33&Brew
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Bengaluru has been leading the trends for microbreweries for a decade now, and now it can add another feather to its cap. The country’s first vinyl microbrewery opens its doors in Brookfield, called 33&Brew. Started by the folks behind Record Room in Ashok Nagar, this one is bigger and, dare I say it, better.
The listening area
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The vibe
Flanked by skyscrapers of the tech park it is located inside, 33&Brew is surrounded by a sterile aesthetic. But as I walk into the brewery, it is warm and welcoming. Matte black and deep red accents bring the theme together. The brew tanks are on the right side behind glass walls, which adds to the industrial grungy vibe.
Records don every wall of the place. The music collection is eclectic, with 200 records spanning classic rock labels to folk artistes. At the centre of 33&Brew is the listening area. Guests can pick up a record and listen to the music over headphones.
A few starters from the menu
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The beers and cocktails
Behind the beer programme is master brewer Stephen Nelson, a second-generation brewer from Southern Australia with over 20 years of experience. When I visit the beers are not ready, but they will roll out just in time for the new year. “A total of six styles of beers will be available,” he tells us.
The beers are named thematically, with needle drop IPA (a West Coast IPA), A-side lager (a crisp Helles-style lager), and golden groove hefeweizen. Since they are not on tap yet, I try one of their cocktails Brine and Bass. The spicy number has gin, spicy olive brine, and lime juice.
The food
The food is what sets 33&Brew apart from other breweries. The menu, designed by celebrity chef Sabyasachi Gorai, has global influences. The caramalised zucchini phyllo pie is made of grilled onions and toasted spinach in a puff pastry. The pastry is light and flakey. The lamb empanadas are baked to a golden crisp and stuffed with minced meat.
The mushroom ravioli at 33&Brew
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Anagha Maareesha
The pasta is handmade and fresh. I try the mushroom ravioli. It is a visual treat, so I have to pull out my phone camera for this one, before I dig in. The ravioli parcels are stripped black and white, and stuffed with mushroom and truffle butter, before being folded carefully. It is served with a creamy sauce.
The Malaysian Mamak chicken kebab too is a spectacle. The grilled chicken is brought to the table on skewers with a fresh salad, and roasted veggies. Other signatures include Harissa cauliflower steak, Goan prawn arancini, and Neapolitan style pizzas.
With an elevated menu and an interesting concept, 33&Brew stands out in the crowd of breweries. Pity the beers are not ready yet, I will be returning to try them.
₹2,500. Open all days, 12 pm onwards. Guests below 21 years permitted till 7 PM only. At Brookfield. For more details, call
Published – December 13, 2025 02:26 pm IST
