Singapore’s Marina Bay skyline stretches beneath you as copper brewing kettles bubble with fermenting craft beer. This isn’t a scene from a futuristic novel—it’s the daily reality at LeVeL33, newly crowned by Guinness World Records as the world’s highest microbrewery in a building.
Perched 149 meters above ground on the 33rd floor of Marina Bay Financial Centre, this brewing pioneer has transformed the concept of urban craft beer production since opening its doors in 2010. The record certification on March 12, 2025, coincided with the venue’s 15th anniversary, cementing its status as a landmark in Singapore’s culinary landscape.
Getting brewing equipment to the penthouse level required more than ordinary logistics. Building facades had to be partially dismantled as massive copper kettles and fermentation tanks were craned into the 7,500-square-foot space—a testament to founder Martin Bem’s vision.
This extraordinary engineering feat illustrates the determination behind creating something truly unique in the craft beer world. Few would attempt installing full brewing operations at such heights, yet LeVeL33 has turned this challenge into its defining feature.
The venue’s full-scale brewing operation is integrated seamlessly into an upscale dining environment, creating an industrial-chic atmosphere that balances technical brewing precision with panoramic luxury. Resident Brewmaster Gabriel Garcia oversees production of their signature craft beers, which start from $16.90 per pint and feature 100% certified organic malt and hops.
If you’re hungry for more than just exceptional beer, LeVeL33’s “contembrewery dining” concept delivers innovative European-inspired cuisine that incorporates brewing elements throughout the menu. With meals ranging from $35-70 per person (plus 10% service charge and 7% GST), the kitchen transforms spent grain—typically a brewing byproduct—into breads, pastas, and even a chocolate tart with stout ganache.
Seafood enthusiasts can sample freshly shucked Canadian and Irish oysters or Hiramasa kingfish cured in lager with salmon roe and chili padi. For a true taste of the brewing-dining fusion, the pan-seared local sea bass with beer malt risotto showcases how flavors from both worlds can create something greater than the sum of their parts.
While LeVeL33 claims vertical supremacy in Asia, O’Brien’s Pub in San Diego—recently crowned America’s best beer bar by USA Today for the second consecutive year—proves exceptional craft experiences can thrive in the U.S. as well, but to be the Guinness-level best, it’s all about the experience.
Beyond the food and drink, LeVeL33’s floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking views that have helped earn the venue a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice award for 2024. Ranked #239 out of 11,504 Singapore restaurants, the microbrewery has garnered over 2,700 positive reviews praising both its culinary offerings and unparalleled vistas.
The flagship Blond Lager now proudly bears the Guinness World Records emblem, a fitting honor for a venue that’s redefining what’s possible in urban brewing. Located in Singapore’s financial district and accessible by public transport, LeVeL33 operates daily from noon until 11 pm.
Whether you’re a beer aficionado, a culinary explorer, or simply searching for the most memorable view in Singapore, this sky-high brewing wonderland offers an experience that rises far above the ordinary. As the world’s highest microbrewery continues to push boundaries in its 15th year, visitors can literally and figuratively elevate their expectations of what craft beer dining can be.
