It has a wonderful speakeasy vibe that creates a cozy atmosphere. It's a great place to unwind and converse with your companions. Just a friendly tip: it's best to make a reservation and if you stay away from cocktails it's pretty affordable. read more

Please Don't Tell - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

This place is popping 5 months later. Such a nice escape from the gloomy weather outside. I wasn't a fan of the seasonal drink I tried (Elote Flip) but the Alba Fresca was exactly what I was looking for. Plus, the tots are fire read more

Please Don't Tell - Spice Merchant, Kashmiri Lassi - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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My husband made a reservation for us here about 2 weeks before our visit. They do accept walk in's, but a reservation may be ideal if you want to avoid a wait. I absolutely failed at using the rotary phone to notify the host of our arrival. We had visited other speakeasy style bars earlier in the evening, but I had wished that we had started with this one. There were other cocktails I wanted to try, but only had it in me to order one here. I decided to order the "Guyanese Boxer". This cocktail is a creamy type cocktail that is slightly boozy and not overly sweet. It was the perfect last drink for the night. read more

Please Don't Tell - Guyanese Boxer - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

I finally made it here, and it did not disappoint! A great concept entering through a phone booth in a hot dog shop. It is dark and moody and everything you would hope it would be on the inside. Very thin and small. Actually way smaller than I anticipated. Everyone was nice and friendly. The cocktails were INCREDIBLE! And I love the ability to enjoy a gourmet hot dog and tater tots while sipping a craft cocktail. read more

Please Don't Tell (PDT), hidden behind a vintage phone booth within Crif Dogs in New York City's East Village, played a crucial role in revitalizing the speakeasy trend. Since opening its secretive door in 2007, PDT has not only rekindled a fascination with prohibition-era bars but also set a high standard for innovative cocktail craft. This exclusive spot was named the world's number 1 bar in 2011 and is still one of the best in the city. I highly recommend securing a reservation on Resy for PDT; I've heard about the long wait times, and it's satisfying to walk straight through the phone booth after just one "ring." The classic interior of PDT is dark and intimate, embodying precisely what a modern speakeasy should be. Its subdued lighting and vintage decor create a cozy and exclusive atmosphere, offering an authentic nod to the prohibition-era speakeasies with a sleek, contemporary twist. The service was excellent. Our waitress took the time to guide us through the menu, and by the end, she wasn't just taking our orders but also bringing us drinks she knew we would enjoy. Go on a cocktail spree at PDT. Try as many as possible--there isn't a single lousy drink. Also, don't hesitate to share your preferences; you're in good hands. While its reputation as a bar put PDT on the map, its food game is equally impressive. THE CHANG DOG IS A MUST-TRY. This bacon-wrapped hotdog with Momofuku kimchi was the best hotdog I've ever eaten (RIP Ko, please come back!). In addition, their truffle tots are the perfect companion to PDT's bespoke cocktail creations. These tots are the mantle bearer; their exceptional taste and perfect crispiness elevate them well above the standard, making it hard to enjoy tots anywhere else. read more

Please Don't Tell - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

TLDR - ask at the phone booth how long the wait is once you drop your name and number. Don't expect the approx time to be right but kill time at the bars near by. Cool space once inside. This place is probably one of the most recommended speakeasies in Manhattan. It was fun to go into the hot dog shop and walk into the phone booth and ring. I was a little intimidated to be honest in case somehow I wasn't cool enough to gain entry, but the process was actually easy... The hard part was the wait. It wasn't that we saw many people waiting outside of the joint but when we put our name and phone number down, I forgot to ask how long the wait was. We ended up walking a few times around the neighbourhood and taking our time waiting for the text. We returned after one, realizing we still hadn't received a text, but ran into a couple who were waiting out front asking us how long we had been waiting. We answered. We had only been waiting for one hour, and they were saying how they had already been waiting for two hours, but still hadn't received anything. While we were conversing, they actually got their text to go in which made us realize this was going to be a late night. We ended up, killing the next hour at a beer house across the street and waiting for our text. But well after two hours we still didn't get the text so we walked back and rang for entry again to which the man who answered the door said oh, will get you seated soon as if they assumed that most people just give up waiting... But we didn't. We ended up getting seated within five minutes but at this point it was past midnight and probably we had been waiting close to three hours. Once, and we were really impressed with the options of the cocktails and found the bartenders to be really helpful and charismatic. If you somehow can make a reservation which I have a feeling it needs to be the day of or the day prior. Definitely make it. Otherwise plan your time appropriately and make sure you ask once you put your name and phone number and how long approximately it could take so you can set your night up appropriately to ensure you aren't just waiting around for a text not knowing when it'll come. read more

One of the speakeasies you must come to when in NYC - please don't tell has some of the best cocktails ever and really good food. My ultimate fizz-bee had grapefruit juice and gin and egg white (wild) and was so easy to drink and absolutely delicious. I also recommend the truffle-Parmesan tater tots which the party next to me and I shared, so so good. It's hard to get reservations here but definitely a must try spot. I was able to walk in and got seated on a Friday evening fairly quickly! read more

Please Don't Tell - Ultimate fizz Bee - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Not my fave speakeasy but def a cool one! Drinks are good, def make a res if you can because the wait can be long if you just show up

We came here based on word of mouth. We put a name in for our group, got a drink across the street and got in fairly quickly. We went on a weeknight, which helped. We all had so much fun inside! The people and service are nice, the drinks are good, and the decorations are carefully done. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Have heard so much about this spot and have always wanted to go here so finally made it happen. We visited on a Monday and despite it being a weekday, there was a wait for about 30mins. We was greeted by Adam (had to use the cute little red phone to dial to enter) and was seated by the bathroom. At first glance, I wasn't too pleased with the place; seemed like a regular spot especially since we were just returning from Paradise Lost. Nevertheless, I guess we were there for the experience. We expressed to both Adam and Kay that we wished not to be seated by the bathroom and within a few minutes they were able to accommodate us to a much more spacious, non-smelly area. Kay, our waiter was very kind and helpful. Didn't have any food as we ate at the hot dog spoke before entering. Overall, it was a nice experience since I hadn't been to a speakeasy in a while but I still don't understand the hype. read more

What started as a disappointing evening was more than made up for with excellent drinks and service. Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 5/5** My party of 6 had a reservation for 9pm, but we weren't able to be seated until about 9:35pm. This was a bit frustrating since they couldn't honor our reservation, but the hostess was very apologetic, explained that the table she was waiting on just wouldn't leave, and ended up buying all of us a round of drinks, taking this review from a 3 to a 5. This was super appreciated and made up for the long wait. Once we were seated, the hostess and waitress helping us were both super friendly and attentive, refilling our waters and answering our questions/giving recommendations. **Decor & cleanliness, 5/5** It's dark and moody inside with animal themes along the walls. The music is loud and everything is clean/the staff wears masks, although it might be a bit too packed to properly socially distance. **Price & portion, 4/5** Cocktails here range from $17 all the way to $30+, which is on the high end even for NYC, but I guess you're also paying for the speakeasy experience. **Presentation, 5/5** Drinks were all gorgeous! Bartenders did an amazing job with all our cocktails. **Taste** Taste is subjective and I don't drink much, so take these with a grain of salt! - Mezcal Mule, 3/5: The drink description mentions passionfruit, but I couldn't taste any. The ginger flavor also wasn't as strong as I would've liked, since most of the drink was overwhelmed by the chili spice. - Nom de Plum, 5/5: This drink was sweet and delicate, with slight fruity notes! This came recommended by our waitress. - Cinnamon daiquiri, 5/5: We got complimentary shot-sized glasses of this off menu item in exchange for the long wait, and it was DELICIOUS! My favorite drink of the night -- it was fruity, sweet, and oh so smooth. **Other notes** Restrooms are gender neutral. They have a few rules posted, including: no bothering/hitting on other guests (love this!), no taking phone calls, and they reserve the right to enforce a 1 hour limit after the last drink is served. To enter the speakeasy, go into Clif's Dogs, enter the phone booth, and dial 1. You'll present your ID and vax card to the hostess who opens the door for you. read more

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Very nice speakeasy. We enjoyed latin music and a cold beer. The bartender so kind and had a word with us

The coolest place I'd been to in awhile! The way to get in is so cool and so is the food! I loved the drink options and the appetizers!

I finally get myself in at the second try. As a single walk-in customer, I didn't face more than 1 hour on waiting. The bartender was nice, they can even bring the burger from the outside for you. However, the drink is just not reaching my expectation. As a cocktail lover, I could tell that the martini need to be diluted a bit more to cover the heavy alcohol. read more

Please Don't Tell - Martini - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

As far as a famous speakeasy goes, my experience with my husband and our friends couldn't be matched! Wonderful drinks! Don't come here wanting to "just drink" or plan to get "drunk". These cocktails are art and well thought out and planned. They are art! Enjoy each sip and flavor profiles. Make a reservation- don't expect to get in without one! read more

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My friend made a reservation through Resy. I was surprised by the telephone booth to let the host know we had arrived. We were told the Resy was booked for an outdoor table. I wanted to see the inside but the outside was still nice. They taped a speaker to the construction structure so there's still music outside. Drinks: My friend got the La Lavanda and she liked it. I got the La Perla. Its a bit sour for me. Probably would try something else next time. Food: For food she got the BLT and I got the Tsunami. Both were good! The hot dogs were dry on the outside, guessing it was deep fried. We also got the East Village tots, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. They chopped the jalapeno so its easier to get some with each bite. Service: Servers were really nice. They hang out right next to the front of the shop so it's easy to flag one when we need something. Overall good experience. Would stop by again if i was craving a specialty hot dog. read more

Please Don't Tell - La Lavanda (purple drink), La Perla (yellow drink), BLT and Tsunami - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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Love it! I was there couple weeks ago and the Mezcal Mule is a MUST!! I didn't catch our bartender name but she was amazing! read more

Excellent pop up beach club at Please Don't Tell. Great drinks, great service and ambiance. read more

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By far the coolest speakeasy in nyc! It's completely hidden in this hotdog shop and you have to literally call them through a phone booth to get let in. Drinks are on the pricier side but it's totally worth - most are $16 - $20. I got the lassi drink which was for some reason spicy? Wasn't the biggest fan of the masala in there. The inside is nothing special in terms of decor or ambiance. I went on a weekday with no prior reservation and had to wait about 20 mins to get seated. read more

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I love please don't tell! You enter via a phone booth in the hot dog place! I sat at the bar and had few different drinks. Each one more delicious than previous. Also the place serves hot dogs and fries which are great and vegetarian friendly! Which worked awesome for me!! Definitely a must visit!! read more

Please Don't Tell - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

I wasn't really impressed with this speakeasy compared to others I've been to. The old fashioned was nice and smokey but a little bit on the sweeter side and the ambiance is interesting, like you're in you dad's taxidermy basement. A little pricey and you need to put a card down to get a reservation. No shows get charged, so be sure you're coming. read more

One of the best Speak Easy Bars I've been to. I did not have a reservation but I was in with a 45 minute wait. Service was superb and the drinks were top shelf. You will not regret going even if you have to wait for your spot. read more

Please Don't Tell - Paddington and an original Old Fashion - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Came here on a Monday night. This was my second time visiting and I had a great time. Mauricio, our bartender, was amazing and so were the drinks. This place is a little pricey so be prepared to spend. Not sure what type of music they usually play but they were playing Latin music that night which was amazing! read more

What a crime that it has taken me all these years to finally go to PDT... Now that that's out of the way, let me share my outstanding experience. Oh, the feeling of being tucked away in a cozy booth in this liquor labyrinth! Oh, the array of spirits, fresh juices and glorious garnishes! Oh, the hot dogs and tater tots (I enjoyed the latter)! It's a virtual cocktail of contradictions, true, sophisticated boozy beverages along with simple foods we loved from childhood served up from the hotdog shop you walk through to get here and I think it's a brilliant concept. Now let's talk about the Paddington because as soon as I see absinthe featured in a cocktail, my eyes light up. Truly the perfect drink, so unique with its citrus + anise notes. It's an elevated tropical concoction and yes, please, I'd like another. It took me over a decade to arrive and I cannot wait to go back. One of the venerable institutions of the NYC bar scene and may it always be here for us. read more

The place is located inside crif dog. The staff and service were good. We were a group of 2 and they put us on a waitlist. The entrance is behind a telephone booth. Got the shark and garden variety. Enjoyed both but I will say it didn't feel like anything special. read more

Please Don't Tell - Shark and garden variety - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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Still amazing, even after all these years and after many other speakeasy/cocktail bars have come and gone around the city. This is a classic that holds up! Recently went to an event where they did cocktail making demos and talked about their philosophy on how to create a drink, which was very interesting. They're focused on delivering a drink that you'll enjoy - high quality and precise, without being overly complicated or fussy, and you will taste the difference in the choices they make particularly in familiar drinks like an Old Fashioned - among the very best I've ever had! read more

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The novelty of the speakeasy is cool but everything else was pretty meh. The drinks were average. The extremely loud music that didn't match the mood was a huge turnoff. It didn't help that we were seated right next to one of the speakers but we are talking about dance club volumes blaring non stop pop music. We asked if they can turn the music down slightly and i guess the answer was no.... Personally I'm not a fan of having to shout to be able to communicate to my friends while my ears start to hurt but if that's your preference then maybe this is the spot for you read more

It only took me 5.5 years in NYC to make it inside here, but fam. WE DID IT. Loves: + Really cute entrance (Note: If the phone is wonky, don't sweat it) + Good cocktails. I had the Mezcal Mule and Tio Tonico and would recommend both if you're a mezcal/tequila person. There was one with saffron and yogurt that I would love to try next visit. + Lovely ambiance. It's more casual than swanky as I imagined. + Appreciate the rules in the restroom, esp "be kind and respectful, and don't come here if you're trying to hit on people bc we're not that kind of bar" LOL. While the space is bigger than I imagined, it's still relatively small. To increase your chances of getting in I would recommend: (1) reservations, or (2) coming as soon as they open to do a walk-in. Unfortunately, it's not super ideal to hang around Crif Dogs all evening hoping to get inside... but fortunately, if you do it's a good time. read more

Hot dogs. Taxidermy bear. Unique cocktails. I mean, what more could you ask for? Hah! You enter through a phone booth for god's sake. It's very cool. Seriously though, the gourmet hot dogs are really freaking good. I got the everything with pepperocini and I've been craving another one ever since. The cocktails are really unique but pretty much whatever you get is perfectly balanced and delicious. I had the Nordic root which had beets and dill and sounded funky but it was so refreshing and lovely! read more

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Get a reservation in advance, enjoy the whimsy of the entrance, sit at a table for privacy or the bar for a fun time. Order no fewer than three hot dogs that will blow your mind and ask your bartender for drink recommendations. The Paddington was a favorite and the Belle Epoque was another hit. If you can snag a seat and make it in- it's a night you'll not soon forget. I feel bad for telling. read more

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We came here for NYE and had a fabulous time. They served us champagne for when the ball drops and it was amazing. The unlimited drinks also tasted great and bartender kept the drinks coming. Very pleased with this place! read more

Beautiful with amazing cocktail drinks! Great service and amazing ambience! Nice people! read more

Please Don't Tell - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

One of my friends recommended this place, so I was excited to visit during my trip to NYC. I made reservations for the Sunday I landed, but received a text in the afternoon that they were not opening for the night. Disappointed? Sure, but they said we can email to reschedule for any other day/time. I spoke with Jeff who said he would put us down for the following night at 8pm. We arrived around 7:50 to check in and the host said we were not on the list even after showing him my email chain with Jeff. The host basically said that I did NOT confirm my reservation with Jeff even though he grabbed my contact info?? In any case, we leave to another spot and I see that I have a Resy confirmation email for my reservation at 8pm -_- read more

Please Don't Tell - Couldn't get in even with a reservation - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

I was excited to try this place and made sure to make reservations for my party of 3. Unfortunately, the service was a really big disappointment and made the rest of our night feel a bit sour. Our reservation was at 7:30 on a Sunday and we arrived at 7:22, I went up early and they were a bit snarky about us being early and asked us to wait. No problem to wait, and I thought maybe the host was just overwhelmed and the snark was from that. We went back up at 7:30 and were seated at a small table by the door. We felt a bit in the way but the coziness was fine. At first, our service was decent. We had someone come by and take our order quickly, they filled up our waters. However, as the night went on our servers just began to ignore our table. They went to all the tables around us and were very personable and friendly. They weren't talkative to us at all even though we tried, we said thank you for every round and were sure to order at a reasonable rate, but we had to wait 30mins after finishing each drink before we could flag a server again. It wasn't that busy either so it felt like they were just avoiding us. We were left wondering if our table was in between servers sections or something and they just assumed another person was responsible for us? It put a big damper on our experience. But the drinks were decent. Not good enough for us to go back, but interesting and complex. We also got the tots which were pretty good. The atmosphere was nice. Quite dark and moody, but the music felt a bit disconnected from the venue. Top 40s hits but in a moody speakeasy, it was an odd combo. It was also quite loud, we were sat next to two larger parties who were doing shots and yelling. The party next to us were friends with one of the servers so we also attributed that to the rowdiness and lack of attention from the server herself. Overall, I think it's worth a shot in attending if you want to try some good drinks. However, if you get sat in a less than ideal spot, I would one-and-done my drink and go to another bar for better service and vibes. read more

Showed up to PDT at 5:30pm on a Saturday by myself and was lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar. I was promptly introduced to the amazing and wonderful Chloe who was so nice and welcoming. I told her that I usually drink margaritas on the sweeter side and if she could make me something with that information and Chloe did. not. disappoint. What she made me tasted so good. She made me a passionfruit cucumber margarita concoction and I was so pleased with it. It tasted so good. The ambiance was nice and dark and romantic. While the space is small I loved the intimacy and atmosphere of the place. The bar has hooks you can hang your things on because I had a book bag and a purse that I didn't want to be in the way and when I hung them up I barely remembered they were there. I was comfortable at the bar, not cramped or anything. I then asked Chloe if she'd be so kind to charge my phone behind the bar because I was at 13% and needed it to travel home. Chloe went above and beyond offering me a portable charger instead that allowed me to keep my phone with me and charged my phone SUPER FAST. I charged my phone for about an hour and left with 77%. Chloe then made me the Shark cocktail on the menu and it was delicious and tropical and I loved its blue color. I will definitely be coming back to PDT; both by myself and with friends ! read more

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Cool vibe, neat concept. Just be sure to make a reservation or get there when they open! Ben was great! And the hot dog was delicious. read more

Please Don't Tell - Black Diamond - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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It's a cool speakeasy where you enter through Grif hot dogs! You can ask the person at the hot dog restaurant counter how to get in. We waited an hour on a Thursday to get a table. I got the Clouded Judgement cocktail which had anise and pear which is nice and fruity. read more

Please Don't Tell - Clouded judgement - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Great atmosphere, a bit louder than anticipated for a speakeasy, but the drinks were balanced, nice variety. They were a bit on the sweeter side for my husband and I, and I would say they weren't as delicate or unique as I've had at some other speakeasy cocktail bars, but it was a good time. The truffle fries are also a good snack to go with a couple of rounds of drinks. read more

This is such a cool place, and the food & drinks are excellent. The hot dogs and tater tots are fantastic, and the cocktail menu is extremely creative. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the mixology--they even have the recipe book for sale. I can personally vouch for the Nordic Root, which had a cool herbal/medicinal edge to it that was not overpowering. Slots on Resy open up just 7 days in advance, though, so make sure you log on to check for reservations in a timely fashion if you need one for a specific date and time. read more

Please Don't Tell - Nordic root - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Came here late night on a Saturday and they were able to seat us right away with no res! The entrance through the phone booth was really creative and promising, but the interior was actually a little underwhelming. Nothing too cool on the inside, but the music was really nice. Their drink selection was very intriguing and enormous. So many unique drinks to choose from! I ended up getting the Fountain Cobbler and it was really good! Pretty strong, but didn't have a heavy alcohol taste. Good for people who like the taste of root beer. This place was fun for the one time, but I probably would not go again. read more

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