The Hollow Bar + Kitchen

The Hollow Bar + Kitchen is a bar in Albany, NY. It serves updated American cuisine, craft beer, and elevated pub fare in a historic setting. The venue operates as a live music destination that blends dining, nightlife, and entertainment. It offers brunch buffets, curated rotating taps, and private event options including cocktail receptions and fully customized experiences for groups of all sizes. The restaurant also provides online ordering for pickup of its comfort food and chef-inspired specials. It holds a rating of 4.40 based on customer reviews.

The menu features handcrafted burgers, shareable plates, and creative entrees with specific options for various dietary needs. Diners can choose between Certified Angus beef or vegan patties for burgers, and select from grilled chicken or vegan chicken for sandwiches like the pesto chi’ckn sandwich and the Southern-style chicken sandwich. Entrees include pan-seared sea scallops with avocado puree, blackened ahi tuna, rigatoni with blackened chicken or vegan chicken, and a choice of 6oz or 8oz filet mignon or Chunk™ vegan filet served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. The bar offers house-made cheese dip with pretzel nuggets, deep-fried mozzarella or vegan mozzarella with marinara or spicy raspberry jam, and wings in rotating house lager or with various sauces. Cocktails are crafted using spirits such as Upstate Vodka, Barr Hill gin, and Moonstruck Yuzu gin.

The Hollow Bar + Kitchen is recognized for its positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it. Patrons highlight the warm staff, the dynamic atmosphere, and the extensive selection of vegan and vegan-izable dishes, including the vegan filets and Rueben. The venue is noted for accommodating food allergies and providing a welcoming environment for events such as bridal showers and private parties. Its central location at 79 N Pearl St makes it a convenient stop for those seeking a mix of great food, local beers, and live entertainment in Albany.

The Hollow Bar + Kitchen sits on N Pearl St, just steps from Pemberton Corner and The Kennedy. It is also near Clee Park and the Kenmore Hotel.

BizScoreAI gives the business a Content score of 100 out of 100, which means the website has substantial content that helps it get better visibility in search results. It also earns a Content Quality score of 75 out of 100, ensuring the site clearly describes its pages so AI assistants can quote it directly. The business ranks number 3 of 22 Bar businesses that BizScoreAI has scored in Albany.

Services:

• Bar Service
• Catering Services
• Craft Cocktail Program
• Emergency Medical Services
• Patient Education
• Preventive Health Screenings
• Primary Care
• Private Event Hosting