We all are familiar with the countdown parties at places like Marina Bay Sands and Siloso Beach. But if you are not a fan of massive crowds, fret not! This list provides you with alternative, smaller places where you can celebrate the arrival of 2023 with your loved ones.
1. JBar
With a DJ and a 5 piece live band, dance the night away and into 2023 at JBar. A $78++ cover charge fee applies per person which includes 2 house-pour drinks and food from 7 pm to 10 pm.

2. Our Tampines Hub ‘Countdown To Magical Moments’ 2023 Show
This event is surely not one to be missed, especially for Tampines folks! A circus-themed show will be held at Our Tampines Hub Town Square hosted by celebrity Najip Ali and Mediacorp Radio 933FM DJ Hazelle Teo.
From 10:30pm to 12:30am, expect a night full of various dynamic performances like fire shows, acrobatic stunts, and fireworks display!

3. Pizza party to celebrate Chinese new year
A couple on TikTok, David and Esther, recently threw a new year’s pizza party on Christmas to help people feel less lonely during the festive seasons. They will be having another pizza party on chinese new year, so do keep a lookout for details on their TikTok!

4. A celebration of sorts: year-end gigs with local artists
Enjoy a memorable evening enveloped by music performed live by eight homegrown artists at the Golden Mile Complex from 6:30pm till late on December 31st.
Artists include Saints Amongst Sinners, Subsonic Eye, Forests, Carpet Golf, Cosmic Owls, Spacedays, 730BEDSIDE, and SappyChill. Admission tickets are available for purchase for $35.

5. NYE dinner @ Smoke and Mirrors, National Gallery Singapore
Indulge in delicious cocktails with a view of Singapore’s skyline at Smoke and Mirrors’ rooftop bar. Although the event is priced high at $1,088 per couple, you will definitely get your money’s worth with an unblocked view of the fireworks at Marina Bay when the clock strikes 12.

6. Farrer Horse @ Jalan Sultan
Spend your new years at Farrer Horse’s first ever New Years Eve party with a special selection of cocktails available for the countdown. Not to mention, classic hip hop and R&B tunes will ensue throughout the night performed by DJ Bobos.

7. Kinki Restaurant & bar @ Collyer Quay
If you are a japanese food enthusiast and cocktail enthusiast, look no further!
Kinki’s rooftop bar is offering a package for five people priced at $688+ that covers both drinks and food. The menu includes sakizuke, kaizen salad, wagyu beef miso eggplant, sashimi & sushi and more.
The event will run from 8:30pm onwards.
If you haven’t booked a spot, Kinki has limited seats left. Don’t miss it!

8. Singapore Pub crawl: walking tour
Feel like bar hopping and meeting new people? If you’re a social butterfly, this is perfect for you. Join the eight hour walking tour guided with a tour guide who will bring you around Singapore’s most celebrated party venues at a bargain. You can enjoy 4 complimentary shots at bars and nightclubs too!
