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2024’s Best New Year’s Eve Event in Philadelphia

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 in style with a 5-hour beverage package including a midnight toast and generous light bites at Philadelphia’s most unique entertainment destination.

New Year’s Eve at Rec & Royal

Dripping In Gold is one of Philly’s best New Year’s Eve Parties with multiple options for everyone. With a ticket to NYE at Rec & Royal you can enjoy:

  • 5-hour Premium Beverage Package + Midnight Toast (9pm-2am)**
  • Royal Nightclub DJs playing all your favorite hits
  • Cadillac Karaoke in the Rec Room
  • Multiple Screens to watch the Countdown
  • Generous Light bites for all Guest
  • NYE Décor and Party Favors
  • VIP Table Options
  • Karaoke Rooms
  • Arcade Games (SkeeBall, Air Hockey, Arcades & more)
  • Group Discounts Available.

**Bar Packages do not include shots, rocks, neats, up or martini pours. Management may refuse service to any guest or attendee that is visibly intoxicated, deemed a danger to themselves, or other attendees. Please consume responsibly.

NYE Experience at Rec & Royal

Dripping in Gold at Rec & Royal is a New Year’s Eve event like no other. Rec & Royal is innovative, cutting edge gaming parlour and nightclub offering an entertainment experience like no other.

Dance, drink and play all night with our a 5-hour premium beverage package for all our guests throughout the entire night. You worked hard all year so why settle for less than the best on the biggest party event of the year.

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New Year’s Eve General Admission

  • 5 Hour Premium Beverage Package**
  • Party Favors
  • Generous Light Bites

Private Karaoke Rooms Experience

Our private Karaoke Rooms are spacious, well-appointed and offer a wide array of music from every generation!

  • Private Karaoke Room
  • Perfect for Groups of 12-15 People
  • Special Bottle Selection
  • Access to 5 Hour Premium Beverage Package
  • Generous Light Bites
  • Dedicated VIP Host & Server
  • Party Favors & Swag
  • Dedicated Private Room for the evening

The Royal Nightclub Experience

A boutique nightclub experience offering dancing, VIP table service, and a wide array of premium spirits. Sound by D&B Audiotechnik, with full lighting, and custom video wall.

VIP Tables include

  • Table ranges for groups of 4-15
  • Complimentary Select Bottle Menu
  • 5 Hour Premium Beverage Package
  • Generous Light Bites
  • Dedicated VIP Host & Server
  • Party Favors & Swag
  • Table in Royal Nightclub

Tickets to New Year’s Eve Party Dripping in Gold

Save $4 on each ticket for Tier 1 and Tier 2 when you buy group tickets of 5 or more.
Limited quantities available at each tier.

**Bar Packages do not include shots, rocks, neats, up or martini pours. Management may refuse service to any guest or attendee that is visibly intoxicated, deemed a danger to themselves, or other attendees. Please consume responsibly. 

 

VIP Table & Private Room Reservations

Directions to Our Philadelphia New Year’s Eve Party 2024

You’ll find Rec & Royal one block from Rittenhouse Square, placing you in an urban hub of delicious culinary treasures, coveted high-end stores, corporate high rises, and hotels. The artsy neighborhood also puts academics near the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood, and sports fans close to the city‘s stadium complex.

Rec & Royal Karaoke Lounge, & Nightclub

111 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Public Transportation Directions

From South Jersey- PATCO

  1. Patco Line to 15th/16th Street and Locust.
  2. Rec & Royal is located less than a five (5) minute walk from PATCO speed line.

Ride Petco

From Philadelphia Suburbs- SEPTA Regional Rail

  1. Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
  2. Rec & Royal is located a five (5) minute walk from Suburban Station. Please use the 17th Street exit.

Ride SEPTA Regional Rail

From South Philadelphia and Temple University

  1. Broad Street Line to City Hall Station.
  2. Rec & Royal is located a 3 blocks City Hall.

Ride SEPTA Temple

From West Philadelphia (University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, University of the Sciences) and Northern Liberties/Fishtown

  1. Market/Frankford Line to 15th Street Station
  2. Rec & Royal is located three blocks from the 15th Street Station.

Ride SEPTA from West Philly

From New York, Delaware, Baltimore, Washington DC

  1. Amtrak to 30th Street Station

Rec & Royal is located approximately 1 mile from 30th Street Station. You either take an Uber, Lyft or taxi to Rec & Royal. Otherwise, transfer to the Septa Market/Frankford line and get off at the 15th Street station.

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Driving Directions

From the City Hall

  1. Head south on 15th Street toward Market St
  2. Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
  3. Turn left onto 17th Street.
  4. Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)

From Benjamin Franklin Bridge

  1. Continue on I-676 W/US-30 W, follow signs for Central Phila
  2. Take the exit toward PA 611/Broad St/Central Phila
  3. Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
  4. Turn left onto 17th Street.
  5. Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)

From Walt Whitman Bridge

  1. Continue west on I-76 W
  2. Take exit 351 for Interstate 95/Front Street toward Trenton-Chester
  3. Keep left, follow signs for I-95 N/Trenton and merge onto I-95 N
  4. Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 22 toward US-30 W/Central Phila
  5. Use the right lane to merge onto I-676 W/US-30 W
  6. Take the exit toward PA 611/Broad St/Central Phila
  7. Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
  8. Turn left onto 17th Street.
  9. Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)

From 30th Street Station

  1. Head east on Market St
  2. Turn right onto South 17th Street
  3. Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)

From South Jersey/Atlantic City

  1. Head northwest on Atlantic City Expressway
  2. Continue onto NJ-42 N
  3. Continue onto I-76 (signs for W Whitman Bridge/Philadelphia)
  4. Keep right at the fork to continue on I-676 N, follow signs for Camden/B Franklin Bridge
  5. Continue on I-676 W/US-30 W, follow signs for Central Phila
  6. Take the exit toward PA 611/Broad St/Central Phila
  7. Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
  8. Turn left onto 17th Street.
  9. Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)

From Delaware

  1. Continue onto DE-1 N/US-13 N
  2. Follow signs for I-95 N/I-495/Wilmington/Philadelphia and merge onto I-95 N
  3. Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 22 toward US-30 W/Central Philadelphia
  4. Use the right lane to merge onto I-676 W/US-30 W
  5. Take the exit toward PA 611/Broad Street/Central Philadelphia
  6. Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
  7. Turn left onto 17th Street.
  8. Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)

From Manayunk

  1. Continue on I-76 E to Philadelphia
  2. Take exit 344 for I-676 E toward Central Phila
  3. Use the right lane to take the exit toward Central Phila
  4. Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
  5. Turn left onto 17th Street.
  6. Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)

New Year’s Eve Event FAQs

What is the dress code?

We encourage you to come as you are, but at Rec & Royal, it’s always more fun to dress up than dress down. We do ask that gentlemen refrain from wearing sweatpants, steel-toed or work boots, sleeveless t-shirts, or undershirts. For ladies, we ask that you refrain from wearing ugg boots, flip-flops, or sandals.

What time does the DJ start?

There is always music to enjoy at Rec & Royal’s New Year’s Eve Party 2024. We start the party with vibey music that leads into a high energy live DJ that comes on after guests have arrived.  Open Audience Karaoke starts at 9pm on a first come- first serve basis.  Just pick your song and sign up with the Karaoke host.

Does everyone need to be 21?

Yes, everyone must be 21

Where can I park?

Parking for Rec & Royal is easily accessible with multiple locations within a short walking distance.
1. Sofitel Valet is directly across the street from Rec & Royal.
2. Hotel Palomar Valet is next to Rec & Royal.
3. 1728 Sansom Street Interpark Garage

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