New Years Eve

This is the first New Years eve that I have off in about 14 years and I am debating what to do with my evening? Lots of restaurants have tasting menus, evenings where you enjoy company, eat and drink. I am just not sure that I want to do that... The other option is to go to a night club and pay too much for cover and too much for drinks all night. Oh these options I have! I am leaning to getting together with friends and just hanging out (isn't that what most people do anyways?)