Hamilton Loft — Attraction in New York

Ah yes! Sweet, beautiful, ever changing and expanding Brooklyn...look what you've done now! You've given me and so many others one of the BEST - if not THE best - communal & event space I've ever been to in the city. The first time I came to Shell's Loft was for an amazing dinner party that took full advantage of the wonderful spaces this spot offers. That one particular loft lent itself to amazing natural light, a gorgeous space for a table, and had an incredibly spacious kitchen befitting of any professional chef. The lofts that are available to rent here aren't just big. They're laughably large. And that's all the better for: Movie shoots Recording podcasts Photo shoots Conferences Speaking engagements Weddings Baby showers Off-Sites Parties Pop-up shops ...and so much more. Even a smaller space (junior lofts) feels like the biggest you've been in until the next one. And considering their high ceilings you'd be kidding yourself for even having to use the word "smaller." Actually, let's scratch that: there's nothing small about any of the spaces you can rent out. Along with being able to rent a space to hold an event of your liking, lofts come furnished with beautiful furniture and can also be furnished with some amazing fabrics and one of a kind artisan pieces handpicked by Shell, who runs all of the lofts (Shell's loft, guys... get it?). And those same items can be purchased separately at shellsloft.com/shop. I've been using this space quite often as a work space where my productivity level has shot right up. A relaxed environment lends itself well when writing endlessly every day (and then subsequently erasing everything because you doubt the quality of your work #writerstruggles). Also, Shell's Loft is walking distance from Pizza Loves Emily (but that burger though) and Speedy Romeo (but that pizza though) and that's a MASSIVE win-win for me. But even if you don't feel like walking out for food or ordering in then you have yourself an on-site chef who will whip up some delicious food for you (Mardi once made these meatballs with a salsa verde that had me wanting way more than what I ended up eating). And honestly, on-site chefs are kinda like superheroes to me. They're waiting in the wings, ready to always fight your hunger. On top of this incredible space, Shell hosts After Hour events and brunches designed for women of color that have a fervent following. This is legitimately a great space in Brooklyn that needs to be sought out for any number of reasons (like the ones listed above). I'm grateful this space exists and once you visit their Instagam page (@shellsloft) you'll be even more impressed with the things that...

My wife and I had our wedding at Hamilton Loft (formerly Shell's Loft Red Hook) in early May 2025, and the venue and staff exceeded all expectations. While in a non-descript location, the venue really turned out to be perfect, both visually and functionally. We had just over 200 guests in attendance, and we were able to make the best use of the indoor/outdoor space, the dance floor, bar and lounge space, etc. The multiple rooms and areas made it helpful for moving traffic and keeping the flow of the night going. Furthermore, the venue upgrades that Steve and Hamilton Loft made between when we booked the venue and the day of our wedding, all contributed to the guest experience and charm/comfort of the space (e.g., newly installed bistro lighting indoors and outdoors, ivy along the perimeter fence, new pergola, upgraded lounge furniture, etc.). From the billboards to the exposed bricks and white-washed walls, there is a "Brooklyn meets Cape Cod vibes"...making it both cool and classy.

The entire team at Hamilton's Loft, led by Steve, was highly professional and impressive. We especially appreciated that Hamilton Loft, as opposed to many other venues, provided much of our needs in-house, including tables and chairs, lounge furniture, plants, lighting, floor plan design, and more, saving us money and hassle. As for outside vendors, we worked with Italiana Foods to cater a floating-style dinner (utilizing their cute novelty pizza truck for appetizers and late-night), DJ Ben Goldfarb for the playlist (he's incredibly easy-going and collaborative), Buds of Brooklyn for floral (arrangements were simple and beautiful), and Kristyn Miller for her gorgeous photography. Special kudos goes to Phoebe, their in-house coordinator, who was super professional and knowledgeable.

Overall, working with Hamilton loft was very easy. The team is incredibly responsive and flexible, matching our vision for the night. We wouldn't have changed a thing…it was a beautiful venue and wedding, and...

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Hamilton Loft in February and truly cannot overstate how perfect this venue is. The venue itself is gorgeous. The in house plants and furniture made it feel lush and cozy with very little additional decor needed. The venue was the perfect size for our 80 guests with plenty of space for our cocktail area in the side room and our dining tables and dance floor in the main room, while still feeling intimate. The two dressing rooms in the back were perfect for us to get ready with our wedding parties - lots of mirrors, natural light, and comfy sofas, and Steve was generous enough to come through with drinks for us as we were getting ready!

The in house bar package is great and the day-of staff did an incredible job - the drinks were delicious and there was never a line. We heard nothing but glowing praise about the venue and team from our guests.

Steve and his team were a joy to work throughout the whole planning process and on the day. Steve has the best energy! They brought our vision to life in a beautiful way and were clearly focused on delivering a world-class experience. Even in the time between us signing the venue and our wedding day, they continued to invest in the venue so it was even more beautiful than we had hoped.

100/10, highly highly recommend...