30 ways to bring in the new year

Shake a legRock at Kala GhodaLooking to party in SOBO HYDE has planned a night of hit commercial music by DJ Adi The package includes specially curated gin cocktails imported unlimited alcohol and both vegetarian and nonvegetarian startersWhen December 31 9 PMndash5 AMWhere HYDE Kala GhodaEntry Rs 2222 female Rs 3333 male Rs 5555 coupleCall 7710007867Because one DJ is never enoughDance your way into 2020 with headbanging music courtesy DJs Cyrus Anisha Rihya and Swayam at the third edition of Midnight Madness Enjoy unlimited alcohol and live performances at the New Year Party Special 2 ZoneWhen December 31 9 PM onwardsWhere Bombay Cocktail Bar Deluxe House Andheri WestEntry Rs 3000 onwardsCall 8879004155Dance with DJ PandaRing in the new year at XOYO Club amp Bar with DJ Panda taking to the decks for some foottapping music until 5 am Dress sleek or choose whatever makes you feel fabulous and confidentWhen December 31 9 PM to 5 AMWhere XOYO Bar amp Club Hotel The Visava Thane WestEntry Stag female R3000 stag male R4000 couple R6000Call 9167488017Drink among the starsThere is no better place for a dazzling New Years eve celebration than a rooftop bar and lounge celebrating its10th anniversary Dress in chic and glamorous whites and blues to step into AER for an evening of freeflowing alcoholic beverages and soaring house musicWhen December 31 10 PM onwardsWhere AER The Four Seasons Dr E Moses Road WorliEntry Rs 9600 per personRs 18100 coupleCall 24818444Sway at SocialSaying goodbye to 2019 deserves a bender Be part of an epic NYE party atSocials Year BENDER Dance the night away to your favourite soundtracks and embrace the promise of bigger and better things Theres also delicious bitesized food to keep you going on the floorWhen December 31 7 PMWhere All Social outletsEntry Rs 3000 single and R4000 coupleTo book socialofflineinA grand goodbyeIf you feel like bidding a grand goodbye to December head to XXO and Luna Nudo to do the countdown to new year at the hottest party in town You can groove to music while enjoying bottomless premium beveragesWhen December 31 10 PM onwardsWhere XXO and Luna Nudo Level 37 The St Regis Mumbai Lower ParelEntry Rs 10000 per personCall 61628000A DJ Duane kinda night as you dineWelcome the new decade with a glamorous evening at Qualia Apart from your favourite retro tunes courtesy DJ Duane Rahul Akerkars fine dineeatery is also offering delectable eats and potent cocktailsWhen December 31 7 PM onwardsWhere Qualia World Crest ground floor Lodha Tulsi Pipe RoadEntry Rs 4600 per person inclusive of food and drinksCall 7304586862Groove with FunkagendaThis one is for fans of underground music Grammy awardwinning Funkagenda will be in town to get you grooving as you ring in the new decade He will be joined by homegrown powerhouse Nawed Khan and BrowncoatWhen December 31 9 PM WHERE The Council above Starbucks Bandra WestEntry Rs 1500To book submergeinDinner and drinksDinner with friendsToo late to plan a home party for friends Ring in the New Year at KOKO which has a special VIP table offer where you can host up to 15 guests while enjoying unlimited food drinks and cocktails Theres a bottle of champagne to pop at midnightWhen January 31 7 PM onwardsWhere KOKO C Wing Trade World Lower ParelPrice R18 lakh per tableCall 7715963030Go on a Thai dateTake your partner for a date night to TYGR which has planned a special fivecourse menu for New Years eve You can begin with a soup or salad followed by a small plate option like charcoalcharged vegetable bundles The large plate options include chilibasil mock duck mushroom quattro and diced chicken sambal oelekWhen December 31 12 PM to 1 AMWhere TYGR Palladium Mall Lower ParelPrice Rs 3000 plus taxes per coupleCall 9136921735Eat like a EuropeanExperience traditional European holiday season grub at Bake House From penfaced grilled chicken sandwich to peppercorn tenderloin fillet steak and rosemary lamb chops theres something for every meat loverWhen Till January 10 8 AM till midnightWhere Bake House Cafe KalaghodaCall 22020145A turkey roulade feastCelebrate the festive spirit with middle eastern and levantine fare at Rue De Liban They are serving up a season special Turkey roulade butterball roulade stuffed with homemade soujouk poached leeks bell pepper marmalade moghrabieh chickpea stew crispy herb mix and a jusWhen Till January 1 12 PM to 3 PM and 7 PM to 12 AMWhere Rue Du Liban Sassoon Building FortCall 22864444For a Turkish treatEscape into the Middle East with Bayroutes limitededition yearend menu which brings together popular dishes along with a few new surprises You can try the moussaka koshari and Turkish gozleme from the mains There are innovative cocktails including pumpkinspiced martini and mango chilli rum punch to choose fromWhen Till January 1Where Bayroute Hiranandani Business Park Powai and other outletsCall 8657448949Refuel with skittle infused vodka shotsHead to Lower Parels millennial bar which will be serving an extensive a la carte drinks and cocktails menu inspired by the festive season Go for the skittleinfused vodka shots pie shots with whipped cream and spiced rum and vodka shots with chocolate and nutsWhen December 31 10 PM onwardsWhere YOUnion Kamala Mills Lower ParelPrice R8000 allinclusive per coupleCall 8433942801Get a taste of BritainTuck into an exotic festive menu at The Stables Choose from a mouthwatering assortment of soups and salads appetisers like mushroom and nut filo parcel and prawn thermidor mains like grilled New Zealand lamb chops and tiger prawns and a range of fizzy drinks for a wholesome experienceWhen Till December 31 1230 PMndash130 AMWhere The Stables Andheri Kurla Road Peninsula Red Pine Hotel Near Airport Road Metro Station Andheri EastCall 9820645845Food inspired by MumbaiSleigh through the celebratory season with a special new year menu that is inspired by flavours of the city Think cheese bacon wrapped prawns bottle masala spiced lamb meatballs and chipotle and maple rawas bites And if youve missed the Christmas bread pudding this season dont forget to have itfor dessertWhen Till January 1 8 AM till midnightWhere Aromas Cafe Linking Road Bandra WestCall 66940050For a quiet dinnerIf you arent in the mood for a raucous party enjoy a quiet dinner at Olive You can try their flashseared brussels sprouts with cranberries and pecan crunch For those who like something meaty theres cranberry and walnut turkey roulade and roast lamb with spiced fig and housemade beetroot pappardelleWhen December 31 730 PM onwardsWhere Olive Bar amp Kitchen Union Park Khar WestCall 43408228For the veggiesEnjoy the chefrsquos special vegetarian menu that includes dahi kachori chaat jhal moorie cookie with ghugni chaat shepu dabeli and pine nut bhel banana blossom chokha and dal batiWhen December 31 7 PMto 1130 PMWhere Masala Library First International Financial Centre BKCPrice R3400 per headCall 8452900900Head outdoorsHead to a campsiteRelax by a campfire as you listen to live music Eat and make merry as you enjoy the new year after a restful night in a cozy tent You can enjoy a night walk on the beach ecofriendly fireworks a movie screening or volleyball at the second campsiteWhen January 4 overnightWhere Bhandardara near IgatpuriPrice Rs 1200 onwardsTO BOOK treksandtrailsorgtoursbhandardaralakecampingWhen December 31 4 PM onwardsWhere Near Birla Temple AlibaugPrice R2999 per personTo book hitchhikersinStay at a villageGo to Purushwadi to experience a peaceful stay away from the metro You can opt for comfortable homestays and homecooked meals Live off the grid and shadow a villager as you disconnect and refreshWhen December 31 1230 PMWhere Purushwadi village Ahmednagar DistrictPrice Rs 2500 per personTo book grassroutescoinBring in the new year on an adventurous note Adrenaline junkies can choose between rafting rappelling kayaking and rock climbing The lush greenery and captivating waterfalls of the Sahyadris only serve to make the experience a more memorable oneWhen December 31 830 AMWhere KoladPrice R799 onwardsBook kundalikaraftingcoinListen to music among the hillsHead to The Den to catch a live performance by Indie Band Kabir Cafe followed by a nonstop DJ party on the raw rugged hills Guests can enjoy unlimited food and drinks right in the lap of natureWhen December 31 4 PM onwardsWhere Forest Hills Tala AlibaugPrice R10000To book bitlyTheDenTalaCycle at midnightRide a cycle around South Bombay as you see the city in a different light Hikerwolfs Mumbai Midnight Cycling allows you to explore the scenic route from Colaba to Worli Seaface via Marine Lines Peddar Road and Haji Ali Expect to be served snacks and play games along the wayWhen January 4 11 PM onwardsWhere Colaba Causeway MumbaiPrice R499 onwardsTo book eventshighcomDrink wine for a causeStay at Sula and save the tigersas you sip on Sulas KAumlu00c2u0081du Indias first wine for a cause Proceeds from every bottle sold will go towards tiger conservationGuests who are staying over can enjoy an unlimited BBQ dinner and live music by the poolsideWhen December 31 2 PMWhere Sula Vineyards NashikPrice R1999 per person exclusive of taxes and drinksTo book sulawinescomstayHit the ground running get set goStart the new year on a healthy note by participating in the 2020 New Year Run Set a target distance and cover it between January 1 and 7 at the time place and pace of your choice Submit the information on wwwindianrunnersin to earn an ecertificateWhen January 1 to 7Call 9818534636Soak in the arts culture wellnessSing a different tuneSing your heart out at the training sessions in Dhrupad conducted by Padma Shri awardee Umakant Gundecha and his disciples Experience the most ancient tradition in Hindustani music under the tutelage of an acclaimed singer and master of the artWhen January 4 11 AMndash1 PM 2 PM ndash 4 PMWhere West Room 1 NCPA Nariman PointEntry Rs 1000To book inbookmyshowcomNYE with your kiddoEmbrace the child in you at a show of Yatris Magic If a childrens play centred around the life of lazy techsavvy teenager Chulbul Pandey Watch as a colourful cast of actors unleash their magic on stage taking you on a laughter rollercoasterWhen December 31 11 AM 3PMWhere Prithvi Theatre 20 Janki Kutir Juhu Church RoadEntry Rs 300To book inbookmyshowcomLaugh the past awayBook a seat at the special comedy show at The Integral Space thats promising a laugh riot and a hearty goodbye to 2019 The lineup of comedians is good and includes Navin Noronha the countrys first openly gay standupWhen December 31 1030 PMWhere The Integral Space 14 Janata Estate Lower ParelEntry Rs 499To book insiderinCleanse your mindAttend an Access Foundation Class facilitated by counsellor Meheck Hemnani which promises to help you get rid of your deepest fears whether they are to do with body image parenting relationships or financesWhen December 29January 1 10 AM 5 PMWhere Hotel Rangasharda Bandra Reclamation Bandra WestEntry Rs 81000Call 9892888010Buy ethnic wearSpruce up your new year look by draping a traditional Lucknowi chikankari saree from the Aart Expo Choose from a rich collection of vibrant handembroidered garments with intricate heirloom and jewellery workWhen January 2ndash 5 11 AMndash7 PMWhere Coomaraswamy Hall Kala Ghoda FortCall 22844519FreeCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates