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PDT

113 St. Marks Pl. , New York, NY, 10009
nr. First Ave.
212-614-0386

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PDT.....Hostess is ruining the experience

By JStugah on 5/4/2011

Overall Rating: 3
No, I would not go back!

I cant lie, the drinks at PDT are still pretty good and have been over the years..but many MANY city lounges and mixologist spots have amazing drinks and atmospheres. Unfortunately PTD is continually losing its once great allure primarily due to a hostess who thinks she deserves a Royal wedding, and has absolutely no conscious sense of time or people. I am a lover of great cocktails, atmosphere, and people... and if they figure out a better way to run the door, PDT would be a much more enjoyable place to be.

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158 out of 219 people found this review helpful.

PDT... TREAT YOUR GUESTS WITH RESPECT.

By cat212 on 4/27/2011

Overall Rating: 3
No, I would not go back!

You should treat your guest like guests! I went to PDT this past weekend and the hostess was so unbelievably rude! My party and I were shocked. I brought over a drink from the "other side"/crif dog, and I was not only scolded, but the drink was taken from me like a child.... The hostess put her hand out like was supposed to spit out my gum. I'm in the service business, and no matter if you're having a good day or not...NEVER TREAT YOUR GUESTS LIKE @#$%. Side not.... my drink was delicious and the place would be good if the hostess wasn't rude. Every staff member makes a huge difference...hire some goodies!

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153 out of 234 people found this review helpful.

Wonderful time!!

By Pandababe on 3/7/2011

Overall Rating: 10
Yes, I would go back!

This weekend my boyfriend and I met up with a good friend for an evening of food, drinks, and fun. He first called PDT around 6pm but they were already booked. So us 3 wandered around, got a few drinks, and then headed over. My friend popped into the phone booth, chatted with the lady on the other side and then came out. All full but they would call if they got an opening. We grabbed a drink across the street and about 30 min later we got the call. We walked right in and were seated at the bar. The staff were all polite. Not over the top bending over to kiss butt but polite. The bartender was nice, made suggestions and mixed the drinks amazingly. At one point my friend got a bit too animated and knocked his drink over. Right away the bartender cleaned it up and even poured him some more to replace it. Seems like if you're looking for a quiet quirky little place to drink, you'll love it. If you're looking for a typical bar where you can be loud and have the staff fawn over you, this isn't your place.

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64 out of 141 people found this review helpful.

As a guy that manages bars.....this is righteous

By nanaeagyeman on 2/28/2011

Overall Rating: 9
Yes, I would go back!

This place is cool. I bet all the bad reviews come from people that are either too drunk to realise that some places that sell alcohol also require some decorum, or don't know how to act in a bar that isn't the size of a football pitch. This is for groups of 4 (max) the cocktails are strong (speakeasy style), the mood is chilled and educative, and there's comfort food if you down your drink too quick. In a place this small, this far away from the tourist hell of Times Square, they wouldn't still be open if they weren't doing something right. A really good place to start your night.

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97 out of 172 people found this review helpful.

Should be renamed PDG (Please don't go)

By KeriH on 1/31/2011

Overall Rating: 1
No, I would not go back!

I was very excited to go & chose to ignore the poor reviews; however was disappointed like many others. We booked a table for two, arrived on time and was then made to wait outside for 30 minutes after being told it would only be a 5 min wait. After asking (not for the first time) what was going on we were told we could sit in an empty booth (had been empty the whole time!) but would have to move once the table arrived . . . hello, what about the other people moving so we could have our reserved table! There was no apology & the staff really couldn't give a s**t. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, THE PHONE BOOTH IS FUN BUT THE INSIDE & COCKTAIL LIST REALLY WASN'T THAT SPECIAL.

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62 out of 146 people found this review helpful.

Age discrimination in my opinion

By susanestevens on 1/9/2011

Overall Rating: 1
No, I would not go back!

We had a reservation and the girl called us. We were at the phone booth within 4 minutes but she took one look at me and said "gave your reservation away, too bad". I am just furious because we waited 1 hour for this reservation. I am in my early 40s. Don't bother going to this bar unless you are under 25. We had a baby sitter and everything for the date tonight. I can't tell you how upset I am!

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102 out of 188 people found this review helpful.

Rude staff undermine the entire concept

By rhiannon49 on 1/5/2011

Overall Rating: 1
No, I would not go back!

Like many, I brought a friend from out of town to experience this bar given it features in every guide book and website when searching for recommendations. We found the phone booth and as I entered excitedly, the door was whisked open by a stoney faced waitress. When I said to her "aw I didn't get to make the call" she looked disparagingly at me, sighed and said "It's really not that big of a deal". REALLY? That's funny because I was under the impression PDT had marketed itself specifically around this and in fact its whole raison d'Ãªtre is the fun in finding the booth and calling the bar for entry. Needless to say I will never return to this bar on principle. There are dozens of other fantastic bars around like the Simone Martini Bar.

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96 out of 191 people found this review helpful.

Not sure why all the negative reviews

By HHB on 1/3/2011

Overall Rating: 9
Yes, I would go back!

I was a little anxious after reading all the negative reviews. I had only been there once before and hadn't had that experience at all, but it was a long time ago, and figured things might have changed. I brought a friend from England here last night, and figured if it was bad, we'd just go somewhere else, no problem. But everything was fine. We actually got in a little early (we had a res), no one was rude, and the bartender was very nice and helpful. My friend is in no way a fashionista hipster, and was treated just as politely as anyone else. The woman at the door was cool and professional, not gushing with instant friendliness, and that's as it should be. I don't need her to be my new best friend, I needed her to do her job, and she did. I'm sure it's not all roses, no place is without its problems, but I think you bring your attitude with you, and get what you give. Come in and expect everyone to kiss your rear end, and you won't get far (that's good New York advice in general); come in and act normal and not like everyone's your darned slave, and you'll be just fine. The drinks were excellent, the food was good, and the service was good. What more do you want? Oh, and yes, the phone booth is fun. :)

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90 out of 184 people found this review helpful.

Terrible service

By foodie1717 on 10/24/2010

Overall Rating: 1
No, I would not go back!

This was the worst and most humiliating service I have ever experienced. After waiting for two hours for a seat we were called back only to be told that our seats were taken because we waited another 15 minutes in the line to get back in. The hostess then physically pushed us out by slamming the door into me. We've been there before. The drinks are good but be prepared to spend $100-150 for a party of two. There are much better places on St Marks. Save your patronage for a place that appreciates it.

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119 out of 204 people found this review helpful.

You better get your reservation in at 3:00 or forget it!

By trevorejameseallen on 8/21/2010

Overall Rating: 3
Yes, I would go back!

Thursday was my boyfriends birthday and I tried to plan an evening at PDT. We had never gone and despite the warnings of rudeness on this site I went on with my plan to have friends meet us that evening for drinks. I tried calling several days in advance to get a reservation since a large group would be coming, but when you call a recorded message tells you that you can only make reservations at 3:00 PM on the day that you want to come in. I tried calling at 3:00 only to get a busy signal. When I finally did get to speak with someone at 4:15 I was told the reservations for the evening were filled, and that if I had 2 or 3 people in my party I could attempt walking in, but would most likely wait an hour. Bring at party of 10 people was out of the question. After changing the party to a new location at the last minute, a few people from the group still accidentally went to PDT first and told me later that evening that the woman at the door was incredibly rude. Some had even strong words to describe her. The place we DID end up going for the birthday festivities was called The House. It's on East 17th Street at Irving Place. The food and drinks were fabulous and Isabella, the hostess was lovely when I was scrambling to make a large party reservation the day of. PDT was a disappointment.

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89 out of 168 people found this review helpful.