Mr Brews Taphouse Continues Growth with Expansion into Arkansas

The new Mr Brews Taphouse will be located at Park Plaza, Little Rock's premier shopping and retail destination, at 6000 West Markham Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr Brews Taphouse will be the first taphouse in Little Rock's Midtown corridor. Patel views this venture as an excellent opportunity to diversify his investments as Span Holding's portfolio currently consists of hotels.

“I've been so fortunate to have found success as a hotelier and it felt like now was the right time to push myself into new territories,” said Andy Patel. “This partnership with Mr Brews Taphouse is the next step in my evolution as an entrepreneur in the hospitality space and I am thrilled to work with such an exciting and growing brand.”

The new location, near Park Plaza's south entrance facing West Markham Street, is slated to open later this year. With three locations opened earlier this year, including a flagship store in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mr Brews is quickly establishing itself as a national name in the brewery space.

“Arkansas is known for its genuine, honest and hardworking people,” said Mr Brews’ President of Franchise Development, Mark Leach. “That kind of person tends to love beer – especially the kind that is crafted with them in mind. We can't wait to open and serve the community of Little Rock, before looking to expand even further into the state. That's something we can all raise a glass to.”

Mr Brews Taphouse provides a high-quality “ex-beer-ience,” along with a vast selection of crave-able offerings, including gourmet burgers, Beer & Cheese Flights, Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Grilled Ribeye Sandwiches and a lineup of flatbreads and burger bowls.

Mr Brews Taphouse will be the first sit-down restaurant to open at Park Plaza since Second Horizon Capital acquired the property in 2023. The addition of the family-friendly, community-focused restaurant continues the mall's transformation into a community hub and regional economic catalyst.

“It's important for communities to have places to gather and where people can enjoy quality time with one another,” Park Plaza General Manager Teresa Poe said. “This new dining option at Park Plaza will undoubtedly provide just that, an exciting new restaurant concept and a welcome addition for Midtown.”