Hollow Spirits Distillery Opens Northeast Heights Pub Space
Frank Holloway has expanded Hollow Spirits Distillery into a nearly 6,000-square-foot former brewery space in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights, taking over the former Bosque Brewing Co. location, New Mexico Magazine reported. The taproom features an industrial-casual dining room serving pub classics such as crispy fish and chips alongside craft cocktails built on locally distilled spirits.
Cocktail Menu and Customer Focus
The beverage program highlights the distillery’s broad product lineup, including lavender vodka, barrel-aged gin, silver agave spirits, and flagship whiskeys. Standouts include the Salted Maple Old Fashioned, which pairs maple-finished Red 86 bourbon with a touch of saline to balance the sweetness. Guests can also order a “Make Me Something Good,” a menu option where bartenders mix custom drinks based on customer flavor preferences, such as a summer blend of agave spirit, lime, cucumber, and jalapeño.
Expansion Origins and Ownership Background
Holloway started his career in the restaurant industry as a busser before founding Hollow Spirits in 2018. While production and event hosting continue at the original First Street taproom in downtown Albuquerque, Holloway pursued the East Side expansion after his mother identified the potential of the large brewery property. The owner emphasizes an accessible, service-oriented atmosphere in the new neighborhood pub setting.
Frequently Asked Questions About the New Location
Where is the new Hollow Spirits location?
The new venue operates in the former Bosque Brewing Co. space within the Northeast Heights neighborhood of Albuquerque.
What spirits are used in the cocktails?
Drinks feature house-distilled products, including lavender vodka, barrel-aged gin, silver agave spirits, and Red 86 bourbon.
When was Hollow Spirits originally founded?
Frank Holloway established the company in 2018 after starting his career in the restaurant industry as a busser.
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