Nestled in the heart of Kansas City, MO's artistic neighborhood, The Abbott is a breathtaking event venue housed within a single, iconic building. We take pride in our ability to transform unused spaces into vibrant, unique areas that seamlessly blend with their creative surroundings.
Our venue offers a diverse selection of indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for both ceremonies and receptions. The Ballroom, with its industrial chic design, elegant chandeliers, and white-washed vaulted ceilings, creates a magical atmosphere for receptions. For those seeking the outdoors, our Rooftop Terrace provides stunning city views, complemented by fire tables and romantic string lighting.
Incorporating urban charm and a cozy atmosphere, The Lounge features a full bar and catering kitchen. With the ability to accommodate up to 1,100 people standing or 500 seated within our single, expansive building, The Abbott is well-equipped for both grand and intimate celebrations.
Our comprehensive rental packages simplify the planning process, including tables, chairs, lounge furniture, and early setup access. Additionally, our bar package offers professional bartenders, glassware, and a wide range of drink options, with the option to select a signature cocktail.
As the flagship venue of Abbott Hospitality, The Abbott is the epitome of chic style and urban sophistication in Kansas City. Thoughtfully designed and polished to perfection, it offers a grand canvas for your most fabulous events.
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
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Ballroom, Industrial & Warehouse, Rooftop
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Woman-owned Business
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The Abbott Reviews
Victoria Kelley(other)5 out of 5 Rating
The Abbott is an amazing venue and even more gorgeous than photos show! The chandeliers are beautiful, the string lights on the roof make for amazing night photos, and you can’t beat the downtown view. Mia, our venue manager, was incredibly helpful in answering our questions, even up to the last minute. The staff during the wedding and reception were incredibly friendly, efficient, and went out of their way to check on my husband and I. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding and reception! Reviewed on 28-08-2023
Briana Martinez(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-12-2021 As I was a Covid bride, The Abbott and their team managed us through delays and a lot of uncertainty with ease. They were awesome throughout the process and were extremely responsive if we had any questions or concerns leading up to and even after the wedding day. The venue itself is gorgeous and fulfilled everything we had dreamed of when thinking of the big day. Thanks Abbott team for working with us. Reviewed on 31-01-2022
Jenny Dobbeck(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-12-2021 My husband and I recently had our wedding ceremony and reception here and it was nothing short of amazing! The space is so beautiful with the exposed brick walls, high ceilings and grand chandelier, it made the perfect space for both ceremony and reception. Like many other couples, we had to move our wedding date a couple times due to COVID and the team was very accommodating and flexible throughout. Between the gorgeous space and the helpful and organized staff, we truly had the best day. Thank you, Abbott team! Reviewed on 06-01-2022
MacKenzie Hackathorn(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-10-2021 We had an amazing experience with The Abbott! The space is incredibly beautiful and our venue manager, Addie, was so kind and responsive and made us feel so comfortable during the whole process. It definitely exceeded my expectations and truly made our wedding day the best day of our lives! I would highly recommended The Abbott to anyone! Reviewed on 28-11-2021
Lauren Counts(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-08-2021 The crew at The Abbott helped make our dreams come true! They were amazingly helpful through two reschedules and provided all information necessary along the way. The staff that worked the wedding day were professional and beyond helpful. The space itself is beautiful and spacious. Thank you for everything! Reviewed on 05-09-2021
Meg Townsend(other)3 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-09-2020 Like many of the other reviews have stated, The Abbott is a great space -- large and airy, beautiful chandeliers and accommodating staff. While I hate to say anything negative, I'm hoping that by stating some areas that need improvement, the venue will make some changes -- the main thing being the exterior surroundings. The Abbott has several shipping cartons (due to lack of interior storage space) and a large dumpster in the parking lot in front of the entrance. These item are often covered in graffiti and while the staff tries to keep up with painting over it, it's a reoccurring problem. The parking lot is gravel, which can be very messy when it rains. Some of the furniture inside the venue is a bit worn -- especially coffee tables and high tops. For a luxury venue, it needs to step it up a bit. Maybe after the pandemic strife is over, these improvements can be made. Still, our reception was nice and everyone had fun! Reviewed on 20-08-2021
Samantha Denny(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-07-2021 The Abbott is best wedding venue in KC! We had our wedding there two weeks ago and it absolutely beautiful. We had both our ceremony and reception at the Abbott and the transition was seamless. Our guests were very impressed with the venue and staff. We also had to reschedule our wedding a couple of times due to COVID and the Abbott was amazing to work with. They were flexible and made it very easy. I highly suggest the Abbott for anyone looking for an incredible venue! Reviewed on 15-08-2021
Emma Olmedo(other)5 out of 5 Rating
As a fellow vendor, I can't rave enough about The Abbott! This venue is exactly what Kansas City needed: Large guest capacity, stunning chandeliers, amazing location and wonderful staff! I am always so excited to work with couples getting married at The Abbott and every single one of The Abbott Propertie's venues are top notch. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone who is looking for a gorgeous venue and to work with genuine people who care deeply for their clients and their weddings! Reviewed on 04-02-2021
Lizzy Perry(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-02-2020 The Abbott was the perfect venue for our large wedding! I was nervous about having enough room to comfortably seat guests, have a large enough dance floor to make it the best party, and still have room for guests to mingle, but this space made it perfect. Andrea sat down with us for hours to plan the layout, the timeline, the service and our special requests. The space is beautiful on its own, but after attending a few weddings there before ours I wanted to make sure ours felt unique to us and our vision. Andrea listened to everything we said and exceeded our expectations!! I was blown away when I saw our space and received so many compliments from our guests. The process was easy and fun every step of the way thanks to the team at The Abbott and I will always remember how beautiful it was! Reviewed on 14-07-2020
Ashley Hotka(maid of honor)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-12-2019 The Abbott is one of the most beautiful venues in KC! So well designed between the huge chandeliers to the stunning bathrooms - no detail is overlooked. The staff is professional and helpful as well. The wedding was an absolute dream! Reviewed on 17-12-2019
Conni Bjornnes(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-09-2019 We just had my sons wedding there and I cannot rave enough about the space . It was perfect and so lovely ! It really is a special place. I would not hesitate to have an event here! Simply wonderful and elegant . Reviewed on 10-09-2019
Ashley Murray(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-05-2019 The Abbott was a stunning venue and had great accommodations for the amount of guests we had and all their needs. It worked out great and fit all our needs. Reviewed on 21-05-2019
Lauren Boos(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-01-2019 The Abbott is the BEST place to have your wedding In KC! I cannot say enough good things about The Abbott and Bre. Bre is so personal, professional and she truly wanted to make my day perfect. She was quick to respond to any questions I had and worked close with my coordinator. It’s without question the most beautiful venue in KC. My guests can’t stop talking About how beautiful it was. Thanks Bre and team for making my day absolutely perfect, I will never forget it! Reviewed on 02-02-2019
Rachel Smith(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-12-2018 Best venue in Kansas City! I looked at a lot of venues before I chose where I would have my wedding ceremony and reception, and this one is by far the most beautiful I have ever seen! The space is absolutely stunning. I am so glad I chose the Abbott for my special day! It was the perfect venue to hold my 350+ guests for my ceremony and reception! There was so much room for the guests to eat and dance without having to break down any tables, two huge bars, tons of bathrooms, etc. Not only that, but the Abbott team was so great and easy to work with. Kelly and Bre both made all my dreams come true on my wedding day, and answered any and all questions I had leading up to the big day! By the time the wedding day came, I was not stressed at all because I had complete trust in them! Choosing the Abbott was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I cannot recommend this venue enough!! Reviewed on 15-01-2019
Nicholle M.(guest)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-11-2018 Beautiful venue! I attended a charity event in November and everything was lovely. The temperature was comfortable, the restrooms were stunning, and I saw the staff hustling! Reviewed on 20-11-2018
Jamie Lamb(guest)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-11-2018 This is an incredible venue!!! The space is stunningly gorgeous and the staff is friendly and professional. A PERFECT place for a wedding! Reviewed on 20-11-2018
Johnny Sweeney(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-11-2018 Central location + great functionality + lit up at night = great space! Reviewed on 20-11-2018
Brian Votava(professional)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-11-2018 What a fantastic venue! We hosted a reception/event for 500+ and the space worked out perfectly. Parking/logistics, setup and floor plans, bar and caterer coordination, stage/presentation setup, etc- all things went smoothly thanks to a thoughtfully designed space and Kelly's team. They were thorough to request our goals so we could all work diligently to accomplish them at the event. They made sure even the smallest details didn't fall through the cracks. The space itself combines a grandiose appearance with a somewhat intimate feel; their stock decorations were very elegant and contributed towards a \"classy\" feel without being stuffy. Chairs and tables appeared up-to-date and trendy. Bar and bar area is slightly separated which was a big help, but a secondary bar supported the main area when the primary programming began. All-and-all, we couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Bravo to Kelly and the Abbott! Reviewed on 20-11-2018
Sharon Landess(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-11-2018 This is a wonderful venue. The people were great to work with. I would tell any bride to work with these folks Reviewed on 19-11-2018
Shelley Whipps(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-10-2018 What an amazing venue!! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!The space...from the rooftop area to the main room with the crystal chandiliers, to the restrooms (so cool!), to the bars & back patios... are all perfection!!We also enjoyed working with Sara, Bre and Morgan! Reviewed on 31-10-2018
Matt Abbott(professional)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-02-2018 Beautiful Venue with an Industrial Glam Vibe in the very fun and artsy Crossroads Neighborhood.Kelly, Sara, and Bre are an amazing team to work with. Reviewed on 27-10-2018
Maddie Watts(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-07-2018 When we toured the Abbott for our wedding reception, it was still bare bones- nothing was painted, the bars were not yet built and the chandeliers were still absent. We booked after touring because we had a good \"gut feeling\" about the place and decided to take a leap of faith based on renderings alone. We made the right decision. The Abbott will easily become one of the best large-group vendors in Kansas City. When touring different locations, we were limited based on our number-- 325. Most other locations fit around 250-275 and those that could fit 300 would be tight. At the Abbott, we fit our group with a nice, big dance floor and room to spare. Another detail we appreciated was the number of bathroom stalls. I know this seems odd, but with such a large group we didn't want people to get stuck waiting in line.We were also drawn to The Abbott because of the feel. I fell in love the the industrial elegance and natural light. Every finishing touch fit what we had pictured for our special day. In regard to the bar, which is a part of the booking, we had a good experience. In the beginning, it was tough as they were new and still developing their alcohol packages. We were pleased with what they came up with. With the platinum package you get a lot of premium options to fit different tastes.The bar tenders were phenomenal and attentive. When people walked into cocktail hour, they had wine poured already sitting on the counter for people to grab. There was rarely a line all night. We had one more bar tender than they require and were happy with that choice.In talking with The Abbott after our reception, any of the small things we would have appreciated had been remedied. Again, one of the very few setbacks of booking at a brand new venue. Overall, we were impressed with The Abbott in all of our interactions. They made our night one to remember and we look forward to attending events there in the future. Reviewed on 15-10-2018
Megan Zila(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-05-2018 There is no better way to describe our experience at The Abbott other than absolutely perfect. We were fortunate to be the first wedding in this beautiful space and the whole day was more incredible than we could have asked for. I would HIGHLY recommend The Abbott to future brides-to-be! Reviewed on 25-05-2018
Mia is our Venue Manager for The Abbott. After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Event Management at Iowa State, she went on to do Venue Management/Wedding Coordinating in Iowa before moving to Kansas City in the Fall of 2021. Mia’s passion for the hospitality industry, along with her drive to create positive guest experience, landed her the All Star award at the Vendor Choice Awards in February 2023, with The Abbott also winning Venue of the Year. Outside of the event world, Mia finds herself enjoying the gym, quality time with loved ones, and the outdoors.