Waiting for the clock to strike 2026 works up an appetite, and let’s be honest, a bag of salt and vinegar chips is not going to see you through to midnight. If you’re ringing in New Year’s Eve at South Bank, these takeaway legends have you sorted with crowd pleasing bites made for picnic rugs, river views and fireworks feasting.

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To keep things easy, we’ve rounded up the best South Bank takeaway spots serving wallet friendly eats that bring big flavour without the big spend.

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Brooklyn Slice
Our love for Brooklyn Slice pizza is bordering on obsession, and New Year’s Eve is the perfect excuse to lean into it. Think epic, oven fresh slices, crispyarancini and a menu stacked with satisfying bites that travel well and tasteeven better with fireworks overhead.

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Café Lagoonas
If a riverside picnic is on the cards, Café Lagoonas has you covered. Expectaffordable takeaway that hits all the right notes, with loaded burgers and agenerous serve of hot chips that are made for sharing as the sky lights up.

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Cosmos Café
Is it even a South Bank picnic without fish and chips from Cosmos Café?Alongside the classics, you will find fresh sandwiches, pies, hotdogs andchips, making it an easy win for mixed appetites and budget conscious feasting.

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Riverside Café & Bar
For fresh, vibrant eats that travel well, Riverside Café & Bar delivers.Swing by for fish tacos or a classic grilled chicken wrap before finding yourspot and settling in for the fireworks show.

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Nando’s
Nando’s always understands the assignment. Peri peri chips, grilled chickentenders and a side of salad make for a delicious, filling New Year’s Eve feastthat is easy to carry and easy on the hip pocket.

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Subway
Sometimes simple is best. Pick up an assortment of freshly made subs, wraps,cookies and drinks and you are instantly sorted. Quick, easy and always a crowdpleaser.

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New Zealand Natural
Kick off 2025 on a sweet note with a scoop from New Zealand Natural. With a huge range of high quality flavours and desserts, it is the ultimate NYE treat.

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Cold Rock
Tap into some childhood nostalgia with a Cold Rock creation. Choose your mix ins, from cookie dough to M&M’s or Oreo, and watch them get smashed into creamy ice cream goodness.

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Oakberry
Nothing hits better on a warm summer night than an ice cold Oakberry acai. Round out your New Year’s Eve picnic with a couple of loaded acai cups for a fresh, feel good finish.

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