Best Places to Celebrate New Year's in London

London, England is a top choice for city revelers to take part in the festivities to ring in the New Year. Take a stroll down Oxford Street, meet your party at Picadilly Circus, or head over to Big Ben for the countdown to midnight. No matter where you end up, you'll always find some fellow celebrators at local pubs and restaurants open all night long. For a planned affair, be sure to stop by any of these places to celebrate New Year's in London for 2007:

The jazz enthusiasts at heart will want to head over to Ronnie Scott's, London's best night spot for fantastic drinks in a classy jazz themed setting. Live music each night from 6:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. the following morning will keep you entertained, and the yearly New Years extravaganza brings in crowds of epic proportions for a memorable night of revelry. Located in London's Soho district at 47 Frith Street, make your reservation by calling 020 7439 0747.

British Airways will once again sponsor the fire display at The London Eye, featuring one of the city's most popular fireworks displays. The London Eye display will be most visible from the surrounding pier and downtown London districts. The show begins as early as 8 p.m., and the North embankment on Westminster bridge is your best spot to view the event that will light up the city before midnight! Contact 087 0443 9862 for more details.

Take part in the costume event of the year at the annual Bond Ball, hosted at the Kensington Close Hotel on Wright's Lane. Each year, guests dress up as their favorite Bond characters to sip vodka martinis and enjoy the luxurious setting in the heart of downtown London. Count down the hours to midnight in high style, and enjoy a glamorous night of movie-inspired merriment. Book a hotel package to spend the night at the prestigious hotel by calling 020 8989 6712.

The Roxbury Bar & Grill at 1165 Oxford Street is the place to dance the night away with the in-house DJ, complimentary champagne at midnight, and hundreds of London party goers. The New Years Eve Bash starts at 8 p.m., and dinner reservations are recommended. The party doesn't stop until 3 a.m. the following day, and door prizes throughout the night will keep you and your party group toasting away; take a chance at karaoke, or head over to the lounge area for some mingling and socializing.

If you're anxious to see some fireworks, book your place on a River Thames cruise. Enjoy this year's Gala Dinner & Dance Cruise with a four-course meal, champagne toast, and live music on board. Sailing begins at Westminster Pier at 9 p.m., and returns to the London shores at 2 a.m. after your night of dancing and merriment. Continue your celebrations down the pier where you'll find the crowds continuing in true London party fashion! Call +44(0)2 07740 0400 for booking information.

No matter what your taste or style for New Year celebrations this year, there's no shortage of activities when you're in London. Enjoy a walk through the downtown districts for the nightclubs and restaurants, reserve a package at a local hotel, and keep your eye on the fireworks from the London Eye, wherever you are at midnight! London provides plenty of exciting options to ring in your memorable year in 2007.