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PDT (Please Don't Tell)

Speakeasy and Cocktail Bar$$$$

East Village, New York

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Ranked #4 for hot dogs in New York
Go here. Experience the Old Fashioneds. It's worth it.
"telephone booth in the subterranean late-night spot Crif Dogs"(46 Tips)
"Get cozy in the phone booth & try the bacon infused old fashioned."(40 Tips)
"the Benton's Old-Fashioned and the Chang Dog pair perfectly!"(13 Tips)
"Get the Mezcal Mule and 2 Poc dog - perfect combination"(11 Tips)

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David RiveraFebruary 7, 2016
Been here 5+ times
AWESOME spot. Super hard to get into. A bit touristy sometimes. The bartenders are AMAZING (Luis & Vic). Great tater tots and hot dogs too.
Karen VanettaJanuary 23, 2014
Easily top 5 best cocktails bars in NY. Charmingly rustic. Go for the Mezcal Mule. Try the 2Pok Crif Dog with Pok Pok wing sauce (hold the cilantro though).
JeffreyDecember 16, 2013
Hidden behind a telephone booth in the subterranean late-night spot Crif Dogs, PDT is helmed by cocktail hero Jim Meehan, whose team mixes up reliably excellent concoctions.
Tabitha JohnsonAugust 10, 2016
Really fun experience. Go in smaller groups so you can sit at the bar and watch the mixologist.
Michelle WilesMay 31, 2017
Moscow mule comes with candied ginger (best part obvi). The matcha one has tropical vibes which is unique for a matcha drink. I was into it.
EaterMay 28, 2014
Even though the acronym means “Please Don’t Tell,” word’s been out about modern speakeasy PDT for quite some time now. Momofuku bar director John deBary got his bartending start here. Read more
Payman BahmaniNovember 17, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Get the WMF while it's still on the menu. It stands for Whisky Mango Foxtrot. The combo of Japanese Whisky, sherry, beer syrup, and mango vinegar will make you think wtf?!
Sarah KimDecember 26, 2019
Fun for the novelty, vibes, and if you want a quiet drink/to stay low key. Not the best for large groups or birthdays
Victoria U.April 13, 2016
If they have the David Chang dog, get it. That and the tots. Can't go wrong with anything in this speakeasy and hot dog joint
Fare BuzzOctober 10, 2011
Through a phone booth in a popular East Village hot dog spot, PDT is a rare spot that specializes in the art of classic cocktails. Try to grab a seat at the bar to watch the masters at work!
Larry LaBurrOctober 20, 2015
Delicious cocktails at okay prices (15 dollars per, basically) and the speakeasy style itself is what's best. Tax included in price. Service is stellar.
funky flavorOctober 29, 2016
You hold the phone and a door opens. Pretty cool speakeasy idea. However the wait time is insane
Gabriel HayesMay 22, 2015
Tater tots are phenomenal. All you can want and more. Comes with the delicious cheese sauce and pickled jalapeños on the side.
Jarret WeinrichAugust 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Start calling 5 minutes before 3pm if you want to get your first pick for reservations, and make sure to get the tater tots.
Amanda VinciFebruary 23, 2016
Enter through the phone booth of Crif Dogs for great cocktails in a tiny dark bar
E DwardApril 9, 2016
Go v early on a weeknight if you don't want to make a reservation. Sit at the bar. Best for a date or a cozy catchup.
KAMJuly 21, 2011
Great place with great atmosphere to go for creative cocktails and grab a yummy hotdog as well! Only complaint is the small and dated glassware (cocktails served in old champagne coup glasses).
Stephanie ZhongOctober 29, 2014
I only come to PDT if I'm taking a visiting friend out for a quintessential NYC speakeasy experience. Entrance hidden in an underground phone booth inside a burger joint. Often VERY touristy..be aware
Mollly GrayAugust 1, 2012
Such a fun bar!! The Benton's Old Fashioned is no to be missed (3 words: bacon infused bourbon!). Other highlights include the Mariner and the North by Northwest.
funky flavorOctober 29, 2016
Was not a huge fan of the drink "shark" on the pic below, however if you like spicy the Kim chi hot dog was pretty good. However be aware that the Kim chi is cold on a hot dog.
SIXTY HotelsMarch 26, 2014
Pass through the secret phone booth inside Crif Dogs and into PDT, where you can sip on some of the city’s best cocktails amongst the company of taxidermied animals, naturally. #SIXTYimbibes
American Eagle OutfittersFebruary 21, 2012
This Speakeasy in the East Village is hard to find and not to be missed. The only way to get in is by ringing the telephone at the phone booth outside.- Alyse, Assistant Buyer
Staff PicksDecember 6, 2016
PDT (Please Don't Tell) was one of the more wished for places throughout 2015’s I Want Somewhere holiday campaign. Where’s your somewhere? Enter to win a bucket list experience. Read more
Men's Health MagNovember 22, 2011
Here's how you get in: Enter Crif Dogs, and veer left into a phone booth.Bam: you¹re inside. Enjoy the kitsch on the walls and try to avoid thecalorie-busting deep-fried hot dogs (if you can).
Amy ShackelfordJanuary 15, 2015
At this point, you think it'd be overrated but the drinks are awesome and so are the tater tots and ambiance. GO! (if you can get a reservation)...
Renae MasonJuly 23, 2015
If you don't have a booking you can arrive for 6pm and join the waitlist. Enter via the phone booth for delicious cocktails!
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014
Make sure to make a reservation in advance, as there's plenty of people vying to get into this speakeasy hidden inside Crif Dogs.
Rafi RomeroMay 20, 2017
the Benton's Old-Fashioned and the Chang Dog pair perfectly! top off with some waffle fries and your night is made
Karlsson's VodkaApril 25, 2012
Try PDT's very first vodka cocktail - the Gold Coast! Made with Karlsson's Gold, Carlshamns Flaggpunsch (a Swedish arrack), simple syrup, dill, and "black pepper essence."
Vivian VoMay 15, 2015
Waiter was very helpful. If it's packed, make sure you check in yourself instead of waiting for her to get you...
Tiffany LangstonFebruary 20, 2015
Fabulous speakeasy style cocktail joint. If you don't make a reservation, the wait can go up to 3 hours
HenaliSeptember 4, 2014
sneaky entrance through the hot dog place. the place isn't pretty or anything, but its fun to sit by the bar watch the bartenders use their talent.
Viktoriya SvyazevaApril 2, 2013
PDT (Please don't talk) is a hidden gem bar inside of Hot Dog shop. Super tiny space, only 8-10 seats at the bar and 2 tables. Reservations only.
Matthew FergusonMay 9, 2017
Outstanding experience, terrific cocktails. The staff was friendly and engaging.
Date Night Is...May 12, 2013
Your date may not be impressed as you walk into Crif Dog, but step through the phone booth into a whole new world and you're sure to leave an impression. Date Night Is... a phone call away.
Paul KardousApril 14, 2015
The best place in NYC to go off the menu for a cocktail, and the one of the best places for a cocktail period.
Ina LiSeptember 23, 2015
Love their old fashion! Go on weekdays to avoid the wait
Lauren MacOctober 8, 2015
Really fun spot for guests; if you live here, there's cocktail bars that has less of a wait! Kitschy and cozy decor and exposed brick inside.
PUNCHSeptember 24, 2015
For such a tiny bar PDT’s reputation is vast, due in part to its phone booth-in-a-hot-dog-stand entrance and ubiquitous bartender-proprietor Jim Meehan. Read more
Nick AndlingerFebruary 25, 2016
On point everything. Go early on a weeknight to get in.
Alex MizrahiJune 17, 2013
"Once you get past the slightly gimmicky name (PDT = Please Don’t Tell) and the more than slightly gimmicky phone-booth entrance, this cocktail bar that requires table reservations is the epitome..." Read more
Kyle SeeverNovember 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
It's really hard to go wrong here. The drinks are superb. They also have an extended hot dog menu!
Jeffrey KaoJune 7, 2017
A great first-time-in-NYC spot. Make a reservation on the day of to get a spot.
Lori CarlinSeptember 5, 2012
Such a great experience. If you have a reservation you are given top rate service. Cocktails are complex and so innovative! Loved this bar!
Chris BelisarioMarch 11, 2014
Head to the hot dog shop called Crif dogs in East village and look for the telephone box inside. Take the phone and press, only once, the button on the phone.
Michael AnthonyFebruary 26, 2022
One of the cooler speakeasy bars I’ve been to. A must go!
Esquire UKDecember 12, 2012
Why not try and make your own Tommy's Margarita with Jim Meeham and Chris Gall’s “The PDT Cocktail Book: The Complete Bartender's Guide from the Celebrated Speakeasy".
Malhar MaliAugust 15, 2017
Pretty cool collection of drinks. As a tourist to nyc, this was a fairly novel experience for me. Would recommend. But not often!
Rent the RunwayMay 12, 2011
If you get here before your date don't be confused. Walk into the phone booth, pick up the phone. You'll be let into a dark haven. Order the Rosemary Society and comment on his witty date pick.
Time Out New YorkOctober 5, 2011
Order a Sixth Street cocktail, which calls on the complex spices used at the Indian restaurants lining E 6th St. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more

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