Where to Celebrate NYE New Year’s Day Happenings in San Antonio       Where to celebrate NYE New Year’s Day in San Antonio from elevated rooftop celebrations and special dining experiences to festive hotel packages and local products perfect for holiday cocktails or Dry January.       Kimpton Santo *Tenfold Rooftop: The Skyline Soirée Wednesday, December 31 | 8 PM – 12 AM | Black White Attire | 21+ $180+ per person | $1,800+ VIP Sections | Ticket Link HERE Location: Tenfold Rooftop, 431 S Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205     Celebrate New Year’s Eve from above the city at Tenfold Rooftop’s Skyline Soirée! The event is an elevated New Year’s Eve celebration set against sweeping views of downtown San Antonio. Enjoy luxe lounge vibes, signature culinary activations, crafted cocktails, front-row visibility of the Tower of the Americas fireworks and a midnight moment designed to welcome 2026 in style. Details include:   General Admission – $180/person (20% gratuity included) Access to entire rooftop celebration Complimentary raw bar (oysters, jumbo shrimp, lobster salad) Wagyu skewers + charcuterie and fruit/veg tables Midnight champagne toast Immersive photo moments Dance floor, multiple bars, and 360° skyline viewing   VIP Lounge Sections – $1,800/section (20% gratuity included | Up to 8 guests per section) Reserved skyline lounge seating (front-row firework viewing) 2 bottles of bubbles Osetra caviar service (two tins + accompaniments) Dedicated host Complimentary valet for each guest (40 cars total) Access to all GA offerings     *Dean’s Steak Seafood: The 2026 New Year’s Revival Thursday, January 1 | 6:30 AM – 10 AM Reserve a table HERE Location: Dean’s Steak Seafood, 431 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205   Kick off 2026 with an elevated comfort spread at Dean’s Steak Seafood on New Year’s Day (Thursday, January 1). The restaurant will be highlighting the below menu items for brunch service:   Featured Dish ($26): Chicken Waffles Crispy breaded chicken thighs, spicy honey, fried egg and waffle   Featured Drink ($20): Mimosa + Bloody Mary Flight Three (3) 4–5 oz pours of choice between: Classic Mimosa, Spicy Bloody Mary, Seasonal Sparkler (Grapefruit–Elderflower)   Reservations are encouraged and can be made through the OpenTable link HERE.   *Kimpton Santo Hotel Package: The NYE Skyline Stay Wednesday, December 31 | Book online HERE   Celebrate, stay and seamlessly recover. Book a stay at Kimpton Santo for the night of NYE (Wednesday, December 31). This hotel package is designed for guests who want to celebrate at Tenfold’s rooftop party and enjoy a relaxing, elevated New Year’s Day at Kimpton Santo. The package includes: Two adult tickets to Skyline Soirée Breakfast for two (in-room or at Dean’s Steak Seafood) 2 PM late checkout Complimentary valet       Plaza San Antonio Hotel Spa *Anaqua Garden Bar: A New Leaf NYE at Anaqua Wednesday, December 31 | Doors open at 4 PM | DJ from 8 PM–1 AM (@DjCurfewTexas) GA is Free | Reserve a table HERE VIP is $250 for table of max 4 guests or $500 for table of max 10 guests | Purchase HERE   Step into the energy of New Year’s Eve at Anaqua Garden Bar. Plaza San Antonio transforms the covered pavilion into a festive open-air celebration under the trees. Sip seasonal cocktails, enjoy the full dining menu and welcome 2026 with great music, great vibes and the signature atmosphere that makes Anaqua one of downtown’s favorite gathering spots.     General Admission spots are FREE and limited, so guests are encouraged to reserve a table ahead of time via the OpenTable link HERE. In addition to the full menu, Anaqua will be offering Quarter-ounce Caviar Bumps for $52.   To make for a truly unforgettable New Year’s Eve, guests can purchase VIP access to the event. Celebrate beneath the pavilion with guaranteed seating, complimentary valet parking for each guest, premium bubbles, NYE party favors, dedicated service, shareable charcuterie board and the vibrant atmosphere that makes Anaqua the city’s go-to outdoor party spot. Just steps from downtown, it’s the perfect place to welcome 2026 in style.   VIP tables can be purchased at $250 for a table of max 4 guests or $500 for a table of max 10 guests. Tables can be purchased via the OpenTable link HERE.     *Plaza San Antonio Hotel Spa Hotel Package: Toast Stay NYE Experience Wednesday, December 31 | Book online HERE   Toast to 2026 in style, and book the Toast Stay NYE package for the night of NYE (Wednesday, December 31). The package includes: Chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival 1 bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival Wrist bands to Anaqua Garden NYE Party tickets for 2 adults Valet parking Late check-out at 2 PM   *Plaza San Antonio Hotel Spa Hotel Package: NYE Fireworks via Private Balcony Wednesday, December 31 | Book online HERE   Guests from out of town can view the New Year like never before. Celebrate 2026 from a private balcony at Plaza San Antonio with a direct view of the Tower of the Americas fireworks. The package includes: Room with a private balcony with a direct view of the Tower of the Americas fireworks Chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival 1 bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival Wrist bands to Anaqua Garden NYE Party tickets for 2 adults Valet parking Late check-out at 2 PM     Twang *Spice Up NYE Celebrations With Twang Products Prices vary by product | Order online HERE Twang products ship nationwide | Purchase in-store at local grocers across the country   As a family-founded and operated business, Twang knows that any holiday cocktail, cold beer or treat can be elevated to great heights with the right ingredients. With a rich history spanning almost four decades, Twang consistently delivers top-quality products authentically made to enhance the taste, appearance and enjoyment of food and beverages, including: Snack Salts, Flavored Salts, Beer Salts, Drink Rimmers and Michelada Mixers.     *Dry January Look Ahead: Twang Drink Rimmers Michalda Mixers for Mocktails $5 per Drink Rimmer | $7 per Michelada Mixer Twang products ship nationwide | Purchase in-store at local grocers across the country   For over 38 years, Twang—a Latino-founded leader in premium flavored salts and beverage seasonings—has been elevating drinks with bold, all-natural flavor and Dry January is no exception. Twang Drink Rimmers make it easy to turn any mocktail or everyday beverage into a fun, flavor-packed experience. Drink Rimmers are available in vibrant varieties like Chile Lime, Lime, Grapefruit, Dill Pickle and Mango Chile. The rimmers add zesty, spicy, citrusy or sweet complexity to zero-proof margaritas, micheladas, spritzes or even sparkling water. They’re priced at $5.00 each and ship nationwide.     Additionally, Twang’s all-natural Michelada Mixers (classic, spicy, or pickle) feature real lime juice, ancho chiles, and organic Worcestershire sauce. It allows for a refreshing spin on the classic michelada, creating a delicious non-alcoholic version. Using Twang’s Michelada Mixers creates big flavor without the alcohol. It’s available in 16oz bottles for $7.00 each and ships nationwide. ...read more read less