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Please Don't Tell

East Village · Cocktail Bar

113 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY, 10009Directions
4.3★★★★★★★★★★2,440 reviews

People say this cocktail bar serves up delicious hot dogs, tater tots, and inventive cocktails in a cozy, speakeasy atmosphere. They also highlight the friendly and attentive bartenders, and the unique entrance through a phone booth in a hot dog shop. Some reviews mention the wait times can be long, even with a reservation.

East Village speakeasy energy, backed by Blackbird check-ins.

Please Don't Tell is a $$$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in East Village, New York. It has logged 4,080 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
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The experience

Patrons who enter through a phone booth in Crif Dogs next door sip novel cocktails in a dark space.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Please Don't Tell is a $$ cocktail bar with a 4.3 Google rating across 2,490 reviews, and the praise clusters around what matters here: interesting drinks, polished service, and a room that can feel private enough for a conversation. Reviewers call out the speakeasy setup, the East Village setting, and the need to reserve ahead because the waitlist can stretch.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Neighborhood story

Reviewers describe Please Don't Tell as an East Village speakeasy with delicious, interesting cocktails.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird has logged 4,080 all-time check-ins here.
  • Wednesday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google reviewers repeatedly praise the cocktails as unique, delicious, and worth exploring.
  • One reviewer singled out the Cha Nom Thai as a standout drink.
  • The Blackbird check-in record runs from February 20, 2024 to August 5, 2026.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Please Don't Tell has more than 4,080 Blackbird check-ins, with Wednesdays and Fridays leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Drinks

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Features

Dine-inReservationsRestroom
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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Flynet check ins

4,080

Neighborhood

East Village

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№21

of 34 East Village spots this month

vs neighborhood median

0.3× the East Village median

East Village percentile

Top 65% in East Village

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 34 East Village spots.

Last 30 days

26 check ins

−86% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
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Monday5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Inside Please Don't Tell

The experience

Patrons who enter through a phone booth in Crif Dogs next door sip novel cocktails in a dark space.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.3

2,440 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Guide

Inside Please Don't Tell

The experience

Patrons who enter through a phone booth in Crif Dogs next door sip novel cocktails in a dark space.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Please Don't Tell is a $$ cocktail bar with a 4.3 Google rating across 2,490 reviews, and the praise clusters around what matters here: interesting drinks, polished service, and a room that can feel private enough for a conversation. Reviewers call out the speakeasy setup, the East Village setting, and the need to reserve ahead because the waitlist can stretch.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.3

2,440 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Neighborhood story

Reviewers describe Please Don't Tell as an East Village speakeasy with delicious, interesting cocktails.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsRestroom
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird has logged 4,080 all-time check-ins here.
  • Wednesday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google reviewers repeatedly praise the cocktails as unique, delicious, and worth exploring.
  • One reviewer singled out the Cha Nom Thai as a standout drink.
  • The Blackbird check-in record runs from February 20, 2024 to August 5, 2026.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Please Don't Tell has more than 4,080 Blackbird check-ins, with Wednesdays and Fridays leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
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Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Please Don't Tell.

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    1MIN WALKJust around the corner
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FAQ

How popular is Please Don't Tell?

Please Don't Tell has logged 4,080 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Please Don't Tell busiest?

Please Don't Tell is busiest on Friday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Please Don't Tell serve?

Please Don't Tell serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Please Don't Tell?

Please Don't Tell is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Please Don't Tell?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Please Don't Tell in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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