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Details

Neighbourhood: Gastown
217 Carrall St.
604-568-1701

Hours

Open 6 evenings a week:
From 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday

Happy Hour at the Bar:
5pm-6pm and all evening on Sunday

Private Dining:
7 days a week for lunch, dinner or custom events

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    The People

    Jasper Cruickshank | Executive Chef
    JC Madenspacher | Restaurant Manager
    Alexa Gervais | Bar Manager
    Andrew Forsyth | Head Sommelier
    Lainey Cuff | Director of Sales

    About L’Abattoir

    Located in historic Gastown and on the site of Vancouver’s first jail and once the heart of the city’s meat packing district – L’Abattoir is a refined nod to the neighbourhood’s gritty past. The restaurant has earned critical acclaim, including being Michelin Recommended since 2022.

    Helmed by Chef Jasper Cruickshank, the menu blends French technique with West Coast ingredients. Set in a 19th-century brick-and-beam building, the space showcases classic French tile, warm wood, and industrial accents, with options to dine at the bar, the mezzanine or the light-drenched atrium.

    With a Platinum Award-winning wine list recognized by the Vancouver International Wine Festival, a polished cocktail program, and hospitality-driven service, L’Abattoir has remained one of Vancouver’s most compelling dining destinations for over 15 years.

    Awards & Accolades

    Best Sommelier of BC (Head Sommelier Andrew Forsyth) — Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS)

    “Fresh market-driven flavours, innovative fare, handsome rooms, winsome cocktails and wine list – who could ask for more?” | Alexandra Gill, The Globe & Mail

    “L’Abattoir, I gotta say, nails it. I got very excited over the food.” | Mia Stainsby,
    Vancouver Sun