The Times Square EDITION | Desa Potato Head, Bali | Villa Lena, Tuscany
The May Fair Bar | The Hampshire Hotel | Berners Tavern
Goodhood | Sommerill & Bishop
From the world’s best parties to how to celebrate at home, Purple have rounded-up the best ways to bring in 2020 around the world…
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For Travellers | City slickers | Iconic NYE Spots
Following the Times Square EDITION grand opening in March 2019, the hotel has made quite the splash within the nightlife, food & beverage, and hospitality industry. Due to this, The Times Square EDITION will be inviting guests to their first ever New Year’s Eve celebrations. Guest will have a choice of three packages amongst the hotel’s three venues, as well as discounted room rates from December 28th using the code ‘EVE’.
NEW YEAR’S EVE IN PARADISE
Party like it’s 2020! at Paradise Club, The Times Square EDITION’s lively nightlife venue.
Starting at $195, guests can enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres, a 4-hour open bar, cabaret-style performances and music provided by world-class DJs until 3AM. The evening will include a live screening of Times Square festivities and the Ball Drop, along with a special champagne toast.
THE TERRACE AND OUTDOOR GARDENS NEW YEAR’S EVE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a buffet-style dinner curated by Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser and a 4-hour open bar in The Times Square EDITION’s tropical dining venue, The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens. For $725, guests will be transported to a warmer climate to enjoy a dance party with live DJ performances, with the celebratory champagne toast at midnight and access to Paradise Club.
AN ELEVATED NEW YEAR’S EVE EXPERIENCE at 701WEST
Embody the glitz and glamour of Times Square this New Year’s Eve at The Times Square EDITION’s elevated dining venue, 701West. At $1,200 per person, the package includes a 6-course meal curated by the hotel’s Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser, a wine pairing with each course, and a 5-hour open bar with a curated wine and cocktail list.
Not to be missed are the views of Times Square from the outdoor terrace and an exclusive Live Viewing Ball Drop experience. The evening will also include a welcome drink and canapes in the Salon, a champagne toast at midnight, live music entertainment throughout, and priority access to the hotel’s nightlife venue Paradise Club.
Tickets available to purchase via Eventbrite.
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Potato Head ’IT’S GOU YEAR’S EVE’
For Travellers | Music Lovers| Sustainable
Peggy Gou headlines Bali’s most notorius New Years Eve Party, kicking of 2020 with her signature beats
With both Peggy Gou and DJ Harvey on the bill, New Year’s Eve 2019 at Desa Potato Head will be one wild night—from the last sunset of 2019 to the first sunrise of 2020. The festivities include Bali collective Tantrà, Potato Head resident DJs Pete Herbert and Gero, a gamelan ensemble, the master of ‘Pool Party Music’ Mall Grab, the dynamic Peggy Gou, and the legendary DJ Harvey—all keeping the party going till the early hours.
Peggy Gou has graced the decks in over 200 cities over the course of 2019 and the Berlin-based, Korean-born DJ is bringing it home one more time at Desa Potato Head, her fifth time playing at the open-air beachside venue. Recently named a member of the Business of Fashion’s BoF 500, Gou continues to flex her artistic talents with the Indonesian lifestyle brand, following the recent release of her second merch collaboration with her Potato Head family with many more exciting announcements to come in 2020.
Tickets available to purchase via Megatix
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Villa Lena ‘Glow Up’ 2020
Foodies| Nature lovers | Art lovers | Families
Villa Lena opens its doors for the first time this winter for their inaugural New Year’s Eve party
27th December 2019 – 5th January 2020
Villa Lena, the unique agriturismo hotel in wild Tuscany, will open its doors this winter for its first ever New Years Eve Party: Glow Up 2020. In addition to their official ‘glow’ themed party on 31st, guest can look forward to a visit packed with creative workshops, winter activities and delicious special menus featuring only the most authentic ingredients Tuscany has to offer.
Activities on offer include scouring Villa Lena’s grounds for the rare white truffle, pasta-making classes, wine tasting and animal watching. For those looking to relax, Villa Lena’s wood-fired hot tub overlooking the beautiful Tuscan countryside provides the perfect spot for some winter respite. Artist-in-residence, British illustrator Charlotte Trounce, will offer a series of classes including postcard-making, outdoor sketching, festive decorations and still life studies.
On New Year’s Eve itself Villa Lena will host its ‘Glow Up 2020’ celebration with glow sticks, open bar packages, a DJ set from Qendresa and a midnight fireworks display. The official Glow Up 2020 dinner menu includes a special menu including homemade pumpkin ravioli with crispy bacon, pomegranate parpadelle with mushroom or wild boar.
Rates over the NYE break start from €135 per person per night on a half board basis.
To purchase tickets please email: [email protected]
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New Year’s Eve at the May Fair Bar with Belvedere + Ice
Decadent cocktail lovers
This winter, the May Fair Bar is proud to present Belvedere + Ice, an exclusive collaboration with Belvedere, the world’s first super-premium vodka, to transform the iconic space into a dark and dramatic winterscape in the heart of Mayfair.
The May Fair Bar will serve a unique selection of bespoke cocktails alongside a refined menu of contemporary pan-Asian cuisine, Belvedere + Ice offers an exclusive and luxurious escape from the winter chill.
The Belvedere + Ice residency will round off with an utterly unique, ultra-luxe evening of decadence and delight. Curate a menu to take you and your closest into 2020. From bottles of Dom Perignon Brut Vintage 2009 and sashimi with robata skewers at the table, to magnums bottles of Belvedere poured in private booths, New Year’s Eve at May Fair Bar will be one not to miss. The evening will offer general admission tickets and table reservations.
For further enquiries and to make a reservation for New Year’s Eve, please email [email protected]
Address: 70 Stratton St, Mayfair, London W1J 8LT
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New Year’s Eve at The Hampshire Penthouse
Best views in London | Party animals
Located on the top floor of Leicester Square’s Hampshire Hotel, the spacious At The Hampshire Penthouse offers breath-taking views of London’s skyline, including the London Eye, Big Ben, and Nelson’s Column. In association with Veuve Cliquot, New Year’s Eve At The Hampshire Penthouse will be defined by spectacular floor-to-ceiling panoramic views over The London Eye to witness the city’s most iconic fireworks display. The experience will include exclusive access to At The Hampshire Penthouse; free-flowing Veuve Cliquot Champagne, wines, house spirits, beers and soft drinks until midnight; an exquisite selection of signature canapes; and a live set by the resident DJ.
Tickets will be priced at £300 per guest, with the event running from 9pm until 12.30am.
For further enquiries and to make a reservation for New Year’s Eve,
please email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 7451 0106
Address: 31-36 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LH
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New Year’s Eve at Berners Tavern
Fine dining | Central London
Welcome 2020 in with two sittings on the evening and a menu with options such as native lobster salad, pickled celeriac, apple and fennel, sweet and sour dressing, black truffle, Creedy Carver duck and a caramelized apple tart, honey sponge, honeycomb ice cream.
Inspired by the classic muted colours of Johannes Vermeer paintings and American artist Donald Judd, Berners Tavern has taupe coloured walls, dusty rose chairs, and a subtle play between modern and period detail. Berners Tavern is a gastronomic gem is under the direction of acclaimed Executive Chef Jason Atherton.
For further enquiries and to make a reservation for New Year’s Eve,
please email [email protected]
6pm – 7.30pm, with a ticket price of £100
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9pm – 10.30pm, with a ticket price of £185.
Address: 10 Berners St, Fitzrovia, London W1T 3NP
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Street Style | NYE party outfits | Fashion
Find your alternative New Year’s party outfit at East London cult streetstyle store Goodhood- featuring brands such as Stussy, Aries, Ashley Williams and Neul, it’s a one-stop destination for ensuring you look effortlessly cool when the clock strikes midnight.
THE GOODHOOD STORE
151 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3QE
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Sommerill & Bishop
Interior Design | Luxury Decor
Set the table for friends and family to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with Summerill & Bishop. The Notting Hill-based tablecloth experts have produced and designed a stunning new range, Constellations, which will set the cosmic scene for a late-night party.
100 Portland Road, London, W11 4LQ
58 Elizabeth St, London, SW1W 9PB