From Costco to local restaurants and bars, what’s open New Year’s weekend in Fresno?
Looking for last minute New Year’s supplies? A place to ring in the new year? Or just want eat out?
We got you.
Here’s a look at when stores and restaurants are open (or closed) on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in the Fresno/Clovis area.
With businesses closing early Saturday for New Year’s Eve, and many workplaces honoring the holiday on Monday, Jan. 2, opening hours are going to be different this weekend.
This is a sampling of what businesses in Fresno and Clovis are doing.
If your favorite store or eatery is not on this list, give them a call or check out their website before heading out to see if they have special hours.
Stores
Costco: Open til 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve. Closed on New Year’s Day.
Save Mart: Open til 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. New Year’s Day.
Sprouts is open til 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. New Year’s Day.
Target: Open til 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve. Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. New Year’s Day.
Trader Joe’s: Open til 5 p.m. New Year’s Eve. Closed New Year’s Day.
Vons: Open til 11 p.m. New Year’s Eve. Open from 5 a.m. to midnight New Year’s Day.
Walmart: Stores are open regular hours both days, usually from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Whole Foods: Open til 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve. From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. New Year’s Day.
Restaurants
Hours at restaurants will vary widely this weekend. Some — along with bars — are holding New Year’s parties to ring in the new year, complete with Champagne. Those often require tickets and start about 8 p.m or 9 p.m.
If you’re just looking for food, try to go before then. Reservations are always a good idea, especially if you’re going to a high-end place.
Most chain restaurants and many local ones are open on New Year’s Day, but may have different hours. Restaurants that are normally closed on Sundays are likely to be closed New Year’s Day too.
CDT Cocina: Formerly Casa de Tamales in the Tower District, this restaurant and margarita bar is hosting a New Year’s Eve Party at its location just west of the Tower Theatre. This party is for early birds, starting at 8 p.m. and live streaming the ball drop in New York at 9 p.m Pacific Time.
Tickets cost $15, include a cocktail and Champagne, and are available online.
Elbow Room: The Fig Garden Village restaurant is open New Year’s Eve, but most evening reservations are booked. It’s hosting a New Year’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations: 559-227-1234 or elbowroomfresno.com.
The Howlin Wolf: The Olive Avenue bar is hosting a black-tie party, complete with red carpet. Tickets cost $20.
John’s Incredible Pizza at Cedar and Herndon avenues is hosting a New Year’s bash from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Packages including buffet, drinks, rides and games start at $34.99. 559-323-1111.
Saint Joaquin, the wine bar in downtown Fresno, is hosting a New Year’s Eve soiree for $25 a person starting at 7 p.m. with wine, a DJ and food. Tickets available via Instagram.
Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co.: The Fulton Street beer garden is hosting a Brew Year’s Eve celebration with live music and food trucks. Bands will perform in the main bar to keep everyone dry from the rain. It starts at 8 p.m.
This story was originally published December 29, 2022 at 2:52 PM.
