Monday, December 29, 2008

new year's eve deals

There are a handful of places where you won't have to pay a cover Dec. 31, but most Columbus hot spots have some kind of entry fee.

Here's a heads up on some of the places where an advance ticket will save you some money:

H2O has $10 advance tickets for its New Year's Eve Bash. You'll save $5. The party features DJ music, free champagne at midnight and a balloon drop with cash prizes. Action starts at 8 p.m. The bar's at 6499 Veterans Parkway. Call 706-327-9700.

At the Shanty Shack, a $20 advance ticket saves you $5. The New Year's Eve party will have free mini champagne bottles and lots of party favors. The Naked Eskimos and Foreplay entertain. The bar's at 4475 Warm Springs Road. Action starts at 6 p.m. Call 706-507-3418.

Finally, make early reservations with a $40 deposit at AMF Peach Bowl Lanes and you'll get a free bottle of champagne -- if you're 21 and older. The bowling alley at 1636 Bradley Park Drive has an all-ages party Dec. 31 from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Cost is $99 per lane for parties of six, or $22 per person. Call 706-324-4431.