Start the new year as you mean to go on by heading to one of the free New Years Eve events at London bars. There are plenty of pubs and bars across the city who won't be charging an arm and a leg on the door come New Years Eve, which means you can afford to party into the small hours with friends and family without going broke in the process.

The White Horse
Bringing an authentic party vibe to the NYE London celebrations, the free night at The White Horse features a huge lineup of live music and even fireworks at midnight. If you're looking for fresh and fun free New Years Eve events at London bars then look no further than the party at The White Horse. The event runs from 7pm - 1am.

The White Horse

Zensai
Perfect if you're looking for free New Years Eve events at London bars north of the river, Zensai in Camden Town is open from 9pm until 5am. Prop up the bar or get bopping to rap, reggae, boogie and neo soul to welcome 2012 in style.

Zensai

Public House
Another fine establishment offering more free New Years Eve events at London bars is Public House in Islington, which has no admission charge before 11pm.

Public House

Elbow Room
The Elbow Room in Shoreditch is hosting its own free event for New Years Eve. Open throughout the day until around 2am, DJ sets will be entertaining the crowd throughout the night.

The Elbow Room Shoreditch

Big Chill Bar
Join the Wah Wah 54 residents and Soul Jazz Sound System, for a free New Years Eve party at popular Brick Lane venue The Big Chill Bar. The Wah Wah NYE Extravaganza takes place from 9pm - 5am, with plenty of funk, Brazilian beats and dancehall thrown into the mix, and admission is free.

Big Chill Bar

The Roebuck
Don your gladrags for the party at The Roebuck, at a New Years Eve event which runs from 7pm - 2am. There's free entry and DJ music throughout the night.

The Roebuck

Bar Vinyl
The stylish Camden bar is hosting a night of rhythm with resident DJs Raw and Easy E as well as special guest Neil Pierce. Expect plenty of soul, Latin and Afro house on the night, which runs from 8pm - 5am.

Bar Vinyl

The Duke
The Duke in Richmond is hosting a disco style party with retro tunes. Reserve a table for the a la carte menu or simply turn up on the night in fancy dress to visit the bar and dance into the small hours. The evening runs from 7pm.

The Duke

The Light
The party at Shoreditch Hight Street bar The Light promises free entry to the ground floor, plus music ranging from funky house to techno.

The Light

The free New Years Eve events at London bars and pubs take place on Saturday 31st December 2011.

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