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New Bar, Moloko, Inspired By A Clockwork Orange Opens In East Austin
The name of the new lounge is derived from the fictitious drug cocktail the main characters of the classic film imbibe.
EAST AUSTIN, TX -- Fans of drinking and the classic movie A Clockwork Orange had reason to celebrate this week: A new dive bar, Moloko, has opened in East Austin.
The lounge made its debut on Oct. 26. According to its website, the self-described "rock 'n' roll dive cocktail bar" derives its name to a fictitious drug cocktail imbibed at the Korova Milk Bar by the main characters in the cult classic film directed by Stanley Kubrick.
As for the place itself, it was inspired by the bars owner Charlie Valentine frequented in the ebbing days of the New York City punk rock scene in the early aught years. He also was inspired to carve out a unique, dynamic offering in the city's entertainment district, according to the website.
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The new lounge is located at 1812 E. 12th St. near the intersection with Chicon Street. It joins other popular haunts, including Bee Lounge, Dozen Street, Full Circle Bar and Rio Rita's new location there. The hours of operation are from 5 p.m. to 2 am. daily.
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