{"id":3156,"date":"2017-07-23T20:51:46","date_gmt":"2017-07-23T10:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ccls.flywheelsites.com\/?p=3156"},"modified":"2021-04-13T14:27:48","modified_gmt":"2021-04-13T04:27:48","slug":"celebrate-nye-in-style-on-the-coast-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralcoastlifeandstyle.com.au\/celebrate-nye-in-style-on-the-coast-2","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate NYE in Style on the Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s the biggest night of the year and to help you end 2017 with a coastal chic bang, we\u2019ve compiled some of the hottest and hippest things happening on the Central Coast this New Year.<\/p>\n

Seaside restaurants are putting on exquisite meals, beachfront bars are teeing up epic parties and for something a bit racey, there\u2019s Gosford’s annual NYE race day.<\/p>\n

The best part is the pricing, some of it’s free, and some of it’s ridiculously good value – especially considering it’s New Year’s Eve.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s absolutely no need to leave the Coast to\u00a0ring in 2018 in style – here’s our annual wrap up of the must-attend NYE events.<\/p>\n

\"NYE<\/a>

NYE races at Gosford. Photo: The Entertainment Grounds<\/p><\/div>\n

GOSFORD:<\/strong> <\/span>Punt and party into 2018 with the\u00a0Entertainment Grounds<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>annual NYE Race Day at the<\/span>\u00a0Gosford track. Gates open at midday for an afternoon of\u00a0racing action, live entertainment and plenty of free activities to keep the kids happy. There will be VIP marquees with DJs, food and drink packages and fashions on the field is always a highlight for chic ladies, and fellas.\u00a0The race day doesn’t cost a thing for locals \u2013 visit this link<\/a><\/span><\/strong> to get your free pass. Anyone doing the ultimate Coastie NYE double header and backing up with the\u00a0Mariners match afterwards, can also gain free entry with their game\u00a0ticket.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Crowne<\/a>

Cocktails at Crowne Plaza, Terrigal. Photo: Crowne Plaza Terrigal<\/p><\/div>\n

TERRIGAL:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>December 31, 2017 will see the long awaited return of fireworks to\u00a0Terrigal and\u00a0Crowne Plaza<\/strong><\/a><\/span> offers an idyllic location to watch the sun set on 2017 and light up for 2018. The hotel’s fine dining\u00a0Seasalt Restaurant<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, which overlooks Terrigal Beach, is putting on\u00a0a five course degustation with drinks and live\u00a0entertainment from\u00a07.30pm to 12.30pm (fireworks are scheduled for 9pm) for\u00a0$169 per person.\u00a0<\/span>Bookings essential:\u00a04384 9209<\/span><\/p>\n

Retro Terrigal bar Rhonda’s<\/strong><\/a><\/span> is hosting\u00a0an 80’s inspired party\u00a0with\u00a0international musos Ali Love & Garry Todd (UK) set to rock the joint. Get your 80s steeze on and enjoy roving canap\u00e9s and cocktails in one of the Coast’s coolest bars. Purchase a pre-sale ticket for $15 from the website<\/strong><\/a><\/span> or pay\u00a0$25 at the door.<\/p>\n

At Terrigal’s intimate fine dining restaurant, Yellowtail<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, NYE diners will be treated to a six-course\u00a0chef\u2019s pick menu. Chef Scott Price uses\u00a0local, seasonal produce to create\u00a0flavourful dishes with\u00a0influences ranging from the Middle East and the Mediterranean to\u00a0Asia, so you know you’re in for a treat. The meal costs $85 per person and for children under 12, it’s $25 including bread, meal and ice-cream. Bookings essential: 4384 6656<\/p>\n

\"Bombini<\/a>

Feasting at Bombini<\/p><\/div>\n

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AVOCA: <\/strong><\/span>\u00a0To end 2017 on a culinary high,\u00a0Bombini<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is putting on a four-course Italian feast starting with antipasto of beef battuta, prawn cutlet,\u00a0oysters and confit duck. Entrees include spanner crab cannelloni, grilled Freemantle octopus, potato gnocchi or grilled quail and for mains, there’s a selection of\u00a0scotch fillet, barbecued duck breast, or swordfish with\u00a0green olive and pistachio salsa. The mouth-watering dessert line up features chocolate mousse, grilled peaches with vanilla sponge, Bombini’s famed house-made gelato or\u00a0their signature\u00a0raspberry and cream dolci.\u00a0<\/span>The\u00a0NYE feast<\/strong><\/span><\/a> runs from 5pm to 11pm and costs\u00a0$120 per person,\u00a0including a welcome glass of Champagne.\u00a0Bookings essential\u00a04381 1436<\/p>\n

\"Dart<\/a>

Dart and Feather bar, Davistown<\/p><\/div>\n

DAVISTOWN: <\/strong><\/span>One of the newest restaurants on the Coast, The Dart and Feather is putting on its first NYE dinner<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0on Dec 31. Offering live music on the waterfront, an unlimited three hour drinks package from 7pm to 10pm, and a seven course tasting menu, it’s a great way for residents\u00a0to ring in the NY without having to venture into Terrigal or Avoca. It’s $149 per person and includes tasty treats such as sesame crusted tuna, sweet potato gnocchi and black Angus striploin – mention Coastal Chic for a 20 per cent discount!<\/span> Bookings essential info@thedartandfeather.com.au<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Sardinia<\/a>

Sardinia at Ettalong. Photo Lisa Haymes<\/p><\/div>\n

PENINSULA:<\/strong> <\/span>The champagne won’t just be flowing in glasses at Ettalong restaurant Sardinia<\/strong><\/a><\/span> this NYE – it’s even making a cameo on the menu. The rebranded Italian restaurant at Ettalong Markets (formerly Trattoria da Vito) is offering a tantalising menu packed with sustainable seafood including trout fillet with chickpea cr\u00e8me and salmon caviar; risotto Champagne with sea urchins and honeydew melon; paccheri with braised beef cheek, saut\u00e9ed mushrooms and pecorino; and dark chocolate and amarena cherry truffles for dessert.\u00a0It costs just\u00a0$60 per person including matching wine and there will be two seatings from\u00a06pm \u2013 8pm and 8.30pm \u2013 10.30pm. Bookings essential: 4304 9670<\/p>\n

Frankies rooftop bar above the Bayview at Woy Woy is hosting its inaugural NYE cocktail party<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>this year. $150 gets you three premium cocktails plus unlimited beer, wine and first pour spirits from 7pm to 10pm and roving canap\u00e9s. The DJ starts at 7pm and the venue will stay open til 2am. Bookings essential via\u00a0fun@frankiesrooftop.com.au or 4341 2088<\/p>\n

\"Fireworks<\/a>

Fireworks at the Entrance. Photo Mac.Snaps<\/p><\/div>\n

THE ENTRANCE:<\/strong> <\/span>For a flapping good time, swing into The Entrance Hotel<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>for a NYE Gatsby dress up party. There will be prizes for the best flapper outfits and live music all afternoon and evening at the stunningly located lagoonside hotel.<\/p>\n

Celebrate the beginning of a new year with free entertainment, activities, a wishing well and live music on stage at Memorial Park\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>as part of Central Coast Council’s annual NYE event at\u00a0The Entrance<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. Kicking off\u00a0at 6pm, the family-friendly festivities will include yummy bites at ‘food alley’ and conclude at 9pm with a spectacular fireworks display.<\/p>\n

\"NYE<\/a>

NYE at the races. Photo: The Entertainment Grounds<\/p><\/div>\n

Just as important as what’s on is what’s not. There are a few fine establishments who are taking the night off to celebrate so just in case you were hoping to dine at your fave local on NYE, here are a few places that will NOT\u00a0be open on December 31: Osteria A’Mano<\/a><\/strong>, Donnie’s Eatery,<\/a> Young Barons, <\/a><\/strong>Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf<\/a>, The Springs<\/a>, Gracelands<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There are also a few places which have already booked out including\u00a0Reef at Terrigal<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Pearls on the Beach.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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