already 2026!

Join Forty 1° North at 9:00 PM on New Year’s Eve for a night to remember. For $45 per person (plus tax), you can enjoy an elevated and luxury experience along the Newport waterfront to ring in the year ahead.

Think sophisticated spritzes, warm ambience, and premium nightlife energy. Make it a holiday getaway and save when you book the New Year’s package!

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NEW YEAR'S DAY — CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH BUFFET

Welcome 2026 with a celebratory champagne brunch at Forty 1° North. Find a carving station, patisserie delights, a made-to-order egg station, and an abundant all-you-can-eat spread. 

The cost is $120 per adult, and $50 per child (plus tax and gratuity).

Reservations can be booked on OpenTable or by phone.

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Ring in the New Year at Giusto

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Where:
GIUSTO, 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport
When:
December 31st (New Years' Eve) *Early & Late Seatings Available
Cost:
$75 per person, Freestyle Tasting Menu

Everybody’s home for the holidays at Giusto.

Welcome the new year with a Luxe Freestyle Tasting Menu for $75 per person and raise a glass as we welcome 2026!

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Last Hurrah at Salty

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Where:
SALTY, 2 Watson Ave, Jamestown
When:
December 31st (New Years' Eve) Seatings begin at 5:00 PM
Cost:
Prix-Fixe Menu, $90 per person

Celebrating their final week in Jamestown, the Mediterranean haven: SALTY, serving up Mediterranean-style dishes focused on local and seasonal ingredients, welcomes all to a last call evening of delicious food and good company.

Head over to this tiny island to see how the locals welcome 2026. 

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The Helmway

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Where:
The Helmway, located at The Pell Hotel, 425 E Main Road, Middletown
When:
New Year's Eve & New Year’s Day, 7:00 - 10:30 AM and 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Cost:
A la carte menu, NYE special menu offered

The unassuming and inviting atmosphere at The Helmway is not one to miss this time of year! Open every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner through the holidays - find a menu suited for everyone you choose to celebrate with. 

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Scales & Shells

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Where:
Scales & Shells, 527 Thames Street
When:
December 31st (New Year's Eve) from 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Cost:
3-course Prix Fixe menu, $85 per person (plus tax and gratuity) with complimentary wine pairings

Enjoy some of the finest flavors of the sea with New Year’s Eve dinner at Scales & Shells.

This curated three-course menu offers a little bit of everything, both surf and turf options. Start with grilled octopus, followed by beef Wellington, and perhaps a tiramisu to top off the evening.

Enjoy ‘your choice’ options while you 'cheers' to the past, and welcome a new year of all things merry and bright!

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Audette

Audette

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Bar and Board

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Bar 'Cino

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Flora

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Perro Salado

Perro Salado

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Pour Judgement

Pour Judgement

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Zelda's

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Yagi Noodles

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Please note: Opening and closing times may vary, call for further details.

 

New Year's Events

These parties and celebrations will be the perfect way to kick off the new year with style.

Polar Plunge

Start the New Year off with a splash. 

  1. A Wish Come True Annual Polar Plunge
  2. Lobster Plunge at The Lobster Bar

A Wish Come True Annual Polar Plunge

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Every New Years Day at precisely 12:00 PM, participants run into the winter waters at Easton's Beach, some dressed in costumes, some as part of teams and some in their bathing suits pulled from their stock of summer threads.

The efforts are partly for fun, believe it or not, and partly for a good cause. The plunge raises money each year for the Make a Wish Foundation, comprised of tens of thousands of volunteers, donors and supporters who work to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.

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Polar Bear Plunge

 

Lobster Plunge at The Lobster Bar

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2026 is going to be epic. Welcome to the Third Annual Lobster Plunge—jumping (and cannonballing) for a cause.

Think: DJ playing, prizes, bar open, and good wholesome fun.

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