Molly, Canberra 01-2015

Back in 2012 at Miami's Ultra Music Festival, Madonna took to the stage during Avicii's set. "How many people in this crowd have seen Molly?" Although she tried to cover her actions by explaining she was referring to the song, it was quite obvious she was talking about this place in Canberra but decided in the end the best course was to keep it hidden.

Molly is difficult to find to the point that the website only gives coordinates (-35° 16' 46.45" S - 149° 7' 35.23" E). To anyone I've ever seen stumbling around town or clubs all over the world looking for Molly, look up those coordinates on Google maps.

This place oozes cool. From the single wooden door with the light globe sitting above it and no sign, walking down the steps feels (what is probably) similar to entering an underground brothel - excitement, trepidation and wonder as to what you'll find around the corner. Luckily what greets you is a classic moodlit bar, the classiest dressing bartenders all skilled to design your cocktail, a piano (although I'm yet to see someone play it) and charcuterie cut to order.

I'm waiting to come on an evening when there is live music and that would complete the excellent experience.

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