Hamilton Loft Reviews

Shell's Loft Red Hook was exactly the versatile space we needed to bring our creative Brooklyn wedding vision to life, and Steve and his team made the entire experience exceptional. The industrial-chic venue served as the perfect blank canvas for all our personal touches (from our popup bodega to neighborhood-themed tables), and Steve worked seamlessly with Brittany, Molly, and the rest of our Modern Rebel team to help execute every detail. The bar staff was incredibly efficient, and Steve's flexibility, organization and attentive approach made coordinating our special day feel effortless. Having a venue host who not only understands your creative vision but actively helps you achieve it while keeping everything running smoothly is invaluable—Steve and Shell's Loft delivered on all fronts. If you're looking for a space where you can truly make your celebration your own, with a supportive team that knows how to bring it all together perfectly, this is your spot. (s/o Far Out Feeling for the photos!)

Was hoping to get professional photos before leaving this review, but guest photos will suffice and I'll come back later with more. Shell's Loft was the perfect spot for our wedding and everything came together there so well with minimal stress!

Steve and the entire Shell's Loft team responded to every phone call and email quickly, they were extremely flexible with our schedule, getting into the space, accommodating the deliveries and vendors, and went way above and beyond to help make the day come together. They were able to flex a little bit with the bar package so I could get one of my favorite cocktails on the menu, were happy to help us out with furniture, and at one point when we were dealing with an electrical issue (with our equipment, not there's) they even brought in an electrician to help us resolve it at the last minute!

They have a roster of experienced vendors that we tapped into for lighting and music who knew the space well, worked quickly, and delivered an incredible experience to the guests. The sun came in through the skylights and large windows during the ceremony and when the sun went down and the lighting came on, the space absolutely came alive for the party. The pictures are great, but even they don't do it justice.

Steve knows the area well and was helpful advising on parking, afterparty spots, had great ideas for food and dessert options, and was an all around enthusiastic collaborator. I could ramble about this further, but suffice to say, they do an exceptional job at being responsive and flexible, and they brainstormed and collaborated with us on ideas for the event and were happy to help us with solutions and access to vendors and experts.

When we get the professional photos back from the event I'll come update this review with more.

One of the biggest reasons we went with Shell's Loft in Red Hook was because of Steve, the event manager. Steve's calm attitude helped reduce the stress of wedding planning and made us feel like we were in good hands. Additionally, the venue came with great vendor recommendations - 3 out of the 4 vendors we booked were from the list provided! Amazingly, we were able to put everything together for 100 guests below our budget. On the day of the wedding, the space absolutely delivered. The fixtures, ranging from natural wood to exposed brick, provided a touch that'd be hard to come by elsewhere. We also were able to easily transform the venue into the aesthetic we wanted, and all the natural light allowed for such great photos. To top it all off, the bar service that Steve and team provided was awesome. All of our guests had a phenomenal time and it was an unforgettable day for us!

Shell's Loft was worth every penny. We loved the space for its coziness, natural lighting, exposed brick wall, greenery, and the stylish in-house furniture (with additional pieces available for rent). We visited many venues, but Shell's Loft stood out not just for its beautiful interior and huge parking lot (we used it for food trucks!), but also because of Steve's incredible energy. Steve was amazing to work with on the most important day of our lives—kind, understanding, responsible, and an all-around great guy. I highly recommend this venue to anyone! 11/10

I had a vision for a white, industrial chic loft space for my wedding and when I walked into Shell's Loft I knew we had found the perfect space. It has beautiful exposed brick and light and airy feel. Steve from Hamilton BK was awesome to work with and was super accommodating. It was the perfect place to have our perfect day :)

Shells loft came through in a pinch for us. Our original venue closed down and when I say things happen for a reason, the reason was so we would have our wedding at Shells loft. It’s a beautiful blank slate which gave us the opportunity to decorate the way we wanted and make our wedding feel like ours. Everyone was a pleasure to work with and all the staff went above and beyond for us. Would 100% recommend this venue and if I had to do it again would have it here

We got married at Shell's Loft in September of 2022 and it was the perfect venue for our wedding. We loved the indoor/outdoor space and used the outdoor parking lot for food trucks and lounge area that our guests loved. Steve and his team were so nice and accommodating, helping us pick out a bar package and Steve was even able to get a case of gluten-free beer for my husband. Our signature cocktails were delicious, the Aperol Spritz was especially a hit! Would highly recommend The Hamilton BK for your wedding!

Incredible experience having our wedding at Hamilton Loft. The team at Hamilton are professional yet friendly and really helped make our wedding day so special. Obviously you can bring in your own decor, but the venue looks great as is and you can take a minimalist approach.

We’ll be referring any and everyone to this venue! Thanks to Steve and the team for everything.

We had the best experience at Hamilton Loft! From our initial tour through to our wedding day, Steve and the team were super helpful and lovely to work with! And the space was perfect for what we wanted!

Shell’s Loft Red Hook was truly the best spot for our wedding. Steve, was incredible. He was responsive, creative, flexible, and so thoughtful. The space itself was incredible. It’s so beautiful and there’s so much you can do if you want to, and at the same time, if you want a simple canvas, it’s beautiful enough as well to leave it as is. The bar service was amazing! Our friends could not stop raving about the drinks. We are so grateful for Steve and Shell’s Loft.

We got married here last month and i cannot say enough good things about the venue, the staff and most of all the manager Steve. The venue is beautiful, tucked away, comes with tons of plants, all the furniture we needed and was an amazing vibe and perfect size for our wedding (120 people). But Steve made the whole experience SO easy. He was so friendly, professional and approachable. We had a lot of questions and requests and he was great about being super accommodating and understanding. He felt like a true partner in the process- even helping get us introduced with other amazing vendors.

Seriously- if their venue is the right size and you want a helping hand you can't go wrong!

My husband and I worked with Steve and the team at Shell's Loft for our wedding. They made it as stress-free as possible, were super flexible, friendly, and responsive. The space comes with a lot in terms of decor / lighting and some furniture which meant we had to bring in less overall and could rely more on the natural space / light. We also loved that we were able to dress up the outdoor area and have indoor/outdoor seating for our guests. Last but not least, the bar service was amazing - the drinks were great. We had ~150 guests and they never had to wait more than a few minutes for a drink. Big thank you to Steve & team for helping create such a magical night!

Steve and his team were the best! They were so accommodating and worked fast and efficiently, even with our thirsty crowd. I would get married again just to have them at our event ;)

Great experience working with Steve and his team. Steve worked with us on a delicious specialty cocktail, great selection of beer, wine and liquor.
The night of the event, the team was on time and set up the bar beautifully - no long wait at the bar for a drink throughout the night! 10/10 experience!