Please Don't Tell
Speakeasy bar
PDT Please Don’t Tell, Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, UK
OUR SCORE
5.0
ACCOLADES
'- World's 50 Best Bars (several appearances, including ranked #1 in 2011)
- Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards (Best American Cocktail Bar, Best High Volume Cocktail Bar, and World's Best Cocktail Menu in past years)
- James Beard Award (Outstanding Bar Program Semi-Finalist, 2012)
- Time Out New York’s Best New Cocktail Bar (2008)
- Ranked #3 in the World's 50 Best Bars (2012)
REVIEW & BAR SUMMARY
Please Don't Tell is an intriguing and exclusive speakeasy located in the heart of New York City. This hidden gem, discreetly tucked away inside a hot dog joint, transports you back to the Prohibition era with its intimate, dimly lit interior, adorned with taxidermy decor. Offering a unique blend of upscale sophistication with a dash of mystery, Please Don't Tell has cemented a spot at the top of best NYC bars.
The drinks menu at Please Don't Tell is a cocktail aficionado's delight. With expert mixologists behind the bar, the cocktail options are inventive and varied. The Benton's Old Fashioned is a standout, uniquely infused with flavors of bacon and maple. It offers a smoky twist to the classic Old Fashioned that is hard to resist.
The Shark is another headliner, a concocted delight of butter-infused rum and homemade ginger beer, which creates an unexpectedly smooth blend of flavors. The Mezcal Mule, filled to the brim with tequila and spicy ginger, offers a strong and flavorful kick that is a thrill to the senses.
At Please Don't Tell, the cocktail list mirrors the overall atmosphere – elegant, refined, and with an element of surprise, creating an experience that leaves a lasting impression. The plush seating, vintage decor and ultra-private setting make it the epitome of luxury drinking experiences in The Big Apple.
