Kingston, Ont., bars and restaurants gearing up for New Year’s Eve

With New Year's Eve just a few days away, restaurants and bars in Kingston are busy preparing for what is typically a very busy night in the city.

With just a few days to go until the new year, restaurants, bars and the city are in high gear preparing for the big night.

With dozens of restaurants and bars strewn in the downtown core alone, it won’t be hard to find something to do when the big night rolls around.

At Aqua Terra down by the water, they’re busy preparing for their New Year’s Eve event.

“Sunday night we have a tasting menu and we have most of our regular menu available as well. Our tasting menu is $85 for a four course meal,” said Executive Chef Brent McAllister.

The menu includes a sunchoke bisque, a lobster dish, beef tenderloin or halibut and more.

McAllister says that due in part to their downtown location and the number of other events going on in the city, reservations are climbing fast, with around 150 confirmed already.

“I’m expecting a smooth service. Usually you can prepare as much as you want but some things get thrown at you, but it’s usually a smooth, fun evening,” added McAllister.

If downtown isn’t your thing, there’s certainly options uptown as well.