Molly

Molly is a hidden bar tucked behind an unmarked wooden door down Odgers Lane in the heart of Canberra's Civic. Part of the fun is finding it — the kind of in-the-know, speakeasy-style venue that rewards seeking out — and the reward is a moody, atmospheric bar with a 1920s feel, devoted to whisky and expertly made cocktails.

The appeal is that combination of a genuinely hidden, characterful setting, a serious drinks offering and the speakeasy atmosphere, the kind of place that makes for a memorable night out in the capital. It's become a beloved fixture of Canberra's bar scene, ideal for a special drink or settling in for the evening.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,000 reviews, it's clearly delivering on both the drinks and the atmosphere. The drinks, opening hours and any booking arrangements vary, and a popular hidden bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a whisky or a cocktail in a genuinely atmospheric hidden bar, it's often just a matter of finding the door and settling in.