New Year's Eve at National Portrait Gallery

For a New Year’s Eve shindig with a retro flavour, head to Larry’s Bar, the drinking den in the brick-walled vaults under National Portrait Gallery, where the walls are decorated with portraits of theatre legends from days gone by. The bar will be serving up classic cocktails while jazz duo Kitty La Roar and Nick Shankland supply live music, before a DJ and live entertainment takes you through to midnight. Mid-century glamour is encouraged, and your £120 ticket is redeemable against spend on the evening and includes a complimentary glass of champers on arrival, plus one for a toast at midnight.