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.

Last year’s event sold out months in advance with 130 people on the waiting list, so book early to secure your spot!

We have made 25% of tickets available at an early bird price on a first come, first served basis.

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 attended by the Ball's chief guests. Enjoy a glass of fizz as you socialise and start a night like no other.

For those looking for the ultimate private VIP package, the historic Governor’s Parlour is available with a small number of private tables of 2 to 6. Complete with your own butler, this offers an unparalleled luxury experience with champagne on arrival, your own after dinner cheeseboard with port, and more champagne at midnight!

Our Delectable Menu

We are finalising this year’s menu with our chefs, but here was last year’s offering to whet your taste buds…

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, meats, crackers 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

Our Balls have been praised by international leisure supremos Time Out, alongside the Yorkshire Post and York Press. What our 2024 guests said:

‘Thank you very much for a fantastic New Year's Eve party, we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and what a beautiful venue.’

’Please can we express our sincere thanks for a fantastic evening.’

‘Thank you for a fantastic evening last night. We really enjoyed ourselves. The band was great.’

‘We all had a fabulous time.’

‘The venue is amazing - a real wow when you walk through the door and an even bigger wow when you enter the banqueting
room. The food and service were both very, very good.’

‘We all had an amazing time on New Year's Eve.’

Need accommodation - we have teamed up with York’s only 5 star hotel, The Grand, to offer you 20% off your stay! Visit https://www.thegrandyork.co.uk/?selfbook=true&hotel2058&promoCode=NOBLENY

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

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