Est. 1914 · Downtown Abbeville
The Russo
Where Abbeville Gathers.
A historic downtown venue made for good food, good company, and the moments worth gathering for.
The Space
There’s just something about this room
Original brick, tall windows, high ceilings, and all that beautiful natural light, right in the heart of downtown Abbeville. It’s full of character before you decorate a single thing.
Bright and open by day, warm and glowing by evening, it’s a room that makes an ordinary date feel like an occasion.
What It’s For
One room. All kinds of reasons to gather.
Some rooms are built for one kind of party. This one has always belonged to the whole town.
- CelebrateBridal & baby showers
- CelebrateRehearsal dinners
- CelebrateMicro weddings
- GatherLuncheons & private dinners
- WorkCorporate meetings
- WorkSeminars & workshops
- GatherHoliday gatherings
- HonorCelebrations of life
- GatherCommunity events
- CelebrateBirthdays & anniversaries
- CelebrateGraduations & engagements
- CelebrateReceptions
Rent the Room
Beautiful, downtown, and refreshingly affordable
Beautiful doesn’t have to mean expensive. Private event rentals start at $275, with special rates for nonprofits and community groups. Tables and chairs are already here, and you’re free to make the room completely your own — leaving more of your budget for the food, flowers and little things your guests will remember.
Your Event, Your Way
Bring your own, or let us help
The Russo is yours to make your own. Bring your own caterer, your favorite decorator, the playlist you already have in mind — even your own drinks. Want to keep things simple and handle it yourself? We love that. Rather show up and enjoy your own party? We can help with that too.
Hospitality by The Southern Spread
Enjoy your event, instead of working it
Want to walk in and actually enjoy your own event? Let The Southern Spread take some — or all — of it off your plate. Food, bar, linens, styling, setup, coordination and cleanup can all be handled for you. Tell us where you want the help, and we’ll take it from there.
Let’s Set a Date
Your people, this room
Tell us what you’re dreaming up and when, and we’ll check the calendar and get right back to you. Or just call or text 337-255-4566 — we’d love to hear all about it.