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5 Best Bars to Celebrate the New Year in Delaware!

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Delaware is a pretty great state for New Year’s Eve bashes. You’ll get the bright lights of downtown, fabulous fireworks, a boat parade, an anchor drop, and some of the freshest crab on the east coast. Plus, the First State knows how to party, as many of these bars even drop their cover charge to help usher in the New Year in style. So don that top hat, put on your Sunday best, and let’s check out the best bars to celebrate the new year in Delaware.


Catherine Rooney’s, Wilmington, DE

Get your Irish on at Catherine Rooney’s this New Year’s Eve with live Irish music and a complimentary Irish toast to celebrate 2018 in the homeland. Then stay late for two a DJ dance party and another complimentary champagne toast at midnight. There’s no cover for this event, and you will have the option to reserve an authentic Irish three-course dinner, so find your inner leprechaun at Catherine Rooney’s in 2018.

Docklands Riverfront, Wilmington, DE

Celebrate New Year's Eve with them at Docklands Riverfront! Savor a complete buffet supper, take in the sights and sounds of the riverfront, and treat yourself to a night of dancing and music featuring live bands The Benderz & It's All Good and DJs Kardiair & B-Lee! It will be an excellent way to start the new year with options for a heated, wholly enclosed patio bar, general admission, preferred dining room seating, and preferred lounge seating.

EasySpeak Spirits, Milford, DE

Prepare your dancing shoes for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration at Easy Speak Spirits in Milford! Treat yourself to buffets, toasts with champagne, and lots of music for a memorable evening. Join them as they count down to the new year, which begins at 5 PM and ends with a lavish celebration at midnight!

The Brimming Horn Meadery, Milton, DE

Join them at the mead hall on Sunday, December 31st, for the inaugural Gothic New Year's Eve party. Put on your gloomiest attire, tighten your combat boots, and settle in for an evening of meads, themed cocktails, mouthwatering fare, and nonstop Goth music. Let's have a memorable New Year's Eve celebration!

Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, Rehoboth Beach, DE

Pub-A-Palooza is how Brewings & Eats is ringing in the New Year! Enjoy FREE live music all day long on the final day of 2023. Cheers to the New Year with delightful drinks, off-center ales, and live music! Come celebrate at Brewings & Eats as 2024 gets underway.

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