60% SOLD OUT Early Bird prices end 31st October

The one and only place to be this New Year’s Eve is the magnificent Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, built in 1357. As we transform the world’s finest medieval guild hall into Yorkshire’s swankiest party, we are inviting you to a night like no other.

AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING

7pm - Arrive to a roaring open fire and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine as you move through to the undercroft for the pre dinner reception and entertainment.

8pm – We will head upstairs to take our seats at the banqueting table in the majestic candle lit Great Hall for a wonderful 3 course feast.

9.45pm – Get ready to party, our band will be warming up. Stay chatting with friends at the dining table or move downstairs for a tipple.

10pm - The band kicks off in grand style and our Love Cheese all night grazing table opens.

11.45pm – As we approach Midnight, prepare for our Master of Ceremonies and band to count us down to 12 o’clock.

Midnight – Say cheers to 2025 with a rousing rendition of 'auld lang syne' as we start the final musical set of the night!

1am – The evening will draw to a close.

Make the night extra special

Our VIP tickets include early arrival (6:30pm) and an exclusive reception with the Event Director and the Ball's chief guests. Enjoy a glass of fizz as you socialise and start a night like no other. Our Platinum Pass includes VIP early arrival, unlimited house drinks, port with your cheese board, and midnight champagne. 

SOLD OUT For those looking for the ultimate private VIP package, the historic Governor’s Parlour is available to a single group of 12-24 people. Complete with your own butler, this offers an unparalleled luxury experience. To secure this exceptional space a non refundable deposit must be made. We will then liaise with you to create your perfect evening.

Our Delectable Menu

Smoked salmon and prawn roulade with dill oil and lemon crème fraîche.

OR

Smoked Aubergine and mediterranean vegetable roulade with dill oil , sourdough crisp and crème fraîche. (v)

Main Course

Blackened sirloin of beef with pressed potato, charred leek, horseradish and celeriac puree, truffle and red wine jus.

OR

Blackened leeks with crispy onions, artichoke puree and truffle hollandaise. (v)

Pudding

Chocolate Delice, with girrotine cherries, honeycomb tuile.

Cheese Course

Our Love Cheese grazing table. A selection of 5 cheeses, crackers, breads and fruits.

A full bar will be available on the night and table wine can be preordered in the weeks leading up to the event. 

Dress Code

You can not be over dressed! Black tie and ball gowns.

Payment Options

Pay Now: Via Debit or Credit card.
Pay Later: At checkout select PayPal Pay Later.
Corporate Orders: Select pay by invoice.

Our trusted team know how to throw a party

Last year’s Ball was praised by the Yorkshire Post as the best in York, and one of the best events in Yorkshire! Our sell out 'Coronation Ball' was listed by the international leisure firm, Time Out as; "One of the best events in BRITAIN".

We look forward to taking you into the new year with style.

As spaces are limited for this event we advise booking early to avoid disappointment

Early Bird prices end 31st October

We look forward to welcoming you on New Year’s Eve.