Reviews for L’Abattoir
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Brittany Sent on 24/05/2023A wonderful wedding experience
Lainey and the rest of the team at L'Abattoir went above and beyond for our wedding. We held our ceremony and reception there in May 2023 and everything was just perfect. From the day we viewed the venue, until we left the reception, the staff treated us with a professionalism and kindness that went above and beyond. Not only did they help us organize our day, but they were just as excited for us to walk down the aisle as we were. Our guests raved about the space, and several mentioned that it was the best meal they've ever had. I would recommend them to anyone looking for an intimate wedding. -
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Jessie Sent on 19/07/2026Gorgeous, modern and warm venue in the heart of Gastown
We had a wonderful experience hosting our cozy 46 people wedding reception at L'Abbatoir's Private Dining Room. The dining room is in a separate building behind the restaurant itself. Downstairs is the kitchen and upstairs is the dining area. The dining room has a gorgeous mix of old style brick and modern glass and lighting. The courtyard just outside gave us a warm and elegant backdrop for couple photos and with our guests.
In the months leading up to the big day, we were supported by their event team coordinator, Lainey, who was incredibly professional and organized and provided valuable feedback to help our timeline. She handled all of my ideas and updates with ease, making the process of planning the wedding so much easier on me. Peter, the head sommelier, who guided our initial site visit and subsequent "trial" dinner was warm and friendly and provided recommendations that ultimately led to our final wine selection that we loved. The venue staff on the day of were accommodating and kind, helping us store items from our pre-reception event and even delivering canapes for key wedding party members who were too busy running around during cocktail hour to eat.
The food was absolutely delicious and was one of the biggest reasons we decided to host our reception here. We loved that guests were able to select their options for each course on the day of, as that reduced the amount of RSVP handling we had to do. We're so happy we held our wedding at L'Abbatoir and would happily come back for dinner again soon. -
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Rorie Sent on 07/07/2026Wedding Reception!
We held our wedding dinner/reception at L'Abbatoir, and it exceeded every expectation. The food was amazing & beautifully presented. The service was warm, attentive, and seamless from start to finish, making everyone feel well taken care of. The team (Lainey, Hamid and Tasha) was also incredibly responsive throughout the planning process & event, making everything easy and stress-free. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and highly recommend L'Abbatoir for any special occasion! -
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John Sent on 23/06/2026Perfect wedding venue
We truly could not have asked for a better experience from start to finish. From the very beginning of the planning process, Lainey was amazing to work with. She was responsive, organized, and always willing to answer questions. Tasha was equally incredible, providing exceptional support during both our rehearsal and wedding day. Her professionalism, calm presence, friendliness, and attention to detail made everything feel effortless and allowed us to fully enjoy every moment. Their flexibility, care, and commitment to creating a truly memorable experience did not go unnoticed.
The food and beverages were absolutely outstanding. We received countless compliments from our guests, many of whom commented on how exceptional every course was. The quality, presentation, and service exceeded all expectations. The serving staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, making every guest feel welcomed, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the celebration.
We feel incredibly grateful and blessed to have celebrated our wedding there. The team's dedication, hospitality, and attention to every detail made our day unforgettable. A heartfelt thank you to the entire team at L’Abattoir for helping create memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. -
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Hannah Sent on 05/05/2026Nothing but good things to say!
We hosted an intimate family ceremony and celebratory dinner afterwards in the private dining room for our wedding. Truly nothing but good things to say about our experience, from proactive communication, thoughtful support planning, flexibility with our desired plans, immaculate service and food for dinner and a 0 stress day of thanks to Lainey and the execution team’s support. A dream of a day! Thank you thank you thank you! -
J Myers Sent on 15/12/2025
Amazing venue for a small wedding!
This is a phenomenal venue for a small wedding in Vancouver. They’ve clearly hosted lots of very involved weddings, and it was clear from the many positive reviewed that they were up to the task for pretty much anything. But we were looking for a low-key and low-stress ceremony + dinner with a small group of friends and family, without a lot of the other typical wedding ‘stuff’ - and they executed that flawlessly for us.
The entire experience planning experience was made fun and easy by the team. They were always quick to answer our emails and answer any questions, and provided loads of helpful suggestions. The venue is beautiful on its own, and required very little decoration on our part, so setup and takedown was a breeze. We also found the minimum spend/costs very competitive compared to other venues we looked at, and felt like we got a luxury experience on a very reasonable budget.
The dining room was the perfect size for our small group (about 25 people) - we had lots of space for mingling during cocktails before/after the ceremony, and for dancing after dinner while our friends did a DJ set. All our guests raved about the food, which was ample for everyone including those with lots of dietary restrictions. The wine and cocktails were also excellent! The service staff were organized and super on top of things, and our day-of coordinator kept things running smoothly the whole time. If there were any hiccups, we had no idea - we were just able to enjoy ourselves.
We are thoroughly delighted by our entire experience, and cannot thank the staff enough - it was fabulous! -
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Ava Sent on 20/10/2025The Perfect Venue for a Cozy Celebration!
We booked the private dining room for our small and intimate wedding, and our experience was nothing short of flawless. From planning to the big day itself, the staff’s professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail were exceptional. They made us feel completely at ease and handled every request and last-minute change with grace.
The food was absolutely incredible, and the ambiance was perfect for a cozy celebration. We received so many compliments from our guests on the outstanding service and beautiful setting. Everything felt effortless and completely stress-free.
If you're a couple looking to host a small and intimate wedding, we highly recommend this venue. It was everything we hoped for and more.
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