Looking for the perfect spot to welcome in the new year? We bring you a list of spots in Durban to visit this New Year’s Eve.

9th Avenue Waterside (Durban Harbour) 

Celebrate the new year with dinner and a dance. The five-course set menu costs R950 per person and includes a delicious welcome cocktail. Booking is essential.

The new view suits 9th Avenue’s menu. Photo by Christopher Lourenz.

Bel Punto (Umdloti)

Enjoy a delectable three-course menu and live entertainment at Bel Punto this New Year’s Eve. Taste starters of crab soup with white wine, Italian tomato and touch of cream or marinated sliced beef filler grilled with chilli, garlic, white wine and Italian tomato. Choose between mains of char-grilled beef medallions, prawns pan seared with garlic, white wine, Italian tomato, cream and chilli, fresh fish of the day or layers of brinjals with parmesan cheese. End off with dessert options of panna cotta, cheese cake, chocolate mousse or espresso créme brulé. The three-course menu is available at R1300 per person and booking is essential.

Big Easy Wine Bar & Grill Durban by Ernie Els (Durban Central)

Enjoy a delectable three-course menu and live entertainment at Bel Punto this New Year’s Eve. The three-course menu is available for R1 300 per person and booking is essential.

Available for online bookings on the Eat Out app. 

Group dining table at The Big Easy. Photo by Chris Wessling.

Big Easy Wine Bar & Grill Durban by Ernie Els (Durban Central) 

Enjoy dinner and an after-party on the terrace as you sip bubbly and welcome 2020. Check out their website for details and prices.

Available for online bookings on the Eat Out app. 

The Chefs’ Table (Umhlanga Rocks)

Sip on a crisp glass of bubbly and tuck into a four-course menu at The Chefs’ Table this New Year’s Eve. At R1 075 per person, guests can enjoy live entertainment, bubbles on arrival and a delicious dinner. The price excludes additional drinks and gratuity. Booking is essential. Call 031 001 0200 or email reservations@thechefstable.co.za.

Corner shot of the gorgeous interior at The Chef’s Table. Photo Supplied.

Coastlands Musgrave Hotel (Musgrave)

Countdown to 2020 with good food, entertainment and amazing views. It will cost R680 per adult and R300 per child aged four to 12 years. Book online to make sure you don’t miss out.

The Grill Room at The Oyster Box Hotel (Umhlanga Rocks)  

Welcome the New Year in with French food and entertainment for R2700 per person. Booking is essential.

The interior at The Grill Room at The Oyster Box. Photo supplied.

Available for online bookings on the Eat Out app. 

The Ocean Terrace at The Oyster Box Hotel (Umhlanga Rocks)  

Experience a magical evening with an elegant French culture feel and Riviera-style ambience for R2 500 per person. Booking is essential.

Interior at the ocean terrace. Photo supplied.

Available for online bookings on the Eat Out app. 

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Please note that while we take care to report information accurately, some details and prices may change without our knowledge.