Hamlin House Paddle & Social Club has opened at 231 W. Grant St. in SoDo (GMap). While the club is members-only, the restaurant and bar are currently open to anyone through the end of February.
We first told you about this project back in July 2024, and followed up when early-access memberships opened last October. The 28,000-square-foot club is backed by Ryan and Michelle DeVos, co-owners of Major League Pickleball’s Orlando Squeeze.
General Manager Ashley Turner gave us a tour of the facility and walked us through what the club is going for.
The Owners
Hamlin House was created by Ryan and Michelle DeVos. Ryan is the grandchild of Richard and Helen DeVos, and the couple are part owners of the Orlando Magic. Michelle spent 10 years working for the Magic before she married into the family, and the two are active philanthropists who sit on several boards and give generously in the Central Florida community. They’re also parents of four children…