Bars/Live Entertainment

Air Devils’ Inn, 2802 Taylorsville Rd. 454-4443.
Live music from Boomchik; $5 cover; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; party favors, champagne toast.

The Alternative, 1032 Story Ave., 561-7613, www.louisvillealternative.com.
Music from Most Wanted. Party favors. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. $10 in advance; $15 at the door.

Artemisia, 620 E. Market St., 583-4177, www.artemisiarestaurant.com.
Live jazz with Jeff Sherman Trio. Four-course meal, champagne, soft beverages included. Bar open for cocktails and appetizers all evening. 5 p.m.-1 a.m. $70.

Back Door Lounge, 1250 Bardstown Rd. 451-0659. www.fightthesmokingban.com.
Live music by the Tim Krekel Band; 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. $15 in advance/$20 at the door. Champagne toast, party favors, breakfast buffet.

Bambi Bar, 2701 Bardstown Rd. 456-9635.
Happy hour from 6 p.m.-midnight. Free jukebox until midnight.

BAR Louisville, 436 Baxter Ave., 584-2227.
White Wear Ball with balloon drop at midnight and cash, prizes and trip giveaway. Champagne toast. 8 p.m. $10 adv./$20 day of.

Bearno’s by the Bridge, 131 W. Main St., 584-7437.
Live tunes from The Past, open bar, buffet, champagne toast, room discount at Courtyard by Marriott, free taxis. Party favors. Party from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Pricing: $65 per person, $120 couple, $350 for group of six, $450 for eight.

Big Dave’s Outpost, 1801 Bardstown Rd., 459-9142.
Regular menu prices, Buckets of Beer ($10), other drink specials. Lazy 11 provides tunes. Champagne toast. No cover.

Bluegrass Brewing Company, 3929 Shelbyville Rd., 899-7070. www.bbcbrew.com.
Live music with Bloom Street. Regular menu, $2 draft, champagne, party favors. Kitchen open till 11 p.m., music begins at 11, $5 cover.

Browning’s Brewery, 401 E. Main St., 515-0174.
Full menu till 10 p.m., appetizers 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Beer toast, party favors. Music by Rob Johnson, 7-10 p.m., Troubadours of Divine Bliss, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

Buck’s, 425 W. Ormsby Ave., 637-5284.
Live jazz by Rick Bartlett. Four-course meal, two seatings (6 and 8:30 p.m.), champagne, party favors. $75, reservations required.

Cafe Kilimanjaro, 649. S. Fourth St., 583-4332. www.cafekilimanjaro.com.
International music jam featuring Prince Phillip Mitchell and combo (Paul Bennett, bass; George Shaw, keyboards/guitar; and Darrell Douglas, drums), performing from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Regular menu from 5-10 p.m., champagne, hors d’ouevres, party favors. $10 cover.

Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 9700 Bluegrass Pkwy., 491-4830.
Prime rib buffet, cash bar, champagne toast, party favors. Monarchs and Roy Harrison provide the dance tunes.

Dutch’s Tavern, 3922 Shelbyville Rd., 895-9004. wwwdutchstavern.com.
Music, party favors. Band, cover charge TBA.

Flanagan’s Ale House, 934 Baxter Ave., 585-3700.
DJ Eric E, party favors. 10 p.m. $3.

Galt House, Fourth Street at the river, 589-5200.
Rockin’ Thru Time theme, with music by No Excuse and Look Homeward, plus prime rib buffet, dancing, suite accommodations and New Year’s Day brunch. $299 per couple. Other packages available. Call for reservations.

Gerstle’s Place, 3801 Frankfort Ave., 899-3609. www.gerstles.com.
Merry Pranksters provide the tunes. Party favors. 10 p.m. Admission TBA.

Golden Nugget, 2922 Hikes Ln., 454-9914.
Big Rock Show jams. Party favors. 10 p.m., cover TBA.

Hideaway Saloon, 1607 Bardstown Rd., 485-0114.
EN2 and Watty Peytona provide tunes. Regular drink prices; cover TBA.

Highlands Taproom, 1279 Bardstown Rd., 459-BEER.
Live music by I Am Is and Midnight Thirty. Party favors. 10 p.m. No cover.

Hyatt Regency Hotel/Spire Restaurant, 320 W. Jefferson, 581-1234.
Lobby Party Package includes deluxe guest room accommodations, live entertainment, beverages, dance-themed dinner buffets and a 20,000 balloon drop. Music by V-Groove. $275 per couple. Spire Dinner Package includes gourmet dinner for two in Spire, entrance to Lobby Party and deluxe guest room accommodations. Seatings from 6-10:30 p.m. $315 per couple. Call for reservations.

Irish Rover, 2319 Frankfort Ave., 899-3544.
Music from The Rashers. Party favors. 9 p.m. No cover.

Jazz Factory at Glassworks, 815 W. Market St., 992-3242.
Swingin’ party with organ guru Tony Monaco headlining, with four-course dinner from chef Jeff Jarfi. Reservations required. $85, with non-refundable $35 deposit.

Jerry Green and Friends, 4805 Brownsboro Rd. (Best Western Inn), 897-7753.
Gourmet appetizer buffet, party favors, champagne toast. Music from Jerry Green and Friends. Doors open at 7 p.m. $37.40.

Jillian’s/Atlas Club, 630 Barret Ave., 589-9090, www.jillians.com.
Music by Breckinridge, unlimited food and dessert buffet, unlimited game play, four drink tickets, champagne toast. $50.
Jim Porter’s Good Time Emporium, 2345 Lexington Rd., 452-9531.
Music from Leigha Johnson & Tone Control, Wisecracker, Dr. Don & the Lovedogs and the Boogie Men. Live “ball drop” simulcast from Times Square, balloon drop, party favors, confetti, champagne toast. $20. Also offering overnight accommodations with Ramada Inn Hotel Package, including transportation, for $130. Call Ramada at 897-5101 for reservations.

Joe’s Older Than Dirt, 8131 New Lagrange Rd., 426-2074.
Dinner buffet from 7-9 p.m., champagne toast. breakfast buffet starting at 1 a.m.; $25.

Legends @ Caesars Indiana, 11999 Ave. of the Emperors, (888) 766 2648, 877-367-3767 for reservations. www.caesarsIndiana.com.
Legends has Jake Elwood and the Boys — a Blues Brothers tribute band. Dinner with appetizers, 14-ounce ribeye, oven-roasted chicken, fish of the day, two sides. No champagne provided. Reservations required. $29.95. There will also be a party in the “Colosseum.” Reservations not necessary. $50, includes appetizers, cash bar, balloon drop, champagne toast.

Magnolia Bar & Grill, 1398 S. Second St., 637-9052.
Champagne and a “full-on meal.” No reservations needed. Everyone knows the Mag Bar has the best jukebox in town. Free, and the party starts when people show up, usually 10-11 p.m.

Maier’s Tavern, 3921 Shelbyville Rd., 897-6386, www.maierstavern@yahoo.com.
St. Matthews Fire Department has its annual private party, but no one will be turned away. Fire department provides music and champagne. Cover depends on Fire Dept. 8:30 p.m.-3 or 4 a.m.

Molly Malone’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 933 Baxter Ave., 473-1222.
Music from Phiasco, party favors. 10 p.m.- 4 a.m. Cover charge TBA.

O’Malley’s Corner, 116 Jefferson St., 589-3866.
“Biggest party of the season” features party hats and favors, champagne toast, balloon drop at midnight, and the tunes of Artie Dean Harris. $25. Reservations required.

Oscar Brown’s South Beach Station, 252 E. Market St., 581-1222, www.oscarbrowns.com.
Four-course dinner with champagne, party favors and music. The Marks play blues from 7-10 p.m., and Enclave does salsa tunes from 11 p.m.-3 a.m. $75, $125 per couple.

Petrus, 116 E. Main St., 583-3772.
Louisville Mojo New Year’s Eve Bash, 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; $15 adv., $20 at the door.

Phoenix Hill Tavern, 644 Baxter Ave., 589-4957.
“The Last Blast” with The Villebillies, Blowfly, Hemi Buddha and Naked Garden, plus balloon drop, champagne toast, Times Square simulcast, party favors. Doors open at 7 p.m.; music at 9. $20. There’s also a Best Western Hotel Package available with overnight accommodations, early check-in/check-out, and rides to and from the party; $130. Call the hotel at 456-4411 for reservations.

R Place Pub, 9603 Whipps Mill Ln., 425-8516.
The Local Villains provide the soundtrack to the party, complete with party favors, drink specials and champagne toast. No cover.

Reflections lounge @ Holiday Inn Southwest, 4110 Dixie Hwy., 448-2020.
Two packages at $159 per couple: includes sleeping rooms, prime rib buffet, breakfast bar for two. Package 1: In Banquet Room: DJ Generations of Entertainment. Package 2: In lounge: karaoke

The Rudyard Kipling, 422 W. Oak St., 636-1311, www.therudyardkipling.com.
New Year’s Eve extravaganza with Fire the Saddle and Second Story Man. Fire the Saddle will debut new songs from its upcoming third album, as well as a few surprises and old favorites. Show begins at 10 p.m. Tickets may be be purchased at ear X-tacy for $8 in advance; $10 at the door.

Saints, 131 Breckinridge Ln., 891-8883, www.saintspizza.com.
DJ Weiter, champagne toast, breakfast buffet. Closed to the public, tickets sold only in advance. $15; $25 per couple.

Seelbach Hilton Hotel, 500 S. Fourth St., 585-3200, www.seelbachhilton.com.
Famed hotel offers an evening for couples that includes two four-course dinners, four drink tickets and midnight champagne toast. The band Raising Einstein provides music, and DJs Lambert and Lindsey from 102.3 The Max will emcee. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the first course served at 8 p.m. Entertainment from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dinner and dance is $164.30 with tax. Add overnight accommodations and the price is $362.57 with tax. For reservations or more details, call 585-9236.

Seidenfaden’s Cafe, 1134 E. Breckinridge St., 582-9217.
Johnny Berry & the Outliers go on at 10 p.m. Champagne toast, party favors. $10.

Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar, 230 E. Main St., 582-9945.
Music by The Predators. Reservations suggested.

Syl’s Lounge, 2403 W. Broadway, 776-9105.
Open 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Complimentary glass of champagne.
Third Avenue Cafe, 1164 S. Third St., 585-2233.
Daniel Brown provides the tunes; regular dinner with champagne. Closing at 10 p.m.

Uncle Pleasant’s, 2126 S. Preston St., 634-4147.
Celebration TBA.

Wick’s Pizza, Baxter, 975 Baxter Ave., 458-1828.
Live DJ, champagne toast, party favors, regular menu. No cover.

Wick’s Pizza, Goose Creek, 2927 Goose Creek Rd., 327-9425.
Chronic Jones provides music. Regular menu and hours. No cover.

Wick’s Pizza, Dixie, 10966 Dixie Hwy., 995-4333.
Entertainment TBA. Regular menu and hours. No cover.

Zena’s Cafe, 122 W. Main St., 584-3074.
Celebration TBA.

RESTAURANTS

Arbor Inn, 1500 Evergreen Rd., 245-7121.
Four-course meal from 5-10:30 p.m.; champagne toast. $24.95.
Avalon, 1314 Bardstown Rd., 454-5336.
Will roll out a new menu, which features generally lower prices and a veritable “best of” from the last two years of dishes. Reservations not required but wouldn’t be a bad idea; three seatings: 5:30-6:30 p.m., 7:30-8 and 9:30-10.

Azalea Restaurant, 3612 Brownsboro Rd. 895-5493.
Dining until midnight with champagne toast.

Bahama Breeze, 104 Oxmoor Ct., 423-9040.
Will be open one hour later.

Bristol Bar & Grille, 1321 Bardstown Rd., 300 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 614 W. Main St., 456-1702, 426-0627, 582-1995 (respectively).
Champagne toast at midnight at all three locations.

Brown Hotel (English Grill), 335 W. Broadway, 736-2996, www.brownhotel.com.
Two seatings (5:30 and 7:45 p.m.). Prix fixe meal, champagne and party favors included. Thoroughbred Lounge open 3-11 p.m. $90 per person, reservations required.

Captain’s Quarters, 5700 Captain’s Quarters Rd., 228-1651. www.cqriverside.com.
Restaurant open for the evening, and CQ Princess makes two excursions, each carrying 80 guests. Cruise includes buffet. First cruise, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $39.95. Second cruise, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $49.95.

Jarfi’s Bistro at Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., 589-5060.
Four-course meal for $35.

Leander’s On Oak, 103 W. Oak St., 569-6981.
Four-course dinner, champagne, a stay at Old Louisville Inn and breakfast on New Year’s Day. Price TBA. Call for details.

Lounge A @ Asiatique, 1767 Bardstown Rd., 451-2749.
Four-course prix fixe menu with salad, appetizer, entree and dessert. Bar and Lounge A will feature a la carte menu. Complimentary champagne for diners. $50 until 6:30 p.m., $60 after.

Lynn’s Paradise Cafe, 984 Barrett Ave., 583-3447.
New Year’s Day “Pajama Party” from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. If you wear your PJs, you get a prize. No additional charges, but you better buy some food.

Napa River Grill, 3938 DuPont Circle, 893-0141.
Regular dinner menu and other dinner specials, including fresh fish. 5-11:30 p.m. Entree prices range from $10.95-$27.95.

North End Cafe, 1722 Frankfort Ave., 896-8770.
Special dinner party with three seatings: 5, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Three-course pre-fix menu and glass of champagne. $60 per person.

ETC.

AMF Rose Bowl Lanes, 2217 Goldsmith Ln., 451-5717.
Family-oriented gathering and late-night “all-you-can-bowl.” Reservations required.

Champs Rollerdrome, 721 Gagel Ave., 363-3700.
Party favors for all skaters, door prizes and a jam skate/toe jam competition with prizes for first and second places. Snack bar. Youngsters from 8-15 years of age are welcome. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. $10.

City of Louisville Official New Year’s Eve Party, International Convention Center, downtown, 574-5000.
Family celebration with entertainment from Radio Disney, including music and Disney films all night. Party favors and countdown to midnight. 6 p.m.-midnight. Free.

Comedy Caravan, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 459-0022.
Two shows featuring J. Scott Homan and Cleveland with Lee Cruise, first at 8 p.m., second at 10:30. The latter features party favors, champagne toast, and more general rowdiness. First show is $15, second is $30.

Executive Strike and Spare, 911 Phillips Ln., 368-1651.
All-inclusive family-oriented partying with karaoke, party favors, door prizes and a cider toast at midnight. $70 for a lane.

PNC Bank Broadway in Louisville’s “Mamma Mia” NYE Package, Kentucky Center, 611 W. Main St. 584-7777.
Includes ticket to Abba-inspired musical “Mamma Mia” and an after-show party in lobby, which features music, dancing, balloon drop and champaign toast. Portion of proceeds benefits Broadway for Kids. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. $49-$85.