New Year's Eve by the Chao Phraya means closing the year by watching its last sunset by the river, followed by dinner with the people who matter most.

In 2026 it falls on Thursday 31 December 2026, and New Year's Day, 1 January 2027, is a holiday. Many people like to start celebrating in the early evening by watching the last sunset of the year by the river, then carrying on with dinner. Coco Chaophraya at 49/1 Phra Sumen Road, behind Baan Chao Phraya, sits right on the river with a view of Rama 8 Bridge and is open every day 10:00–23:00.

Planning New Year's Eve by the Chao Phraya

TimeWhat to do
17:15Arrive, take a riverside table and order snacks while you wait for the sunset
Around 18:00The last sunset of the year (timeanddate.com); take photos in the orange sky
18:20Rama 8 Bridge lights up in gold; start the main courses
20:00–22:30Dessert, drinks and looking back on the year
Before 23:00The restaurant closes; head to your countdown spot or home before the midnight traffic
Fried seafood platter to start a New Year's Eve dinner by the Chao Phraya at Coco Chaophraya

Dishes for the Last Dinner of the Year

The last meal of the year should be something everyone shares. For example:

  • To start: fried seafood platter, tomato bruschetta, pomelo salad with crispy soft-shell crab
  • Mains: wagyu ribeye steak, old-style sea bass luiy suan, tom yum goong in a young coconut
  • For the whole table: seafood pizza, seafood spaghetti in tomato sauce

See the full Coco Chaophraya menu, and for large groups read Riverside party restaurant on the Chao Phraya.

Wagyu ribeye steak to celebrate New Year's Eve by the Chao Phraya

Tips for New Year's Eve by the River

  1. Book as early as you can — 31 December is the night riverside tables fill up fastest all year
  2. Come before sunset — get the last light of the year and the bridge lights in one meal
  3. Plan your onward trip — we're open until 23:00; if you're going to a countdown elsewhere, allow extra time because roads get busy near midnight
  4. Each write down one thing you want to do next year — a small ritual while waiting for dessert that makes the night memorable
Seafood pizza to share on New Year's Eve by the Chao Phraya

Why the Last Sunset of the Year Means Something

Many people watch the first sunrise of the new year, but the last sunset of the old one is just as meaningful. It's a short moment to stop and think about the year that has passed, thank the people beside you and set your intentions for the new one. The Chao Phraya at dusk, with the last light on the water and Rama 8 Bridge slowly lighting up, is the perfect setting for it.

About us: Coco Chaophraya has been open for more than 10 years. We started at the front of Baan Chao Phraya before moving to the Chao Phraya riverside. Our chefs have more than 10 years of experience, and our professional baristas have more than 10 years of experience making coffee.

Summary: New Year's Eve by the Chao Phraya 2026

  • Thursday 31 December 2026 · last sunset of the year around 18:00
  • Arrive around 17:15; dinner until before 23:00
  • Celebration dishes: wagyu ribeye, sea bass luiy suan, tom yum goong in a young coconut, seafood pizza
  • Book on 02-281-9918 or LINE @cocochao