9 Best Places to Ring in The New Year in Panama City
2023 is right around the corner, and we’re ready to ring in the New Year in Panama City, Florida! From a Little White Lie Party to a Midnight Disco, there’s a variety of fun ways to celebrate the New Year in Panama City. If you still need help planning, check out some of the festive events below!
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New Year’s Eve Parties and Celebrations
Harrison’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar | 5 Harrison Avenue
Kick off the New Year in Panama City at Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar with dinner and a DJ! New Year’s Dinner will be served from 4 PM to 10 PM, with braised short ribs, prime rib, a selection of delicious sides…and of course, the traditional black eyed pea soup for a dose of good luck. There will also be a special late night menu being served from 10 PM to 12:30 AM, featuring wings, wraps, and flatbread pizza. No reservation is needed. You can view more details here.
Little White Lie New Year’s Eve Party
Salty Oak Brewery | 2337 St. Andrews Boulevard
It’s confession time! Salty Oak Brewery is bringing in the New Year with a Little White Lie Party! Grab a white t-shirt and a sharpie and write your little white lie on the front. Take turns telling the stories behind your lies. The more embarrassing, the better! There will be a free champagne toast at midnight, food from the chicken man at KB Cooks, lots of fun, and most importantly BEER! Find more details here.
New Year’s Eve with True Soul
House of Bourbon | 1201 Beck Avenue
Ring in the New Year at House of Bourbon, featuring True Soul. The party starts at 8 PM, with food being served from the Shrimp Boat Kitchen until 10 PM. True Soul will be playing from 9 PM to 1 AM. Free champagne will be served for a midnight toast! Tickets are $15. Purchase them here.
Midnight Disco
No Name Lounge | 5555 US-98
Follow the call of the disco ball to No Name Lounge this New Years Eve. It’ll be the last disco of 2022 and sure to bring everyone into a sparkling New Year in Panama City. Boogie all night long starting with Ryan Alexander from 5 PM to 9 PM followed by DJ No Sleep from Island 106 leading everyone into the New Year. Groove into 2023 with a live countdown and a champagne toast at midnight! A $5 cover starts at 8 PM. Find more information here.
The Not So Big But Huge NYE Party
Salty Hobo | 1118 Bayview Avenue
Salty Hobo is going back to their roots and keeping it simple. It won’t be a huge party, so don’t expect to find confetti or over the top decorations (or even a cover to get in). What you will find at Salty Hobo on New Year’s Eve are good drinks that are cheap and maybe your midnight kiss. You’ll get a free shot of whiskey when you walk in the door and a free glass of champagne to countdown to midnight. Enjoy DJ Allyn spinning all of your dance hits from the 80s, 90s, and 00s. Find more information here.
Champagne Toast and Midnight Countdown at Taproom
Taproom | 1010 Beck Avenue
Celebrate New Year’s Eve all day long at Taproom, a local beer bar in historic St. Andrews. For those that are looking for an earlier end to the night, they’ll be doing a champagne toast and countdown at 9 PM and then another one at midnight!
Dinner, Drinks, and Dancing to Celebrate the New Year in Panama City
News Years in Panama City has something for everyone, whether you are looking to start your night a little early, or just want something a little more laid back. Before you head out to the parties and celebrations for your midnight toast, grab dinner and drinks and listen to live music at one of the many local restaurants in Panama City. And we highly recommend watching the last sunset of the year, because it never disappoints!
Comedy Lounge
Lie’Brary on Beck | 1123 Beck Avenue
Bring in the New Year with lots of laughs at the Comedy Lounge at Lie’Brary on Beck! Hosted by Michael Statham, Alicia Simmons Miracle will be the headliner, featuring Compton J Smith. Enjoy the craft beer and wine at the bar before catching the show! It starts at 8 PM and tickets are $10. Find more information here.
NYE with Nothing Short of Pure
Little Village | 2808 W 12th Street
Say goodbye to 2022 at Little Village and Finns in St. Andrews! Fun and quirky, this eclectic waterfront venue will feature live music with Nothing Short of Pure will debuting in the village from 6 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy drinks and dinner from Finns Island Style Grub! Theis is the perfect way to start your night out before heading to the next party to celebrate the New Year in Panama City! Find more information here.
Drinks with a Panama City Signature Sunset
Uncle Ernie’s Bayfront Grill | 1151 Bayview Avenue
Panama City is known for many things, including the signature sunsets that never disappoint. Grab a table or a seat at the bar on the two-level outdoor deck at Uncle Ernie’s to enjoy dinner and drinks with the backdrop of the very last sunset of 2022. There’s no better way to celebrate the New Year in Panama City.
Find More Events Year Round
We’re already looking forward to a fun and fabulous New Year in Panama City! You can find more fun events happening in Panama City almost everyday of the week all year long.