PDQ

No. Just, no. I respect anyone who’s willing to try something new, but that new idea should at least be a good idea. There’s a reason no one else serves pre-​prepared cocktails. This whole concept is like saying «why have sex slowly when you can have it fast instead?» It should be self-​evident.
The very nice bartender is the only reason it’s not a one star review.

Lovely little place with draft, bottled and bespoke cocktails, and some excellent snacks! Loved the friendly vibes!

PDQ is one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. The décor is adorable and it is a great place to enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat earlier in the day. They also have fantastic cocktails. As others have mentioned, PDQ stands for Pretty Damn Quick and their drink menu is designed around that concept. They have cocktails on draft (the Tikki Time, tall and bubbly is my favorite) and classic cocktails such as martinis and manhattans in bottles, so you never have a long wait for an excellent drink.
Recently, I reserved the bar for my birthday party and I was so happy that I did. My friends and I had an absolute blast. The owners made an incredible and delicious spread of food for us that accommodated everyone from carnivores to vegans. The place looked absolutely beautiful and the service was fantastic. Regina, who coordinated the party, made everything just perfect. I can’t recommend this place enough!
Go. Try it. Love it. It will become your favorite place too!

PDQ is a cute place. Bartender was attentive and professional. He was waiting tables as well as mixing and pouring drinks at the bar. Doable but a waiter could have helped, particularly on a Friday night.
Pros: Sandwiches and wine were both very good. Wines are fairly priced.
Cons: Wanted to order a different sandwich than the ones I settled on but they were out of its ingredients. Huh? Here’s an idea. At the end of the day, or before you open, check to see if you are well stocked on the ingredients it takes to make everything on your menu. If you’re running low, or out of, go to the store. Same goes for the wines on your menu. Again go buy a few bottles at a wine shop until your vendor shows up, or in this case, call your sister restaurant on Hoyt, and have them deliver them.
Also, the place is cash only — I don’t typically carry cash. Please put that on a sign on your door before I come in, tell me once I am seated, or state it on your menu, not when I present my credit card.

I came in here one night for a drink with my boyfriend. The ambiance was cute and it looked like a fun spot. Alas, it wasn’t what I expected.
There was a bartender and hostess working and we were the only ones at the bar. The hostess was eating from a tray of left over food at the counter while the bartender took our drink orders.
I ordered a coffee based cocktail which our bartender forgot how to make. The hostess comes to help him with the recipe and they start concocting a drink that looks cheap.
In plain view, they open a bucket of old coffee from the fridge and dump it into a glass. Mind you, the hostess has not washed her hands from her sandwich eating while making my drink. They then pour some Almond Silk into my glass from the carton. The bartender then measures out a shot of tequila and tops it off. Finding a bendy straw, he stirs the drink and takes a sip of it.
His face was that face you make to convince yourself you like something.
He hands it to me. I take one sip and it is reminiscent of what a hangover would taste.
I let the drink sit there. I didn’t want to drink it — it was bad. The bartender saw this and didn’t say one word. We get our bill, my drink still full in front of us. We pay, tip, and leave.
As we walk out the door, the bartender asks if there was something wrong with my drink. I told him it didn’t taste right. He replied, «really? It’s my favorite drink on the menu!»
Really? Weren’t you the one who forgot what went in it and needed help to make it?
Not only was it a bad drink, and sloppy service, he was a liar on top of it.
I want to like this place since I work in the area. Let’s give it another try… maybe not coffee based.
The décor saved my review from one star. The interior design is great.

yeeeeepppp i’m feeling this place.
It’s a teeny, tiiiiiny little spot but also extremely charming because of the fact. the bartender was energetic and knowledgable about their cocktail selection, and also generous with allowing me and my date sample/​taste the different varieties «on-​tap.»
between the two of us we split:
— one bottled bourbon manhattan (one bottled cocktail is great to split with two people, as they’re pretty strong and spirit forward!) also a steal for the price!
— we then each ordered one cocktail on draft, in each style (short and strong, and tall /​bubbly). obviously the latter is on the refreshing/​less boozy side, so we traded back and forth to enjoy both styles.
they’re also open during the morning for coffee and eats, so I think I’ll try to swing by on lazy weekends to see how the vibe differs. Overall, I love that it’s a bit hidden and very quiet, which also means I’m hesitant to publish this review (but it’d be a shame not to!)

Great drinks, chill vibe, and friendly bartender. A cozy neighborhood spot that’s worth a train ride.

Great concept. Amazing cocktails. Awesome service. Really good addition to the Smith Street scene. Will be back frequently!

Small joint tucked away on a side street. Lovely staff who really take the time to explain the menu and the process. Lots of delicious cocktails and a great pre or post dinner spot! Very reasonably priced as well given quality and strength of the drinks!

You have to give credit to this tiny little cocktail bar. It’s a rather ambitious task to compete among the many great cocktail bars on or near Smith St, but this place has found a way to stand out!
First of all, how cute is the secretary theme? PDQ stands for «Pretty Damn Quick» (as in shorthand) and the place is decorated in super cute wallpaper and photos of secretaries and typewriters.
Second, their thing is bottled cocktails and cocktails on draft. Genius! It takes all the time-​consuming labor out of making a cocktail. With the pull of a tap or pour of a bottle, you can get a delicious cocktail in no time. Draft options allow you to get it mixed with alcohol to make it extra strong or with soda for a lighter version.
I had the Tiki Time drink (Amontillado, Velvet Falernum, Maraschino, and cinnamon simple syrup) with ginger beer and lime. Even done «Tall and Bubbly», it was quite strong and absolutely delicious. Sweet with a spicy cinnamon kick.
As this place is very new, we were the only ones there and the bartender was super nice. I was with a bunch of semi-​drunk dudes and their conversation ranged from slightly raunchy to downright inappropriate (note that I did not partake in this), but she tolerated it with good humor.

This nice little bar just popped up recently in my neighborhood, Carroll Gardens.
They’ve got a selection of potent cocktails on tap at an affordable price ($ 10). The tap method of drinks comes with two advantages: speedy service and consistency. My gin negroni was perfect and the bar tender was both hospitable and down to earth.
The ambience was comfortable, dimly lit, large open windows, reminiscent of an old whisky saloon.
I hope PDQ continues on, I’d love to come back for another cocktail.

Smith Street is definitely not deficient in cocktail bars. But the more the merrier! PDQ (not to be confused with PDT) is brought to you by the Union Grounds and Bar San Miguel folks, named after a secretary shorthand for «Pretty Damn Quick», and seems destined to be the new «it» place in Cobble Hill. It’s secretary-​themed, strangely enough, but but it works. There’s a nice classy vibe to the small 10 – 15 seat place.
Their unique offerings are cocktails in a bottle and cocktails on draft. The bottled cocktails are in little Coronita-​sized glass bottles and pre-​mixed to pour right into a martini glass. Enough for a drink and a half and very reasonably priced at $ 12 a pop.
With the cocktails on draft, you choose a mix, select a spirit, and then get the choice of making it less strong for a price of negative $ 2. I love having options!
I went with the Italian Dream (Campari, Cappaletti and sweet vermouth) with rye. Very tasty with a strong kick, but still light enough for summer. Also tried their Tiki Time drink (Amontillado, Velvet Falernum, Maraschino, and cinnamon simple syrup). Had this one «Tall & Bubbly», which in this case was with ginger beer and lime. It was incredibly refreshing, and the cinnamon simple syrup really took it to another level.
Bartender was super friendly and took the time to explain everything to us, as well as to whet our appetites for all the upcoming additions to the menu. There are a few things they don’t quite have yet since they just opened, but it all looks very promising. Can’t wait to come back for some of the boozy coffee drinks!

Had a great time at this new spot just off Smith Street. Welcoming staff and charming atmosphere makes for a nice add to the neighborhood’s other venues. Looking forward to trying out their broader selection of food and creative «cocktails on tap» soon!