Shanghai's 2011 New Year's Eve Parties

For a list of our New Year’s Eve Dinners, click here.
Blackout Party at the The Bar Rouge
Prepare for a major blackout on NYE at the Bar Rouge. With a dress code of all black, there will be nothing to distract you from the fireworks over the famous Shanghai Skyline. RMB 300. Bar Rouge, 7F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. Tel: 6339 1199. Web: www.bar-rouge-shanghai.com
Blast Party at glo London
If you need a UK fix this NYE, glo London has you covered. All night long, DJ Tomas Paninaro will be spinning the latest UK hits so you can properly welcome the new year. No cover. glo London, 1 Wulumuqi Lu. Tel: 6466 6565. Web: www.glolondon.comhttp://www.glolondon.com
G+
Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas performs at G+ on New Year’s Eve. That says it all. It’s a good way to warm-up oneself before the tough night of the 31st. RMB 200 pre-sale tickets. G+, Lane 123 Xingye Lu. Tel: 5386 8088. Web: www.clubgplus.com
Jet Set NYE at The Peninsula
Sir Elly’s restaurant in The Peninsula Hotel is ready to pull out all the stops for this NYE party. The strictly black tie affair will be raffling off prizes such as suites at the Peninsula and trips to Bangkok and Beverly Hills. RMB 580 pre-sale tickets. Sir Elly’s Restaurant at the Peninsula Hotel, 13F, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. Tel: 6083 1122. Web: www.peninsula.com
La Boum Party at Mr & Mrs Bund
The glamourous Mr & Mrs Bund Restaurant wants to ring in the new year with you. There will be music, champagne and spectacular views to delight and entertain. Dress code is “Your 2011 Best”, of course. RMB 100. Mr & Mrs Bund, 6F, Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. Tel: 6323 9898. Web: www.mmbund.com
M1NT
M1NT has booked some serious talent for your NYE party pleasure. Featuring the DJ skills of DJ Danny Healy and DJ Playboy, you’ll sure to be rocking the floor all night. RMB 200. M1NT, 24F 318 Fuzhou Lu. Tel: 6391 2811. Web: www.m1ntglobal.com
New Heights
Grandiose Fire & Ice Party, along with free flow of champagne from 10pm to 12.30am may distinguish this place from others on New Year’s Eve. Be prepared, the dress code is hot red or ice cool. RMB 580. Three on the Bund, 17 Guangdong Lu. Tel: 6321 0909
NYE Massive
The Ice Cream Truck has a few aces up its sleeve this year that you won’t want to miss. Featuring the electronic talents of Mumbai Science, this NYE party will up the ante for all parties after. Come in before 12 to win cool prizes as well. RMB 180 pre-sale tickets. Shanghai Fashion Hub, 1158 Luochuan Zong Lu. Tel: 1381 7984 172. Email: nyemassive@gmail.com
Technow NYE Edition at Mao Livehouse
Mao Livehouse is bringing international DJs to the Shanghai scene to welcome the new year in true techno style. RMB 100. Mao Livehouse, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu. Tel: 6445 0086. Web: www.mao-music.com
Winter Wonderland at Barbarossa Restaurant
Barbarossa will be turning its restaurant into a white wonderland featuring the musical talents of the sexy French DJ El’se and the helpful service of hostess fairies. RMB 100. Barbarossa Restaurant & Lounge, 231 Nanjing Xi Lu. Tel: 6318 0220. Email: barbarossagroup@gmail.com
Zeal
If a good time is all you’re looking for, then come party at Zeal for a NYE filled with alcohol and good music. No bowties or pearls required. No cover before 11pm, RMB 100 after. Zeal, 6F, 22 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu. Tel: 6328 8668. Web: www.zeal-shanghai.com
Compiled by Melissa K Trias.
