Best New Year's Eve Events Near Rumson

Rumson, NJ - New Year’s Eve. Can’t deal with the city crowds or travel hassle? Here are some of the best New Year’s Eve events close to home:

Barnacle Bill’s, Rumson - (Patch favorite) Be sure to spend your New Year’s Eve with us and enjoy the sounds of Byron Smith and the super soulful Ricky Collins, frontman of Motor City Revue!! They start at 9 p.m. and there is absolutely NO cover!! We can’t wait to ring in the New Year with all of you!

The Wine Bar, Atlantic Highlands - Live cabaret music.

Windansea, Highlands (732) 872-2266 - Live music by Alternate Groove Party Band, plus a special dinner menu, for $40 a person.

Porcini, Highlands (732) 291-3080 - $75 per person for 3 course. Reservations are required.

EvenTide Grille, Sea Bright (732) 530-1414 - New Year’s Eventide featuring E Street Shuffle. $85 for open bar 8pm-midnight, buffet 8pm-11pm, party favors and champagne toast. Buffet includes lobster claws, filet mignon carving station, clams, shrimp, and more.

McDonagh’s Pub, Keyport (732) 264-0999 - Live entertainment, complimentary champagne toast and party favors. No cover. Doors open at 8.

UB Social, Union Beach (732) 888-7722 - $35/ticket. Open bar from 8pm-11pm with a free buffet. Prices increase at the door.

MJ’s at Buttonwood Manor, Matawan (732) 566-6220 - New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball. $89.99/person for four course meal, champagne toast, five hour premium open bar.

The Robinson Ale House, Red Bank - 4-course gourmet dinner for $49.95 a person. See the menu here, includes amuse bouche. Includes complimentary glass of champagne.

Jamian’s Food and Drink, Red Bank - Random Test Reggae Band plays on New Year’s Eve.

Gotham, Red Bank (732) 268-8543 - Three-hour premium open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, extravagant food stations, live DJ and entertainment, champagne toast, and party favors. Tickets $150/person.

Jersey Shore in Motion has a list of many more NYE events in all of Monmouth County.