5 Amazing Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Exeter

Whether you’re dressing up as a goblin, clinking Champagne flutes with a Michelin-starred chef or dancing your way into 2026 beneath a disco ball, Exeter offers no shortage of ways to see in the New Year. Here’s where to book now before the countdown begins.

Piano, Prohibition & a Roaring 2026 at The Bootlegger

Channel 1920s decadence at The Bootlegger on Fore Street, where New Year’s Eve is being marked with a full-blown speakeasy celebration. Expect vintage styling, polished cocktails and live music from Kelly Young, bringing a touch of old-school glamour to the countdown. Tickets cost £15 and include a complimentary cocktail if you arrive before 9pm. Tables and drinks packages can be booked in advance. If you have a flapper dress, this is the night to wear it!

New Year’s Eve Party at Exeter Phoenix

Exeter Phoenix is rolling out the red carpet for its annual fancy-dress New Year’s Eve party, this year inspired by the magic of cinema. Marking ten years of Studio 74, guests are invited to come dressed as a film character or silver-screen star. Expect film-themed bars, from a Casablanca-inspired lounge to a Bollywood bar, plus karaoke, DJs and a live band playing iconic movie soundtracks. Advance tickets are £28, rising to £32 on the door.

New Year’s Eve at The Hour Glass Inn

Fancy some hearty food in one of Exeter’s most cosy and atmospheric pubs? The Hour Glass on Melbourne Street is hosting a relaxed four-course dinner priced at £50 per person. The menu features hearty dishes such including baked hake, pressed duck leg, Devon beef sirloin and indulgent desserts such as dark chocolate fondant. Vegetarian and gluten-free choices are available across the menu.

Fantasy Folklore Freakout: Goblin Mode at Topsham Brewery

New Year’s Eve takes a wild turn with this folklore-inspired party celebrating all things fantastical. Guests are encouraged to embrace “Goblin Mode” - whether as elves, witches, woodland creatures or something entirely feral. With Wax The Van DJs, enchanted décor, flowing ale and prizes for the most imaginative outfits, this is a playful, anything-goes way to welcome 2026. Tickets are £15.

Michael’s New Year’s House Party at Lympstone Manor

Celebrate in serious style with chef Michael Caines MBE at his flagship Lympstone Manor. This black-tie New Year’s Eve event begins with Champagne and live music, followed by an eight-course tasting menu paired with fine wines. As midnight strikes, guests will raise a glass with Michael beneath a spectacular firework display over the vineyard and the Exe estuary, before dancing late into the night as the live music and celebrations continue. Evening-only tickets start from £525 per person and include all food, wine and Champagne.