New Year's Eve at Aram, Somerset House

Normally, Somerset House's sophisticated new cafe is a daytime sorta thing, closing at 7pm once the art-loving crowds depart. But Aram is mixing things up on New Year's Eve with a special Syrian-style menu by its chef Imad Alarnab, joined by DJ sets. There'll be mezze, caramelised parsnips with muhamarra, pistachio baklawa and more bold sharing dishes on the menu. And the explosive flavours will be complimented by the fireworks exploding above the diners' heads: this spot's river terrace offers stellar views of the NYE display