Harper's Restaurant & Brewpub

About

Harper’s Restaurant & Brewpub was founded September 6, 1997 and named after Thomas Harper O’Brien, a graduate from the Michigan Agricultural College (M.S.U.). He’s the father of Trisha O’Brien Riley another Spartan grad. Born in East Lansing. Trisha and her husband Pat bought Dooley’s in East Lansing to build the first brewpub and music venue to encompass Tom’s passion for enjoying the company of others, especially fellow Spartans. This passion drove him to recruit high school players for the M.S.U. football program, so much so, that when it was deemed that only students could help recruit, Tom went back to school at the age of 70. Today, Harper O’Brien Riley, Tom’s grandson, carries on his legacy as a true Spartan combining his love for the community with his commitment to real hospitality.