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Hurry to book a table at your chosen restaurant and prepare to be treated and entertained all night long. Konstantin Klimenko Celebrating New Year’s Eve at a restaurant is very convenient – you don’t need to worry about cooking, cleaning and table setting. All you need to do is dress your best and show up.

Good company should be provided on the spot. Most eateries have prepared themed celebration programs, so you won’t get bored. Just choose an offer that suits best your tastes and your budget. Note that each restaurant naturally prepares a festive menu that’s included in the ticket price (unless otherwise notified). To check menus go to www.chicken.kiev.ua or restaurant websites. All parties listed are scheduled for Dec. 31.


Nationalistic New Year

Tsarskoe Selo, chosen the Best Ukrainian Restaurant in 2008 by Kyiv Post readers is holding “Star Night 2009.” The guests will be entertained by singers Iryna Bilyk and Nataliya Buchynska and Tsyhanski Zirky (Gypsy Stars) group. Various entertainments, fireworks, gifts from Ded Moroz and dancing are, of course, a part of the program. Tickets are $200 (non-smoking hall), $350 (Ukrainian hall) per person.

42/1 Mazepy, 288-9775, 280-3066


The highlights of the “New Year’s Chic” party at Pervak are performances by Ukrainian girls bands Hollywood and Nikita. Also all the guests will take part in the style contest, so dress to impress! Tickets $180-$200 per person. 10:30 p.m.

2 Rohnedynska, 235-09-52, 246-77-84


O’Panas offers you to celebrate New Year’s in the setting of the famous Soviet holiday film “Magicians.” The program includes concerts by TIK band, known for its funny hit “Oleni” (Deers) and sexy ladies’ trio Hollywood. Also expect dances to the hits of the ‘80s and ‘90s, contests and gifts. The luckiest guest will win a super-prize – a journey to Zakarpattya. Tickets Hr 1,000-1,300.

10 Tereshchenkivska (University park), 585-0523


Shynok is holding a proper Ukrainian-style party called “New Year’s Adventures of Solokha and Shynkar.” So instead of traditional Did Moroz you’ll meet Shynkar (old-style word for shynok or pub owner) and Snihuronka will be replaced by Solokha – an eccentric character from Nikolay Gogol’s classic “The Night before Christmas.” The party will include a rich feast, dancing girls show, music from lady violinist, '80s disco and dances till morning. Tickets Hr 1,500 person.

28V Lesi Ukrayinky (Round Tower), 285-5777


Beer party

Pivarium will celebrate the main holiday of the year with a quest show “Treasures of Beer World, or Return of Ded Moroz-2.” Expect lots and lots of Pivarium’s house beer, as well as contests and dances to live music from the Joker’s band. 10 p.m. Tickets Hr 200 at the bar, Hr 500 at the table.

31 Peremohy, 2nd floor, 391-5285


Bierloga plans to have a costume show, so make sure to get yourself a cool outfit for New Year’s Eve. The entertainments will include a “corrida,” gymnast Did Moroz and knight tournament on the snow, which will take place regardless of the weather. To participate in the celebration reserve a table and pre-order the dishes for no less than Hr 500.

14V Knyazhiy Zaton, 572-7208


Draft restaurant is holding a gangster New Year party. Those who accurately observe the dress-code – Chicago 1930s – will get special gifts. The program features theater plays, contests, festive lottery and “casting” for the best Did Moroz and Snihuronka of the night. Tickets Hr 650 per person

1/2 Khoryva, 463-73-30


For any taste

Avalon restaurant is holding a nostalgic New Year’s party in the company of the past stars – pop bands La Boushe (“Be My Lover,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Fall in Love”) and Rednex (“Cotton Eye Joe” and “Rolling Home”), as well as Day&Night – a Ukrainian band performing '80s hits. One of Ukraine’s top dance ballets A6 will inspire you to dance the night away. Tickets from $300 per person.

3 Leontovycha, 234-0347, 234-7494


Sam’s Steak House will hold a “New Year Cow Party.” The program will include: show with bohemian glass, exotic belly dancing and dances with burning candlesticks and doubles show. Also expect contests, lotteries and of course dancing till dawn with DJ Did Moroz and MC Snihuronka. 11 p.m. Hr 1,250 per person.

37 Zhylyanska, 287-2000


Armenian restaurant Ani will entertain its guests with hits performed by Obana band, dances by restaurant’s staff and music from the deejays, as well as gifts and surprises. The guest who finds the hidden “treasure” of Did Moroz will get a super-prize from Ani. 9:30 p.m. Tickets Hr 500 per person.

72 Chervonoarmiyska, 590-2565


For the festive night Korona Club will turn into a train restaurant. The arriving guests will take the “Night Express” to enjoy various entertainments as well as performances by girls bands Nikita and Hollywood. 11 p.m. Tickets $130-220.

4 Rohnedynska, 289-0216


Marrakesh restaurant will celebrate New Year’s with a doubles show, 1980s music, oriental dances, lottery and gifts for every guest. 10 p.m. Tickets $250 per person.

24 Sahaydachnoho, 494-0494


High end

The restaurant of the Premier Palace hotel, Terracotta, has prepared a serious celebration program – a New Year’s journey in space and time. The journey consists of four parts: first stop – XIX century Paris with aperitif drink, classical music quartet and photo-sessions; second stop – Chicago in the 30s with party host Dmitriy Shepelev and jazz from Magic Band; third stop – Moscow in 2000 with singer Marta and dance ballet Lyubovniki (Lovers); Fourth stop – present day Dubai with eastern drummers, dancers, rose petals, deejay and presents. 10 p.m. Tickets Hr 3,750, Hr 4,500 and Hr 5,250.

5-7/29 Shevchenka (8th floor), 244-1235


Every guest who books a table at Ikra on New Year’s Eve will take place in the celebration. Your order must include a bottle of champagne from Hr 1,000 (from restaurant’s wine chart) for two. The rest of your festive dinner is to be ordered additionally – it may include any dishes from the restaurant’s menu as well as those not included in the menu – just order them in advance. You can also pre-order the songs you’d like to be included in the holiday set played by DJ Vice. A special attraction of the party will be New Year’s tree made of shrimp.

11 Pankivska, 288-1990


The fans and patrons of the internationally famous Buddha-Bar can celebrate New Year there as well, dancing to the music of a famous deejay (his name is still kept secret) and savoring Asian Fusion cuisine. Guests can choose from several kinds of New Year’s menu. Tickets $300 (lounge-bar), $500 (restaurant).

14 Khreshchatyk, 8067-9613479


Soho will celebrate New Year’s with the residents of Comedy club comic group Serhiy Prytula “Ternopil Grey” and Olexander “Angel” Pedan. The party will be called “A Bull Goes Hanging Around” (or “Fairy Tale About a New-Year Bull-Calf”) and will feature the sculpture of the Bull – the symbol of the year 2009. Everybody will be able to pat the bull for luck. 10 p.m. Hr 3,500 per person. “Hangover Table” on Jan. 1 is included in the price.

82 Artema, 484-0351.


Panorama Club restaurant located at the top floor of Dnipro Hotel invites everyone to celebrate New Year’s with a great view of central Kyiv. Candlelight, piano music, professional Did Moroz and a show-program, as well as tasty treats and presents will keep you entertained all night long. Tickets $350 per person. 1/2 Khreschatyk (Yevropeyska Square), 12th floor, 254-6714.