2004-'05 New Year's Eve Guide

7101 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale

Entertainment by Phil Hendricks, party favors, dancing. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 480-948-7910.

Paco Paco

3045 North 16th Street, Phoenix

www.paco-paco.com

$7 buckets of Bud Light, complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Entertainment by DJ Jeremy, and drag queen Sandra Extasis. No cover for women and drag queens. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-263-8424.

Padre Murphy's

4338 West Bell Road, Glendale

Buffet with all-you-can-eat prime rib, seafood, ham, lasagna, and desserts, entertainment by DJ Russ Knight, party favors, and champagne toast. Reservations suggested. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. $25 cover (does not include tax and gratuity). Call 602-547-9406.

The Rhythm Room

1019 East Indian School Road, Phoenix

www.rhythmroom.com

Music by Big Pete Pearson Blues Band. Party favors and champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m. $10 cover. Call 602-265-4842.

Rockin' R Ranch

6136 East Baseline Road, Mesa

Chuckwagon supper, Western stage show, and entertainment by the Rockin' R Wranglers. 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. $17 cover. Call 480-832-1539.

Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Pub

906 East Camelback Road, Phoenix

www.rosiemccaffreys.com

New Year's Eve bash with music by O'Carroll's Gate, party favors, and drink specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10 cover (includes a drink). Call 602-241-1916.

Rustler's Rooste

7777 South Pointe Parkway West, Phoenix

Buffet, prizes, balloon drop, champagne toast, and entertainment by Peso Dollar Band. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $21.95. Call 602-431-6474.

Sail Inn Bar & Grill

26 South Farmer Avenue, Tempe

www.thesailinn.com

New Year's Eve show with Xtra Ticket. Call 480-921-1775 for information.

Scorch Bar

21001 North Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix

"It Will Snow At Scorch." Entertainment by Energy 92.7, and En Masse. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-513-7211 for cover.

Séamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub

18 West Monroe Street, Phoenix

New Year's package includes prime rib dinner, a room at the San Carlos Hotel, entertainment by Dan McGuinness, party favors, and champagne toast at midnight. Package costs $199 per couple (includes drinks, dinner and room). Noon to 2 a.m. Call 602-253-6081.

Shepherd's

3114 East Cactus Road, Phoenix

www.clubshep.com

"Club Shep" rings in the new year "Hawaiian-style." Everybody gets a lei. Entertainment by DJ D.M.X., and M.C. Precision. Noon to 2 a.m. Free. Call 602-482-0751.

Six

7316 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale

www.6az.com

"A Private Affair." Two rooms of world-class music, including global house blends, upscale rock, and hip-hop fusion. Entertainment by DJ Roach. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-663-6620 for cover.

Steel Horse Saloon

1768 West Bell Road, Phoenix

www.steelhorsesaloon.com

$1.50 U-call-its on wine and beer, fish fry ($7.25), and music by Third Degree. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-942-8778 for cover.

Suede

7333 East Indian Plaza, Scottsdale

'70s theme with disco balls. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $15. Call 480-970-6969.

Sugar Daddy's

3102 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

A special dinner selected by the chef precedes a Hef and bunny-style blowout. Entertainment provided by Chalmer's Greenand hip-hop DJ M2. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. $2. Call 480-970-6556.

Tempe Improv

930 East University Drive, Suite D1-201, Tempe

www.tempeimprov.com

Comedian Frank Caliendo from Mad TVand NFL on Foxheadlines. 8 and 10 p.m., $20. Call 480-921-9877.

Terrace Cafe at Hyatt Regency

122 North Second Street, Phoenix

Groove Merchants, and DJ Rayin the hotel atrium. Dinner menu includes portobello mushroom ragout, pan-roasted Atlantic salmon, champagne shrimp scampi, and prime rib. $29.50 per adult, $19.50 for children 12 and under. 4:30 to 10 p.m. Reservations suggested. Call 602-252-1234.

Tupelo Tap Room

1615 West Camelback Road, Phoenix

www.tupelotaproom.com

College football, fish fry, and entertainment by Big Mamma and Whitebread. Call 602-274-1513 for information.

Uncle Charlie's American Grill

5285 West Bell Road, Glendale

"Eat-Drink-Play-Party" with steak, seafood, pasta, and pizza specials, $2 Coors bottles, free arcade games, Suns tickets, and a "grab-for-cash machine." Entertainment by DJ Terrance. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5 cover after 9 p.m. Call 602-993-5004.

The Vine Tavern & Eatery

2808 East Indian School Road, Phoenix

New Year's Eve bash with karaoke. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-957-9806.

Waterfront

1949 West Ray Road, Chandler

www.thewetspotofchandler.com

New Year's Eve party with Soul Solution. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10 cover (includes party favors and champagne). Call 480-732-0929.

Wet Willy's Baja Cantina

16041 North Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Glendale

Party favors, free champagne toast at midnight, drink specials on the hour. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-486-9500.

Yucca Tap Room

29 West Southern Avenue, Tempe

www.yuccataproom.com

Live music by Grave Danger. 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-967-4777.

Restaurants

Alaska Bistro

1925 South Sossaman Road, Mesa

Fancy, fresh seafood dinners (includes a free bottle of champagne for each table), and live music. 4 to 10 p.m. Call 480-354-9752.

Barcelona Chandler

900 North 54th Street, Chandler

Special menu includes Chilean sea bass coriander and rock shrimp with fresh fruit tart desserts. Entertainment by Rhythm Edition. 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Reservations recommended. $65 per person until 7 p.m., $85 per person after 8:30 p.m. Call 480-785-9004.

Barcelona Scottsdale

15440 Greenway Hayden Loop, Scottsdale

Three- and four-course dinners (includes a bottle of Perrier Jouët champagne and choice of soup or salad). Entree choices are pan-seared Chilean sea bass, beef tenderloin, and rosemary chicken. Entertainment by the Zowie Bowie Band. Dinner reservations required. $75 per person for 5 to 6:30 p.m. seating; $150-plus per person for 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. seating. For non-dining guests, admission is $35 per person or $50 per couple. Call 480-603-0370.