began in 2008 in the Melrose neighborhood of Nashville. At the time, Melrose was on the verge of a revival – but it was still a neighborhood without a great neighborhood bar. When we opened, our simple goal was to give our neighbors a place to relax and spend time with each other over craft beer and great food. As the city has grown, so have we, our focus remains the same – to be the neighborhood’s favorite place to get out without getting fancy.
We care for our guests, team, and vendors as if we expect to see them again and again.
Our neighbors are diverse in every way — Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, LGBTQ, rich, poor — no matter who you are, we will find out what you want, and bring it to you the way you want it.
We care for our guests, team, and vendors as if we expect to see them again and again.
Our neighbors are diverse in every way — Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, LGBTQ, rich, poor — no matter who you are, we will find out what you want, and bring it to you the way you want it.
Clear is kind. We engage in open and honest conversations
even when it’s uncomfortable.
We practice self-care and self-improvement at home and at work. Doing great work requires quality time away from work.
We are passionate and determined about finding solutions, and we go beyond what’s expected of us.
We embrace change if it enhances the lives of our team and guests.
Perception is reality. In order to meet the expectations we set, quality is measured in details.
We celebrate ourselves and each other. Our experiences and personalities set us apart.
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, The Sutler Saloon & 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, The Sutler Saloon & 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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