It’s time to take stock of things past and to look forward to new beginnings. And, to help you do that, Pretoria has a range of offerings to ring in the new year, in style. Enjoy fine dining, live music and the freedom to dance the night away!

Railways Café (Centurion)

Arrive early for a meal and the musical stylings of popular bands such as Meggs and Toast, Lungelo Moyo, Bad Peter, Black Heidi, Zebra and the intrepid, Meesh Mash Band on New Year’s Eve. A relaxed vibe is guaranteed in this fun venue. Tickets start at R80 per person if you book beforehand or R100 at the door (space-dependent).

Thulani Resort Restaurant (Wonderboom)

Book your place at the Thulani Resort Restaurant for their New Year’s Eve dance and enjoy good music, delicious food and a fun evening of dancing your cares away. A buffet is available at R150 per person and à la carte menu also available.

Madison Avenue (Lynnwood Park)

The young and young at heart are urged to don their bikinis and baggies as they move their bodies to the rhythm of the music at the Madison to Miami NYE Beach Party. Enjoy a colourful, tropical cocktail while jiving to the likes of Chunda Munki, Teddy Tumi and Ray D on the decks. Arrive early for happy hour, during which select drinks will cost only R10 each from 6 to 7pm. Tickets cost R100 per person.

De Kloof Restaurant (Waterkloof)

If you are in the mood for a refined dining experience on New Year’s Eve, you may enjoy the combination of amuse bouche and plated courses on offer at De Kloof. The dinner includes smoked salmon on chive crepes with lime panna cotta, guacamole mousse and onion crisp, butter fish and black rice risotto with clams, and for dessert, a summer picnic of frozen lemon meringue, watermelon sorbet and brandy snaps.

Bukra (Sinnoville)

Join the team at Bukra for a splendid pool party. They have a delicious spitbraai on offer at only R70 per person. You can also bring in your own cooler at R50 per cooler. Splash in the pool and enjoy the music and vibe created by the resident DJ.

Topaz (Pretoria North)

Sokkie to your heart’s content under the stars. All the favorite Topaz DJs will be playing your favorite bokjol hits, and there will be food and drinks for sale at the venue. The evening starts at 6pm and entrance is R100 per adult and R50 per child under 13 years.