A.Ray Hospitality

Overview & Philosophy A.Ray Hospitality is Nashville’s “un-restaurant” company. We build brands that are resilient, approachable and timeless while creating experiences for our neighbors that blur the line between restaurant and bar. Each of our concepts represents a comfortable “third place” where our neighbors can unwind and socialize outside of the home or office. Our guests don’t need a special occasion or big plans to visit our restaurants. Our casual atmosphere, simple and delicious food, fresh drinks, and neighborly service make every day the perfect day to dine with us. We own Nashville’s greatest places to get out without getting fancy. Brand Focus We only create focused and memorable brands. The experiences we deliver connect with our guests on an emotional level. We achieve this by creating concepts that are familiar, timeless, comfortable, and visually stimulating with a culture that transcends generations. Our brands are simultaneously classic and innovative. Culture & Values Empathy + Action = Hospitality, and our passion is hospitality. We constantly strive to see our businesses through the eyes of our guests and our team members, but with each decision we make, we focus on finding the balance between the guest, the team, and the business. Our leadership believes in nurturing teams that are empowered to create their own destiny, measure their results, cultivate “A” players, and fully understand the implications of their actions. We are respectful yet direct, team oriented, results driven, and transparent. Together we celebrate our wins, examine our losses, and communicate openly on all levels. Our FAMILY VALUES are at the core of everything we do: We Treat Everyone Like a Good Neighbor We Practice Respectful Directness We Believe in Balance We Find A Way We Are Agile Details Matter We’re Genuine, We Don’t Hold Back, We Have Fun Our brands include: M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen Melrose Billiard Parlor