New Year's Eve 2015 celebration tips

It's the day before New Year's Eve (or Silvestr) and if you just realized this small fact, don't panic. You still have time to make plans and bring in 2016 with a most epic bang. There's always the dilemna of whether to celebrate at home with close friends and champagne or to take it to the streets and be part of a huge party that you probably won't remember tomorrow. But we're young and alive and all have at least one accomplishment worth toasting to from 2015, so I'm ready to put on my dancing shoes and hit the parties.

A lot of clubs will have entrance fees but boast an all night party with welcome shots and live entertainment. If you're looking to also be fed to balance out your alcohol intake, no problem, there are many restaurants around Prague offering buffets and "all you can drink" for one price. A third popular option (and quite romantic one I must say) is a cruise on the Vltava. Drinks, food and dancing with prime seats for the firework show. Yes, if you didn't already know, there will be fireworks at midnight (not the official fireworks , but shows put on by hotels and private individuals)! So make sure to add that onto your agenda for the night.

The Biggest NYE Party

A huge celebration at Hany Bany starting at 20:00 with 3 DJ stages offering a variety of music from house,RnB, electro, electro-swing, and balkan. 15 international DJs with guests from all around the world. Today is the last day to purchase your student ticket for 250 CZK or regular ticket for 299 CZK. Tickets will also be available at the door for 499 CZK. If you're trying to accomodate a group VIP tickets are also available. (1) VIP //standing + small bottle of sekt 0.2L 999 CZK (2) VIP //seating + small bottle of sekt 0.2L 1499 CZK. Call for reservations +420 776 673 696 or +420 739 839 827

Dinner & Drinks

(1) Putica Bistro & Restaurant , Anglická 81/24, Prague 1: "all you can drink" beer, wine and non alcholic beverages. Buffet from around the world : European, Asian, & American. 1,600 CZK per person reservations 777 801 229

(2) Restaurace Kamera, Tilleho Námestí 792, Prague 1. Includes buffet, welcome drink, and 30 minutes of bowling. Movies will be playing all night along with a dance floor. 799 CZK seat reservation, 899 CZK at the door.

(3) Ristorante Pizzeria Donna , Karlovo Námestí 28, Prague 1 . Welcome drink, laser show, two choices between a five course meal , a dance floor with music from the 80s, 90s, and now. 990 czk

(4) Potrefená Husa , Dláždená 1003/07, Prague 1. Welcome drink , a la carte menu option and small snacks after midnight 350 CZK

(5) Peach Pit , Budecska 22, Vinohrady. All you can drink & buffet. Ladies 690czk men 890 czk

(6) James Dean , V Kolkovne 1 , Prauge 1. Welcome drink, four course menu, a bottle of Moet & Chandon, firework show at midnight. 3,000 CZK

(7) Plzensky Restaurant Kopyto , Borivojova 116, Prague 3. All you can drink beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. Jagger shots 20 czk. Dinner buffet and dance floor with oldies music. 999 czk .

(8) Blue Wagon Restaurant, Uruguayská 19, Vinohrady. Welcome drink Prosecco, appetizers of roast beef with asparagus or smoked salmon salad. Menu includes: soup, main dish of grilled deer, and dessert. Midnight toast with baked ham and lentil salad. 2990 CZK

(9) Zofin Garden, Slovansky Ostrov 226. Welcome drink, open bar of pilsner , South Moravian wines, and soft drinks. Cash bar for liquor and mixed drinks. Buffet of cold appetizers : salads, grilled meats and fish, and sliced ham. Video disco, dance show, live band and barman show. 3,990 CZK

(10) Tower Park Praha, Mahlerovy sady 1, Žižkov. Welcome drink, 6 course menu, live music and djs, plus special cocktails. At Tower Park Restaurant with a view of the fireworks at midnight. 3,500 czk

Where to See the Fireworks

The show starts at midnight and the fireworks will launch over the Vltava River. Anywhere by the river will provide optimal views of the show, but keep in mind there will be crowds so for the best spot, you should probably get there early. Old Town Square or Wenceslas Square are also great and very popular spots. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere make sure to head to Petrin Hill, Mala Strana, Riegrovy Sady, or the parks near Vysehrad to get prime views.

Last but not least, the Official Prague City Fire Works takes place in the first day of the year and here are the details:

► When: at 18:00 1st of January 2016
► Where: they will shoot from Vitkov hill, so they will be seen well from many points in city
► What to expect: 10 minutes and 6293 petards, New firework show themed "Inspiraton"
►Note: at New Year Eve around city will be lots of amateur fireworks by people, everywhere, and a lot, like really a lot.

Ps: If you wonder why not on midnight of the 31.12.2015?  This is official New Year's firework from the city of Prague, couple of years ago people of Prague voted to choose time and they prefered 18:00 of 01.01.2016 so that it is better to observe with children and families.
Enjoy!

Cheers to 2016 !!

// Vanessa Durazo @worldwore & Student Zone Team