Best bars for New Year's Eve

From a Rio-style 'reveillon' at Guanabara to Ceilidh, kilts, bagpipes and a grandstand view of the Trafalgar Square shenanigans at Albannach, we've found the best London bars where you can ring in the New Year in style...

Brazilian dance bar Guanabara hosts a Rio-style 'reveillon'. Dress in customary all-white and make good luck offerings to the goddess Lemanj·. For £30 or £50 enjoy salsa, samba and bossa beats... and getting caned on caipirinhas until 5am.
Parker Street WC2. Tel: 020 7242 8600. www.guanabara.co.uk

Ceilidh, kilts and bagpipes plus a grandstand view of the Trafalgar Square shenanigans make Scots whisky lounge/restaurant Albannach the ideal Hogmanay spot. Bar tickets priced £50 include buffet and complimentary champagne.
66 Trafalgar Square WC2. Tel: 020 7930 0066.

For traditional Celtic flavour try Tir Na n'Og, one of South
London's top family-run Irish bars, where fiddles, jigs, Black Velvet cocktails, 'correct atmosphere' and a few verses of Molly Malone will be on tap. Secure a free ticket in advance.
107 Garratt Lane SW18. Tel: 020 8877 3622.

'Lapp' dancing will be positively encouraged at Scandinavian bar Nordic, with a smorgasbord of Baltic beats until 3am. Grab some tasty Swedish meatballs, but be careful the vodka luge doesn't Finnish you off. £10 on the door.
25 Newman Street W1. Tel: 020 7631 3174.

Quaglino's salutes America with a Noo Yawk speakeasy theme. Roulette wheels, craps tables, the cast of Guys And Dolls belting out hits such as Luck Be A Lady Tonight and lobster, foie gras and champagne dinner will set high rollers back £125. Bar tickets cost just £25.
16 Bury Street SW1. Tel: 020 7930 6767.

Any Antipodean still standing 11 hours after the clocks strike midnight in Sydney will be at Aussie fave, The Redback Tavern, where Waltzing Matildas will be served by staff in fancy dress. Bruce the bonzer Bondi lifeguard will be in for a hectic night. Free before 6pm, £5 after.
264 Acton High Street W3. Tel: 020 8896 1458.