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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
Has a stamp of approval from Food & Wine and Eater
"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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Gabriel HayesMay 22, 2015
When discouraged by not getting an answer calling for a reservation, channel the great Jimmy V and think "Don't give up. Don't ever give up."
AditiOctober 20, 2016
Mezcal mule is a smoky heaven. Bartenders and service is exceptional. Get a crif dog or two
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...
AmateurConciergeFebruary 22, 2014
The pumpkin drink is amazeballs
Sean StenstromJanuary 14, 2019
You enter not just through the hot dog shop Crif Dogs, but through a vintage phone booth within Crif Dogs.
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
Jeffrey KaoJune 7, 2017
A great first-time-in-NYC spot. Make a reservation on the day of to get a spot.
Ryan WirtesAugust 28, 2018
Amazing cocktails with delicious food from Crif Dogs in a cozy hip atmosphere!
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).
Nadina BarretoOctober 10, 2010
Get the fried hot dog with cheddar cheese, crab dip, and cape cod chips on top! Ask the mixologist for a funky drink to complement it! and enjoy in the gorgeous ambience
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."
Ariana VoyerAugust 14, 2016
Get the Mezcal Mule and 2 Poc dog - perfect combination
SuperjonbotMay 13, 2010
Great drinks! you really appreciate the place when you sit by the bar and notice the attention to detail when they make their drinks. Great place to bring guests looking for something different
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
Ling LeeJune 3, 2013
Make sure to get a hot dog at Crif Dogs - great way to wrap up the night of PDT cocktails. Waits are 1 hour+ on weekends.
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.
Open Air PublishingApril 16, 2012
Want to know the secret behind PDT's Benton’s Old Fashioned? You can find founder Jim Meehan's recipe in "The Better Bacon Book" for iPads. http://bit.ly/foursq_bacon
Petros ANovember 28, 2016
Nice little bar! Recommended for the cool entrance routine! Prepare for a wait though.
NabeWiseAugust 30, 2011
Unique place that you enter through a phone booth without a sign. Great drinks, and hot dogs from Crif Dog, which is the greatest thing ever.
KarenMay 26, 2017
Excellent drinks! Make sure to call when they open to make a reservation.
Pamela DJanuary 24, 2014
Vegetarian hot dog is the best!!!!! I also love the Paddington cocktail. Bring your own toggle coat.
Rendall RenMay 10, 2011
The bartenders are alchemists. Ask about the essences arrayed at the bar. If a flavor sounds appealing ask for its associated cocktail. A good way to discover the menu.
Breeze SkrrtJuly 23, 2015
A classic for a reason. If you can get in, sit at the bar to watch the masters work.
Eve VanderpoolJanuary 31, 2010
Fantastic place... I have been here a few times and it is not difficult to get in. Very friendly. Expensive drinks, but worth every last cent. Lovely crowd, expertly made cocktails and cozy.
Senator John BlutarskiNovember 7, 2011
The smoky sweet flavor of the Mezcal Mule pairs wonderfully with near-everything that comes through the tiny hatch to Crif Dogs. Enjoy!
Travis WaggonerJune 12, 2016
Tell the bartender what kind of cocktails you like and try their recommendation!
The Local East VillageAugust 14, 2011
"Phone lines open at 3 p.m., yet it is common for PDT to be fully booked by the time you finally get through a 3:07 p.m." --"Secret Bars of the East Village" Read more
Cooper SmithJune 24, 2012
Both the bacon infused bourbon and michelada were great, but it didn't matter what I was drinking once they put the Torres Tots in front of me.
AmateurConciergeJuly 17, 2015
U hmm why have I not ordered the Caviar Tots before??
Ruddy RowerFebruary 20, 2013
Turn you flash off, don't play games.... its frowned upon (thank god!!) be prepared for amazing plays on classic drinks!
Jon FeldmanSeptember 29, 2011
PDT founder Jim Meehan demos all his cocktail- making techniques and classic cocktail recipes on video in the iPad book app "Speakeasy Cocktails". Buy it at openairpub.com or in the iPad App Store.
Rich GallagherOctober 7, 2011
Come early and on an off night and you'll have a chance at getting in without calling ahead. The Benton's Old Fashioned, bacon-infused bourbon, is uncanny
Jo TrentSeptember 28, 2013
Whatever you do, get the bacon-infused bourbon. It's the perfect combination of smoky and smooth.
Madame LoloNovember 19, 2012
Enter through the phonebooth, behind a “secret” door next to Crif Dogs.. awesome speakeasy in the hood
Elizabeth MitchellMay 16, 2010
Excellent for out-of-towners you want to impress. Love the drinks but I'm really there for the hot dogs... Especially the Jon Jon deragon. You can order crif dogs as long as you know the name.
Gabriel HayesMay 22, 2015
Life changes once you pass the telephone booth #PDT
EsquireJanuary 31, 2011
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. (That phonebooth thing? Pretty cool, right?) Ask the bartender to suggest a drink. It'll be excellent.
Michael DempseySeptember 9, 2013
Underwhelmed by decor, service, and drinks. The phone got gimmicky really fast, even w. reservations, and the ambiance mirrored an upscale college bar. Go around the corner to e 6th for better options
Fred MolinaresOctober 14, 2013
Very private, classy, and the way a night in NY should be. Highly recommend to all.
GaryApril 16, 2013
Once again, another speakeasy bar with amazing cocktails. This one's in the back of a hot dog shop though. Half the fun is getting there!
Igor SimasAugust 24, 2014
Great place in NYC! Everything is awesome here! Waffle Fries i recommend!
Logan KerrOctober 23, 2015
Get a dog, get some friends, and be prepared to wait most of the night. It's worth it.
Dominik TDecember 6, 2012
Great experience, especially entering via the telephone booth. If you're in the area check out this worst kept secret of NYC ;)
Nick BurtoFebruary 25, 2012
Ask for the LES Globetrotter (not on the menu). It's a delicious variation on the rocks Manhattan with orange liquor.
RazorfishSeptember 20, 2011
Speakeasy-style cocktail bar that’s actually worth the hype, especially with their hot dogs and bacon infused Bourbon drinks!
HelenMay 1, 2015
Fancy hand crafted cocktails and good beer. Cute little spot for a date
Brendan O'LearyAugust 6, 2014
Fancy speakeasy where the drinks aren't cheap, but they are imaginative and well thought out.
David CelisSeptember 5, 2014
Get the Benton Old Fashioned. And don't forget to scarf down a Crif Dog before you go!
RCFebruary 6, 2015
Tots and cocktails. You can't go wrong with that. Great place.
Diego RufoApril 4, 2011
You should make reservations at 3pm, the day of your visit. Or show up and leave your name at the door and they will call you when a booth frees up. Read more

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