If New Year’s Eve isn’t the biggest night of the year then we’d love to know what is. Sure, birthdays, public holidays and significant one-off events are all up there. Yet, when it comes to letting your hair down and having a night to remember, the finale to the 2021 season of your life — sans Netflix — is the night you need to get excited about.

When it comes down to where to go, though, you need to align all the details and make sure that the place you plan on seeing the New Year in ticks all of the boxes. With an assortment of venues and offerings across the board, The Star Gold Coast has seven brilliant options for you to consider.

Regardless of how you want to spend the evening, there is a package and evening for everyone. Here is our rundown of what is on offer for New Year’s Eve at one of the Gold Coast’s premier precincts.

Nineteen at The Star SOLD OUT
Elegant, sophisticated, and possibly the most elevated going out experience in our city — quite literally. Nineteen is offering patrons two different sittings to enjoy the Eve festivities. A Sunset Seating (5.30pm – 8pm), and a Moonlight Seating (8.30pm until late) both feature a sumptuous 5-course set menu with extraordinary expressions of seafood and paddock to plates delights.
Sunset: Adult $160pp | Children $75pp
Moonlight: Adult $220pp (18 + only)
Book now by calling 07 5592 8757.

If dinner and festivities aren’t enough to commemorate the year that was and what will be, start the year off on a high note by partying into the AM at Nineteen at The Star Bar. We promise the DJ’s disco beats will draw you in and when you want to give those feet a rest, slip into a private booth and enjoy world class VIP bottle service. Because you deserve it! But be quick though, because although Nineteen at The Star Bar is a non-ticketed event, booth bookings are encouraged. And who wants to start the year off on a missed opportunity – no one!
Book now by calling 07 5592 8757.

Cucina Vivo
Celebrate the end of 2021 in Italian style with The Star’s taste of Italy, Cucina Vivo. With two seating times, join in on the fun at 5.30pm to enjoy a delicious 3-course set menu and welcome drink. Or ring in the New Year at the later seating of 8.30pm, complete with a 6-course set menu, 3-hour beverage package and an exclusive view of The Star’s midnight fireworks from the Cucina Vivo terrace. Both seatings will play host to signature tastes such as Cured Atlantic Salmon and Chargrilled Black Tyde Sirloin. And when it comes to dessert, the Cioccolato Rosso Ferrari should keep your engines running.
First seating (5.30pm): Adult $75pp | Children are welcome and can be paid for on the night
Second seating (8.30pm): Adult $170pp (18+ only) SOLD OUT
Book your tickets here.

Garden Kitchen & Bar
The spot to get lively and have fun, Garden Kitchen & Bar is offering you to experience a fantastic New Year’s Eve — whether you want to party on The Lawn with a picnic package or book a special dinner in the restaurant — this is the venue you need to check out.
In the restaurant, there will be two sittings (5pm & 8pm SOLD OUT), the earlier seating is a la carte, whilst the later sitting offers a 4-course set menu, 3-hour drinks package, entertainment, and access to The Lawn!
First seating: A la carte pricing
Second seating: $175pp
Book your tickets here.

Outside on The Lawn from 8pm till late, you and your friends/family can experience a decadent style picnic with a difference. Designed for eight people to share, you’ll be spoilt with a selection of delicious platters with inclusions like Mooloolaba Prawn Sliders and Mini Cheese Kransky Hot Dogs, as well as a premium 3-hour drinks package. Getting everyone in the mood and guaranteed to get you out of your seat are a list of DJ’s on the decks all night long, along with powerhouses Dirty South and Jordan Burns playing back-to-back! Yew!
Picnic Table: $990 for 8 people
Book your tickets here. SOLD OUT

Kiyomi
When Japanese cuisine is involved, you know your tastebuds are in for a treat. How does an extravagant 9-course dinner with a welcome glass of Champagne, sound to you? The Star Gold Coast’s flagship Japanese restaurant will be offering two sittings (5.30pm & 7.45pm) and promises to wow diners with show-stopping dishes like their Tuna Sashimi with lardo and ponzu before bigger dishes such as Aged Cobia with pickled cucumber hits your table. There’s an impressive array of sakes available to round out a superb New Year!
Both sittings: $150pp (18+ only)
Book your tickets here.

Uncle Su
The Star Gold Coast’s newest culinary kid on the block is Uncle Su. Headed up by world-renowned Chinese chef Song Yao Su, the venue prides itself on a unique blend of Cantonese style favourites with a selection of signature Beijing and Szechuan dishes. Their festivities for the night will be split across two sittings (5.30pm & 8pm), with the first sitting offering guests their entire a la carte menu. The second sitting will be a treat with a glass of Champagne on arrival before commencing an incredible 4-course set menu. Dishes include a Uncle Su’s Special Dim Sum Platter, Steamed Toothfish Fillet with Baby Choy and Pan-Fried King Prawns in Spicy Sauce!
First sitting: A la carte
Second sitting: $148pp (18+ only)
Book your tickets here.

Harvest Buffet
If a luxurious buffet is more your thing, then don’t look any further than Harvest Buffet. Harvest will be offering two sittings (5pm & 7.30pm SOLD OUT). Both seatings offer diners a welcome glass of sparkling wine, the choice of the freshest, Chilled Seafood, Roasts from the carvery, as well as crowd-pleasers like Pizza, Salads and Asian dishes. Ohh and no buffet is complete without indulgent desserts like Creme Brulee, Cheesecake and Mud Cake. And if you aren’t ringing in the New Year in a full-blown state of fullness, are you doing it right?
Adult (13 and above): $99pp
Children (8 – 12 years): $29.90pp
Children (0 – 7 years): Free
Book your tickets here.

Words by Alex Mitcheson.

STORY SPONSORED BY THE STAR GOLD COAST