L’Abattoir Announces Exclusive Pop-Ups During North America’s 50 Best Bars Week

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Vancouver, BC | North America’s 50 Best Bars returns to Vancouver from April 21–23, once again placing the city’s dynamic cocktail culture on an international stage. Anchored by the prestigious awards ceremony at the Vancouver Convention Centre on April 22, the multi-day program will feature a series of curated events, educational sessions, and celebrations highlighting the best in the industry.

In the days surrounding the awards, acclaimed bartenders from across the continent will take over some of the city’s top venues for a series of exclusive pop-ups and collaborations. Among them, L’Abattoir will play host to a standout lineup of talent, offering guests rare access to some of the industry’s most celebrated names.

Located in the heart of Gastown, the Michelin-recommended restaurant has spent more than 15 years earning a reputation for refined, French-inspired West Coast cuisine, an award-winning wine program, world-class cocktails, and exceptional hospitality.

“Welcoming guest bartenders at L’Abattoir during North America’s 50 Best Bars is about more than what’s in the glass,” says Alexa Gervais, Bar Manager of L’Abattoir. “It’s about the collision of talent, community, and creativity — and the kind of energy that only happens when all three come together!”

L’Abattoir is pleased to present the following trio of signature events.

Please note:
• The public events on April 21 and 22 are unticketed and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The April 20 event is for invited industry guests only.
• All events will be hosted exclusively in the restaurant’s bar area.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 5 – 7 pm

Clemente Bar x L’Abattoir
In collaboration with Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch, Jay Reingold (Bar Manager) and Wilmer Reyes (Head Bartender) of New York-based Clemente Bar will make a special appearance at this signature pop-up event, presenting a curated selection of their signature cocktails.

Located above three Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park, the acclaimed art-driven cocktail bar — ranked No. 11 on North America’s 50 Best Bars list and recently nominated for a James Beard Award for ‘Best New Bar’ — is a bold reimagining of the traditional bar experience, delivering world-class hospitality through a refined, culinary-inspired approach that seamlessly blurs the line between bar and restaurant.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2 – 4 pm

Bar Madonna x L’Abattoir
Aperitivo with Amaro Lucano sets the stage before the awards ceremony, offering a taste of what’s to come.

Straight from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Bar Madonna is reimagining the modern Italian-American cocktail experience — where elevated hospitality meets a playful, irreverent spirit. Led by Eric Madonna and Ricky Reyna, a duo shaped by some of New York’s most acclaimed restaurants and bars, the space strikes a balance between neighbourhood hangout and industry destination. In a short time, Bar Madonna has emerged as one of the city’s most talked-about new openings.

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 6 – 9 PM

Fords Negroni Session at L’Abattoir
*INDUSTRY-ONLY EVENT (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
L’Abattoir will come alive with a Fords Negroni Session — a high-energy, one-night-only celebration of the iconic cocktail, presented in partnership with Fords Gin.

Exclusively open to professionals working in the bar and restaurant industry, this private event brings together an exciting roster of industry talent, including Eric Pan and Damian Monnet of Toronto’s Slice of Life, Jesús Verde of Austin’s Bar Hacienda (also of Bar Mauro, #14 in North America), and Kate Boushel of Montréal’s Group Barranco, the team behind the acclaimed Atwater Cocktail Club, where Boushel was named Bartender of the Year (Canada’s 100 Best, 2024).

The lineup continues with Richie Millwater, formerly of Eleven Madison Park and Clemente Bar, bringing his experience to the highly anticipated Pearl Bar in New York, and Iain McPherson of Edinburgh’s Panda & Sons, one of the world’s most decorated bartenders, recognized with the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award (World’s 50 Best Bars 2024) and multiple 2025 Spirited Awards, including Best International Bar Team and World’s Best Cocktail Menu.

Guests can expect a vibrant lineup of inventive Negroni riffs, each highlighting the personality and craft of its creator, paired with pizza to keep things deliciously grounded. With drink tickets available at the door and a live DJ setting the tone, it’s set to be an electric night of cocktails, culture, and connection.