Coronavirus NSW: The NYE entertainment proving the show must go on

While crowds have been banned in the CBD on New Year’s Eve, those who nabbed bookings at harbourside venues will be allowed in for their celebrations.

With crowds banned from the harbour foreshore this New Year’s Eve, there’s still some prime viewing spots available for the single fireworks display, at a price.

Those who already nabbed bookings at harbourside venues will be allowed in for their celebrations, including sit-down dinners and roving cocktail events.

“It’s going to feel a lot more intimate this year – most of our bookings are for tables of two, rather than the large New Year’s Eve groups we usually have,” head chef of Kingsleys Woolloomooloo, Silvana Parisi, said.

There will be no fireworks lighting up the sky above Sydney Harbour this year. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

And there are still places available, ranging in price from $1690 a head at Bennelong to $99 at Luna Park.

Under the wings of the Sydney Opera House, Bennelong restaurant is charging $1690 for a five-course meal with matching wines, champagne and canapes on arrival.

Several events will also be hosted at the Barangaroo House by chef Matt Moran.

Rooftop venue Smoke has already sold out to 300 ticket holders, while the Sydney Opera House was forced to cancel their three dinners.

Those who have made reservations at certain eateries and bars will still be allowed into the CBD.

LIST OF VENUES

Bennelong – Five course meal with wine in the main dining room for $1,690 per person or $1,450 per person for bar style seating at the Cured & Cultured Counter.

You can eat at the Bennelong Restaurant and Bar on New Year’s Eve. Picture: Bennelong

Aria: Early seating from 5pm offers a four-course dinner for $300 per person.

The second seating, from 7:30pm, will offer a six-course tasting menu including champagne on arrival, premium wines and a take-home gift pack for $1450 per person.

Cafe Sydney – Five-course dinner with wine for $800 including a glass of Perrier Jouët Brut. There are only just over 50 spots available.

The Park Hyatt - Four-course menu with a glass of champagne for $650 per adult. This gets you front row seats of the harbour from 8.30pm -12.30am. An early 3-course dinner will be offered from 5.30-7.30pm for $295 for adults and $145 for children under 12 years

Altitude – perhaps the most incredible view in Sydney with a price tag to match. A window seat $1300, View seat $1150 – seven-course degustation with wine.

Quay – For $1600 per head you can enjoy dinner with a view. Included is champagne on arrival and midnight canapes and six-course menu.

Luna Park: Unlimited rides, entertainment and view of the fireworks starting from 7pm. Tickets from $99 and cannot be refunded

City Extra: Offering a 4-course dinner plus open bar and DJ entertainment from 7pm-1am. Adults $485 Under 18s $200

Alex Simms, Elly Vindin and Lauren Ritchie at The Opera Bar in Circular Quay ahead of New Years Eve. Picture: Rohan Kelly

O Bar and Dining: Eight-course tasting menu including a glass of champagne on arrival $695.

Pier One Sydney Harbour: A degustation menu with drinks from $815 or a more casual affair with Paella and burgers, drinks and DJ for $615.

Burgers, drinks and a DJ are available at the Pier One Sydney Harbour hotel.

Chi by Lotus in Barangaroo: Two hours of drinks and a 10-course shared menu - $148 per person.

The Fenwick at Balmain: Degustation menu with wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages - $595 per person.

A multi-course menu is available at Aqua Dining. Picture: AAP Image/Troy Snook

Aqua Dining Milsons Point – Degustation menu with unlimited drinks - $995 per person.

Ripples at Milsons Point: Degustation menu including beer and wine for $795 per person.

Ripples at Chowder Bay: Dinner is $225 and unlimited drinks.

Q Station: Family seafood dinner for $219 adults $179 teen, $80 child or a 4-course degustation in Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar for $249 for adults, $209 teen (13+) / $179 child (9+).

Chirosco by Ormeggio: Sharing menu for $95 per person with BYO wine allowed.

The Winery: Disco Drag Dinner $179pp, including 3 hour food and beverage package

Untied, Barangaroo: NYE Rooftop Frose Party $189 per person, 4 hour package

Rook: NYE Amalfi Rooftop Party $130 per person. 3 hour food and beverage package with Italian canape package includes glass of champagne on arrival

Beer Deluxe, Barangaroo: Bottomless pizza and beer $120 per person

Kingsleys Sydney: Four course meal with glass of champagne on arrival - $199.