New Year's Eve feasts New Year concert

Tianlun Dynasty Hotel will stage a New Year concert at the central square on the 3rd floor. There will be a buffet, drinks and a live concert. The buffet is available everyday in December, comprising lobster, cheese fondue, turkey and Haagen-Dazs ice cream. 6522-8191

Seafood dinner party

Essence Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Beijing will welcome in the New Year with a sumptuous dinner party from 6 pm-10:30pm, December 31. Dishes include baby lobster and steak grill buffet with fresh seafood like prawns, sashimi, succulent steaks and delicious desserts. There will also be a free flow of soft drinks, orange juice, house beer and a glass of "French Methode Champenoise." 5911-9999 ext 63

A twist on New Year's Eve

A seafood buffet with a New Year's twist and entertainment at Senses Restaurant at the Westin Beijing Financial Street. There will be live music from the Sound Forge Band at midnight in the plush lobby lounge. Dinner from 6:30pm-11:30pm, countdown from 11:30pm-1:30am. 6606-8866

A world of wine

The Patio Restaurant at the Holiday Inn Lido Beijing will host a New Year's Eve wine buffet dinner to see out the old year and welcome in 2007. Plan the perfect party with friends and family. 6437-6688 ext 2884

A French feast

A New Year's Eve six-course French set dinner is available at Jaan, while a seafood buffet is offered at East 33, at Raffles Beijing Hotel. 8500-4225 or 6526-3388 ext 4225

Ballroom countdown

As well as a buffet dinner at Cafe Cha, there will be a buffet in the ballroom, unique dcor and entertainment shows at Shangri-la Hotel Beijing. Be there, right in the middle of the count down as the Grand Ballroom resonates with cries welcoming the year 2007. 6841-0013 or 6841-2211ext 2888

Dinner party and lucky draw

Jing at The Peninsula Beijing will serve up a superb six-course dinner. The event will feature a lucky draw with terrific prizes, dancing and the countdown to the New Year with live entertainment. Menu highlights include: goose liver, Tandoori Maine lobster tail, and a choice of main courses including slow-roasted Australian beef tenderloin or halibut fillet. 8516-2888 ext 6697

Sorabol

Traditional Korean fare in spacious and comfortable setting, with fantastic hot pot noodles and some of the best marinated beef in town.

11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm. B1/F, Lufthansa Centre, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu. 6465-1215.501.

Free flowing booze

Usher in 2007 in style with great food, free flow of drinks, all night entertainment, prize draws and door gifts, at the Function Room at the Traders Hotel. 6506-2277 ext 6233

International buffet

The Silk Road Trattoria at the Great Wall Sheraton Beijing will host a buffet including international dishes, cooking stations, and unlimited desserts. 21st Floor Restaurant prepares classic combination of Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine from master chef Tian. Join in the countdown party at the Atrium. 6590-5566 ext 2117