Park Chinois, Mayfair: a Decadent and Delicious Choice for New Year’s Eve
London’s Mayfair during the festive season is a delightful place to be. Amid the buzz and hustle of crowds milling around the timeless elegance of Berkeley Square and thronging their way along Piccadilly, there are genuine moments of wonder to be uncovered, from subtly twinkling fairy lights to staggering and ever-more impressive winter displays.
As the season ramps itself up to its inevitable conclusion, it poses a question well worth pondering with serious intent: where, amid all of London’s myriad offerings, is best to spend an unforgettable New Year’s Eve?
The beautiful De Salon Bar, Park Chinois
Well, wind your way down Berkeley Street, and you’ll reveal a veritable gem in the crown of the capital’s globe-spanning fine dining scene. Park Chinois has been a go-to venue for those seeking elevated taste sensations, matched by a very particular approach to decadence for over a decade. Stepping into the long, wood-lined dining room (and past the roaring open fires and one of the neighbourhood’s most sumptuous cocktail bars) is to dive head first into renowned designer Jacques Garcia’s vision of Art Deco-inflected 1920s Shanghai – it’s been meticulously designed to level up the glamour, transport diners and revellers to a stunningly different time and place, and celebrate an age of swinging jazz, of imperial glamour and of peerless service and boundless opulence.
Indeed, once cossetted in the low-slung armchairs behind crisp white tablecloths, and lulled by the low lighting and flashes of gold detailing, it’s effortlessly easy to see why Park Chinois retains its allure in this most competitive of postcodes.
Michelin-Starred Chinese Cuisine Par Excellence
Masterful selections by Kin Min How
Park Chinois’ enduring reputation for excellence hasn’t merely relied on the ambience and design, despite the fact that vibes are plentiful and all-encompassing. It’s one of very few Chinese restaurants in the UK included in the Michelin guide, an accolade driven by veritable head chef Kin Min How, whose dim sum first gained legendary status (and another Michelin star) at London’s Yum Cha and Hakkassan.
Park Chinois sees Kin Min How reveal the full grandiosity of his vision – the current tasting menu features an incredible slab of black cod marinated in chacha sauce, ginger wagyu beef, silky tofu and aubergine, and his signature love and care is present and correct in oft-overlooked staples such as crispy squid, spring rolls and prawn fried rice. Of course, there’s also the signature dish of the restaurant: the 72-hour duck de Chine, one of London’s must-try culinary treasures, and a testament to Kin Min How’s commitment to finessing timeless Chinese classics for those in search of perfection.
Jade et Lumière: A New Year’s Eve Celebration Like No Other
New Year’s Eve at Park Chinois ramps up the opulence to new heights of wonderment, as it very well should. Their concept for the closing chimes of 2025 has been revealed as ‘Jade et Lumière’ – a thoroughly radiant celebration of the elegance, indulgence and theatrical flair by which the restaurant has gained adoration fame. It’s a multi-faceted jubilee of bold flavours, sensational cocktails, flowing champagne and deep, grooving jazz and beats, and one that’s guaranteed to provide no shortage of transportative joy.
The Signature Cocktails are a wonder to behold
As the countdown to 2026 begins, guests at Park Chinois’ NYE celebration are invited to choose from a stunningly curated selection of unique experiences. Held in the trio of venues within the restaurant’s beautiful environs – Salon de Chine, Club Chinois and Wave Bar – guests can explore three distinctive ways to welcome the New Year in truly unforgettable, glittering style.
Revel in the Intimate Confines of Salon de Chine
Within the sanctuary of refined glamour that is Salon de Chine – the iconic main dining room, where dish after dish of oriental delights are served by the restaurant’s attentive team – guests can spend the evening of the 31st of December indulging in sophisticated, elevated taste sensations, delivered in a peerlessly opulent atmosphere.
There’s an early dining option (available from 6:00 pm, with a £50 holding deposit), where the signature a la carte menu is accompanied by guest performers and a chance to enjoy the Salon’s exquisite cocktails (I’d highly recommend the Macallan Highball, where a 12 YO single malt is joined by flashes of grapefruit, passionfruit and plum, and a late dining option (from 8:30 pm, £300 minimum spend fully redeemable on food and drink), which brings revellers up to the midnight hour with an array of exquisite dishes, performances and more.
Festive feasts and much, much more at Park Chinois, New Year’s Eve
Late-Night Glamour at Club Chinois and the Wave Bar
For revellers aiming to be transported by rhythm, spectacle and late-night energy in the heart of Mayfair, Club Chinois’s bold and decadent New Year’s Eve celebration is truly something to behold.
From 8:30 pm on the 31st of December (and with a £300 minimum spend, fully redeemable on food and drink options) the elegant exoticism of Club Chinois is brought to life with undeniable theatrical flair and vibrancy. A DJ set will ensure the beats remain irresistible through the night, and a plethora of delicious food and drink options will be present to ensure all senses are awakened, all taste-buds are tantalised and the immersive nature of this end-of-year celebration is absolute.
In the very heart of the action, those in search of the utmost in exclusivity can experience the Wave Bar – a truly sought-after destination for New Year’s Eve in London, where limited tables of up to eight guests ensure you’re fully enveloped by the buzz and excitement of the evening’s festivities. Revellers will be surrounded by the DJ, an interactive bar and flawless service that ensures a truly unforgettable night amid the most stylish of settings, and the perfect place in which to anticipate that all-important countdown. There’s a £1,000 minimum spend for a seat at the Wave Bar (fully redeemable), but as a place in which to see and be seen, there are few in London that can compare.
The iconic Wave Bar, London’s most sumptuous NYE nightspot
New Year’s Eve at Park Chinois is one of the most anticipated nights of the year and availability is limited across all spaces. To reserve a table or enquire about private dining and curated New Year’s Eve experiences, please contact the Events team at: events@parkchinois.com or call +44 (0) 20 3327 8888.
