Sixteen33 celebrates local heritage of Bandra

Bandra's recent hangout, Sixteen33, opened its doors in the recent past at the intersection of 16th and 33rd roads. The venue offers a seamless transition from a laid back all day dining space to a sleek cocktail lounge by night, complete with a private cocktail room on the top floor.

The bar celebrates its community with a beverage menu that pays tribute to Bandra’s famous six villages — Ranwar, Chimbai, Chuim, Pali, Sherly, and Kantwadi. Each drink at the outlet weaves a story of authenticity from the residents to give the local guests and tourists a rich cultural experience of the neighbourhood.

The cocktail menu, crafted by Denzil Franklin, Head Mixologist at the outlet, highlights Bandra’s six above-mentioned villages. “We have divided the beverage menu to focus on three categories—our signature drinks, Negroni variations, and favorite classics,” Franklin shared. The food menu, curated by Chef Gracian Dsouza, features a mix of comfort and indulgent dishes. Sixteen33 is expected to become a favourite for locals and tourists, combining Bandra’s cultural essence with culinary excellence.

Co-owners, Akshay Pakvasa and Shahrom Oshtori, longtime Bandra residents, launched the bar to create a community-centric space. Speaking about their vision, Shahrom said, “1633 is a cocktail forward restaurant that delivers an experience which celebrates its local tradition. Every detail added to 1633 honours Bandra's past and present, while also appealing to a worldwide audience.” He added, “It is a bar for the community where you know your server on a first-name basis. It is a space where micro-moments are celebrated in a setting that feels both personal and universal.”