L’Abattoir
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In the heart of Gastown lies historic Gaoler’s Mews; now home to L'Abattoir's Private Dining Room. Separate from the restaurant and accessed by a courtyard, the lovingly-preserved, original brick-and-beam private building exudes warmth and charm while sleek glass and steel finishings give the space a contemporary, sophisticated ambiance. Upon entering through the main floor open kitchen, the sounds and smells created by our team of talented Chefs generate a behind-the-scenes atmosphere of anticipation, impressing passing guests en route to the second floor private dining space.
Upstairs is awash with natural light by day and illuminated by barbed wire chandeliers come nightfall. The six hundred square foot space can be left open or, depending on the size and style of your event, divided by noise reducing wooden walls. For a more intimate engagement, each side has its own private entrance and seats up to twenty four guests; the open space can accommodate a maximum of fifty seated guests or a standing reception of up to seventy guests. A gathering in L'Abattoir's Private Dining Room is a carefully orchestrated yet seemingly effortless affair. Refined, indulgent, memorable.
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Restaurant
Style
City, classic, modern
Event Services
Catering / bar, clean up, event planning, event rentals, lighting / sound, outside vendors, set up
Reception Site Fee - Peak Season
$2,500
Plated Service (per head)
$105
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Faye Married on 29/10/2022The Best Night Ever
The events team at L’Abattoir were beyond fantastic. The service, food, and all communications with them were flawless. our guests raved about the beauty of the space, the dining and that they never had an empty glass. The pours were real!
Lainey was wonderful to work with. Sean was incredible. It was truly an essential piece of the best day of our lives. -
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Nancy L. Married on 09/07/2022The best most attentive service
The service at our wedding was above and beyond. They were kind and attentive and made us and all our guests feel very well cared for. Great communication and response time with emails. Food + drinks were great too! -
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Connie C. Married on 02/07/2022Surpassed every expectation
Our wedding reception of 30 in L’Abattoir’s private dining room surpassed every expectation. We truly could not have asked for a better vendor to partner with—they have seen and done it all, so we knew we could lean on their expertise. From our first correspondence through to the final adjustments leading up the wedding, Lainey was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and collaborative throughout.
The evening itself was managed by Sean, who along with the entire team on site were exceedingly kind, attentive, and helpful. I received several comments from guests throughout the night that it was the BEST service they had ever had. And of course the food was spectacular, as we knew it would be. So many of us were anticipating that meal all week, and it was so worth the wait. We had honestly expected the evening to end around 10 or 11, but so many were enjoying themselves that we went until last call. The team stayed with us through it all and we are so grateful their patience and professionalism.
I cannot recommend L’Abattoir enough for an intimate dinner reception. Our evening was truly the highlight of our day thanks to their amazing team, food, and service. -
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Aaron Married on 26/06/2022Fantastic experience
The team at L’Abattoir was excellent, and we’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reception venue. -
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Biljana S. Married on 21/05/2022Best experience ever!
I am a perfectionist through and through. A type A planner who wanted everything to go perfectly and the staff at L'abattoir (especially the events team, Lainey and Sean) helped make my entire vision come to life. Our wedding was an incredible experience not only because of the gorgeous space but also the entire ambience that was created. It was romantic and emotional but also fun and loud, the food and drinks were phenomenal. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding day. Sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts thank you for everything, L'abattoir!!-
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Kristen G. Married on 02/04/2022Fantastic experience at L'Abattoir
From the moment we inquired about having our wedding reception at L'Abattoir, my husband and I felt we were very well taken care of by Lainey. She was extremely professional, organized and prompt to respond to my many questions. The service at our reception was impeccable and the food was fantastic. The servers and staff were always available during the evening to assist with any task requested. Overall, we had an amazing experience with the L'Abattoir team and I look forward to hosting or attending another event in the beautiful private room. -
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Macy A. Married on 05/11/2021Excellent Ambiance and Food
L'abattoir is a special cozy space for intimate weddings. We were blown away with the service, the ambiance and especially the food. Our friends were raving about the food and we were just so happy to celebrate our special day in such a beautiful venue. Can't wait to go back and celebrate our wedding anniversary here. :) -
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Reilly I. Married on 16/10/2021The Best Wedding Dinner
The L’Abbattoir events team made planning our wedding dinner easy and enjoyable, being extremely flexible and attentive to little details like name placards and ensuring we had favour tables. The food is incredible, with the same quality and attention given in their regular dining experience. Their staff was extremely attentive and friendly. When speeches began the staff was right there with the microphone assisting, and the continuously demonstrated how skillful they are at predicting what will be needed and providing it. We whole-heartedly recommend them for any event and will definitely be returning.
If we could do anything different it would have been to actually host the wedding ceremony at L’Abbattoir. We didn’t realize this option until after we had booked the ceremony venue, but it is a beautiful space with a rustic vibe of wood and exposed brick that gives a very warm and classy ambiance. Since the event we have only received positive feedback from our guests, and have been told we had the best food and beverage selection of any wedding in our social circle thus far. It will be hard to top!
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Josh M. Married on 18/09/2021Fantastic Venue & Team
Laney, Sean, and the entire team at L'Abattoir were amazing to work with (especially on such short notice). They were organized, responsive, and flexible with the changing requests and government restrictions. Everyone had a fantastic time and months later our guests are still telling us how much they loved the venue and how it was "the best food they've ever had at a wedding". We would highly recommend hosting your wedding (or other private event) here.
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Meet the team
Lainey is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hospitality and events and has been applying her expertise to L’Abattoir’s Private Dining Room events since 2015.
After finishing her Tourism and Hospitality education in the lower mainland, Lainey spent much of her early career in the Okanagan working at Mission Hill Family Estate as their Food and Beverage Coordinator. She spent her time learning all about the local wine industry alongside planning events from large corporate gatherings and concerts to intricate multi-course winery dinners.
Her passion for hospitality brought her back to Vancouver where she joined the opening team at Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar. While refining her skills even further and sharpening her wine knowledge, she also helped set the high standards of service that guests continue to enjoy today.
When Lainey joined the team at L’Abattoir, she brought her high standards and trained her private dining team to match the level of service that L’Abattoir guests had come to expect at one of the top restaurants in the country. She’s been integral in creating a private dining experience in Vancouver that is second to none.
After training her service team, Lainey moved into the Sales and Events Manager role where she can be found today. She is absolutely meticulous and covers every detail with her clients to ensure nothing is missed and an unforgettable experience is had by every guest.
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