New Year’s Eve in Columbus
Ring in 2025 in one of Columbus’s many chic neighborhoods
By Joe Frye
With 2025 just days away, people are setting resolutions, reflecting on 2024 and, of course, planning how they’re going to be spending their midnight. Luckily, there are several parties in Columbus’s many neighborhoods. Here is a list of parties this New Year’s Eve, broken down by neighborhood.
Short North
New Year’s Eve at Draft King Sports and Social
Featuring a buffet from 8-9 p.m., food is included in the cost of admission to Draft Kings Columbus’s New Year’s Eve party. Additionally, ticket holders will receive six drink tickets and champagne for a midnight toast.
6 p.m. You can find more info here.
Bristol Republic NYE Celebration 2025
Featuring live music by Ryan Mundy, Bristol Republic will have party favors, craft beer, barbecue and a large selection of rare bourbons for guests looking to ring in 2025 Nashville style.
6 p.m. You can find tickets and tables on Eventbrite.
Columbus New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl
Allowing crawlers to get a taste of several of Columbus’s hippest bars, this bar crawl features all the necessary New Year’s festivities: DJs, champagne and friends. Perhaps most excitingly, those who sign up can skip the cover charge at participating bars.
6 p.m. You can register on Eventbrite.
Downtown and Surrounding Neighborhoods
Woolf Ridge Brewing
Located downtown, Woolf Ridge Brewing will be offering a three-course meal for those looking to celebrate the New Year in a sophisticated manner. Featuring delights like panna cotta and salmon, guests can ring in 2025 with fine dining.
5 p.m. You can make a reservation here.
Jackie O’s New Year’s Eve 2025
Those looking to finish their night up a bit early or make multiple stops can head to Jackie O’s on Fourth. Promoting a menu that will make partiers “feeling fancy and unhinged,” food served will include oysters, caviar and of course, beer.
3-10 p.m. You can find more information on Jackie O’s Instagram.
Grandview
Grandview Theater and Draft House NYE 2025 Bash
Grandview Theater’s annual tradition of a NYE beer tasting will continue this year. Nine samples from some of America’s best breweries will be included along with a custom pint glass, raffles and a 10th sample, which will be champagne to ring in 2025.
10 p.m. You can find more information on Grandview’s website.
New Year’s Eve at The Historic Grandview Café
This 100-year-old cafe will ring in the new year with DJ entertainment, drink tickets and appetizers. These all-inclusive tickets make sure guests are covered for food and drink for the evening in addition to offering an Uber discount to make sure everyone gets home safely.
9 p.m. You can find more info here.
Dublin
New Year’s Eve at Vaso
Enjoy the views of Bridge Park at Vaso New Year’s party. Guests will receive a spending credit to use on drinks and food. For midnights, guests can toast with a cava while they dance into 2025 with a live DJ.
5 p.m. You can find more info on Bridge Park’s website.
