PDT (Please Don't Tell)
Speakeasy and Cocktail Bar$$$$
East Village, 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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Ashley RoseMarch 5, 2016Mandatory speak easy stop for east village residents. I'm pretty sure you can get tots along with your beverage.
AditiOctober 20, 2016Mezcal mule is a smoky heaven. Bartenders and service is exceptional. Get a crif dog or two
Travel ChannelNovember 14, 2011Found behind a “secret” door next to Crif Dogs, this place is a favorite for classic and tweaked cocktails. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Michael DempseySeptember 9, 2013Underwhelmed 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
Pamela DJanuary 24, 2014Vegetarian hot dog is the best!!!!! I also love the Paddington cocktail. Bring your own toggle coat.
Rich GallagherOctober 7, 2011Come 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
Nadina BarretoOctober 10, 2010Get 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
Petros ANovember 28, 2016Nice little bar! Recommended for the cool entrance routine! Prepare for a wait though.
SuperjonbotMay 13, 2010Great 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- Like vegetal flavors? Try the Vigne Verte: G'Vine Floraison gin, tomatillo, celery and lime, black pepper, grape syrup,
American WayNovember 17, 2011A speakeasy accessed through Crif Dogs next door, PDT serves up deep-fried Jersey dogs, including the Wylie with deep-fried mayo, tomato molasses, shredded lettuce and dried onions. Read more
Ryan WirtesAugust 28, 2018Amazing cocktails with delicious food from Crif Dogs in a cozy hip atmosphere!
Logan KerrOctober 23, 2015Get a dog, get some friends, and be prepared to wait most of the night. It's worth it.
Cooper SmithJune 24, 2012Both 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.
Roman BedinerOctober 31, 2015When making reservations, ask to be seated at the bar, watching their mixologist at work is a spectacle.
Rendall RenMay 10, 2011The 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.
Sean StenstromJanuary 14, 2019You enter not just through the hot dog shop Crif Dogs, but through a vintage phone booth within Crif Dogs.
Steven GrimlerJuly 17, 2010I was having trouble deciding what cocktail I wanted so I asked the gentleman bartender for a recommendation and he pondered. A minute later he poured the most brilliant drink..like he read my mind.
Elizabeth MitchellMay 16, 2010Excellent 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.
Gilt CitySeptember 21, 2010The East Village’s most unsuspecting and sexy speakeasy, where bourbon is laced with honey and hot dogs go gourmet. If prohibition hits again, this is where you’ll find us.
Jon FeldmanSeptember 29, 2011PDT 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.
Eve VanderpoolJanuary 31, 2010Fantastic 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.
GaryApril 16, 2013Once 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!
Princess Abigail BacaniJanuary 23, 2013Walk into Crif Dogs. Look for a phone booth. Step inside, pick up the phone and press the buzzer once. Not twice. A voice answers, after approval, the wall of the booth opens to let you into the bar.
Travis WaggonerJune 12, 2016Tell the bartender what kind of cocktails you like and try their recommendation!
Nick BurtoFebruary 25, 2012Ask for the LES Globetrotter (not on the menu). It's a delicious variation on the rocks Manhattan with orange liquor.
Madame LoloNovember 19, 2012Enter through the phonebooth, behind a “secret” door next to Crif Dogs.. awesome speakeasy in the hood
eric bornemannJuly 8, 2021Fine place for drinks even if you have to put up with the kabuki theater malarkey to get in.
jennifer hanApril 22, 2017the tots and waffle fries with stadium nacho cheese and chopped up jalapeno plus cocktails....it's a mothercrushing dream.
Fred MolinaresOctober 14, 2013Very private, classy, and the way a night in NY should be. Highly recommend to all.
Alexandre de OliveiraAugust 20, 2015The bacon cheeseburger is incredible. The Paddington absynthe is awesome !
RazorfishSeptember 20, 2011Speakeasy-style cocktail bar that’s actually worth the hype, especially with their hot dogs and bacon infused Bourbon drinks!- Show up at 6pm with one other person (tops) and grab a seat at the bar. Don't even try to walk in later on than that, especially on a weekend night.
The Corcoran GroupApril 27, 2010Go through the phone booth at Crif Dogs and order a Benton’s Old Fashioned with bacon infused bourbon. Cocktails and gourmet hot dogs.
Sandra van LintFebruary 26, 2017Great cocktail! The waiting time is horrible, so I waited for more than 2 hours in total. In the end you want to see it but it's not worth to go another time
INSIDER DFNovember 29, 2011AMAZING! Enter the phone booth, diial 1 and hop on to the bar: that's the catch of the place! Oh, sh*t, we told!...
Nat EliasonAugust 9, 2014Enter through the phone booth in the hot dog shop! Reservations open at 3pm
Namitta ShankarJune 27, 2012Interesting concept but seems fairly over hyped - probably cause of the door. Place looks small compared to most lounges & make sure you have a reservation before you show… (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Open Air PublishingApril 16, 2012Want 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
Julie LevineJune 6, 2013Try the old fashioned with bacon infused bourbon and maple syrup from Momofuku.
Brendan O'LearyAugust 6, 2014Fancy speakeasy where the drinks aren't cheap, but they are imaginative and well thought out.
Ling LeeJune 3, 2013Make 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.
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PDT (Please Don't Tell)
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A)
New York, NY 10009
United States
New York, NY 10009
United States
At: Crif Dogs
Closed until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 6:00 PM–4:00 AM
(212) 614-0386
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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