Your crew’s already abuzz about what to do for New Year’s Eve this year, but by the time everyone agrees, it could very well be Dec. 30. These downtown bars have tickets on sale now — if you don’t get a move on, you could be left out in the cold.
New Year’s Party at Bull & Bear
431 N. Wells St. 312-527-5973
$150. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Party at this soon-to-open River North sports bar with passed appetizers, a premium open bar, favors and a champagne toast. Tickets include entrance to sibling bar Stone Lotus (973 N. Orleans St.) from 1-4 a.m. and a New Year’s Day buffet brunch back at B&B 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tickets: wanttickets.com
Angels & Kings’ New Year’s
710 N. Clark St. 312-482-8600
$95. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Revelers will ring in ’09 three times at this bash (once for each of AK’s three locations in New York, Chicago and Barcelona) with specialty cocktail toasts at 11 a.m., midnight and 1 a.m. Includes a premium open bar, treats from Sweet Sophie Pastry and swag bags. DJ Boy Wonder spins upstairs, while DJ Mister Wolf mans the decks downstairs.
Tickets: angelsandkings.com
New Year’s at The Lucky Lady
440 N. State St. 312-670-0335
$115. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
The owners of clubby Manor and RiNo are shifting downscale with this laid-back tavern, and since it officially opens Dec. 31, partygoers will be among the first to check it out. Includes a premium open bar (9 a.m.-2 a.m.) and passed hors d’oeuvres. DJ Lee Michaels spins.
Tickets: outfitevents.com
NV Penthouse New Year’s Eve
$145. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
116 W. Hubbard St. 312-329-9960
Party with Emirano Eperiam, who won the accolade of best cocktail of the night at our Best Bartender Bash earlier this year. Includes a premium open bar and appetizers, plus party favors, dessert and champagne at midnight.
Tickets: nvpenthouselounge.com
NYE09 at Hub 51
$125. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
51 W. Hubbard St. 312.828.0051
You might frequent this after-work hang in your Friday casual clothes, but on Dec. 31, it’s black tie encouraged. Includes passed hors d’oeuvres, a premium bar package and a midnight champagne toast. DJs Koncept and Mr. Joshua spin.
Tickets: hub51chicago.com
New Year’s Eve at Stay and Manor
111 W. Erie St. 312-475-0816; 642 N. Clark St. 312-475-1390
$135. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Stay, the new late-night lounge above Manor, opens early for this combo party where you can hang out at both bars all night. Includes a premium open bar (9 p.m.-1 a.m.) at both venues, plus appetizers and a champagne toast at midnight.
Tickets: outfitevents.com
The Octopussy Penthouse at Vertigo
2 W. Erie St. 312-202-6060
$175. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Did someone say ice luge? If weather permits, you’ll find two luges hoisting up cocktails on the terrace at this Bond-themed bash. Includes a premium open bar, appetizers, a midnight champagne toast and late-night dessert.
Tickets: Through the Dana Hotel concierge at 312-202-6018.
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Everybody’s Famous: Metromix New Year’s Eve Party
Enclave, 220 W. Chicago Ave. 312-654-0234
Tickets start at $115; table packages available. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Party with Metromix at our celebrity-style event at Enclave, where you’ll pass photo-snapping paparazzi on your walk down the red carpet. Includes cocktails and champagne all night, plus disposable cameras for the first 500 partiers. Tickets: neptix.com/events/1370/
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