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Open for New Year's
Ring in the New Year in Pasadena
Plan your New Year’s celebration with ease! See what's open for business in Pasadena for the New Year's and Tournament of Roses festivities in 2026.
The information below pertains to 2026 and will be updated at a later date.
Kick off 2026 with unforgettable Pasadena experiences! Begin the festivities on New Year’s Eve by exploring vibrant attractions, having dinner with loved ones at a local restaurant, or toast champagne and watch the ball drop. Then, on New Year’s Day, grab a bite to eat while immersing yourself in the Tournament of Roses festivities. No matter how you choose to ring in the New Year, these businesses in Pasadena will make it a celebration to remember.
Hours are subject to change. Please call the business directly to confirm availability as information may have changed. Many locations require advanced reservations. Small and local Pasadena businesses may email marketing@visitpasadena.com to be added to this list.
Attractions Open on New Year's Eve
Kidspace Children's Museum
- NYE Hours: 9 am - 1 pm
- Location: 480 N. Arroyo Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 449-9144 | kidspacemuseum.org
Norton Simon Museum
- NYE Hours: 12 pm - 4 pm
- Locations: 411 W. Colorado Blvd
- Contact: (626) 449-6840 | nortonsimon.org
The Huntington
- NYE Hours: 10 am - 5 pm
- Location: 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino
- Contact: (626) 405-2100 | huntington.org
The Gamble House
- NYE Hours: Tour times vary
- Location: 4 Westmoreland Place
- Contact: (626) 793-3334
New Year's Eve Entertainment, Clubs & Bars
Barney's Beanery
- NYE Hours: 11:00 am - 2:00 am
- Location: 99 E. Colorado Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 405-9777 | barneysbeanery.com
Blind Donkey
- Hours: 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
- Location: 53 E. Union St.
- Contact: (626) 486-2379 | theblinddonkey.com
The Boulevard
- Hours: 8:00 pm - 2:00 am
- Location: 3199 E. Foothill Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 460-8102
Der Wolf
- Hours: 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
- Location: 72 N Fair Oaks Ave.
- Contact: (626) 219-6054 | thederwolfpasadena.com
Ix Tapa Cantina
- Hours: 11:30 am - 1:40 am
- Location: 119 E. Colorado Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 304-1000 | cantinaixtapa.com
Kings Row Gastropub
- Hours: 11:30 am - 1:30 am
- Location: 20 E. Colorado Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 793-3010 | kingsrowpub.com
Lucky Baldwin’s
- Hours: 9:00 am - 1:30 am
- Location: 17 S. Raymond Ave.
- Contact: (626) 795-0652 | luckybaldwins.com
Lucky Baldwin’s Trappiste Pub
- Hours: 12:00 pm - 1:30 am
- Location: 1770 E. Colorado Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 844-0447 | luckybaldwins.com
Magnolia House
- Hours: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 492 S. Lake Ave.
- Contact: (626) 584-1126 | themaghouse.com
The Mixx
- NYE Hours: 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
- Location: 443 E. Colorado Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 500-0017 | themixxclub.com
The Tap Room at The Langham Huntington
- NYE Hours: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
- Location: 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave.
- Contact: (626) 568-3900 | langhamhotels.com
New Year's Eve Dining (not open at midnight)
All India Cafe
- Hours: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: 39 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
- Contact: (626) 440-0309 | allindiacafe.com
Arroyo Chophouse (Steakhouse)
- Hours: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 536 S. Arroyo Pkwy.
- Contact: (626) 577-7463 | arroyochophouse.com
Café Santorini (Mediterranean Cuisine)
- Hours: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 64. W Union St.
- Contact: (626) 564-4200 | cafesantorini.com
Celestino Ristorante (Italian Cuisine)
- Hours: 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 141 S. Lake Avenue
- Contact: (626) 795-4006 | celestinopasadena.com
El Portal (Yucatan/Mexican Cuisine)
- Hours: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 695 E. Green St.
- Contact: (626) 795-8553 | elportalrestaurant.com
Gale’s Restaurant (Italian Cuisine)
- Hours: 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 452 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
- Contact: (626) 432-6705 | galesrestaurant.com
Granville (American Cuisine)
- Hours: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: 270 S. Lake Ave.
- Contact: (626) 360-7633 | granvillecafe.com
Mi Piace (Italian Cuisine)
- Hours: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm - close
- Location: 25 E Colorado Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 795-3131 | mipiace.com
Nick’s Pasadena (American Cuisine)
- Hours: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: 336 S. Lake Ave.
- Contact: (626) 787-1444 | nicksrestaurants.com
Smitty’s Grill (American Cuisine)
- Hours: 5:00 pm - close
- Location: 110 South Lake Ave.
- Contact: (626) 792-9999 | smittysgrill.com
The Terrace at the Langham Huntington, Pasadena (California and French Cuisine)
- New Year's Eve Pre-Fixe Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave.
- Contact: (626) 568-3900 | pasadena.langhamhotels.com
The Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse (Steakhouse)
- New Year's Eve Pre-Fixe Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave.
- Contact: (626) 568-3900 | pasadena.langhamhotels.com
Union Restaurant (Northern Italian Cuisine)
- Hours: 5:00 pm - close
- Location: 37 E. Union St.
- Contact: (626) 795-5841 | unionpasadena.com
New Year's Day Dining
Crepes de Paris (French Cuisine)
- Hours: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: 84 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
- Contact: (626) 666-3908
Dan Modern Chinese (Asian Cuisine)
- Hours: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: 146 S. Lake Ave. #105
- Contact: (626) 817-9799 | danmodernchinese.com
Dog Haus Biergarten (American Cuisine)
- Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 am
- Location: 105 N. Hill Ave. Ste 104
- Contact: (626) 683-0808 | doghaus.com
Granville (American Cuisine)
- Hours: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: 270 S. Lake Ave.
- Contact: (626) 360-7633 | granvillecafe.com
Himalayan Café (Indian, Tibetan & Nepalese)
- Hours: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
- Location: 36 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
- Contact: (626) 564-1560 | himalayancafela.com
Ix Tapa Cantina (Mexican Cuisine)
- Hours: 11:30 am - 1:30 am
- Location: 119 E. Colorado Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 304-1000 | cantinaixtapa.com
Lucky Boy (American Cuisine)
- Hours: 6:00 am - 12:00 am
- Location: 640 S. Arroyo Pkwy.
- Contact: (626) 793-0120 | luckyboyburgers.com
Lucky Boy at Walnut (American Cuisine)
- Hours: 6:45 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: 531 E. Walnut St.
- Contact: (626) 793-7079 | luckyboyburgers.com
Mi Piace (Italian Cuisine)
- Hours: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 25 E Colorado Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 795-3131 | mipiace.com
Nick’s Pasadena (American Cuisine)
- Hours: Opens at 11:00 am
- Location: 336 S Lake Ave.
- Contact: (626) 787-1444 | nicksrestaurants.com
Pie ‘n Burger (American Cuisine)
- Hours: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: 913 E. California Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 795-1123 | pienburger.com
Rocco's Tavern (Italian Cuisine)
- Hours: 12:00 pm - 2:00 am
- Location: 44 W. Green St.
- Contact: (626) 765-6810 | roccostavern.com
Rosebud Coffee (American Cuisine)
- Hours: 6:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 2302 E. Colorado Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 817-3461 | rosebudcoffee.com
Settebello (Italian Cuisine)
- Hours: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 60 N. Lake Ave.
- Contact: (626) 765-9550 | settebello.net
Smitty’s Grill (American Cuisine)
- Hours: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 110 South Lake Ave.
- Contact: (626) 792-9999 | smittysgrill.com
Taco Libre (Mexican Cuisine)
- Hours: 6:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 36 W. Colorado Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 584-0666
Union Restaurant (Northern Italian Cuisine)
- Hours: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 37 E. Union St.
- Contact: (626) 795-5841 | unionpasadena.com
Urth Caffé (American Cuisine)
- Hours: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: 594 E. Colorado Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 844-4644 | urthcaffe.com
Vroman's 1894 (Wine Bar)
- Hours: 1:30 pm - 8:50 pm
- Location: 695 E. Colorado Blvd.
- Contact: (626) 684-1894 | vromans1894.com
Wild Parrot Brewing Company (Brewery and Tap Room)
- Hours: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 2302 E. Colorado Blvd
- Contact: (626) 529-3150 | wildparrotbrewing.com
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New Year's Day Events
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