Party Riverside – New Year's Eve 2026 at Plus 5, South Wharf

We're bringing back our Party Riverside New Year's Eve celebration, with two ticket packages, a choice of three spritz cocktails on arrival and music through to 1am.

Whether you're planning a dinner with friends on our riverside terrace or a night of cocktails and dancing, join us to welcome 2027 at Plus 5.

Spend New Year's Eve overlooking the Yarra River from your own reserved terrace table.

Your ticket includes:

• Reserved riverside seating for the evening
• Our special five-item NYE Feed Me Menu, served sharing-style
• Your choice of Hugo, Blood Orange or Tommy's Limoncello Spritz on arrival
• Dessert from our bottomless gelato and sorbet station
• DJ entertainment from 9pm–1am

Our terrace has a mixture of high, low and lounge seating, allocated according to group sizes and venue requirements.

Once you've booked a reserved terrace table, it's yours for the evening.

For those who prefer to mingle, enjoy drinks and spend the evening on the dancefloor.

Your ticket includes:

• Access to our indoor New Year's Eve celebration
• Cheese and charcuterie station, featuring a selection of local and imported meats, cheeses and accompaniments
• Gelato and sorbet station
• Your choice of Hugo, Blood Orange or Tommy's Limoncello Spritz on arrival
• DJ entertainment and dancefloor from 9pm–1am

Please note: This is a standing/cocktail-style package and does not include reserved seating. Limited shared seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

DJ and dancefloor | 9pm–1am

Our DJ will be playing from 9pm through midnight and into the first hour of 2027.

Located on the Yarra River in South Wharf, Plus 5 offers a great location to celebrate New Year's Eve and access the adjacent public promenade.

Guests wishing to view Melbourne's midnight fireworks can access the promenade, subject to the City of Melbourne's event arrangements.

Please note the promenade is a public space and no dedicated viewing area is reserved for Plus 5 guests. Fireworks displays and visibility cannot be guaranteed.

Included with the $99 Riverside Terrace Dining Package.

Our special New Year's Eve menu features five sharing-style dishes, followed by dessert from our gelato and sorbet station.

Chef's selection of local and imported meats, cheeses, seasonal fruits and condiments, served with stone-baked flatbread. (GFO)

Five-spice roasted duck, lychee, water chestnuts, coriander salsa, spring onion, iceberg lettuce and nam jim sauce. (GF)

Vegan alternative: Sticky Jackfruit San Choy Bao.

Served with summer slaw, sriracha mayo, salsa verde and lime. (GF)

Vegetarian/vegan alternative: Tempura Enoki Mushrooms with summer slaw, sriracha mayo, salsa verde and lime.

Tiger prawns, mango, summer greens, roasted red peppers, cucumber, red onion, Thai basil and a ginger, sesame and soy dressing. (GF)(i)

Vegan alternative: Grilled tofu in place of prawns.

Slow-Braised Scottsdale Pork Belly & Black Olive Gnocchi

With roasted shallots, fennel, garlic, chilli, white wine, aged parmesan, lemon gremolata and parsley.

OR

Smoked Chicken Penne alla Vodka

Smoked chicken breast, tomato Napoli, cream, chilli, garlic, caramelised onion, white wine and aged parmesan.

Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free alternative: Penne Primavera with zucchini, roasted red peppers, asparagus, peas, red onion, garlic, white wine and cashew feta (VG).

Finish the evening with ice cream and sorbets, served from our attended dessert station with a selection of toppings.

Dietary requirements: Please advise us of any dietary requirements when booking so our kitchen can prepare suitable alternatives.

GF – Gluten Free | GFO – Gluten Free Option | VG – Vegan | i - international seafood

All ticket holders receive their choice of one of three spritz cocktails on arrival.

Hugo Spritz

St-Germain elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, mint and soda water.

Blood Orange Spritz

Malfy Gin Con Arancia Sicilian blood orange gin, Prosecco, rosemary and soda water.

Tommy's Limoncello Spritz

Tommy's Limoncello, Prosecco, thyme and soda water.

Our full bar will be operating throughout the night, offering cocktails, wines, tap beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.

Additional drinks are available to purchase.

View our full drinks menu

Our Riverside Terrace Dining Package includes reserved seating, with tables allocated to best accommodate group sizes.

The Inside Cocktail Party Package does not include reserved seating and is designed for guests who would like to stand, mingle and dance.

Booking with a group?

Tickets can be purchased separately. Please include your group name when booking so we can do our best to allocate everyone together.

Group seating requests are subject to availability, so we recommend booking early.

• This is an 18+ event.
• All tickets include one spritz cocktail on arrival.
• Additional drinks are available to purchase.
• Outside food and beverages are not permitted.
• Terrace tables are allocated by the venue and cannot be individually selected.
• The public promenade is not reserved for Plus 5 guests.
• The layout and furniture may vary from the images shown.

Join us for a New Year's Eve celebration on the Yarra, with great food, spritz cocktails, music and views towards the Melbourne CBD.

Book your preferred package and celebrate New Year's Eve at Plus 5.

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