New Year’s Eve Dinner in Bali at the Midnight Masquerade
The last night of the year should be more than just a countdown. Many travellers want a celebration that feels special from the very start and stays memorable into the new year.
Apéritif Restaurant, set above the Valley of the Kings in Ubud, offers a unique way to ring in the new year. The Midnight Masquerade starts at 6 pm on Thursday, 31 December 2026, and invites guests to enjoy fine dining, live music, and a relaxed, elegant celebration.
If you are staying at Viceroy Bali, your experience goes beyond dinner. The celebration continues into the night, and your private villa is just a short walk away.
A New Year’s Eve Dinner in Bali Worth Dressing For
The Midnight Masquerade is meant to be a special event. Guests are asked to dress smartly or formally, with masks and hints of black, white, or silver inspired by Venetian masquerades. From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere feels different from a typical dinner.
Instead of a ballroom or buffet, the evening takes place in Apéritif Restaurant’s elegant dining room, inspired by the 1920s. The space is decorated with extra festive touches for New Year’s Eve, creating a mood of mystery, glamour, and celebration.
The restaurant team has created a special tasting menu for the evening, reflecting their approach of “European Technique. Indonesian Soul.”. Each course is carefully planned to surprise you, blending European cooking techniques with local flavours.
Live violin and piano music set the mood as everyone looks forward to midnight. Vegetarian and vegan menus are also available, and since seating is limited, reservations are a must.
You can reserve your spot for the Midnight Masquerade on the Apéritif Restaurant event page.
The Countdown, and Then the Short Walk Home
The Midnight Masquerade is meant to be a special event. Guests are asked to dress smartly or formally, with masks and hints of black, white, or silver inspired by Venetian masquerades. From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere feels different from a typical dinner.
Instead of a ballroom or buffet, the evening takes place in Apéritif Restaurant’s elegant dining room, inspired by the 1920s. The space is decorated with extra festive touches for New Year’s Eve, creating a mood of mystery, glamour, and celebration.
The restaurant team has created a special tasting menu for the evening, reflecting their approach of “European Technique. Indonesian Soul.”. Each course is carefully planned to surprise you, blending European cooking techniques with local flavours.
Live violin and piano music set the mood as everyone looks forward to midnight. Vegetarian and vegan menus are also available, and since seating is limited, reservations are a must.
You can reserve your spot for the Midnight Masquerade on the Apéritif Restaurant event page.
The Countdown, and Then the Short Walk Home
One of the best parts of celebrating New Year’s Eve at Viceroy Bali is that the night doesn’t end with dinner.
As midnight arrives and everyone welcomes 2027, guests who are not staying at the resort head home. But if you are staying at Viceroy Bali, you can keep celebrating at your own pace.
Pinstripe Bar, the resort’s hidden Art Deco-style speakeasy, hosts a special Countdown Soirée that lasts into the early morning. Here, you can enjoy signature cocktails and views of the quiet valley, surrounded by marble, dark wood, and bronze.
When you’re ready to end the night, your villa is just a short walk away.
Your short walk takes you back to a private pool villa with views of the Valley of the Kings. The heated pool is perfect, even on cooler nights in Ubud. You don’t have to worry about transport or late-night traffic; the celebration simply flows into the first morning of the new year.
It’s the difference between just attending a New Year’s Eve party and waking up as part of it.
Staying for the Masquerade
The festive season is one of the busiest times at Viceroy Bali, and villas often book out well before December.
Each of the 40 private pool villas overlooks the valley and has its own heated pool, making it a peaceful place to relax after celebrating. Viceroy Bali is just 10 to 15 minutes from central Ubud, so you get both privacy and easy access to town.
Viceroy Bali is a boutique hotel with a One MICHELIN Key for 2025 and is home to Apéritif Restaurant. Here, you can enjoy an outstanding New Year’s Eve dinner and stay in luxury, all within the same private estate.
The last night of the year should be about more than just the countdown. At Viceroy Bali, the Midnight Masquerade combines great food, live entertainment, and the comfort of staying right where the celebration happens.
Stay for the Last Night of the Year
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I enjoy a New Year’s Eve dinner in Bali?
Apéritif Restaurant at Viceroy Bali hosts the Midnight Masquerade on 31 December 2026, starting at 6 pm. The evening features a specially created degustation menu, live violin and piano performances, elegant masquerade-inspired styling, and a countdown to welcome 2027. Guests staying at Viceroy Bali can continue the celebration at Pinstripe Bar before returning to their private villa.
Can I stay overnight at Viceroy Bali for New Year’s Eve?
Yes. Viceroy Bali offers 40 private pool villas, each with a heated pool overlooking the Valley of the Kings. Staying at the property allows guests to enjoy the celebration without having to arrange transport after midnight. As the festive period is one of the busiest times of the year, early reservations are strongly recommended.
What is the dress code for the Midnight Masquerade?
The dress code is smart-to-formal. Guests are encouraged to wear masks and incorporate black, white, or silver into their attire, inspired by classic Venetian masquerade celebrations.
What time does the New Year’s Eve dinner begin?
The Midnight Masquerade begins at 6 pm on Thursday, 31 December 2026. Guests may also choose to arrive early for cocktails at Pinstripe Bar before moving on to the dining experience.
