A New Patio for Summer in Gastown Just in time for patio season, L’Abattoir has officially opened its new 18-seat patio, offering guests a vibrant outdoor dining experience in the heart of historic Gastown. The streetside patio provides the perfect setting for evening cocktails, curated Champagne flights, and dinner, while taking in the energy of … Read more
L’Abattoir Celebrates 16 Years of Culinary Excellence in Gastown The award-winning restaurant toasts its anniversary with major industry recognition, a newly opened patio, and fresh seasonal offerings from Chef Jasper Cruickshank and the L’Abattoir team L’Abattoir is celebrating 16 years as one of Vancouver’s most beloved dining destinations, marking the milestone with a series of … Read more
Petrichor French Farmhouse Restaurant unveils menu updates for spring While the essentials of classic French cuisine are timeless, seasonal menu changes give chefs the opportunity to showcase favourite ingredients and tempt tastebuds with fresh flavours suited to the time of year. This spring, Luc Duval and Thibault Nicaise of Petrichor French Farmhouse Restaurant have brought … Read more
Whether you’re planning a corporate dinner, rehearsal dinner, birthday, graduation, or special celebration, L’Abattoir offers a private dining experience that feels warm, polished, and memorable in the heart of Gastown. We’re pleased to share our new private dining menus for spring and summer, created to reflect the season and designed for groups looking for an … Read more
Crab Fest Passport ON NOW Dine and Win! From March 6-29, the Crab Fest Passport and participating feature menus are available to get your claws on. Visit four of our participating restaurant locations during Crab Fest to be entered to win one of four Grand Prizes! Visit all five locations to automatically receive a FREE … Read more
GASTOWN CLASSICS Our second annual Gastown Classics takes over L’Abattoir during Vancouver Cocktail Week on Monday, March 2nd from 7pm. For one highly-anticipated evening, the entire restaurant is dedicated to cocktails, featuring activations throughout the space in partnership with Fords Gin and Maison Perrier. The dining room and bar come alive as the setting for … Read more
Less than a month to go until Vancouver Cocktail Week 2026 Vancouver Cocktail Week returns March 1 to 8 for its milestone fifth year: A toast to world-class mixology and community With fewer than 30 days to go until the fifth annual Vancouver Cocktail Week (VCW), presented by The Alchemist magazine, the city is preparing … Read more
Celebrate Love at WSC Join us for a romantic Valentine’s Day dining experience from February 13–15, featuring a special 4-course Valentine’s Day menu. This curated experience is $78 per person, with the first course served as an amuse, and has been thoughtfully designed to celebrate the season of love. Guests may enhance their evening with … Read more
I can’t wait to bring this menu to life with beautiful wines.
This was my first visit to the Ugly Duckling but I can assure you it won’t be my last.