How to party like it’s 2026

How to party like it’s 2026

Whether you hit the town, host at home or take off to escape it all, here’s how to celebrate the new year in style

01. Prop up the best-tended bars in London

Whether you prefer hotel-bar chic or buzzy neighbourhood energy, these locations will satisfy the most curious cocktail adventurers

02. How to host the perfect dinner party (no tablescaping allowed)

The dinner party is back. Here’s how to serve up an evening to remember, according to one humble host, Wallpaper* design critic Hugo Macdonald

03. Flit to France to stock up on the hospitality industry’s favourite champagne

Our drinks expert Neil Ridley ventures into the subterranean temple to patience and precision that is the Billecart-Salmon winery

04. Dress to make an entrance

Embrace the decadent and the debonair with our tips for dressing up this party season

05. Put on your best face; a new lipstick is always in order

This one from Celine is among our pick of beauty launches of the year, from transformative skincare to offbeat scents

06. Book one of these classic New York restaurants for delicious food and inspired design

From Michelin-starred fine dining to reimagined retro diners, these are the most emblematic (and easy-on-the-eye) places to eat in the Big Apple

07. Raise the tone with colourful glassware

Bring a little personality to the table with jewel-toned glasses

08. Shake up your cocktail making

Here are the best cocktail shakers to take your mixology skills to the next level

09. Indulge in a photogenic fancy at Los Angeles’ best fine-dining restaurants

LA boasts a creative food scene driven by some of the world’s most innovative chefs

hotel bedroom looking out onto snow and trees

10. Get away from it all

Book a last-minute escape and order room service. Choose from 2025’s best new hotel openings, including Finland’s Galdu Hotel & Spa, pictured

11. Make a cassata ice cream bombe

From the Wallpaper* recipe archive, a low-effort dessert that looks amazing (you’ll also find cocktail and canapé recipes, should you feel that way inclined)

12. Book a pub lunch for the day after

Design-driven food group Public House is redefining the British pub

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