Updated December 2025
Che Vita Restaurant & Bar | Hilton Tampa Downtown
Downtown Tampa – Head to Che Vita for an unforgettable New Year’s celebration featuring a chef-curated four-course menu featuring seasonal Italian flavors.
New Year’s Eve | Wednesday, December 31st | 11 am to 10 pm | Live Italian Music 6 pm – 10 pm
New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1st | 11 am – 10 pm
$75 per person
TASTE Restaurant & Bar | Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center
Tampa– Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a festive dining experience at TASTE Restaurant & Bar. Our special three-course menu includes a winter salad, herb-roasted prime rib, sides, and our signature churro dessert.
December 31st: 11:30 AM – 10 PM
January 1: 11:30 AM -10 PM
Adults: $40+ | Children( 10 and under): 20+
Walk ins welcome, RSVPs not required. First come, first serve seating. Phone: (813) 769-8343
Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar
Tampa– Countdown to 2026 Indoor & Outdoor Rooftop in Midtown Tampa
Ring in 2026 high above Midtown as Tampa Latest and The Society Promotion host a New Years’s Eve Masquerade Gala on the rooftop of Sal Y Mar.
This won’t be your typical NYE party – its a full rooftop experience. Step into an elegant night where every guest receives a custom masquerade mask upon arrival, setting the tone for an evening of mystery, celebration, and unforgettable moments.
Enjoy panoramic city views, live DJs, immersive entertainment, and an epic midnight ballon drop as fireworks light up the sky right above us. If you’re looking for the perfect way to welcome the new year in style, this is it.
In addition to rooftop access, guests will enjoy all-night to an exclusive VIP ballroom featuring a buffet of elevated hors d’oeuvres, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor celebration experience. At midnight, the celebration peaks with a balloon drop as the city counts down to 2026. VIP upgrades unlock private bar access, extra space, vendor samples, complimentary bar bites, and some of the best views on the roof.
Looking to turn it into a full night out? Select packages include 20% off your stay at Aloft or Element, a reserved VIP section at the event, and a complimentary bottle of champagne delivered straight to your room. Every ticket also enters you into an exclusive E11EVEN Miami VIP table raffle – two winners will be announced at 12:30am at Sal Y Mar.
EVENT 21+ ONLY!
December 31st: 8 PM
$44.52+ Per Person
Sea-Guini | Opal Sands Resort & Spa
Clearwater Beach– Ring in 2026 with a celebration as stunning as the view itself. Enjoy a Clearwater Beach New Year’s Eve dinner featuring exquisite dishes, elevated ambiance and panoramic views that make every moment special.
Reservations Required, Please Call (727)450-6236
Yacht StarShip
Downtown Tampa and Clearwater– Ring in 2026 aboard Yacht Starship! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the water in Tampa or Clearwater with Yacht StarShip’s unforgettable fireworks cruises. Whether you choose our Premium NYE Experience or our Tampa NYE Cruise, you’ll enjoy open bar service, delicious cuisine, lively entertainment, and the best views of the midnight fireworks.
PREMIUM NEW YEARS EVE CRUISE – TAMPA & CLEARWATER:
Elevate your evening with our premium experience, featuring:
- 4-Course Gourmet Dinner
- Open Super Premium Bar
- Reserved Table
- 3-Hour Cruise + 30 minutes dockside celebration until 1:00 a.m.
- Complimentary Boarding Photo ($25 value)
- DJ entertainment, festive party favors & champagne toast at midnight
Cruise Info:
- Boards: 9:00 p.m. | Cruises: 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. | Dockside Party: 12:30 – 1:00 a.m.
- Tampa StarShip II Boarding: 603 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
- Clearwater StarShip IV Boarding: 25 Causeway Blvd, Slip #55, Clearwater, FL 33767
- Age 21+ only
NEW YEAR’S EVE CRUISE TAMPA:
This cruise is a cocktail-style reception with open seating and plenty of room to mix, mingle, and dance the night away. A lively, upscale evening featuring:
- Hand-Passed Hors d’Oeuvres, Gourmet Food Stations, Carving Station, Hand-Passed Desserts
- Open Premium Bar
- 2-Hour Cruise + 30 minutes dockside party until 1:00 a.m.
- DJ entertainment, champagne toast & party favors
Cruise Info:
- Boards: 10:00 p.m. | Cruises: 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. | Dockside Party: 12:30 – 1:00 a.m.
- Tampa StarShip Boarding: 603 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
- Age 21+ only
Oystercatchers | Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Tampa – Oystercatchers will have a 6-course Pre Fixe Menu for NYE Dining celebrations.
Wednesday, December 31: 5:30 PM-11 PM
$160 Per Person | $220 Optional Wine Pairing
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach- Ring in 2026 at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach! Join us for a sparkling night under the stars with festive cocktails, live music, and breathtaking Gulf views as we count down to the new year. Enjoy a high-energy performance by local band The Supply Chain, with doors opening at 8:00 PM and live music from 9:00 PM–12:00 AM. Your $50 ticket includes one complimentary drink and a champagne toast at midnight, with a full food menu available for purchase throughout the evening. Celebrate with us as the beats drop, the ball drops, and we welcome the new year in unforgettable style.
TradeWinds Resort
St. Pete- Ring in the New Year in style at our family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, running from 7 PM to 1 AM and featuring a delicious dinner along with the exciting Passport to 2026 party experience! Start the evening with a chef-curated buffet, then embark on an adventure-filled night of international games, crafts, and activities inspired by cultures around the world. Enjoy festive snacks, lively music, and countdown celebrations in every time zone—culminating in our own special early family countdown to 2026!
Dinner Buffet and Desserts: 7 pm – 10 pm
Late-night Appetizers & Canapés: 10 pm – 11:30 pm
Party and Live DJ: 10 pm – 1 am
Balloon artists, face painters, caricature artist: 10 pm – 11 pm
Sword swallower & fire performer: 10 pm – 11 pm
Photo Booth: 10 pm – 1 am
Champagne Toast and Balloon Drop at Midnight
Adults: $183+ | Child (5-12 years): $91.50+ | Children 4 and under: Free
* Price includes 22% service charge.
Red Mesa Events
St. Pete- Join us for St. Pete’s best NYE deal — an all-access celebration starting at just $20. Choose between our Rooftop Cocktail Party or full Ballroom + Rooftop access with premium cocktails included ($65 for the dual access). Celebrate under the Cantina lights with music, cocktails, and iconic photo ops as we ring in 2026 in style.
We’re hosting a dual-experience NYE event featuring:
- A Rooftop Cocktail Party from 9PM–1AM
- Ballroom access for Deluxe ticket holders
- Live music from DJ Swaga
- The Crown Royal Throne for memorable photo ops
- Festive lighting, specialty cocktails, and a high-energy countdown to midnight
General Admission: $20 | Deluxe Access: $65 (includes two premium cocktails and access to both the Ballroom and Rooftop)
The Birchwood
St. Pete- Step behind the velvet curtain and into The Birchwood’s New Year’s Eve Prohibition Party. Your all-access ticket unlocks both the Grand Ballroom and the Birchwood Canopy Rooftop for the ultimate Roaring 20s celebration. Enjoy a Cocktail-Style Reception, a Lavish Chef’s Buffet, and a Live Band ready to transport you straight into the Jazz Era.
December 31: 8:00pm – 12:00am
$175+ Per Person
