Tickets include open bar from 7 to 10 p.m. and a midnight champagne toast. Time: 9 p.m. Price: $45
Marriott Wardman Park New Year’s Eve Gala 2009: A Multi Themed Celebration of the American Nation 2660 Woodley Rd., NW
Things to Do D.C. hosts a full evening including food, drinks, music and dancing in nine American city themed party areas, a midnight balloon drop, four live bands, midnight champagne toast, mock gambling and much, much more. So try to find your best outfit for this black-tie optional extravagant gala. Time: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Price: Tickets start at $199, available from thingstododc.com
Strike Bethesda New Year’s Party 5353 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, Md.
Oareas,Open bar, gourmet buffet, and a champagne toast for $75 per guest. Add unlimited bowling from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. for $95 per person, or reserve your own lane for up to six guests with everything included for $495. Time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Price:$75 - $450
Chloe New Year’s Eve 2009-A New Day 2473-18th St., NW
Experience DC's 6th annual elegant New Year's extravaganza featuring a 2 hour open bar, grand buffet for VIPs. All can enjoy a midnight champagne toast, a confetti drop, Times Square screenings, dancing and party favors. $30 General Admission, $60 VIP Admission, Table packages available. Visit dcnewyearsparty.net for full information. Time: 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Price: $30 and up.
Grand Hyatt Washington The Downtown Countdown 1000 H St., NW
Enjoy 5-hour premium open bar, upscale hors d’oeuvres, and multiple rooms of entertainment featuring The Pat McGee Band at 10:30 p.m., DJs, 5 comedians, dancing, karaoke, and DC’s largest midnight balloon drop. Time: 8:30 p.m. Price: $100
Washington Hilton in Dupont Circle New Year's Eve Passport to the World Gala: Cities of Virtue and Vice 1919 Connecticut Ave., NW
Hosted by Professionals in the City, ring in the New Year at the Washington Hilton with live swing, salsa and mariachi bands, Bollywood and Top 40 DJs, karaoke, a midnight balloon drop, stand-up comedy, henna artists and more in many different ballrooms. For more information and tickets, visit: prosinthecity.com Time: 9 p.m. Price: $119 and up
Big Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center Big Night DC Connecticut Waterfront St., Oxon Hill
Big Night DC includes open bars, twelve massive themed party areas, six dance floors, bands and DJs, party favors, a midnight celebration and more! For more information go to gaylordhotels.com. Time: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m Price: $139 and up
Steve's New Years Eve Bash New Year’s Party Steve's Bar Room, Washington, D.C.
Open Call Bar Tickets: $75 in advance (these will not be available at the door). These include admission, call drinks (that's Absolut & Bacardi!), and house champagne until 2 a.m. Admission Tickets: $30 advance - $40 at the door - $20 after midnight. These include admission and a champagne toast at midnight. Time: 10 p.m. Price: $30-75
K Street Lounge New Year’s Party 1301 K Street, NW
Party hard at K Street. $85 gets you an open bar 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and a champagne toast at midnight. Go even bigger and get a table reservation for $1000 for up to six people and receive two bottles of liquor of your choice, two champagne bottles, top shelf open bar and more.Call 202-962-3933 or go online to groovetickets.com. Time: 9 p.m. Price: $85 to $1000
Mate New Year’s Eve 2009 3101 K Street, NW
Maté invites you to soak up its warm, sexy feel and celebrate New Years Eve in style. Enjoy sushi, delicious Latin hors d’oeuvres, classy party favors, midnight champagne toast and a surprise DJ. Buy tickets at latinconcepts.com/nye2009. Time: 9 p.m. Price: $40
The Reef New Year’s Eve 2009 at The Reef Restaurant 2446 18th St., NW
The Reef’s semi-formal New Year’s Eve party includes a full open bar, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, DJs and dancing including DJ Sinbad on the main floor, and a champagne midnight toast. Also the heated roof will be open. Call now because tickets are $100 before Dec. 15, then $125 after, available at the bar or 202-518-3800. Residents of the Adams Morgan area, including the 20008, 20009 or 20010 20011 zip codes can show their drivers license to get a 10 percent discount. For full info go to thereefdc.com/New_Years Time: 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Price: $100 to $125
NYE Cruise on the Spirit of Washington New Year’s Party Water Street, Washington, D.C.
Enjoy a fabulous New Year’s Eve Party splashed with festive fun including a four-hour party on The Potomac with an open bar, DJ and music for dancing, party favors, a complimentary photo, and great views of the D.C. Waterfront. Get your tickets at pyireservations.com Time: Board the boat at 8:30 p.m. and party until 12:30 a.m. Price: $164 per person
Gazuza New Year’s Eve 2009 1629 Connecticut Avenue, NW
At Gazuza, bring in 2009 dancing to DJ Freddy Van Paemel playing Euro, 80’s, House & Pop and lounging on the plush couches over looking Dupont circle from the heated patio. Enjoy sushi, passed appetizers, a champagne toast, party favors, a great crowd and music to keep you moving all night long. Buy tickets at latinconcepts.com/nye2009.
Time: 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Price: $40
51st State Tavern New Year’s Party 2512 L St., NW
It’s going to be regular fun night and prices but with a free champagne toast and party favors in honor of the new year. Time: 9 p.m. Price: $15
Asylum's Rock n Roll New Year's Bash New Year’s Party 2471-18th St., NW
The $10 cover charge includes a champagne toast at midnight after a night of dancing. Time: 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Price: $10
Barking Dog New Year’s Bash 4723 Elm St., Bethesda, Md.
The $75 includes open bar, food, and DJ entertainment. Time: 9 p.m. Price: $75
Black Cat New Year's Eve Ball New Year’s Party 1811-14th St., NW.
The night features Peaches O'Dell and her Orchestra, and DJ Mark Zimin will perform on the Backstage. Time: 8 p.m. Price: $25
Guarapo Guarapo and Nena New Year's Eve 2009 2039 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va.
With an exotic Spanish flare, Guarapo will have a two floor party. A premium Latin buffet served from 9pm until 11pm, along with a champagne toast at midnight and party favors. Featuring DJ Ruben on the first floor DJ Alex G & DJ Joey Muniz on the second floor.Get your tickets at latinconcept.com/nye2009. Time: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Price: $40
Clarendon Ballroom New Year’s Gala 3185 Wilson Blvd., Clarendon, Va.
Say good-bye to 2008 at this dinner buffet and midnight champagne toast and balloon drop while dancing and enjoying Liquid A and Lost in Paris with DJ Lil Fos. Get full details at clarendonballroom.com/newyears2008. Time: 9 p.m. Price: $85
New Year's Eve 2008 at Felix New Year’s Party 2406-18th St., NW
Four different pricing options ranging from admission only to open bar included. DJs, food, and champagne. Time: 9 p.m. Price: $10-80
Spend your evening on two dance floors:1st floors features top 40s, mash-ups and hiphop and 2nd floor features house international. Watch a New Year’s Eve live broadcast countdown from Times Square; receive party favors, Moet midnight champagne toast and more. Time: 9 p.m. Price: $40
Indebleu Ring In the New Year 707 G St., NW
Make your night special with dinner and dancing packages as part of this 1920s Chicago themed evening. Have a wine pairing with your dinner for $45 and enjoy an open bar option with dinner for $75. Call 202-333-BLEU for reservations. Time: Dinner starts at 5:45 p.m. Price: $45 to $150
Lucky Bar New Year’s Party 1221 Connecticut Ave., NW
Enjoy a champagne toast, an open bar, DJ and dancing.Over 250 D.C. locals expected. Check out luckybardc.com if interested. Time: 9 p.m. to close Price: $80
McFadden's New Year’s Party 2401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
This party offers top shelf open bar, a buffet dinner and a champagne midnight toast. Before Dec. 15, tickets are $100, afterwards they jump to $125. Time: 9 p.m. to close Price: $100-$125
Skewers New Year’s Dinner 1633 P St., NW
Come watch a live belly dancer show and then enjoy food and drink specials, and a meal for two. Time: 7 p.m.
A four-course prix fixe menu featuring the culinary flavors of northern Italy and southern France. All patrons will receive a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight. Seatings at 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Reservations are required. Time: 5 p.m. Price: $75
The Legwarmers at the State Theatre New Year's Eve Performance 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church, Va.
Hear this 80s band on your last night of 2008. More information, go to thelegwarmers.com/shows. Time: Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 9:30 p.m. Price: $30 tickets
Fur Nightclub New Year's Eve Party at Fur Fur Nightclub, Washington, D.C.
The night includes DJs, live broadcast from Hot 99.5, and live broadcast of the ball drop, and champagne mid-night toast. 18+ to dance, 21+ to drink. Check out the details at furnightclub.com/special_nye09.html. Time: 8 p.m. Price: General admission is $25. Open bar package is $80.
Euronet International New Year’s Eve Gala 2009 007 License to Thrill: New Year's Around The World Gala Hilton-Alexandria Mark Center 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Va
General tickets include cocktails starting at 8:30 p.m. and through the night, international buffet stations from 9 to 11 p.m., themed cocktails, open bar from 8:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m., Freixnet champagne all night, midnight champagne toast, desserts from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., entertainment, performers and hats and tiaras and noisemakers. VIP/Presidential includes even more. For full details go to euronetinternational.com/NewYearsEveDC Time: VIP/Presidential tickets at 6:30 p.m. Regular admission is at 8;30 p.m.. Price: Tickets start at $159
The Bottom Line New Years Eve Party 1716 I St., NW
Join in and ring in the New Year! Open bar from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., champagne toast at midnight, buffet-style appetizers, DJ and dancing. Time: 8 p.m. Price: $80 to $100
Jimmy's Old Town Tavern 12th Annual New Year's Eve Gala Jimmys Old Town Tavern, Washington, D.C.
For full details and to check out their New Year's Eve menu, go to jimmystavern.com. Time: Early and late seatings, so make reservations by calling 703-435-JIMS Price: No extra cover charge
Kelly's Irish Times New Years Eve Party 14 F St., NW
For a wild night opt for the $50 open bar and receive hats and noisemakers, and midnight toast or just come for the fun with the $10 cover. Time: 9 p.m. Price: $10 cover, or $50 open bar.
Mango Mike's Mango Mike's Little Black Dress Party 4580 Duke St., Alexandria, Va.
DJs, dancing, Caribbean finger food buffet, champagne toast and party favors. Time: 9:30 p.m. Price: Before Dec. 30, $24.95 and $30 at the door.
Flanagan's Harp and Fiddle New Year's Eve Party 4844 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD.
Come party in Bethesda with live music from the funk and rock band, Brandon Combs, party favors, champagne toast at midnight and dinner options. Time: $10 general admission or $40 dinner package, includes three-course meal and bottle of champagne. Price: No cover.
Jin Lounge New Years Eve Party Jin D.C., Washington, D.C.
8 TV screens showing the ball drop in New York, party favors, appetizers, champagne toast. V.I.P gets you a bottle of premium liquor and Dom Perignon champagne. Time: TBA Price: $45 for general admission. Call for V.I.P. pricing
Hyatt Regency Washington Mix 107.3's New Years Celebration 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Join the Jack Diamond Morning Show at Hyatt Regency Washington to ring in 2009. Live entertainment by Jack Diamond/Jim Steed Band until 12:30 a.m.Come to this semi-formal and enjoy an inclusive bar, including martini bar, champagne toast at midnight, a welcome reception from 7 to 8 p.m. and a Balloon drop at midnight. Prix Fix Menu for dinner on New Year's Eve begins at 8:30 p.m. For full information go to washingtonregency.hyatt.com. Time: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Price: $399 and up.
