PDT (Please Don't Tell)
Speakeasy and Cocktail Bar$$$$
East Village, 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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AditiOctober 20, 2016Mezcal mule is a smoky heaven. Bartenders and service is exceptional. Get a crif dog or two
Jeffrey KaoJune 7, 2017A great first-time-in-NYC spot. Make a reservation on the day of to get a spot.
Men's Health MagNovember 22, 2011Here'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).
Sean StenstromJanuary 14, 2019You enter not just through the hot dog shop Crif Dogs, but through a vintage phone booth within Crif Dogs.
Ryan WirtesAugust 28, 2018Amazing cocktails with delicious food from Crif Dogs in a cozy hip atmosphere!
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
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.
Rent the RunwayMay 12, 2011If 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.
Vivian VoMay 15, 2015Waiter was very helpful. If it's packed, make sure you check in yourself instead of waiting for her to get you...
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
Petros ANovember 28, 2016Nice little bar! Recommended for the cool entrance routine! Prepare for a wait though.
American Eagle OutfittersFebruary 21, 2012This 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
Karlsson's VodkaApril 25, 2012Try 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."
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.
NabeWiseAugust 30, 2011Unique 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.
Pamela DJanuary 24, 2014Vegetarian hot dog is the best!!!!! I also love the Paddington cocktail. Bring your own toggle coat.
Breeze SkrrtJuly 23, 2015A classic for a reason. If you can get in, sit at the bar to watch the masters work.
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.
Travis WaggonerJune 12, 2016Tell the bartender what kind of cocktails you like and try their recommendation!
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
Senator John BlutarskiNovember 7, 2011The smoky sweet flavor of the Mezcal Mule pairs wonderfully with near-everything that comes through the tiny hatch to Crif Dogs. Enjoy!
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.
Ruddy RowerFebruary 20, 2013Turn you flash off, don't play games.... its frowned upon (thank god!!) be prepared for amazing plays on classic drinks!
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
EsquireJanuary 31, 2011Congratulations, 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.
Jo TrentSeptember 28, 2013Whatever you do, get the bacon-infused bourbon. It's the perfect combination of smoky and smooth.
Gary PeckApril 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!
Madame LoloNovember 19, 2012Enter through the phonebooth, behind a “secret” door next to Crif Dogs.. awesome speakeasy in the hood
Logan KerrOctober 23, 2015Get a dog, get some friends, and be prepared to wait most of the night. It's worth it.
Timm SchoofOctober 25, 2022The menu was a bit uninspired. Bacon flavored old fashioned without punch, Oaxaca old fashioned the same problem. Tasted watered down, glasses weren’t properly cooled.
Fred MolinaresOctober 14, 2013Very private, classy, and the way a night in NY should be. Highly recommend to all.
David CelisSeptember 5, 2014Get the Benton Old Fashioned. And don't forget to scarf down a Crif Dog before you go!
Dominik TDecember 6, 2012Great experience, especially entering via the telephone booth. If you're in the area check out this worst kept secret of NYC ;)
Nick BurtoFebruary 25, 2012Ask for the LES Globetrotter (not on the menu). It's a delicious variation on the rocks Manhattan with orange liquor.
Diego RufoApril 4, 2011You 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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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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