It’s been an interesting year but it’s time to bid 2016 good-bye this weekend. While many of us agree that this has been a messy year, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t welcome 2017 with open arms. And maybe a few drinks while watching the fireworks.
In true New Year’s Eve fashion, we round up the best open-bar parties and buffets that will serve yummy food to help you celebrate. Just make sure you make a reservation, stat!
Parties
CASA YEAR ENDER
Dec. 30, 11 p.m. onwards
TIME in Manila, 7840 Makati Avenue, Makati City
Start your New Year’s weekend right with beats from DJs Manolet Dario, Neal Lim, and more. Consider this a pre-game for the parties ahead.
The Pasong Tamo Revival
Dec. 30, 10 p.m. onwards
XX XX, 20a-20b La Fuerza Plaza 1, 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
Experience XX XX’s version of Pasong Tamo’s underground parties with beats from DJs Manolet Dario and Bombi Balquiedra.
Today x Future The Year Ender 2016
Dec. 30, 10 p.m. onwards
Today x Future, 7-T Gen. Malvar Street, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
Here’s another Friday party you shouldn’t pass up. DJs Kill Your Boyfriend, Samantha Nicole, James GRR, and more will be taking over to bring you the best beats for the night.
StadiumX
Dec. 31, 10 p.m. onwards
Chaos Manila, City of Dreams Manila, Asean Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Entertainment City, Parañaque City
Budapest-based duo StadiumX is celebrating the New Year’s Eve in the Philippines. So be sure to catch them and local DJs Marc Marasigan and MVRXX for a fun night.
Dec. 31, 11 p.m. onwards
The Palace Pool Club, 9th Avenue corner 36th Street, Uptown Bonifacio, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
B&D New Year’s Ball
Dec. 31, 11 p.m. onwards
The Belle & Dragon, 100 Carlos Palanca Street, Makati City
Who can say no to music and an open bar? Catch DJs Abdel Azis and JAV/ tomorrow at The Belle & Dragon and grab free drinks from 12 m.n. to 1 a.m.
HIDEOUT NYE
Dec. 31, 11 p.m. onwards
CLUB HAZE, Fort Strip, 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
CLUB HAZE is brewing up something for New Year’s Eve. Come in your best white party outfit and prepare to dance all night to music from DJs Ian Sanderz, Ernest Tenorio, Zellijah, and more.
Through the TUNNL: NYE 2017
Jan. 1, 12 m.n. onwards
TUNNL, 2230 UPRC 1 Building, Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
DJs Issa Ramos, Xavi Panlilio, and more are set make you dance until daylight at this New Year party. You shouldn’t miss this!
Food
Countdown ’til midnight at High Street Lounge
Dec. 31, 9 p.m. 1 a.m.
High Street Lounge, Shangri-La at the Fort, 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Enjoy an array of yummy food and drinks at High Street Lounge’s special buffet worth P3,000. Just what you need while counting down to midnight—you’ll have enough fuel to burn too!
ABV’s New Year Celebration
Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
ABV Cocktail & Absinthe Bar, B/F 22 Jupiter Street corner Galaxy Street, Makati City
ABV is offering drinks, dinner and breakfast specials, and unlimited prosecco to help you celebrate New Year’s Eve right. Remember that the bar opens at 9 p.m. Wink.
NYE After Party
Jan. 1, 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Sugar Factory, Shangri-La at the Fort, 30th Street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
The party doesn’t stop once the countdown’s done. Sugar Factory is hosting an after party with food, complimentary glass of sparkling wine, and music from Roman Mojica and Kevin Ruiz.
New Year’s Day Buffet
Jan. 1, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
HYATT City of Dreams Manila, Asean Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Entertainment City, Parañaque City
Welcome 2017 with a tummy filled with festive meals and free-flowing drinks from HYATT.
Fitness
New Year, New Yogi
Jan. 1, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Urban Ashram Manila, Brixton Street, Pasig City
Start the new year feeling refreshed with a Vinyasa yoga class. This is for those who promise to reach their fitness goals in 2017.
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