An earlier version of this story had an event listed for the King Edward Hotel. The King Edward Hotel will not be having a New Year's Eve event this year. We apologize for the error.
Don't have any plans for New Year's Eve? Start 2013 off with a bang by eating good food, sipping fancy drinks and enjoying local music. Here are some local restaurants and bars open for your New Year's entertainment.
Bravo Italian Restaurant and Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601-982-8111) $70 for early seating (6 p.m.) and $90 for late seating (9:30 p.m.). Enjoy a six-course Prix Fixe meal with wine flights offered and Swing de Paris performing all night. The late seating includes champagne, indoor fireworks and party favors at midnight. Call for reservations.
Cerami's (5417 Lakeland Drive, Suite I, Flowood, 601-919-2829).
Open for dinner from 5-10 p.m. Carole Cantrell and James Bailey perform, with drink specials after 10 p.m. and a Champagne toast at midnight. No cover charge, but dinner reservations recommended.
Fairview Inn and Sofia's Restaurant
(734 Fairview St., 601-948-3429) Fairview Inn will be open on New Year's Eve with music and dancing from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. $10 cover.
Fenian's Pub (906 E. Fortification St., 601-948-0055)
Fenian's will be open New Year's Eve with the usual Monday night karaoke and a Champagne toast at midnight.
Hickory Pit (1491 Canton Mart, 601-956-7079) and Haute Pig (1856 Main St., Madison, 601-853-8538) Hickory Pit and Haute Pig will be open New Years Eve from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Whole menu available including specialties such as pies and pulled pork. Closed New Years Day.
Hilton Jackson (1001 E. County Line Road, 601-957-2322)
Starting at $209 per couple, the package includes luxury overnight accommodations, entertainment by The ConSoulers, a Champagne toast at midnight, New Year's Day brunch and late checkout. Call or email [email protected] for reservations.
Last Call (3716 Interstate 55 N., 601-713-2700)
Last Call will be open New Year's Eve. Enjoy deejay music, drink specials, party favors and free Champagne at midnight. Cab service available. $10 cover.
Martin's Restaurant and Lounge (214 S. State St., 601-354-9712)
Paralax performs on New Year's Eve. Enjoy free Champagne at midnight.
Mint (Renaissance, 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 5002, Ridgeland, 601-898-6468)
Sit down for dinner with the regular menu or hit the come-and-go New Year's Eve party for cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, live music and a Champagne toast at midnight. $50 admission to the cocktail party includes two drink tickets.
Pan-Asia (720 Harbor Point Crossing, 601-956-2958).
The restaurant is serving its regular menu on New Year's Eve and offering complimentary Champagne with each meal as well as giveaways. Live music will play from 6-10 p.m. Reservations recommended but not required.
Parlor Market (115 W. Capitol St., 601-360-0090)
Serving a high-end, seven-course meal for $80 per person, with optional wine flight for $50. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. Guests will receive Champagne at the door and will be entered to win a bottle of Louis Roederer's Cristal. Call for reservations, capped at 75 people.
Pop's Saloon (2636 S. Gallatin St., 601-961-4747)
Pop's will be open Dec. 31, 9 p.m. Free food, Champagne and live entertainment by On the Edge. Free black-eyed peas and corn bread at midnight. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Reed Pierce's (6791 Siwell Road, Byram, 601-376-0777 or 601-376-4677.)
Reed Pierce's will be open New Year's Eve at 9 p.m. The event includes a Champagne toast at midnight, party favors and music.
$20 cover charge.
Ro'Chez (204 W. Jackson St., 601-503-8244, http://www.rochezdining.com)
Open New Year's Eve. Entertainment TBA. Reservations required. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. seatings, $50 per person, BYOB.
Strawberry Café (107 Depot Drive, Madison, 601-856-3822)
Open New Year's Eve with nightly specials available.
Underground 119 (119 S. President St., 601-352-2322)
Open New Year's Eve at 7 p.m. The Vamps start playing at 9 p.m. Seatings offered include bar and piano ($50 per person), lounge ($75 per person) and table ($150 per person). All seatings include Champagne, heavy hors d'oeuvres and breakfast buffet. Call or email [email protected] for reservations.
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