Cheering Champagne
New Years Eve has a special tradition involving champagne. National Champagne Day falls on New Years Eve, making for even more holiday magic.
With so many options on where to celebrate, Where Y'at has got you covered with our Top 10 Places to Enjoy National Champagne Day.
1. Brennan's
417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711
The famous Brennan's Restaurant is open this New Years Eve with their a la carte menu. Brennan's has won the Wine Spectator Grand Award five years in a row and has some of the world's finest champagne offerings by the glass or bottle. If you can't make their New Years Eve service, check out Bubbles at Brennan's every Friday.
2. Sylvain
625 Chartres St., (504) 265-8123
Ring in the New Year in the heart of the French Quarter at Sylvain Restaurant & Bar. Sylvain is known for their lively ambiance, stress free vibes, and delicious Southern cuisine. Their menu features several different champagne offerings to celebrate the holiday. Order the "champagne and fries" for a classic pairing of house made french fries and a cold bottle of bubbly.
3. Coquette
2800 Magazine St., (504) 265-0421
With over 10 years of experience, Sommelier Rylan Plas of Coquette takes pride in the restaurant's wine list, which offers traditional champagne by the bottle and by the glass. This New Year's Eve menu includes yellowfin tuna and pork schnitzel, perfect for pairing with one of Plas' champagne selections.
4. Galatoire's
209 Bourbon St., (504) 525-2021
Galatoire's New Years Eve menu is featuring a four course meal with inclusive champagne pairings. Enjoy filet mignon a la creme paired with a champagne de blanc and a chocolate mousse paired with a champagne rosé. Galatoire's has a wide variety of champagne by the bottle you can purchase for the whole table.
5. Antoine's
713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422
Antoine's is one of the oldest restaurants in the United States, featuring classic New Orleans fine dining cuisine and over 20 champagne listings by the bottle. Sip your way into 2026 with one of the finest champagne bottles in the city. Pair your champagne with any of Antoine's wonderful desserts including satsuma creme brulee and bourbon pecan pie.
6. Doris Metropolitan
620 Chartres St., (504) 267-3500
Doris Metropolitan is known for their high quality cuts of meat from their in house butchery. Their menu also highlights steamed mussels and premium caviar service, perfect pairings for one of their traditional champagne bottles. Doris Metropolitan also offers half bottles of champagne for solo diners.
7. Commander's Palace
1403 Washington Ave., (504) 899-8221
If you're from New Orleans, you've heard of Commander's Palace. Not only are they known for traditional New Orleans cuisine, Commander's Palace has the South's largest collection of champagne. With hundreds of bottles to choose from, Commander's Palace is sure to make your New Years Eve unique.
8. Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar
1114 Constance St., (504) 381-5079
Pair your champagne with some oysters this New Year's Eve. Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar will be open 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on National Champagne Day, serving their traditional menu that features champagne, raw oysters, sandwiches, and more. Visit their website to make your reservation.
9. Landry's Seafood House
620 Decatur St., (504) 581-9825
Enjoy the annual New Orleans Riverfront firework show at Landry's Seafood House's New Years Eve Party. All you can eat buffet, live music, premium open bar, and, of course, a champagne toast at midnight. The event will take place from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Visit Landry's Seafood House's website for more info.
10. Compère Lapin
535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 599-2119
Chef Nina Compton combines her Caribbean roots with New Orleans cuisine at Compère Lapin in the Warehouse District. This New Year's Eve, enjoy a four course meal crafted by Chef Compton paired with a bottle of their authentic champagne. Compère Lapin has over 10 champagne offerings including half bottle options.
Goodbye, 2025
National Champagne Day is happening on the most perfect day of the year. Make it memorable with one of these end of the year events. Saying goodbye doesn't always have to hurt!
