Please Don't Tell
Cocktail bar · East Village ·
Hidden speakeasy via phone booth, creative cocktails, gourmet hot dogs
Hidden speakeasy via phone booth, creative cocktails, gourmet hot dogs
"An East Village speakeasy that originally opened in 2007; Jeff Bell worked there as a staffer and then general manager before buying the bar in 2019, and he is now the owner behind the One Cornelia project that includes the new taqueria and cocktail venues." - Nadia Chaudhury
"A lot of bars claim to be “speakeasies.” And while none of them actually warrant that title—alcohol has been legal for a long time, people—PDT is about as close as you can get to the real thing. You enter through a vintage phone booth within the hot dog shop Crif Dogs. That means you can conveniently order a hot dog (or three) once you’re inside. The space is dark and small, and if you bring a date, they’ll be impressed." - bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"PDT is short for “Please Don’t Tell,” although most people refer to this place as “that bar hidden behind a phone booth in Crif Dogs.” It’s been around since 2007, back when cocktails started to get serious, and there weren’t yet speakeasy-esque bars on every corner. It’s still a fun place to grab an interesting drink made with carrot juice or pecan bitters. Ridiculous hidden entrance aside, this place doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s just a tiny, casual room with brick walls, enormous booths, and a hint of taxidermy. Make a reservation, and try one of the signature hot dogs if you get hungry." - bryan kim, neha talreja, sonal shah, willa moore, will hartman
"A speakeasy in the East Village known for its collaboration with Crif Dogs, offering high-end hot dogs like the Simonson Dog, inspired by East Coast regional hot-dog styles." - Robert Simonson
"A speakeasy-style cocktail bar in the East Village, known for its hidden entrance and creative cocktails, backed by Apres Cru Hospitality." - Erika Adams