New Braunfels, TX – Sidecar, the vintage speakeasy tucked within downtown New Braunfels, is set to welcome 2026 with an immersive New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party on December 31.

Honoring the historic character of the property, this year’s celebration embraces a Renaissance-inspired theme, offering guests a night of atmospheric charm, intimate surroundings, and elevated cocktails. Live entertainment will be provided by The Dirty River Jazz Band from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Alongside its award-winning cocktails, Sidecar will offer an elevated tapas menu available to all patrons until 10:45 p.m.

To secure seating for the evening, guests are encouraged to make reservations. Bookings are available until 10 p.m. and carry a two-hour time limit for reservations made prior to that time. A $15 cover charge will be applied to guests arriving after 10 p.m. Sidecar upholds a $75 per-person no-show and same-day cancellation fee.

Guests looking to begin their evening early can visit The Parlour Bar, located inside Prince Solms Inn above Sidecar. The bar will be open to the public from 5 p.m. to midnight.

Sidecar invites the community to celebrate an unforgettable New Year’s Eve filled with classic ambiance, handcrafted cocktails, and curated live entertainment.

For more information or to reserve a table, guests may visit OpenTable or follow @sidecar_nb on Instagram for updates and upcoming specials.