If you’re tired of $75 open-bar “deals”—but still want to get out of your pajamas—there’s a happy middle ground. A number of bars and restaurants offer no-cover parties, or pretend it’s just another Tuesday night (albeit a much busier one). Many are also planning special discounts, free Champagne toasts at midnight, and more. Don’t see your favorite neighborhood spot? Leave a suggestion in the comments.

American Ice Co.

917 V St., NW; 202-758-3562

Manager Crystal Herman says they will be the “anti-New Year’s Eve bar,” so don’t expect any toasts, drink specials, or cover charges. But if you’re looking for a chill night, this might be the place to go. Open 5 PM to 3 AM.

Cafe Saint-Ex

1847 14th St., NW; 202-265-7839

Put on your dancing shoes and head over to this basement DJ dance party with no cover and late-night service (the bar stays open until 4).

Baby Wale

1124 9th St., NW; 202-450-3311

If you’re looking for a low-key bar, check out Tom Power’s Baby Wale. Expect the normal hours, menu, and drinks.

Boundary Stone

116 Rhode Island Ave., NW; 202-621-6635

They’re your everyday neighborhood bar, and besides a midnight toast, business will run as normal. The bar will be open from noon to 3 AM.

DC Reynolds

3628 Georgia Ave., NW; 202-506-7178

DC Reynolds doesn’t have anything special in mind for New Year’s Eve, but you can enjoy the BOGO happy hour from 5 to 9 PM, which means for every drink you buy, you get one free. Open from 11 AM to 2 AM.

Eat the Rich

1839 Seventh St., NW; 202-316-9396

Indulge in caviar and Champagne without pretension at this oyster-cocktail bar. You’ll find specials all night and a free glass of bubbly at midnight.

Granville Moore’s

1238 H St., NE; 202-399-2546

It’s business as usual on New Year’s Eve (mussels! Belgian beers!), plus a few specials on the chalkboard menus.

Mockingbird Hill

1843 Seventh St., NW; 202-316-6936

Channel your inner Spaniard at Derek Brown’s sherry bar with flamenco dancing and specials on Mahou beer and sherry at 9, and a complimentary cava toast at midnight.

Mussel Bar

Bethesda and Arlington locations

Robert Wiedmaier’s rockin’ Belgian spots plan casual fun for New Year’s. Head to Bethesda for live music from members of The Fuzz, half-price Champagne bottles, oyster specials, and more. The Arlington branch is still plotting their party, but you’re guaranteed no cover.

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace / Black Jack

1612 14th St., NW; 202-986-8778

Jeff Black’s 14th Street spot is taking reservations, but the regular menu is on offer (plus special prices on Veuve bubbly). Head upstairs to the bar after for a no-cover DJ party.

Showtime Bar

113 Rohde Island Ave., NW

DJ Soul Call Paul and Mad Squirrel take the stage this year at Showtime’s “New Year’s Sleaze” event. There’s no cover and dancing starts at 10 pm. Stay until midnight and you get to participate in a free Champagne toast.

TNT Bar

2413 Columbia Pike, Arlington; 703-920-0315

This rock n’ roll cocktail den in Arlington serves up specialty drinks at regular prices, plus night-long $4 punch specials (think bourbon-tea and gin-grapefruit). There’s also free garage parking starting at 5.

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