The Christmas festivities are officially over which means it’s time to think about how you are going to bring the New Year in.

Many clubs, bars and restaurants in Chester are hosting events to welcome in 2016 so we’ve put together a guide of where you could go this Thursday, December 31.

Happy new year from us all at the Chester Chronicle!

Cruise, 4 St John Street, Cheshire, Chester CH1 1DA

James Bond themed night.

Six rooms transformed into Bond's favourite global locations.

There will only be a number of tickets available on the door so tickets are advised.

Call 01244 408000 or email admin@cruisechester.com to book tickets.

The Botanist, 13 St Werburgh Street, Chester CH1 2DY

The Botanist on Godstall Lane, Chester

Masquerade party.

No guest list or entry fee.

The first 50 guests to enter at 8pm will receive a free masquerade mask.

Duttons, 10-12 Godstall Lane, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1LN

London themed party.

£10 a ticket which includes a free drink on arrival, canapés and live music.

Call 01244 401869 to book tickets.

Kuckoo, 58 Watergate Street, Chester CH1 2LA

No tickets and no charge on the door.

Just a guest list which is free.

Email Bookings@KuckooRocks.com to confirm you are going.

Mockingbird Taproom, 85 Watergate Street, Chester CH1 2LN

The Mockingbird Taproom on Lower Watergate Street, Chester

No tickets.

Two for one cocktails all night.

Call 01244 316100 to book a table and order champagne!

Red Door, Below Blossoms Hotel, St John Street, Chester CH1 1DA

Free champagne before 10pm.

Message your full name to be on the guest list for priority entrance.

Call 01244 329871 or email chester@reddoor.uk.com for guest list and booths.

Rosies, 12-16 Northgate Street, City Centre, Chester CH1 2HA

Rosies nightclub in Northgate Street, Chester

Neverland party.

£15 on the door or £12 if tickets are booked in advance.

Tickets are available via skiddle.com

Kash, 121 Brook Street, Chester CH1 3DU

Tarantino night and costume party.

Ticket only - £5.

Call 01244 401777 to book tickets.

Gin Rickey’s, 10 St John Street, Chester CH1 1DA

Gin Rickey's

The Wolf of St John Street party.

No tickets, free admission.

Call the events team on 01244 555 060.

Missoula, 2-3 Music Hall Passage, Chester CH1 2EU

Casino Royale themed night.

Real roulette tables, drinks packages available, bond girls and show dancers.

£10 a ticket.

Call 01244 344802 to book tickets.

Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf, Chester, CH1 4EZ

The beer garden at Telford's Warehouse in Chester

Jurassic Warehouse NYE Costume Caper

Selection of prehistoric drinks served from 7pm with a free cocktail for the early pterodactyls.

T-Rex tribute band playing from 10pm and 12.30am.

Tickets are £15 and on sale via seetickets.com or call 01244 390 090.

The Commercial Bar, St Peter’s Courtyard, Northgate Street, Chester CH1 2HG

Masquerade party.

Free entry all night and DJs on two floors.

1539 Restaurant & Bar, 9 Nuns Road, Chester, CH1 2LY

Restaurant 1539 at Chester Racecourse
Restaurant 1539 at Chester Racecourse

Dine from the seasonal à la carte menu in the restaurant before moving up to The Roof to bring in the new year with their resident DJ.

Call 01244 304 611 to book a table.

Alexander's, Rufus Court, Chester CH1 2JW

New Year's Eve with The Continentals.

£15 or £12 in advance.

Call 01244 340005

The Old Harkers Arms, 5AL, 1 Russell St, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester CH3

The Old Harkers Arms in Chester

Black tie event.

Live band.

Canapés and champagne on arrival.

Open from 7pm, £30 a ticket.

La Tasca, 6-12 Cuppin St, City Centre, Chester CH1 2BN

New Year's Eve four course menu.

£20.95 per person.

Only available for pre-bookings.

If you book a table for four or more people between 3 and 6pm, you will receive a free bottle of Codorniu Cava to enjoy with your meal.