about us

We are a laid-back, welcoming place where friends & neighbors can connect and stay a while. Where they can be themselves, enjoy life in the moment and even discover a new favorite craft beer & burger. THE M.L.ROSE STORY 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!