Step into 2026 with a glass in hand and your best foot forward. San Francisco is turning it up for New Year’s Eve with everything from candlelit chef’s dinners to rooftop soirées glittering above the city.
Raise a glass of natural wine as house DJs spin late into the night, indulge in Champagne tastings, or dance ’til dawn at a James Bond–themed bash. Whether you’re craving an all-inclusive downtown fête, a glitzy lounge, or a cozy hideaway with chef-curated menus and cocktails, consider this your guide to ringing in the new year in style—with just the right amount of sparkle.
Appellation Healdsburg
It’s the inaugural year for what the new Sonoma hotel Appellation Healdsburg is calling the “most amazing New Year’s Eve celebration in Northern California.” Expect a swanky, sensory-centered evening that includes a five-course dinner, live band, dancing, DJ, celebrity guests, and plenty of bubbles. For the full effect, book one of the hotel’s 108 rooms decked out with minimalist style and thoughtful amenities. // Reservations at exploretock.com; 101 Dovetail Ln. (Healdsburg), appellationhotels.com
Bar Part Time
Forgot to snag a reservation this year? Head to Bar Part Time for a live DJ set from Beautiful Swimmers at 9pm and a vibe that never misses. Expect a mix of house, funk, and ’90s hip-hop paired with natural wines and elevated bar fare. Come early or stay late—either way, the night hits just right. // 496 14th St. (Mission), barparttime.com
Toast to the new year at Barbossa Lounge's 'Champagne Soiree' (Courtesy of @barbarossa_lounge)
Barbarossa Lounge
Toast to the new year at Champagne Soirée, where Barbarossa Lounge teams up with Veuve Clicquot for one effervescent night. Experience massive balloon drops, packed dance floors, cocktail specials, and party favors, all with a soundtrack from 99.7’s DJs Ibarra and Dan. Whether you’re posting up for the party or splurging on one of the bottle service packages, this spot will keep the bubbles flowing and the energy high. // Tickets at eventbrite.com; 714 Montgomery St. (North Beach), barbarossalounge.com
The Champagne Society
Slip into one of SF’s best-kept holiday secrets. This speakeasy-style Champagne salon serves small-production bottles sourced directly from France in a moody, members-club-style loft made for discovery and indulgence. Celebrate with Champagne and caviar with afternoon and evening seatings timed to midnight in Paris or NYC, with selections from the SFCS library and Tsar Nicoulai. // Reservations at exploretock.com; 1097 Howard St. (SoMa), sfchampagnesociety.com
Charmaine’s
Visit one of San Francisco’s favorite rooftop bars high above the city’s glow at the Proper Hotel this New Year’s Eve. Sip specialty cocktails and linger over elevated small plates in interiors styled by design icon Kelly Wearstler, all soundtracked by live DJ sets that will keep the party going well past midnight. // Tickets at eventbrite.com; 1100 Market St. (Civic Center), properhotel.com
Chotto Matte
Dine, drink, and disco at Chotto Matte’s New Year’s Eve bash. Start the night with a glamorous nine-course prix-fixe menu that shows off the restaurant’s signature flair, then slide into a Disco Fever cocktail party with a live DJ, dancers, and high-energy entertainment. Expect a welcome glass of Champagne plus curated wine and beverage packages for a night of gourmet dining and glittering revelry. // Tickets at sevensrooms.com; 50 O’Farrell St. (Union Square), chotto-matte.com
Dine, drink, and disco at Chotto Matte(Courtesy of Chotto Matte)
The Cliff Royal Sonesta Hotel
Ring in the New Year dressed to the nines at this black-tie affair in one of San Francisco’s most storied hotels. Experience bold glamour inside the legendary Redwood and Velvet Rooms at The Cliff Royal Sonesta, celebrated for its rich cultural history and sleek Art Deco interiors. This classic NYE celebration features a red carpet entrance, a massive balloon drop, multiple rooms with DJ performances, and a live screening of the San Francisco fireworks on a large-scale projector. Expect complimentary party favors, a professional photographer capturing every moment, and a midnight countdown you won’t soon forget. Doors open at 9pm. // Tickets at eventbrite.com; 495 Geary St. (Union Square), sonesta.com
Gigi’s Wine Lounge
Gigi’s Wine Lounge is made for intimate New Year’s toasts and chic little gatherings. Under Top Chef alum Tu David Phu, the menu leans into Vietnamese-accented small plates like Wagyu hot dogs in lobster-roll buns, fish sauce tuna tartare, and coconut lemongrass salmon ceviche—all tailored to a globally-minded wine list featuring sparkling Italian, Hungarian whites, and boutique bottles from their nextdoor bottle shop. Friendly, clued-in staff keep the vibe relaxed, polished, and just buzzy enough for a celebration. // Reservations at exploretock.com; 299 Divisadero St. (NoPa), meetatgigis.com
Jaji
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Oakland Afghani gem, Jaji. With an expansive interior ideal for big groups, it is an inviting spot to welcome 2026 surrounded by friends, family, and serious flavor. Two seatings (6–8pm and 9pm-close) feature an abundant prix-fixe, where guests choose two signature “big bites” while the rest of the menu arrives family-style to share. A curated B.akbar special, thoughtful wine pairings, and a live sitar player set a warm, transportive mood for starting the new year on a delicious note. // Reservations at opentable.com; 422 24th St. (Oakland), jajioak.com
Key Klub
Kick off or close out your New Year’s bar crawl at Key Klub, a low-lit spot made for natural wine and late-night chatter. Come early for happy hour or stay late for the moody vibes and great pours. // 850 Bush St. (Nob Hill), keyklubsf.com
Have an Afghani feast at Jaji to celebrate the new year.(Hardy Wilson)
Step into 007’s Havana for New Year’s Eve at Long Weekend, North Beach’s immersive cocktail bar set in a historic 1920s bank. The James Bond–inspired Una Noche en Habana runs from 8pm to 2am with a welcome cocktail, DJs spinning upstairs and in the underground La Bóveda, and a Bond-worthy dress code. Expect high-energy Latin grooves and sultry nightlife vibes as you toast 2026 in true secret-agent style. // Tickets are $20 in advance at eventbrite, $25 at the door; 270 Columbus Ave. (North Beach), longweekendbar.com
Madrone Bar
Visit San Francisco’s go-to dance spot Madrone Art Bar, where Motel Club will be hosting Let’s Go Disco featuring DJ performances from Local 500’s, Agropol, Panderer, and Pap. // Presale tickets at eventbrite.com; 500 Divisadero St (NoPa), madroneartbar.com
Macarena is ringing in the new year with an opulent Spanish feast in the heart of Palo Alto. Settle in anytime from 4pm to close for elevated tapas like truffled tortilla, artisanal cheeses, hand-carved jamón Ibérico, croquetas, and churros bravos, plus luxurious caviar to start the night strong. From there, lean into holiday specials à la carte, including bone marrow & Wagyu steak paella, lobster-rich arroz caldoso de bogavante, duck confit, cochinillo, whole halibut al pil pil, and dry-aged ribeye, with tió de nadal and house-made flan to finish. // Reservations at website; 420 Ramona St. (Palo Alto), macarenarestaurant.com
Meyhouse
Skip the standard prix fixe and lean into a full Meyhane celebration at Meyhouse in Sunnyvale. DJ Ark and Yazz will keep the room buzzing with live Turkish hits while guests enjoy a $250 per person feast with unlimited house wine, beer, and raki, plus a midnight bubbly toast. // Tickets at meyhousejazz.com; 187 S Murphy Ave. (Sunnyvale), meyhouserestaurant.com
Hit the dance floor at Moongate Lounge(Courtesy of @moongatelounge)
Moongate Lounge
Kick off 2026 at a Super Moon Party on the dance floor at Moongate Lounge, where HydeFM brings a high-energy lineup with CFCF and friends. Expect shimmering disco vibes, lush cocktails, and a crowd that keeps moving late into the night. // Tickets at resy.com; 28 Waverly St. (Chinatown), moongatelounge.com
Nisei
Nisei is going full luxe for New Year’s Eve. Expect a multi-course Japanese fine dining experience with a laundry list of showstoppers, from king crab and Wagyu to truffle and caviar, priced at $385 per person with an optional $295 beverage pairing featuring Champagne, vintage wines, and sake. // Reservations at opentable.com; 2316 Polk St. (Russian Hill), niseisf.com
Parche
Parche is offering a low-key, high-flavor way to slip into 2026. Centered on Colombian cooking and warm hospitality, the night features regular dinner service elevated with optional bubbles and oysters, plus two seatings (6–8pm and 9pm–close) so you can choose your pace. It’s a night designed for good food, good energy, and an effortless transition into the new year. // Reservations at opentable.com; 2295 Broadway (Oakland), parcheoak.com
Starlite
Usher in the new year at Midnight Society, Starlite’s sultry, Berlin‑inspired rooftop affair above Union Square. Low lights, loud beats, and an open bar of signature cocktails set the scene, with passed and stationed bites to keep the night going from 9pm to 2am. General admission gets you in, while table service turns it into a full fantasy with a premium open bar, prime skyline seating, and options for bottle service, Champagne, and caviar. // Tickets and table reservations at opentable.com; 450 Powell St, 21st Floor (Union Square), starlitesf.com
Starlite is throwing a Berlin-inspired affair in Union Square(Courtesy of @starlitesf)
Sunset Cantina
Kick off the new year oceanside at Sunset Cantina, where a Happy Hour All Night celebration delivers $3 tacos, $3 Tecate cans, $5 Modelo drafts, and $8 margaritas. The festivities roll into New Year’s Day with a special Recovery Brunch, an uncommon weekday treat featuring chilaquiles, Good Morning Hamburguesas, micheladas, Mexican coffees, and tropical mimosas. // Reservations at resy.com; 3414 Judah St. (Outer Sunset), sunsetcantinasf.com
Tetra Hotel
Ring in the New Year in black tie-style with an unforgettable multi-course dinner crafted for a night of refined celebration. At Tetra’s signature restaurant Adrestia, you’ll indulge in bluefin otoro with shiso and caviar, Okinawa soba with lobster and fragrant dashi, and Wagyu “Rossini style” with potatoes Anna and black truffle sauce. Finish the evening with a decadent rum baba in ginger syrup and chantilly cream. Enjoy live music and celebrate the night in style. // Reservations at opentable.com; 400 West Java Dr. (Sunnyvale), tetrahotelsv.com
Trestle
Trestle is serving New Year’s Eve magic with a cozy, winter-forward prix fixe. Each of four courses comes with two options, spotlighting peak seasonal ingredients for a celebratory meal that feels thoughtful and indulgent. Priced at $95, the evening wraps with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine at midnight for those who linger to toast loved ones, fresh starts, and a bright 2026. // Reservations at opentable.com; 531 Jackson St. (North Beach), trestlesf.com
True Laurel
For New Year’s Eve, True Laurel is hosting an all-inclusive, late-night party focused on cocktails, indulgent bites, and a midnight Champagne toast. Tickets are $225 per person (plus tax and service) for the 9pm to 1am mostly standing-room celebration. // Tickets at Tock; 753 Alabama St. (Mission), truelaurelsf.com
