Ring in the New Year the right way! Check out our guide for a list of amazing parties at some of the best bars in Lincoln Park!

80 Proof – New Year’s Eve 
1500 N. Wells
Friday, December 31
Bring in the New Year at 80 Proof! Tickets are $75 and includes call drink packages, champagne toast, music, photos, and heavy appetizers.

Benchmark – New Year’s Eve
1510 N. Wells
Friday, December 31
Ring in the New Year with Benchmark! Presale tickets start at $90 and include a call drink package, heavy appetizers, a champagne toast at midnight, photographer and a DJ!

Gaslight – New Year’s Eve Celebration
2450 N. Clark
Friday, December 31st.
Ring in the New Year with Gaslight! Tickets are $60 and include a call drink package, heavy appetizers, a champagne toast at midnight and a DJ!

Gemini Chicago – NYE
2075 N. Lincoln
Friday, December 31
Three Seatings: 5:00, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.Bring the kids! The 5:00 p.m. seating features a prix-fixe menu just for them with a festive kiddie cocktail and a special “kids countdown” complete with party favors at 6:30 p.m. All seatings have a four-course tasting menu which includes a celebratory glass of bubbles.

Lincoln Park Zoo – Zoo Year’s Eve
2001 N. Clark
Friday, December 31
This special event will take place under the glow of ZooLights. Guests can enjoy millions of dazzling lights, cash bars (beer, wine, champagne and spirits), plus a DJ, games, giveaways, and more!

Summer House – Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Party
1954 N. Halsted
Friday, December 31
Celebrate the last night of the year with the entire family at Summer House! Since midnight is past most little ones’ bedtimes, ring in the new year a little early.

The Dime – NYE 2022
2263 N. Lincoln
Friday, December 31
Join hundreds of party-goes in celebrating New Years 2022 right at one of Chicago’s hottest bars!

The J Parker – New Year’s Eve Galaxy Gala
1816 N. Clark
Friday, December 31
Ring in the New Year at The J. Parker Rooftop, and dress to impress for the Galaxy Gala – blasting off into 2022.

Tecalitlan Mexican Kitchen & Margarita Bar – New Year’s Eve
1538 N. Clybourn
Friday, December 31
Ring in 2022 at Tecalitlan Mexican Kitchen & Margarita Bar. Eat, drink, and dance the night away with a live Mariachi band.

Theater On The Lake – Tributosaurus Becomes Prince: New Year’s 2022
2401 N. Lake Shore
Friday, December 31 – January 1
Two-night Special! Celebrating the musical legacy of Prince with Theater on The Lake on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.