While the biggest party in the world may be a PATH ride away in Times Square, Hudson County bars and restaurants boast plenty of options to help partygoers celebrate the arrival of 2012.
Here’s a rundown of the major parties and deals in Hoboken and downtown Jersey City for New Year’s Eve.
Hoboken
At the Brass Rail (135 Washington St.), $80 covers an open bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with hot and cold food platters. A three-course dinner and open bar costs $110 per person. For reservations, call (201) 659-7074.
Three A’s Bar and Grill, located at 500 Grand St., will host an $80 New Year’s Eve party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., including a three-course meal, open bar, live DJ, and a champagne toast. For tickets, call (201) 217-1650.
The Tilted Kilt (800 Jackson St.) will charge $80 at the door for an open bar from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., and the event will include party favors and a DJ.
Hudson County bars and restaurants are offering many ways to ring in 2012.
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The Melting Pot (100 Sinatra Drive) offers a classy place to ring in 2012, with multiple New Year’s Eve packages that combine fondue, champagne, and wine. The top shelf open bar from 10 p.m. until 12 a.m. costs $55 per person, and also includes a champagne toast, chocolate fondue, and party favors. For more information, visit MeltingPot.com or call (201) 222-1440.
The Lana Lounge New Year’s Eve Party (90 River St.) costs $100, and includes a five hour top shelf open bar package, as well as a seven course hot and cold buffet. For more information, visit LanaLoungeNJ.com.
At Black Bear (205 Washington St.), a five-hour premium open bar and a full three-course buffet with a DJ costs $105 per person. For tickets, call (201) 656-1415.
Mikie Squared (616 Washington St.) is offering an open bar from 8 p.m. until closing, including a full buffet, champagne toast, and DJ for $85 per person plus tax and gratuity. For more information, call (201) 792-0001.
The new Pilsner Haus Bier Garten in uptown Hoboken (1422 Grand St.) has an open bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., as well as platters from the grill, and a live DJ all night for $100 per ticket. For more information, call (201) 683-5465.
The Madison Bar and Grill (1316 Washington St.) New Year’s Eve party includes a $99 per person open bar, hors d’oeuvres, hot buffet, DJ, giveaways, and breakfast buffet from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The restaurant also accepts dinner reservations throughout the night for $65. For more information, call (201) 386-0300.
At Room 84 (84 Washington St.), a $99 general package covers an open bar from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., a continental breakfast from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., and party favors. A $149 VIP package covers all the regular amenities plus a bottle of Ciroc Vodka and choice of two bottles at your private table with a bottle of champagne for every five people in the group. For more information, visit Room84Hoboken.com.
Jersey City
At Edward’s Steakhouse (239 Marin Blvd.) premier seating is available between 9:30 and 10 p.m., and there will be entertainment, party favors, and a champagne toast. For more information or to make reservations, call (201) 761-0000.
At O’Connell’s Bar (111 Montgomery St.), the New Year’s Eve options include two seating options for dinner (6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.) for $40 and $45. Open bar packages are also available. For more information, call (201) 333-3633.
Michael Anthony’s (502 Washington Blvd.) offers a $125 per person five hour premium open bar from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., as well as a creative Neapolitan hot and cold buffet. The evening will also include surprise celebrity and sports guest appearances. For more information, call (201) 798-1798.
Skinner’s Loft (146 Newark Ave.) will also have specials, so give them a call at (201) 915-0600.
Ray Smith may be reached at RSmith@hudsonreporter.com