When considering New Year's Eve plans, check out these options near the Georgetown area:

Brix And Ale
The restaurant located inside the Sheraton Georgetown Texas Hotel & Conference Center is offering a New Year's Eve Dinner, Champagne Toast and New Year's Day Brunch.

New Year's Eve Dinner
Dec. 31 with seating times at 5:45-6:15 p.m. and 7:45-8:15 p.m.

  • Four-course prix fixe New Year’s Eve dinner, which also includes one glass of champagne per adult guest.

  • Entree choices include beef short ribs with winter fricassee and calvados glaze, herb crusted American lamb with dal and marble potatoes stew and mushroom broth, or brown butter lobster with gnocchi, heirloom carrots, and tobiko.

  • Children’s menu selections will be available.

  • By booking a seat at this dinner, guests are invited to take the elevator home that same evening at a special rate of $99.


$54.95 per person; optional $38 wine pairing

Champagne Toast at Jack’s Lounge
Jan. 1 at midnight

  • A DJ will spin in the lounge from 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

  • Holiday-themed cocktails such as the Yule Tide Mule, Candy Cane Cocktail, and Hob Noggin will be served now through the end of the year at Brix And Ale and Jack’s Lounge.


New Year’s Day Brunch
Jan. 1 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

  • An enhanced brunch buffet featuring a bloody mary bar, $3 mimosas, a carving station, hot pasta and made-to-order omelets.


$34.95 per adult; $17.50 per child ages 6-12

Prices and times vary. 1101 Woodlawn Ave., Georgetown. 737-444-2700. www.sheratongeorgetowntexas.com

Mel's Lone Star Lanes

Family Celebration
Dec. 31 from 5:30-8 p.m.

  • Includes private bowling lane, shoe rental, party favors, arcade prizes for the kids, full dinner buffet, soft drinks, champagne toast and unlimited arcade time play.


Striking NYE Bash
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

  • Includes private bowling lane, shoe rental, party favors, champagne toast at midnight, unlimited soft drinks, decadent dessert bar and unlimited arcade time play.


Prices and times vary. 1010 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-930-2200. www.melslonestarlanes.com

The Hollow
Dec. 31 from 4:30-10 p.m.

  • Special menu items are in the works and will be updated on its website.


Prices and times vary. 708 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-868-3300.

Worth the Trip

The W Austin is holding a Neon party and a Gold party on New Year’s Eve. the Neon party includes music, a cash bar and a champagne toast for $50 from 11 p.m.-2 a.m. The Gold party will be held from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. and includes cocktails, a champagne toast, snacks and entertainment by DJ Mel. General admission tickets are $150, and VIP tickets are $300. The next morning, the hotel is offering a hangover brunch for $25. The brunch includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, bloody mary's and mimosas for $25 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.

Prices and times vary. 200 Lavaca St., Austin. 512-542-3600. www.whotelaustin.com