Seattle New Year's Eve Ideas For Music, Food And Views

4.5 (388)

Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri, 16:00 – 23:00; Sat, 11:00 – 22:00; Sun, 11:00 – 21:00

400 University Street, Rooftop

I'd start a New Year's Eve plan with skyline views above University Street This rooftop lounge operates separately from the restaurant downstairs Craft cocktails and South American wines accompany shareable lamb chops and lobster mac and cheese Reviewers praise attentive staff and the energetic.

4.5 (998)

Thu – Fri, 16:40 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 15:00 – 22:00

645 NW 45th St

Substation Seattle has two intimate performance rooms each with a distinct atmosphere I'd make it the live-music option in a New Year's Eve plan The bar stocks local Holy Mtn beer An open-air patio offers breaks between sets Reviewers praise sound quality and friendly.

4.5 (252)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 02:00 (+1)

124 S Washington St

Baba Yaga serves tacos and pambazo tortas in a historic Pioneer Square storefront An intimate live-music venue sits downstairs I'd plan a New Year's Eve stop around dinner and cocktails here Reviewers highlight the Mexican food cocktails and basement performances with a 4 5.

4.5 (757)

Mon – Sun, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1)

5433 Ballard Ave NW

The Sunset Tavern pairs a casual Ballard front lounge with a compact downstairs room for rock punk and alt-country I'd shortlist it for a New Year's Eve plan centered on live music Guests can sit in the lounge before shows The venue is strictly.

4.8 (936)

Tue – Fri, 12:00 – 18:00

700 Union Street

Union Arts Center stages plays dance and cabaret across multiple downtown performance spaces A scheduled performance could anchor an indoor New Year's Eve plan Lobby concessions sit near coat check Platform reviewers praise clear sightlines friendly ushers and theatrical productions with a 4 8.

4.7 (549)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 16:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 22:00

4864 Beacon Ave S

Clock-Out Lounge brings live music, comedy and trivia to Beacon Hill. I'd pair pizza with a scheduled show here as part of a New Year's Eve plan. Full food service continues during events. A visitor comment notes the 21-and-over rule after 8 PM.

3.9 (911)

Thu – Sat, 22:00 – 02:00 (+1)

2218 Western Ave #100

Sarajevo Nightclub gives a Belltown New Year's Eve route a late dance stop with rotating DJ nights rap and R B and dynamic lighting on the main floor I'd place it after dinner when the plan needs movement though entry is 21-plus Reviewers highlight.

4.1 (1,012)

109 Eastlake Ave E

Funhouse brings live rock to Eastlake Avenue East with a layout that keeps every spot close to the stage I'd route it into a New Year's Eve plan when the night needs a low-key club stop built around live music Iron Maiden and Rush.

4.5 (1,332)

Mon – Sun, 07:30 – 15:00

2001 4th Ave

A coconut cream pie stop can be part of New Year's week without turning into another late night Tom Douglas' downtown bakery also makes small-batch pastries and turkey focaccia sandwiches with herb aioli I'd choose it for the morning-after catch-up subject to holiday hours.

4.2 (166)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:00 – 22:00; Thu, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1)

5041 Rainier Ave S

Rumba Notes Lounge brings African food Afrobeat and jazz to Columbia City I'd consider it for a New Year's Eve plan built around music after checking the performance schedule The atmosphere varies by event Beef samosas and chicken wings fill out the meal Reviewers.