Pdt

Hollaback77 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Great Atmosphere – I hate to write about this because I don't want it to get crowded. But if you really like bourbons, whiskey's, etc, this is a fantastic place. This really isn't a bar. Don't go here to get loaded, it is more like a lounge where you go to taste the smokeyness of the liquor on your tongue and talk, while enjoying the atmosphere. Drinks are priced as such. 

geoffku 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

One of the best bars in New York – Most of the reviewers that have panned PDT are simply looking for something else. What PDT is is that it is a serious bar with serious drinks on the same level as Pegu Club, Death & Co., Milk & Honey and Little Branch (not necessarily ranked in that order). For my money, only Death & Co. and Little Branch are comparable. However, neither accepts reservations and the interior of Little Branch is a little claustrophobic. The drinks at PDT are not inexpensive but at $12 they are also not outra... read more

cham36 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Not for (most) college kids – The fact that its attached to a hot dog joint makes the secret entrance to an upscale bar much cooler. Going into Crif Dogs, you just have no idea. PDTs is definately not for the loud college crowd though that usually goes to Crif Dogs-- its atmosphere is conversational with a quiet diverse soundtrack in the background. The drinks are definately on the expensive side at $12. They wouldn't be worth it alone for that price, but you're also pretty guaranteed a seat in a chill atmosphere. So you get... read more

nikcohen 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Too Cool for School ! – OK, we get it there is a secret phone booth entrance. But the bartenders attitude stinks like a bad hot dog weiner. I tell you what guys .... ease up on the snotty attitude and save your fancy mixology for when you are kissing dale degroffs weiner. MAY stay open but continue the way your going and IT'S OVER 

Contributor 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

A modern-day speakeasy for imbibers in the know (with a hankering for gourmet hot dogs). – This initials stand for "please don't tell" at this hidden lair, which slakes the city's thirst for impeccably made cocktails and Prohibition-era intrigue. Patrons enter through a "secret" entrance inside the St. Mark's wiener joint, Crif Dogs, to sample a drink menu devised by Jim Meehan (Pegu Club, Gramercy Tavern). Most of the room's light emanates from the glowing bar top, which attractively illuminates exposed brick walls hung wit... read more

diner9999 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

The entrance is great, but that's about it. – Much more trendy than I had expected. I got a big kick out the entrance - I don't think you'd have any idea if you didn't know. Otherwise, there's not a whole lot to get excited about. The drinks are quite expensive (over $10) and not great , and there's very little seating. They only have four dogs on the menu, and it's really not the type of place you feel like having a hot dog in anyway. More like a mini bubble lounge than an east village classic. 

cmcbuck 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Avoid – I don't really know why Crif Dogs chose to sell out like this, but it's a disappointment. Crif Dogs is the quintessential chill place, where you don't have to worry about rude service or what you're wearing. Admittedly, I first thought PDT was a cool idea. On the first weekend they were open, my friends and I dropped by to check it out. The door to PDT was open, so we followed a few other people in. A few tables were empty, so when a waitres/hostess finally came, I asked if they were reserved or if we could sit there... read more

chil 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

sub-par cocktails – If you make a reservation in advance like I did, you won't have trouble getting in. This is Crif Dogs after all. The atmosphere is nice... very loungey and chill. The music isn't turned up too loud so you can carry a conversation. The only weird things about this place were: (1) there were stuffed dead animals on the walls as decoration and (2) the bartenders appear to be dressed like crab fishermen. The bartenders do take their grand ole time making drinks. We waited 10 - 15 mins for our drinks to arrive... read more