Please Don’t Tell is an intimate cocktail bar at 113 St Marks Pl in Manhattan’s East Village, tucked behind a telephone booth inside Crif Dogs. The playful entrance leads to a low-lit room with leather booths, where you can settle in for carefully made cocktails and conversation. The drinks range from classics such as a Martini or Manhattan to inventive house creations; the bar is also known for hot dogs and tater tots. Reserve ahead, especially if you want a booth.
Finding the entrance
At 113 St Marks Pl, Please Don’t Tell is concealed inside Crif Dogs, an East Village hot dog shop. Walk into the shop and look for the old-fashioned telephone booth. That booth is the entrance to the bar, turning the short trip inside into part of the visit.
The concealed location is a playful nod to the speakeasy idea. PDT opened in 2007 and became known for pairing that tucked-away setting with a serious cocktail program. The bar is no longer an unknown secret, so plan ahead instead of counting on finding a seat as a walk-in.
Cocktails and food
The drinks include familiar choices such as a Martini, Manhattan, Negroni, Mai Tai, Daiquiri and Pisco sour, alongside more unusual creations. The Benton’s Old Fashioned combines bourbon washed with bacon fat, maple syrup and bitters, finished with an orange twist. If you enjoy trying a less familiar combination, ask about the bar’s creative cocktails; classic drinks are also available.
Food keeps the Crif Dogs connection close at hand. Hot dogs and tater tots are among the options, making it easy to add something to your order rather than treating the visit as drinks only.
The room and your booking
Inside, leather booths and low lighting give the bar a close, relaxed feel. The seating suits a conversation with your group, and private booths are an option if you want more privacy. Reservations are recommended because walk-in seating can be a challenge. If a booth matters to your plans, request one when booking.
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Where is Please Don’t Tell?
It is at 113 St Marks Pl in Manhattan’s East Village, inside Crif Dogs. Enter through the telephone booth in the shop.
Do you need a reservation?
Reservations are recommended. Walk-ins can have difficulty finding a seat.
What drinks can you order?
The menu includes classics such as a Martini, Manhattan, Negroni, Mai Tai, Daiquiri and Pisco sour, along with creative cocktails.
Does Please Don’t Tell serve food?
Yes. Hot dogs and tater tots are among the food options.
