The festive season offers businesses an opportunity to bring teams together, celebrate achievements and connect beyond the workplace. At Port Gillieru, corporate celebrations combine a waterfront setting with personalised event planning, flexible spaces and a team dedicated to making each occasion distinctive.

For Darina Dubchak, Sales and Marketing Executive at Bastions View, the key is creating events that reflect each client's vision, whether that means an elegant corporate dinner, a lively end-of-year celebration or a spectacular night to welcome the New Year.

“What makes Port Gillieru special is the flexibility we offer our clients. We understand that every company has a different vision for its celebration, so we take a tailored approach, from menus and entertainment to the overall atmosphere,” she explains.

With panoramic views of the Mediterranean and St Paul's Island, Port Gillieru offers a distinctive backdrop for corporate gatherings. Its waterfront setting and adaptable event spaces allow companies to create an atmosphere that suits their team and occasion, from formal seated dinners and awards nights to networking receptions, conferences and lively festive parties.

For more intimate celebrations, the venue also offers harbour-view spaces that bring guests closer to the sea, creating a setting that is difficult to replicate in a conventional event space.

Another advantage is Port Gillieru's all-in-one approach to event planning. Rather than having to coordinate with multiple suppliers independently, corporate clients can work directly with the team on the essential details, from customised menus and venue set-up to entertainment and technical arrangements.

The Main Hall is equipped with a professional sound and lighting system, making it easier to organise events featuring DJs, musicians and other entertainment. The in-house culinary team can also tailor the food offering to suit the occasion, with options ranging from multi-course dinners to buffets and finger food.

“Our approach is quite simple: we ask our clients what they envision, and then we work together to bring that vision to life,” says Ms Dubchak.

“Ultimately, our goal is for our clients to enjoy their own event. On the day, they should be celebrating with their team, not worrying about what's happening behind the scenes. That's our job.”

This emphasis on personalised experiences reflects a wider shift in corporate hospitality, with businesses increasingly looking for engaging ways to reward their teams and strengthen relationships outside the workplace.

The popularity of Port Gillieru's Mamma Mia Experience is one example. Combining dining, live entertainment and a lively party atmosphere, it offers companies an alternative to the traditional staff dinner. This year, the venue is introducing a special Christmas edition, bringing a festive twist to the experience.

The season’s celebrations culminate in Port Gillieru’s annual themed New Year's Eve event, which has become a highlight of the venue’s festive calendar.

Previous celebrations have featured themes such as Great Gatsby and Midnight Masquerade, establishing a tradition that continues to attract returning guests. Each year brings a new concept, giving guests another reason to dress up, celebrate and welcome the year ahead in style.

For the arrival of 2027, the theme is Hollywood Glamour.

Inspired by the glitz and sophistication of the silver screen, the evening promises to make guests feel like stars. The experience will include attentive service, a selection of finger food, free-flowing drinks from an open bar, and a line-up of musicians and DJs to keep the celebrations going throughout the night.

“Our themed New Year's Eve celebrations have become something of a tradition, and we're very proud to have so many guests returning year after year,” Ms Dubchak says.
“That's what motivates us to keep introducing new ideas and finding ways to surprise our returning guests. With this year's theme, we want our guests to feel like the stars of the night!”

Following its refurbishment and rebranding, Port Gillieru has become one of the newest additions to the Bastions View portfolio, as well as one of its largest event venues. It brings together a distinctive waterfront location, versatile spaces and a team focused on delivering a complete experience.

“I would love our guests to leave remembering the beautiful views, delicious food, outstanding service and, most importantly, how much they enjoyed themselves,” Ms Dubchak concludes.

This festive season, Port Gillieru invites guests to celebrate the year's achievements and raise a glass to the year ahead, with a little Hollywood glamour thrown in.