Brewery Profile

Highlands Hollow Brewhouse

In a Boise beer scene that has grown well beyond its early microbrewery days, Highlands Hollow Brewhouse carries unusual continuity. Open since 1992 and known as the city’s oldest microbrewery, it gives visitors a direct link to the period when local brewing was still a small, hands-on part of the city’s food and drink culture. Walking in, a guest should expect more than a counter for beer samples. “The Hollow” is described as a community hub, with house-brewed ales, food, live music, and a local feel shaping the visit. The appeal is not built around a single novelty; it comes from the sense of a long-running neighborhood brewhouse that has stayed part of Boise’s everyday social life.

Travelers in this part of Idaho often look for places that feel tied to the city rather than interchangeable stops on a beer map. Boise visitors may be coming off outdoor time, a downtown walk, or a regional road trip, and a brewhouse with fresh beer and a full food component fits that pace well. Since the known focus here is handcrafted ale rather than a listed lineup of specific beer names, the best expectation is to approach the beer board as the current expression of the brewery rather than arrive looking for one famous flagship. The live music piece also makes the visit more social than a quick tasting flight, especially for travelers who want an evening stop with local character.

For practical planning, treat Highlands Hollow Brewhouse as a brewpub-style visit: beer is central, but food and the room itself are part of the experience. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since current selections, availability, and any seasonal changes are not specified here. The same applies to live music; it is part of the brewery’s identity, but visitors should check directly for the schedule before building a night around it. With no need to frame it as a new or experimental destination, the reason to stop is straightforward: it is a long-running Boise microbrewery with house-made ales, food, and a community presence that predates much of the city’s modern craft beer landscape.

A true Boise institution since 1992, Highlands Hollow Brewhouse holds the title of the city's oldest microbrewery, pouring decades of dedication into every handcrafted ale. More than just a taproom, "The Hollow" is a beloved community hub in Boise, famous for pairing its fresh, house-brewed beers with great food, live music, and a strong local ethos.

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2455 N Highlands Holw, Boise, Idaho, 83702-0962

Phone: (208) 343-6820

Website: http://www.highlandshollow.com

Hours: Monday - Sunday 11am-9pm