Go out with a bang and ring in the new year at area eateries

Denver is no slouch when it comes to celebrating New Year’s Eve. From the two free fireworks displays downtown to dinner, dancing and drinking at numerous area establishments, you’ll have no reason to not party hearty Wednesday night.

And, for the morning after, so many restaurants offer their versions of hefty hangover cures during brunch. Take, for example, New Year’s Eve parties at Union Station, a disco party at The Walnut Room, Neil Diamond cover band Forever in Blue Jeans and French food at Coohills, Auld Lang Five five-course tasting menu at Panzano, free oysters and half-price proseco at Cart-Driver, bingo and caviar at Squeaky Bean, an Oscar-winning meal at 1515, lobster and filet at Fleming’s, Scandinavian specialties at Trillium, thirst quenchers at Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill, 50 Shades of Silver party at the Tavern Downtown and the Third Annual Irish Family New Year’s Celebration from 2 to 7 p.m. at Celtic Tavern.

As for finding the cure for what ails you on New Year’s Day, consider brunch best bets with Bloody Mary’s and bottomless bellinis at Panzano; Los Chingones, Sugarmill and TAG Burger Bar brunches; Centro Latin Kitchen in Boulder; LoLa in LoHi; Scotch eggs and corned beef hash Argyll Whisky Beer in Uptown; Humboldt Farm, Fish & Wine; the Walk of Shame brunch at Ignite Burgers & Bar and the bottomless brunch at Zengo and La Biblioteca.

But wait, there’s more. Even if you’re a Johnny or Jenny come lately to making NYE or New Year’s Day reservations, check out available tables and times at www.opentable.com.