See inside: Walden, a new East Nashville bar, prices drinks under $10

As cocktail prices continue to climb as high as $14 in Nashville, Robyn Donnelly and Katie MacLachlan wanted their new east side bar to be approachable and affordable.

At Walden, which debuts to the public on Thursday at 2909 B Gallatin Pike, all drinks are priced under $10 with 36 taps serving local beer, wine and prosecco, and housemade cocktails.

The 2,000-square-foot former Hop Stop space has been transformed with interior and exterior murals panted by artist Tarabella Aversa, lots of greenery throughout and warm wood details.

Seating at Walden includes bar seating, banquettes and swing benches. The bar has a pet-friendly outdoor patio.

Beer and wine options on tap include Nashville Brewing Co. Lager for $3; Black Abbey Five Points IPA for $7; pinot grigio for $7; rose for $8; prosecco for $7; and malbec for $7. Cold brew coffee on tap is coming soon.

Cocktails on tap include an Aperol Spritz for $9, an Old Fashioned for $9, a margarita for $8, a Moscow mule for $7 and rose sangria for $7.

Food items include crudité with roasted carrot hummus, veggies and pita for $6; smoked turkey sandwich for $9; a pepperoni pita pizza for $8; a mixed veggie vegan pizza for $8; and a brie and fig jam grilled cheese for $8.

Walden is a passion project for Donnelly and MacLachlan, who together own Crush It Harder and coach business owners to eliminate inefficiencies and perfect their customer experience. MacLachlan is the director of design systems for Hearst, and Donnelly has 18 years of client service under her belt with 11 of them in the food and beverage industry.

The women spent years living in New York City but now call Nashville home.

Walden’s hours are 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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