With festive-event planning getting underway, Ruby Ray’s restaurant and the adjacent Kuch Kuch bar at Mercury Towers in St Julian’s offer two very different spaces for companies looking for more than just a conventional Christmas dinner.

The company Christmas party has changed. Dinner may still be at the heart of it, but the best nights are now the ones that have somewhere to go afterwards, whether that means cocktails, music, or simply a change of atmosphere once the tables have been cleared.

Ruby Ray’s and Kuch Kuch offer two distinct takes on that end-of-year occasion.

Ruby Ray’s is the more dining-led of the two; a contemporary Indian restaurant where familiar elements of Indian cuisine are combined with global influences, alongside a strong cocktail offering and a striking, atmospheric interior.

For private events, its spaces can accommodate anything from smaller dinners to larger corporate gatherings and full venue hire, with flexible layouts and the possibility of incorporating branding, DJs, and entertainment into the occasion.

Tucked directly alongside Ruby Ray's, Kuch Kuch, meanwhile, shifts the emphasis towards the bar. Designed as an immersive cocktail space, it is famous for its eclectic design and inventive drinks, served in a series of eccentric glasses alongside Indian fusion bites.

A perfect setting for both standalone celebrations as well as informal afterparties, Kuch Kuch is also available for private hire, with packages that can be tailored around the occasion.

With each tantalising in its own right, these venues offer an even greater advantage to those seeking the best of both worlds however, since the two locations are quite literally interconnected, with Kuch Kuch being accessible through a concealed door hidden inside Ruby Ray's.

Adding to the fun of the experience, this also allows guests to seamlessly move from one spot to the other as the evening progresses, all without asking everyone to make their way across St Julian’s and losing half the group between venues!

And for those that don’t need both? Each location can equally stand on its own, giving organisers the choice of a meal-focused celebration, a drinks-led event, or a combination of the two.

Festive-season dates are obviously limited, so best to start planning today!

Check out Ruby Ray’s dedicated Events & Private Hire page for available options, to arrange a viewing, or chat directly with the events team.