At the center of the West Village New Year’s Eve party scene is the White Horse Tavern's NYE event. This famous tavern, known to New Yorkers and international travelers, embodies the mystique and ambiance of the West Village. Long heralded as the go-to place to soak up West Village charm, this one-night-only special event treats you to White Horse Tavern hospitality and a chance to ring in the New Year in West Village style.
Join a trendy crowd indulging in 5 hours of premium free-flowing libations at the premium open bar. Catch the rhythms as The White Horse Tavern will be featuring a live DJ performance spinning some of the hottest Hip Hop, Top 40, and Dance mixes throughout the night. As Midnight approaches get ready to toast the New Year with a complimentary glass of champagne and join in the fist-pumping DJ-led countdown to the NYE. For guests with VIP tastes, choose from any one of the VIP Package offerings to get access to exclusive seating and a private table and bottle service.
The White Horse Tavern is the second oldest continuously run tavern in New York City. Originally a longshoreman’s bar, serving the men working the piers lining the Hudson River, “The Horse” became popular with writers and artists in the early 1950’s. The most renowned being Dylan Thomas who found the tavern reminiscent of his favorite haunts in his home country of Wales. Jack Kerouac and the Beat poets, along with many other literary giants, like James Baldwin, soon followed along with some of the most influential people in jazz and the newly burgeoning folk and rock music scene. The bar retains much of its original woodwork and tin ceiling and is a landmarked site. We hope you enjoy your time here!