LondonTown.com | New Year in London

New Year's Eve, 2005. As millions of residents and visitors count down the minutes and seconds, fuses will be set at the London Eye for a vast firework display of Olympic proportions to welcome in 2006. The spectacle will be visible for miles around, and for hours before and after the streets will throng with revellers making their way to and from parties, clubs and all manner of celebrations.

London is the best city in the world in which to celebrate New Year. Apart from centuries of historic tradition, the city has the most vibrant music scene on the planet and thousands of party animals seeking live entertainment will be spoiled for choice. If you'd rather mark the occasion with a classy meal, a cruise down the Thames or a night of top comedy, the city offers hundreds of different diversions.

LondonTown.com have put together a guide to the best clubbing and bars in the city, and some top alternative nights out for you and your loved ones. We've also compiled a handy guide to the best restaurants open on January 1st 2006, so you can recover in style.

Our shopping gurus have compiled an essential guide to the January Sales to help you get ahead of the crowds and snap up some brilliant bargains. Many of the sales start early this year - so check it out well in advance.

It's wise to make all of your major plans and bookings as far in advance as possible to ensure you get the best out of London this New Year's Eve. We promise you a celebration to remember for years to come.