ABOUT US

The new MASONRY in Niseko marks an exciting chapter for the restaurant, set within the enviable ski-in, ski-out Niseko Kyo Hotel in Hirafu. Co-founder and Culinary Director Ben Cross brings his hands-on approach to the kitchen, employing timeless cooking techniques with Mediterranean-inspired share plates and wood-fire cooking in one of the world’s most renowned alpine destinations.
Founded in Bali 2017, by the Brett Hospitality Group (BHG), is a collection of restaurants and bars defined by craftsmanship, quality, and community. The group’s debut venue, Fishbone Local, opened in 2018, followed by MASONRY Canggu, known for its Mediterranean-inspired, wood-fired cooking and in-house charcuterie. With a reputation for consistency, innovation, and memorable dining experiences, BHG continues to expand across Bali and internationally, with MASONRY Japan in Niseko marking its first global venture in December 2025.
MASONRY is Mediterranean-inspired, woodfire-driven, and built around craft, quality, and community. Born in Bali in 2017 as MASON, it quickly became a favourite for locals, travellers, and anyone who loves sharing great food. The recent evolution marks a new chapter same team, same spirit, now bringing the experience to Japan.

The name reflects the craft of masonry: handwork, care, and attention to detail. That same philosophy shows up on every plate - from house-made charcuterie, breads, and cheeses to simple, produce-first dishes with woodfire cooking at the heart of the menu. The kitchens across all locations are led by acclaimed chef Ben Cross (Co-Founder and Culinary Director), whose philosophy of elevated simplicity has shaped MASONRY since day one.
MASONRY is Mediterranean-inspired, woodfire-driven, and built around craft, quality, and community. Born in Bali in 2017 as MASON, it quickly became a favourite for locals, travellers, and anyone who loves sharing great food. The recent evolution marks a new chapter same team, same spirit, now bringing the experience to Japan.
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Canggu, Bali

(opened 2018) set the tone for the brand with its 120-seat restaurant. Concrete, stone, wood, and steel create a relaxed, handcrafted vibe, with an open kitchen at the heart of the action. The courtyard is Canggu’s go-to spot for sharing Mediterranean plates, crafted cocktails, and good times with friends.

Uluwatu, Bali

(opened 2022) brings a sleek, open-kitchen energy to Bali’s southern coast. The 110-seat space mixes natural materials with clean lines, creating a vibe that’s effortlessly cool yet welcoming - perfect for long lunches and relaxed dinners.

Niseko, Japan

(opening December 2025) brings Bali warmth to Niseko’s snowy slopes. The 60-seat venue at the ski-in/ski-out Niseko Kyo Hotel blends alpine charm with the brand’s social, vibrant energy. Guests can enjoy signature dishes featuring the finest local produce - from house-made halloumi using Hokkaido milk to Furano Wagyu with mandarin kosho - alongside cocktails, curated wines, and a lively atmosphere for friends, families, and travellers alike.

FOOD

MASONRY focuses on Mediterranean-inspired share plates, woodfire cooking, and artisanal techniques. Dishes celebrate produce-driven simplicity and bold flavours. The menu is split into breads & dips, small plates, house-made charcuterie, and signature wood-fired mains, with sides designed for sharing. Check the daily specials board for new creations and limited edition dishes.

DRINKS

Guests can enjoy a curated selection of fine wines, local and imported beers, and MASONRY’s inventive twists on classic cocktails.

Led by multi-award-winning Beverage Director Zac de Git (formerly TipplingClub, Singapore), the cocktail program blends modern techniques with timeless flavours. Standouts include the Margarita a la MASONRY tequila, lime, pomegranate - which balances crowd pleasing familiarity with inventive flair, alongside the Mezcal Negroni and Crusta 360, two bold aperitifs perfect for sharing.

The wine list curated by certified Court of Master Sommelier & MASONRY's COO, Marcus Boyle, balances old and new world varietals, focusing on quality, value, and uniqueness. Innovative preservation systems allow a rotating selection of fine wines by the glass, ensuring guests can enjoy something new with every visit.

DESIGN

Designed to seat up to 60 guests with extended bar seating, it delivers the restaurant's infamous experience: refined yet approachable dining, upbeat sounds, crafted cocktails, and a curated wine list, all set against the backdrop of snow-covered mountains. As the name suggests, every MASONRY venue is built from the ground up from kitchen to interiors.

For our Niseko location, Tokyo-based design studio Vyvial & Co envisioned a warm, intimate retreat that blends contemporary alpine aesthetics with Japanese inflections, while subtly honouring Masonry’s origin in Bali. Inspired by the tactile ethos found in our existing spaces, they crafted a layered environment defined by natural textures, clean lines, and a considered use of wood, stone, and steel where everything felt touched by human hands.

Materials are sourced locally and sustainably where possible, supporting a pared-back, handcrafted approach throughout. The result is a social, vibrant, and welcoming space, anchored by an open kitchen that remains the heart of the experience, reflecting our ethos of approachable Mediterranean dining and community.
Designed to seat up to 60 guests with extended bar seating, it delivers the restaurant's infamous experience: refined yet approachable dining, upbeat sounds, crafted cocktails, and a curated wine list, all set against the backdrop of snow-covered mountains. As the name suggests, every MASONRY venue is built from the ground up from kitchen to interiors.
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Meet The TEAM

Dominique Brett

Chief Executive Officer
After finishing her Business studies, Dom trained as a chef in Brisbane and Sydney before switching to the other side of the pass into a restaurant operations role. She worked for the Keystone Group / Pacific Restaurant Group, opening 10+ venues around Australia. Dom the relocated to Bali to launch The Lawn Beach Club in Canggu, from concept to opening. After seeing the potential in the Bali hospitality industry, she decided to launch the Brett Hospitality Group.

She is the owner and operator of several restaurants, including Masonry Canggu, The Back Room, Masonry Uluwatu and The Bench Sports Bar, Bar Vera. She has also recently completed a large commercial development in Uluwatu, consisting of retail, lifestyle and F&B. Her clothing store Parker and the Flow & Form Pilates Studio have recently opened in late 2022

BENJAMIN CROSS

Culinary Director
Hailing from Melbourne’s small village of Eltham, Chef Benjamin Cross began his career at the award-winning Rae’s on Watego’s Byron Bay. Since then he has travelled around the world and worked for a number of prestigious restaurants to feed his love for different kinds of cuisine. Most notably, Ben honed his skills in the kitchens of household names such as Janni Kyritsis from former MG Garage and Neil Perry, as part of the re-opening team of XO and as Sous Chef of Roc pool.

Ben also did small stints at Tom Colicchio’s Craft in New York, Tertullia New York and Santi Santamaria’s three-Michelin star restaurant, Can Fabes in Sant Celoni. In May 2008 he joined Bali’s renowned KU DE TA & in 2013 opened Kudeta’s fine dining concept, Mejeakwi.

MARCUS BOYLE

Chief Operating Officer & Sommelier
Having graced the world’s hospitality scene for over 25 years, Marcus Boyle now finds himself as the Chief Operating Officer & Sommelier. Originally from Melbourne, Boyle earned his stripes managing and working at some of Austra ia’s best restaurants including MoMo, Ezards, and Pearl. Captivated by the then up and coming resta rant and bar scene in Singapore, Boyle travelled to the country in 2008 where he joined the renowned chef and owner Ryan Clift to helm the prestigious Tippling Club before opening, Open Door Policy, mod-Asian restaurant, Ding Dong, and Open Farm Community.

Drawn to the multi-sensorial experience of wine, Boyle also became a certified specialist of wine (CSW) in 2009 and completed the coveted Certified Court of Master Sommelier (CMS) in Australia in 2012. To mark his exceptional contribution to Singapore’s Champagne scene, Boyle was also inducted into the French ‘Odre Des Coteaux de Champagne’ in 2013, while being awarded as a French Wine Scholar (FWS) two years later. Boyle has since canvassed the globe from Europe to Australia in search of wines with the flare of new and old world charm to complement the unique, arts-and-craft attitude that defines the Masonry experience.

Zac de Git

Beverage Director
A multi award-winning bartender with an incredibly impressive list of accolades. Originally from Queensland, Australia, Zac relocated to Bali in 2022 becoming Masonry’s latest import, and one we’re extremely proud of. Cutting his teeth at some of Australia’s most esteemed bars, Melbourne's Black Pearl and Der Raum to name a few, Zac built a name for himself as one of the best in the industry and landed himself the role of Head Bartender at the world renowned, Tippling Club, in Singapore.

During his four-years at the helm of one of Singapore’s highly revered bars, Zac became the winner of the Diageo World Class Singapore in 2013 and later took the crown of the Mediterranean Mastery in the Global Diageo World Class that same year.

Tom Jack

Head Chef
With an impressive background as the Group Head Chef of Shobosho Group, Mitolo Wines, and Restaurant Two, Tom brings a wealth of experience grounded in precision, craft, and contemporary Australian dining. As the former Group Head Chef of Mason, he played a pivotal role in shaping the food philosophy across the Canggu and Uluwatu kitchens — from refining our signature wood-fired style to mentoring and developing the next generation of chefs within the group.


Now based in Japan, Tom heads Masonry Niseko, continuing to uphold the same from-scratch, ingredient-driven approach while introducing the Masonry ethos to a new landscape.

Dominique Brett

Chief Executive Officer

BENJAMIN CROSS

Culinary Director

MARCUS BOYLE

Chief Operating Officer

Zac de Git

Beverage Director

Tom Jack

Head Chef

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