THERE’S plenty on offer for the countdown to 2013. Here are some of “CityNews”’ picks for New Year’s Eve, whatever your style. 
Romantic
IF you want the best views on NYE combined with dark, moody lighting, you can’t go past Alto Restaurant at the Telstra tower. Offering three courses at $80 a head, ring in the New Year in style with 360-degree views of the city. Visit altotower.com.au/.
Dapper
THE Tea Lounge at the Hyatt Hotel is offering a variety of food stations for NYE celebrations, including pre-dinner drinks and canapés in The Garden from 7.30pm until 1am, and a live band to keep you swinging into 2013. Cost is $180 per guest and includes a drinks package. Stay overnight and they’ll place a bottle of sparkling wine and strawberries in your room. Call 6269 8909 for bookings.
All ages
GAREMA Place’s Bass in the Place is back again for another year, promising an eclectic lineup including Diesel, Timmy Trumpet and DJ Chris Fraser, as well as state-of-the-art lighting and of course, fireworks. It’s free for all ages, and starts at 9pm. Visit events.act.gov.au/nye.
Beachy
YES, you heard right – we all know Canberra doesn’t have a beach, but Galaxy Nightclub have the next best thing. From 9pm it will be hosting a “NYE beach party”, complete with pina coladas and prizes for best beach attire. $10 cover charge, visit casinocanberra.com.au/.
Party
TONGUE and Groove is gearing up for a big night with $80 bottles of Moet on offer, as well as tantalising bites from its a la carte menu and a set from resident DJ Jungle Jerry. Visit tandg.com.au/
ACROSS the road, Academy nightclub will be open from 9pm, with a set from DJ Timmy Trumpet. Bring your finest dancing shoes. Visit academyclub.com.au.
Cool
HIPPO Bar and Lounge will be celebrating the year of Canberra’s 100th birthday with a special “100” night, selling 100 tickets for $100 each. Tickets include unlimited drinks until midnight and resident DJs will be on hand to spin smooth tuned. Get in quick to be one of the 100. Visit hippobar.com.au/.
IF you’re further up north, Dickson’s Trinity Bar and Lounge will host Lady Bones and, of course, its signature cocktails. Visit trinitybarcanberra.com.au.
Low-key
NOT into the party atmosphere? Grab a picnic basket and settle down with gorgeous views at the Carillon, Lennox Gardens or Regatta Point.
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