Killen’s Barbecue and SpindleTap are two new Houston names opening in Hobby, with more on the way.
HOUSTON — Next time you’re at Hobby Airport, you could get to enjoy a little Houston flavor. That’s because two big names just opened there.
Killen’s Barbecue and SpindleTap Brewery are now open for business for travelers passing through Hobby Airport. According to a news release from Hobby Airport, a line formed in front of Killen’s within minutes of the place opening at 12:30 p.m. Monday.
Killen’s is near Gate 40. SpindleTap is near Gate 29.
“Hobby Airport is a point of pride for Houston and a powerful economic engine for our region,” said Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for Houston Airports, in the release. “With the addition of two more local favorites, we are delivering on Mayor Whitmire’s call to support local businesses while highlighting the best our city has to offer. We want travelers to stop, dine and truly enjoy their time in our airports, because the Houston experience should begin the moment you walk through our doors.”
Ronnie Killen of Killen’s stopped by Hobby Airport on Monday to talk to the team before the big opening.
“Just very happy,” Killen said. “I never thought that my dad’s name or my name would be in an airport. It’s very exciting to see and to make sure the quality is just like it is at the restaurant. That’s what I wanted to do.”
The opening of Killen’s and SpindlleTap at Hobby Airport is part of a bigger effort to get more Houston flavor into the airport. That effort includes Velvet Taco, The Rustic, Throughgood Bistro, Common Bond Café, Fat Cat Creamery, and Landry’s Seafood House.