began in 2008 in Nashville’s gritty, emerging Melrose neighborhood. Melrose was on the verge of revival, but it didn’t yet have a great neighborhood bar. So with a strong passion for craft beer and sharing it with friends, Austin Ray opened the first M.L.Rose location where studio musicians, hospitality workers, and celebrities mingled with local residents to create a laid-back, full-of-life, stay-a-while kind of place.
As the city has grown, so have we! Every new location is founded on our belief that GOOD BEER MAKES GOOD NEIGHBORS, and our goal is to win the hearts of every community we serve. We proudly support local schools and organizations, provide growth opportunities for our team, and hope you’ll love craft beer as much as we do!
With our uncomplicated, always-changing menu and friendly, beer-savvy team, at M.L.Rose it’s easy to find your new favorite craft beer and burger, new friends, and maybe even your best beer story yet!
We surround ourselves with only the BEST to care for our guests, team and vendors as if we expect to see them again and again.
We make things happen and search for solutions together.
Relentless commitment to high quality standards and systems.
We live for spreading joy and creating memories. We always look for ways to celebrate our wins, each other, and our guests.
Nashville native Austin Ray opened the first M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers (then Melrose Neighborhood Pub) on December 9, 2008, resulting in a neighborhood watering hole. This ‘third place’ – a comfortable spot to unwind & socialize outside of the home & office – now has four neighborhood locations in the Nashville area
The decision to open M.L.Rose came about because I wanted a place to hang out with my friends in the neighborhood where I lived, and I learned that I wasn’t alone in that desire,” said Ray. “Back in 2008, the Melrose neighborhood of Nashville was on the verge of transformation and in need of a great neighborhood bar. M.L.Rose from day one has been a friendly, comfortable place for friends and neighbors to get out without getting fancy. We’ve grown along with the city, and now offer four neighborhood locations where we share our love of good beer and burgers with guests.
Nashville native Austin Ray opened the first M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers (then Melrose Neighborhood Pub) on December 9, 2008, resulting in a neighborhood watering hole. This ‘third place’ – a comfortable spot to unwind & socialize outside of the home & office – now has four neighborhood locations in the Nashville area
The decision to open M.L.Rose came about because I wanted a place to hang out with my friends in the neighborhood where I lived, and I learned that I wasn’t alone in that desire,” said Ray. “Back in 2008, the Melrose neighborhood of Nashville was on the verge of transformation and in need of a great neighborhood bar. M.L.Rose from day one has been a friendly, comfortable place for friends and neighbors to get out without getting fancy. We’ve grown along with the city, and now offer four neighborhood locations where we share our love of good beer and burgers with guests.
Part of being a good neighbor is helping those in need. M.L.Rose partners with tons of wonderful organizations in and around the Nashville area. Here are a few of our favorite projects and partnerships:
Part of being a good neighbor is helping those in need. M.L.Rose partners with tons of wonderful organizations in and around the Nashville area. Here are a few of our favorite projects and partnerships:
M.L.Rose is part of the A.Ray family of restaurants, including Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen & Melrose Billiard Parlor. While each restaurant has a distinct personality, we’re one big family that works hard and celebrates our wins. We participate in annual team building retreats and parties for the entire A.Ray staff with free food, drinks, music and prizes.
Want to join our family?
M.L.Rose is part of the A.Ray family of restaurants, including Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen & Melrose Billiard Parlor. While each restaurant has a distinct personality, we’re one big family that works hard and celebrates our wins. We participate in annual team building retreats and parties for the entire A.Ray staff with free food, drinks, music and prizes.
Want to join our family?
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