There's a particular kind of magic to a long table on the last night of the year and at ALBA, we give you the whole day to enjoy it. New Year's Eve dinner in London starts, this year, with an open invitation: doors open at 1pm on 31 December and stay open until 1am, so your evening can begin with an aperitivo in the afternoon light, drift into a leisurely dinner, and carry on, glass by glass, straight through to the bells.
Why Knightsbridge on New Year's Eve
Walk down Brompton Road in the run-up to New Year and the whole street is dressed for it, fairy lights threaded overhead, shopfronts glowing gold, and Harrods across the road lit up brighter than anywhere else in the city, close enough to watch through ALBA's full-height windows as you sit down to dinner. It's a fine place to spend the last night of the year. The neighbourhood helps: quieter than the West End and far easier to move through, with Knightsbridge station a minute away and Hyde Park perfect for a walk beforehand. ALBA is at 70 Brompton Road, directly opposite Harrods, an Amalfi-inspired Italian restaurant in Knightsbridge, dressed in coastal colours, with an open kitchen glowing at the back. While the rest of London pushes into the crowd, you'll simply be pulling up a chair to watch the lights.
How the Evening Runs
ALBA opens at 1pm on New Year's Eve for lunch and stays open through to 1am, running as a normal service rather than in fixed seatings, so you choose your time. Earlier tables suit families and anyone with somewhere to be at midnight; later tables can settle in for the long version and see the year out at the table. The menu on the night is the New Year's Set Menu, and there is no Aperitivo Hour on 31 December.
Groups and Private Spaces
Whether you're a party of two or twelve and beyond, ALBA has room for bookings of every size. There's the ten-seat Cabina del Capitano for a private dining room of your own, semi-private sections that seat from 15 up to 55 guests, and the whole room available to book outright - 110 seated, or 150 standing. To secure the best seats on New Year's Eve - window tables with the finest view of the lights across the road - it's worth booking ahead through the ALBA website booking page, or calling to speak with the reservations team, who can talk you through all the details. The private dining in Knightsbridge page has all the spaces and the enquiry form.
Booking New Year's Eve at ALBA
Tables are booked through the ALBA website. New Year's Eve fills from the outside in: the late tables go first, then the private room, then the early evening. If you want a particular time, book it in October rather than December, and mention the occasion when you do. For anyone still deciding between a party and a dinner, our guide to the romantic restaurant in Knightsbridge is the case for the dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ALBA Open on New Year's Eve?
Yes. ALBA is open on 31 December from 1pm for lunch through to 1am, as a normal service with no fixed seatings.
What Menu is Served on New Year's Eve at ALBA?
ALBA serves the New Year's Set Menu on 31 December. There is no Aperitivo Hour on the night.
Can I Book a Private Room for New Year's Eve?
Yes. ALBA has a ten-seat private dining room and semi-private sections for larger groups, bookable on New Year's Eve as on any other night, subject to availability. Enquire through the Groups and Events page; the spaces go early.
Where is ALBA?
70 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW3 1ER, directly opposite Harrods and a minute from Knightsbridge station.
Do I Need to Book?
Yes, and early. New Year's Eve is one of the busiest nights of the year and the late tables fill first.
