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Celebrate New Year's Eve At Top of the Hub

Bid A Fond Farewell To 2012
With Dinner, Dancing, Midnight Toast and Dazzling Views

New Year's Day Brunch Follows on January 1

With sweeping views of the city serving as a spectacular backdrop, Top Of The Hub will welcome the New Year with a special evening-long celebration on Monday, December 31.  Top of the Hub is located on the 52nd floor of The Prudential Tower in the heart of Boston's Back Bay.

The festivities begin with a Welcome Cocktail Reception at 7:30 p.m. with a Chef's Selection of passed hors d'oeuvres, followed by a six course prix-fixe dinner at 8:30 p.m.  Entertainment for dancing throughout the night will be provided by The Bob Nieske Group featuring vocalist Maggie Galloway.  The celebration will be capped at with a sparkling Midnight Champagne Toast to honor the start of 2013

Top of the Hub's New Year's Eve Celebration is priced at $275 per person (tax and gratuity included, as well as beverages during the cocktail reception plus the Midnight Toast).  A similarly priced Vegetarian Menu will be available upon request.  Tickets for the evening are pre-paid and non-refundable.  The evening is a 21+ event; reservations are available by calling the restaurant directly at 617-536-1775.  Seating is limited.

(Top of the Hub will also offer a New Year's Day Brunch on January 1, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

General Manager Raphael Oliver commented,  "We take pride in trying to make every evening a special event at Top of the Hub.  However, our New Year's Eve celebration always stands out as one of the most elegant gatherings of our year with a wonderful dinner, dancing in the Lounge, and sharing the night with close family and longtime friends.  In fact, many of our guests have come to make our New Year's Eve celebration a long-standing tradition of their own, which adds a wonderful quality to the night."


Top of the Hub's
New Year's Eve Six Course Menu
Designed by Executive Chef Mark Porcaro

Amuse Bouche
Maine Lobster Pancake, Peashoots, Ginger Carrot Emulsion

Jonah Crabmeat & Avocado Cocktail
Micro Horseradish, Caviar, Champagne Mangos

Nantucket Bay Scallops
Long of Naples Squash, Oyster Lettuce,
Black Truffle, Pomegranate

Rosemary Grilled Tenderloin of Beef
Mushroom Ravioli & Buttered Popcorn Sunchoke Puree

Arugula Salad with White Balsamic
Persimmons, Toasted Almonds, Warm Goat Cheese

Champagne Cherry Cheesecake
White Chocolate & Mint Sauce


A Tradition of Excellence
Celebrating nearly 50 years of service to Boston's discerning dining community, Top Of The Hub remains a destination for all seasons.  In addition to being named one of the world's most romantic dining destinations by The Travel Channel, the restaurant is proud to have received continued industry recognition from Distinguished Restaurants of North America as well as multiple Awards of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine.  

Welcoming residents and visitors alike with outstanding cuisine, impeccable service and sophisticated ambiance, Top of the Hub is open seven days a week, serving lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch in addition to offering a late night dining menu and live entertainment every night.  

New Year's Eve at Top of the Hub
800 Boylston Street
On the 52nd floor of the Prudential Tower
Boston, MA

Monday, December 31  •  7:30 p.m.

$275 per person (tax and gratuity included).
Seating is limited.

Ticketed, pre-paid reservations are available by calling
617 - 536 - 1775.

P L U S . . .

New Year's Day Brunch
January 1, 2013   •   11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations -- 617 - 536 - 1775

Discounted parking is available in The Prudential Center Garage.


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