Mr Brews Taphouse Opens at Park Plaza, Serving Gourmet Burgers, Craft Beer

National Eatery’s First Arkansas Location Marks Exciting Expansion 

 

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 24, 2025) – Park Plaza, Little Rock’s premier shopping and retail destination, announces the opening of gourmet burger and craft beer restaurant Mr Brews Taphouse. Situated on the Markham Street side of Park Plaza, the national brand’s first Arkansas franchise brings a fresh flavor to Midtown Little Rock as the neighborhood’s first taphouse and grill. 

 

“We are thrilled to welcome Mr Brews Taphouse to Park Plaza and to Midtown Little Rock,” Second Horizon Capital Co-Founder and Managing Partner Camilo Varela said. “This opening represents more than just a new dining option — it signifies our ongoing commitment to revitalizing Park Plaza into a vibrant community hub. With its outstanding craft beer selection and gourmet burgers, Mr Brews Taphouse offerings align with our vision of bringing fresh, high-quality experiences to the heart of Little Rock.” 

 

Mr Brews Taphouse is a specialty restaurant where the finest craft burgers meet your favorite craft beer. With a selection of more than 50 different craft beer choices on tap, Mr Brews offers patrons the chance to explore and discover new local, regional, and international craft beers.  

 

The restaurant uses fresh ingredients to create endless varieties of All-American craft burgers. Diners can choose from specialty burgers such as the Peanut Buster, Kentucky Bourbon Classic, and Brew-Chetta burgers or make their own from a select list of prime toppings. The restaurant also offers a range of specialties, including burger bowls, salads, and flatbreads, and taphouse favorites such as the Philly Cheese Steak, fish tacos, and Wisconsin Cheese Curds. Mr Brews also offers a delicious, diverse kids menu to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.  

 

“Bringing Mr Brews Taphouse to Arkansas for the first time is an exciting milestone, and we could not have picked a better location than Park Plaza,” said Mark Leach, Mr Brews Chief Operating Officer. “Little Rock has a dynamic food and beverage scene, and we are eager to introduce our signature craft burgers and extensive selection of beers to this community. We look forward to being a gathering place where families, friends, and beer lovers can come together to enjoy great food and even better company.”  

 

Mr Brews Taphouse is the first sit-down restaurant to open at Park Plaza since Second Horizon Capital acquired the property in 2023. It is located near Park Plaza’s south entrance, facing Markham Street. It is open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.   

 

To learn more about Mr Brews or Park Plaza, visit mrbrewstaphouse.com or parkplazamall.com.  

 

About Park Plaza 

Park Plaza is Little Rock’s premier retail and shopping destination in the heart of Little Rock. The center hosts more than 60 retailers with offerings including men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, jewelry, specialty goods, home furnishings, dining and personal care and services. Park Plaza is also the exclusive location for Dillard’s flagship store. Park Plaza is owned by Second Horizon Capital with leasing and management services provided by JLL. To learn more about Park Plaza, visit them on Facebook at Shop Park Plaza, on Instagram at Park Plaza Mall, or online at www.parkplazamall.com. 

 

About Second Horizon Capital  

Second Horizon Capital is an impact investment firm that partners with communities to transform large-scale, underinvested commercial properties into vibrant destinations and local economic engines. The firm honors its role by investing in, supporting, and stewarding each community that it joins. Second Horizon Capital focuses on bringing community stakeholders, including municipalities, business owners, community groups, tenants, and end-users to the forefront in reinvigorating community hubs. By driving long-term value enhancement, seeking more equitable outcomes, and partnering with local stakeholders, Second Horizon Capital works to enhance its communities, as well as the properties themselves. Additional information on Second Horizon Capital can be found on the company’s website at www.secondhorizon.com. 

 

About JLL 

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name and a registered trademark of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com. 

 

About Mr Brews Taphouse 

Founded by Steve Day in 2013, Mr Brews Taphouse is headquartered in Birnamwood, Wisconsin. Mr Brews Taphouse is a full-service craft brew pub and restaurant known for its gourmet burgers and wide selection of locally sourced craft beer. The craft beer industry is continuing to grow and with more than 50 craft brews on tap at each location, Mr Brews Taphouse is growing right along with it. The brand currently owns and operates 12 locations throughout Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky and Wisconsin. The brand’s franchise incentives include low-cost start-up and operations, superior training and support, 15% discount for military veterans and more. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit mrbrewstaphouse.com/franchise-opportunities.