Guide to New Year's Eve: Berkeley and West Highland Edition

Several places will be open later than usual, and you'll find drink specials and more.

by Ashley Hughes Dec 24, 2014, 11:42am MST

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by Ashley Hughes Dec 24, 2014, 11:42am MST

It's time to ring in 2015, and the options for New Year's Eve celebrations span across Denver. This edition brings you great options in the neighborhoods of Berkeley and West Highland. Many require or recommend reservations, so make your plans soon.

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Parisi

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You can choose a festive atmosphere with a DJ at Parisi, or classic intimate dining at downstairs Firenze a Tavola. Early bird seating is from 4 to 6 p.m. and costs $60, while all other times will be $75. The menu spans five courses of Italian specialties.

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4401 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO 80212

(303) 561-0234

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Block & Larder

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This brand-new modern chophouse will stay open later than usual, with last call around 12:30 a.m. Look for a limited-availability prix fixe menu in addition to the regular board.

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4000 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO 80212

(303) 433-4063

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Sushi Hai

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The party at Sushi Hai includes a DJ and three different package levels to choose from, ranging $150 to $350, depending on the bottles desired.

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3600 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211

(720) 855-0888

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Trattoria Stella

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A special a la carte dinner is planned in addition to the full menu. Look for tomato basil bisque, stuffed winter squash, seared flank steak, and more.

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3470 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211

(303) 458-1128

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Billy's Inn

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This casual spot will be open and you can take advantage of the late-night happy hour from to 9 to 11 p.m. with drink specials and bites.

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4403 Lowell Boulevard, Denver, CO 80211

(303) 455-9733

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Cafe Brazil

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Here, the full menu will be available as well as specials of the evening featuring seafood, meats, craft cocktails, and more. Make reservations between 5 and 10:30 p.m.

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4408 Lowell Boulevard, Denver, CO 80211

(303) 480-1877

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Hops & Pie

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Though closing at the regular time of 10 p.m., you can take advantage of the craft can night from 5 p.m. to close, for $2 each.

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3920 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO 80212

(303) 477-7000

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Axios Estiatorio

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You'll find a special prix fixe menu in addition to the regular dinner selection, open until 10 p.m.

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3901 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO 80212

(720) 328-2225

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Brazen

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Instead of switching to a late-night menu as usual, Brazen will serve its regular menu until 1 a.m.

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4450 West 38th Avenue, Denver, CO 80212

(720) 638-1242

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Coral Room

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Recently under new ownership, Coral Room will be open and offering feature dishes.

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3489 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211

(303) 433-2535

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The Matador

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The Matador will be open until 2 a.m., with the evening seeing two different happy hours offering lots of appetizers—from 4 to 6 p.m. and again 10 p.m. to close. Also, enjoy Patron margaritas for $6 and house margs for $2.50 as a special for the night.