Entire Venue at Shell's Loft

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120 Hamilton Avenue, New York, NY 11231
Northwest Brooklyn

About this space

Located in the heart of Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood, Shell’s Loft is a rustic, industrial event venue featuring high ceilings, bare wooden beams, and breathtaking skylights. The Hamilton BK Events at Shell’s Loft delivers on the promise of being upscale and chic in a way that only New York can be.

Their venue offers 12,000 sq. ft. of combined indoor and outdoor space, comfortably seating 160 guests in a formal setting or 350 cocktail style. Your guests can enjoy drinks in our cocktail area as the main room is being set up for your event.

The space caters to both intimate and extravagant events. It is perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, product launches, bridal showers, birthday parties, and private parties.


Prices

Sunday
11:00 am – 1:00 am
from $7500 hire fee
Per session
11:00 am – 1:00 am
from $7500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Event Space Rates Include:
-Exclusive use of the entire venue - The Main Room, The Cocktail Lounge, Private Suite, Outdoor space, Kitchen, and Coat Room
-(150) white resin folding chairs
-(15) 8x30 rectangular tables
-(15) 60" round tables
-(10) cocktail tables
-(1) lounge set: (8) seats + (1) rectangular coffee table
-(2) credenzas
-(1) vintage desk
-(5) giant jurassic plants
-(1) 20' Mahogany indoor bar
-(2) 8'x8' rolling walls
-Experienced Guest Relations Team
-Guest Relations Manager from contract signing until the day-of your event; this person will be present for all appointments at the venue and can assist with room layout, timeline, vendor selection, and more.
-Guest Relations Coordinator who will be on location the day of your event to greet your event planner and assist them and your vendors with settling in and to ensure the building stays in tip-top shape throughout your event.
Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Event Space Rates Include:
-Exclusive use of the entire venue - The Main Room, The Cocktail Lounge, Private Suite, Outdoor space, Kitchen, and Coat Room
-(150) white resin folding chairs
-(15) 8x30 rectangular tables
-(15) 60" round tables
-(10) cocktail tables
-(1) lounge set: (8) seats + (1) rectangular coffee table
-(2) credenzas
-(1) vintage desk
-(5) giant jurassic plants
-(1) 20' Mahogany indoor bar
-(2) 8'x8' rolling walls
-Experienced Guest Relations Team
-Guest Relations Manager from contract signing until the day-of your event; this person will be present for all appointments at the venue and can assist with room layout, timeline, vendor selection, and more.
-Guest Relations Coordinator who will be on location the day of your event to greet your event planner and assist them and your vendors with settling in and to ensure the building stays in tip-top shape throughout your event.
Tuesday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Event Space Rates Include:
-Exclusive use of the entire venue - The Main Room, The Cocktail Lounge, Private Suite, Outdoor space, Kitchen, and Coat Room
-(150) white resin folding chairs
-(15) 8x30 rectangular tables
-(15) 60" round tables
-(10) cocktail tables
-(1) lounge set: (8) seats + (1) rectangular coffee table
-(2) credenzas
-(1) vintage desk
-(5) giant jurassic plants
-(1) 20' Mahogany indoor bar
-(2) 8'x8' rolling walls
-Experienced Guest Relations Team
-Guest Relations Manager from contract signing until the day-of your event; this person will be present for all appointments at the venue and can assist with room layout, timeline, vendor selection, and more.
-Guest Relations Coordinator who will be on location the day of your event to greet your event planner and assist them and your vendors with settling in and to ensure the building stays in tip-top shape throughout your event.
Wednesday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Event Space Rates Include:
-Exclusive use of the entire venue - The Main Room, The Cocktail Lounge, Private Suite, Outdoor space, Kitchen, and Coat Room
-(150) white resin folding chairs
-(15) 8x30 rectangular tables
-(15) 60" round tables
-(10) cocktail tables
-(1) lounge set: (8) seats + (1) rectangular coffee table
-(2) credenzas
-(1) vintage desk
-(5) giant jurassic plants
-(1) 20' Mahogany indoor bar
-(2) 8'x8' rolling walls
-Experienced Guest Relations Team
-Guest Relations Manager from contract signing until the day-of your event; this person will be present for all appointments at the venue and can assist with room layout, timeline, vendor selection, and more.
-Guest Relations Coordinator who will be on location the day of your event to greet your event planner and assist them and your vendors with settling in and to ensure the building stays in tip-top shape throughout your event.
Thursday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Event Space Rates Include:
-Exclusive use of the entire venue - The Main Room, The Cocktail Lounge, Private Suite, Outdoor space, Kitchen, and Coat Room
-(150) white resin folding chairs
-(15) 8x30 rectangular tables
-(15) 60" round tables
-(10) cocktail tables
-(1) lounge set: (8) seats + (1) rectangular coffee table
-(2) credenzas
-(1) vintage desk
-(5) giant jurassic plants
-(1) 20' Mahogany indoor bar
-(2) 8'x8' rolling walls
-Experienced Guest Relations Team
-Guest Relations Manager from contract signing until the day-of your event; this person will be present for all appointments at the venue and can assist with room layout, timeline, vendor selection, and more.
-Guest Relations Coordinator who will be on location the day of your event to greet your event planner and assist them and your vendors with settling in and to ensure the building stays in tip-top shape throughout your event.
Friday
11:00 am – 1:00 am
from $8500 hire fee
Per session
11:00 am – 1:00 am
from $8500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Event Space Rates Include:
-Exclusive use of the entire venue - The Main Room, The Cocktail Lounge, Private Suite, Outdoor space, Kitchen, and Coat Room
-(150) white resin folding chairs
-(15) 8x30 rectangular tables
-(15) 60" round tables
-(10) cocktail tables
-(1) lounge set: (8) seats + (1) rectangular coffee table
-(2) credenzas
-(1) vintage desk
-(5) giant jurassic plants
-(1) 20' Mahogany indoor bar
-(2) 8'x8' rolling walls
-Experienced Guest Relations Team
-Guest Relations Manager from contract signing until the day-of your event; this person will be present for all appointments at the venue and can assist with room layout, timeline, vendor selection, and more.
-Guest Relations Coordinator who will be on location the day of your event to greet your event planner and assist them and your vendors with settling in and to ensure the building stays in tip-top shape throughout your event.
Saturday
11:00 am – 1:00 am
from $9500 hire fee
Per session
11:00 am – 1:00 am
from $9500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Event Space Rates Include:
-Exclusive use of the entire venue - The Main Room, The Cocktail Lounge, Private Suite, Outdoor space, Kitchen, and Coat Room
-(150) white resin folding chairs
-(15) 8x30 rectangular tables
-(15) 60" round tables
-(10) cocktail tables
-(1) lounge set: (8) seats + (1) rectangular coffee table
-(2) credenzas
-(1) vintage desk
-(5) giant jurassic plants
-(1) 20' Mahogany indoor bar
-(2) 8'x8' rolling walls
-Experienced Guest Relations Team
-Guest Relations Manager from contract signing until the day-of your event; this person will be present for all appointments at the venue and can assist with room layout, timeline, vendor selection, and more.
-Guest Relations Coordinator who will be on location the day of your event to greet your event planner and assist them and your vendors with settling in and to ensure the building stays in tip-top shape throughout your event.

Capacity

Standing
up to 350
Dining
up to 160

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Free parking is available on-site
Free on-street parking
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Ground level

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

- Venue rentals are for a 12-hour period, including load in and load out. Load-in can begin as early as 11 am. Load out must be completed by 2 am.
- Requests and fees for additional furniture rentals or upgrades can be discussed with a member of our Guest Relations Team.
- A 50% deposit is required at the time of contact to reserve The Hamilton BK at Shell's Loft.
Information about multi-day rental packages is available upon request.
- The Hamilton BK has a preferred list of vendors that we've worked with and trust, but all vendors are welcome.
- All alcohol served at The Hamilton BK must be supplied through our exclusive in-house bar program.
- Exclusive Event Bar Packages are to choose from: Refreshments (8$/person)/ Wine and beer (45$/person), Standard Bar (60$/person), Premium Bar (75$/person), Luxury Bar (90$/person).
-An 18% Service Fee will apply to the selected bar package. This does not include gratuity.
- All packages are subject to New York State sales tax.
- Packages will be pro-rated for the longer event time (than 5 hours).
- The Hamilton BK does not provide glassware for table service. Clients can procure glassware for their tables from a third-party vendor.
- We do not serve shots.
- The Hamilton BK must be aware of all minors attending your event.
- We do not serve alcohol to minors. All guests must present a valid, legal ID in order to consume any alcohol. We are happy to accept driver’s licenses, passports (US or foreign), state IDs, or military IDs from your guests. We do not accept birth certificates, student IDs, or voter registration cards as valid forms of ID.
- We will only serve guests up to two drinks at a time.
- We do not offer alcohol that is intended to be taken off the premises.
- We do not allow guests to bring in their own alcohol, including flasks.
- We will discontinue service to a guest if our bartenders determine they are intoxicated.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About Shell's Loft

Shell's Loft is a raw event venue located in Brooklyn, New York. This modern venue features high ceilings, bare wooden beams, and breathtaking skylights. Gracefully integrating authentic historic architectural elements with modern simplicity, this is a unique blank slate primed for expressive transformation. From vintage décor to bohemian-inspired centerpieces, this inspiring loft-style space can embrace them all effortlessly. Located in the heart of Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood, this venue delivers on its promise of being upscale and chic in a way that only New York can be.

Facilities and Capacities

Shell's Loft offers 12,000 square feet of indoor space and outdoor space wrapped up in a chic rustic aesthetic. Architectural highlights include original brick walls, vaulted ceilings framed by reclaimed wood trusses, skylights sprinkled throughout the building, and glass doors for natural light. The main event space can adapt to the ceremony and reception alike, with a maximum capacity of 350 people standing and up to 160 people seated comfortably. Just off the main area is the cocktail room, which boasts a reclaimed 20-foot mahogany bar and accommodates 150 people standing or 60 people seated. Tucked past this cocktail-hour setting is the private bridal suite that comfortably accommodates up to 25 people to get ready for the big day. Meanwhile, 6,000 square feet of gated open space just outside the main doors allows the wedding festivities to extend outdoors. Alternatively, it can be used as parking for special wedding party transportation.


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