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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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What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

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How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

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Describe your venue:

Restaurant

Describe the style of your venue:

City
Classic
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What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Audio equipment
Furniture
Lighting
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$105

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$90

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)
Dessert

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Limited bar
Open bar
House beer
Specialty beer
House wine
Specialty wine
Champagne toast
House liquor
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Bartenders
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Reviews for L’Abattoir

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98 reviews
99% recommend it
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Megan
Megan G. Sent on 29/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Night!

Where do I even start... Everything about L'Abattoir was exceptional. Communication during the planning phase was excellent, Lainey was so great and easy to work with. Tasha handled our rehearsal and was just great to work with. She explained how the evening would play out, gave us pointers to help make our ceremony even better. Emma was there on our wedding day and was so awesome to deal with. She made sure all guest were well looked after and helped our day go according to plan. THE FOOD!!! Not enough good things to say about the food. All of our guests loved it which made us so happy. This venue allowed us to live out our intimate wedding dreams consisting of love, family, and good food. An excellent experience from start to finish.
Lauren
Lauren C. Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best intimate wedding venue!

We are had our reception at L’Abattoir in October 2024. Our entire experience working with them was seamless. They were very responsive, easy to work with and so accommodating to any requests we had. The venue itself is beautiful and it’s so nice that you get a private building separate from the main restaurant. The night of the wedding went perfectly. The staff were so lovely, the service was impeccable and the food was some of the best we’ve ever had. The cocktails were also amazing! I truly could not recommend them enough, we were so impressed!
Laura
Laura M. Sent on 23/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food & a seamless planning experience

We had an outstanding experience at L'Abattoir and would recommend it to any couple for their intimate wedding experience. The entire planning process was so smooth that we felt extremely confident and prepared going into our special day. We really appreciated that they were even able to setup our minimal decor for us. On the day of, the staff were extremely friendly, professional and provided a very personalized experience for our guests, ensuring that their glasses were always full. We would be remiss not to mention the food, it was a meal to remember and we loved with family style getting to try so much.
Alessandra
Alessandra R. Sent on 09/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best night ever !

We just had our ceremony and reception at L’abattoir , it was the most magical night . The team was amazing to deal with and made us feel so comfortable. The detail to service was so great and the food was so delicious. Lainey and Emma are amazing to deal with and really make you feel special throughout everything. Our family loved it so much. We can’t thank the team enough for making our day so perfect
Kimberly
Kimberly S. Sent on 14/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic evening - exactly what we wanted!

We were so happy that we went with L'Abattoir for our wedding last year! When we first started planning our wedding, we imagined the evening would have the vibe of a sophisticated dinner party with dancing. We got exactly what we wanted... and more! First, working with Lainey made planning the evening very smooth. She was super responsive and had lots of great suggestions that would help make the wedding a success and most importantly (to me), an easygoing affair. The service on the evening itself was excellent - guests appreciated the small touches, like being handed a glass of champagne on arrival and having their napkins folded when they left their chairs. The venue was beautiful (and really shines when you let the brick and other natural elements of the room come through) and had such a classy atmosphere. And the food! Well, that was a highlight - we went with family style to get that dinner party vibe and we still have guests a year later who tell us how much they loved their meal.
All in all, would highly recommend having your wedding here. And apparently they rent out half the room for smaller events - could be a great spot for a future anniversary dinner!
Shayla
Shayla L. Sent on 06/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend for Intimate Weddings

L’Abattior hosted our intimate wedding of 30 guests. The planning process was practically effortless and our expectations were far exceeded with not only the food and the space but the EXCEPTIONAL service and energy by all of the staff who hosted us. Our guests have not stopped complimenting us on the venue choice I could not recommend it enough. We are Forever grateful!
Jackie
Jackie T. Sent on 29/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect intimate wedding venue in Vancouver

My husband and I were engaged in March 2023 and booked L'Abattoir not even two months later. Lainey's promptness and professionalism since the very beginning made our wedding planning process a smooth one - I think I was the least stressed bride of this wedding season! Andrew was so helpful in our wine selection process and it seemed like service team members Emma, Yang, and Tasha had the notes on our file memorized, because our wedding night was flawless. We also had a ceremony rehearsal the day before and Emma was so patient in running through our ceremony music with us. The calmness of the entire team is contagious! We went with the 4-course plated dinner and the timing was impeccable. Everyone had enough time to savour each course and drinks were promptly replenished.

L'Abattoir offers incredible value for weddings or milestone celebrations. Consider booking them if you:
- Want food and drink to be the focus of your big day
- Would like to feel that you are in good hands from beginning to end
- Are interested in a gorgeous venue that will not require intricate decorations
- Are sure you want an intimate celebration where you can connect with each guest
Emily
Emily C. Sent on 26/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing intimate wedding venue

Could not recommend this venue more!
This space was perfect for our 41 guests. It's in a building off the back of the restaurant so it felt very private and intimate.
The events team (Lainey) was very responsive and flexible through the planning process (we did not have a wedding planner). Emma, the service lead, went above and beyond to make sure everything went well on the day of.
The food and wine were fantastic (which was no surprise from L'Abattoir).
We were thrilled with the value for money and truly had a 5 star experience.
Alex
Alex L. Sent on 20/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond perfect

We had the absolute pleasure of celebrating our wedding at L'Abattoir restaurant on a Saturday in March, and we cannot thank the team enough for making our special day truly magical.

Although we didn't get to interact with all of the staff on a first-name basis, we want to extend a huge heartfelt thank you to everyone at L'Abattoir! Emma, Yang, Sarah – you are magical humans who will forever hold a warm place in our wedding day memories. Lainey, you are an organizational machine, and we felt like you played the wedding planner consultant role that we didn't actually have. Thank you all.

The team at L'Abattoir was incredibly responsive and flexible. We called them from Home Depot, and they were more than willing to pick up and measure beams to ensure the zap straps we were looking at would fit perfectly. The setup was a breeze, and the service staff were like mind readers – knowing exactly when we needed a glass of wine or a lint roller.

We planned our wedding ourselves without a wedding planner, and we felt that Lainey and Emma were so organized and experienced. They knew the little nooks and crannies of both the space and the process of planning an event, providing guidance on par with that of a professional wedding planner. They were empathetic humans who clearly love what they do, which came through in the service staff's interactions with us and all of our guests. It was clear that they were having fun.

We had just under 50 people and found the space very flexible despite its long and narrow layout. The team helped us set up for the ceremony, reception, and dancing. The food was delicious and came out with impeccable timing.

The team also allows you to go through a rehearsal, and we highly recommend using it. Bring everyone in your wedding party who has a role or responsibility – it will help you keep your bearings on the day of.

This review is long overdue as our lives got a little hectic, but it's so important to share our experience. We apologize for the delay, but we’re doing it now because it’s worth it! What an incredible experience – amazing value for what you get.

Overall, it was the best day of our lives, and we are so grateful to L'Abattoir for making it perfect.

Thank you!
Kelly and Alex
Ray
Ray Sent on 17/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service, amazing atmosphere and delicious food! Worth it!

We stated arranging our wedding only three weeks in advance. L'Abattoir staff are very responsive and accommodating on our last-minute changes and requirements. They had plenty of experiences arranging and assisting the ceremony and reception which lent us strong supports on making the whole process smooth and effortless. For the reception in particular, you cannot find more meticulous and professional team than the crew here. The chefs and cooks in the kitchen prepared amazing food with large portions and delicious tastes. I would highly recommend this place for an intimate and lovely wedding or any events that you wish to be mesmerizing. And for the very last, their wine recommendation is top notch. The Chianti Reserva and Gruner Veltliner wines got us lots praises from our guests: excellent quality based on professional opinions from wine somms.
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Meet the team

Lainey  Cuff
Lainey Cuff
Sales and Events Manager

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 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 further and sharpening her international wine knowledge, she also helped set the high level 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 Director of Sales role where she can be found today. She is meticulous in covering every detail to ensure an unforgettable experience is enjoyed by every guest.

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