Hidden Nightlife Hot Spots

The 'Please Don't Tell' Bar is Underneath a Hot Dog Joint

The 'Please Don't Tell' bar is not a place you will end up unintentionally. If you were ever into secret passageways and hidden entrances as a kid (Harry Potter, anyone?) then you will love the Please Don't Tell bar.

The Please Don't Tell bar is located in the East Village in New York City. It can be somewhat hard to find if you don't know what you are looking for. The cocktail lounge is attached to a hot dog joint called "Crif Dogs." To access this undercover bar, people must enter through a vintage phone booth that is located within Crif Dogs. The cocktail lounge serves high-quality cocktails, mixed drinks and beer. Customers can also order food from Crif Dogs through the bar if they get hungry.

Some things you just have to see to believe -- if you are planning a trip to NYC any time soon and are looking for an adventure, be sure to visit this hidden, intimate cocktail lounge and relax over some drinks and hot dogs.

Hidden Bars
The trend of hidden bars and secret entrances creates an opportunity for bars and restaurants to add an element of intrigue to their establishments.
Cocktail Culture
The rise of high-quality cocktails and mixed drinks presents an opportunity for bars to differentiate themselves based on the quality of their drink offerings.
Gastronomic Cocktails
The innovative use of food in mixed drinks creates an opportunity for bars and restaurants to attract foodies and offer unique drink experiences.

Where This Applies

Hospitality
The hospitality industry can leverage the trend of hidden bars to create intimate and exclusive experiences for customers.
Food and Beverage
The food and beverage industry can use gastronomic cocktails as a way to differentiate their drink offerings and appeal to foodies.
Tourism
Tourism professionals can include hidden bars and cocktail lounges in their itineraries to provide unique experiences for travelers.
SCORE
3.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 40%
Activity 68%
Freshness 8%

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