New Year's Eve named 'most overrated night' as Brits plan to stay home and save

A survey of 2,000 UK adults found most Brits consider staying in for New Year's Eve more enjoyable than going out

Andy Chivers

08:00, 29 Dec 2025

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One in four feel 'pressured' to head out (Image: Getty Images)

Six out of 10 adults believe New Year's Eve is the most overhyped night of the year. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed that half of them plan to stay in this December 31st, expecting to save the average 116 it would cost for a night on the town. More than seven in 10 (72%) also said staying in for NYE is, all things considered, more enjoyable than going out.

Gen Z and millennials are the generations most likely to attend a house party this New Year instead of hitting the bars or clubs, with 39% seeking a 'more relaxed atmosphere' and 'better food and drink'.

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New Year's Eve is considered to be 'overrated' (Image: Getty Images)

Across all adults, nearly four in 10 claimed every New Year's Eve night out they've experienced has been 'disappointing'. Some of the biggest gripes about heading out for NYE include overcrowded venues (47%), expensive drinks, and queues at bars (both 38%).

Jana Ulaite, from Pizza Hut UK, which commissioned the research to celebrate its new festive pizza range, said: "New Year's Eve shouldn't mean breaking the bank but it shouldn't mean compromising on how you want to spend your night, either.

"It's a no-brainer that many are celebrating NYE with friends and family wherever that may be because bringing people together to have a great time is what it's really about."

The study discovered that nearly one in five (17%) of those surveyed will simply invite friends over for food and drink instead of going out.

Thirteen percent will opt for a takeaway to share and enjoy, with pizza making the top three cuisines of choice, alongside Chinese and Indian.

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However, 24% feel 'pressured by social expectations' to hit the town a figure that rises to 44% among Gen Z, according to statistics from OnePoll.com

Jana Ulaite added: "It's New Year's, and you should be able to celebrate it however you want to. Embrace the freedom to choose how you spend NYE this year.

"We hope that whether you choose to hit the town or stay home with friends or family, you're feeding good times with great food and people you love."

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