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Less of a bar and restaurant, and more of a family, the PR remains a popular respite for the young and the old, the rich and the poor.
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It is a place where people from all walks of life rub elbows, share toasts, good times, and laughs. Welcome to the Players’ Retreat! We are the oldest continuously operating tavern between Atlanta and Washington D.C. Players’ Retreat is a great place to come with a group of friends, unwind after work or hang out at night! Our bar is always fully stocked with over 100 wines by the glass and 60 different single malts. Over the course of the last four years, we have been awarded The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for our wine list. Our delicious menu provides an extensive selection that will please even the pickiest of palates. Customers love our turkey club, chicken parmesan sub, fried oysters, cheese fries, and buffalo wings. Try the popular Bernie and Hawaiian burgers. Our hamburgers are black angus beef and ground fresh each day so you can order them rare. Come by and hang out at the Players’ Retreat today. No matter what you are in the mood for, we have something for everyone!

10/12/2026

Monday dinner plans = sorted. 🥩✨

Our Prime Rib Special is available every Monday after 5 PM! Served with chips or pasta salad, plus a fresh Garden Salad ($45.95).

Pro tip: Upgrade your side salad to a small Caesar or Chopped Salad for just +$2.50! Pair it with a $4 Dale’s Pale Ale and you’re set. 👉️ https://buff.ly/KEWHnXo

10/08/2026

The weather might look a little messy this weekend, but the food lineup isn't. 🌧️🍷

New Chef Specials start tonight at 5 p.m.! Make your reservation at https://buff.ly/DMh2Ell and check out the full lineup below.

Chef Jean Paul Fontaine’s Weekend Specials
Available Thu, Oct. 8 – Sat, Oct. 10 | 5–10 PM

Appetizers
Spiced Moroccan Duck Empanadas with pickled red onions, avocado lime crema, saffron labneh, and candied jalapeños $17.00

Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque with red curry, roasted peanuts, and fried oysters cup/$6.95 bowl/$9.95

Entrées
Grilled C***r Glazed Scottish Salmon with roasted Brussels sprouts and potato dauphinoise $29.00
Pairing: Bodegas Yllera Grupo Verdejo-Sauvignon Blanc, Spain ’22 $15/60

Bacon-Wrapped Cheshire Pork Tenderloin with celery root puree, spinach, roasted pears, gorgonzola, and cognac $27.00
Pairing: Marchesi di Barolo “Ruvei” Barbera d’Alba DOC, Italy ’23 $15/60

USDA Prime Steaks
Butcher’s Cut To Order
6 oz. Filet Mignon or 12 oz. NY Strip or Ribeye $49.95 Extra ozs. $4 each
All steaks come with red w**e reduction, compound butter, choice of side and Garden Salad or Sub Small Chopped Salad Add $2.50
Steak au Poivre Sauce and/or Foie Gras Truffle Compound Butter Add $4 each

Pairing: Juggernaut Cabernet, CA ’22 $12/$48
Nino Negri Quadro Nebbiolo, Italy ’20 $11/$44

Desserts
Smoked Pumpkin Brûlée with molasses cookie – $14.00
Sticky Toffee Pudding – $7.95
Flourless Chocolate Cake – $7.95
Key Lime Pie – $7.95
Cheesecake of the Day – $7.95
Vanilla Ice Cream – $5.95

Players Retreat Cheese Plate for Two $21.95
Taleggio – Cow’s Milk – Italy
Manchego – Sheep’s Milk – Spain
Tomme de Savoie – Cow’s Milk – France
Roquefort – Cow’s Milk – France (Blue Limestone Aged)
Crackers, Pickle, House-made Jams

Coffee & Dessert W**es
All of our coffee is fresh roasted by Cup A Joe Roasters
Fresh Brewed Sumatra (Indonesia) $3.25
Double Espresso $4.00
Latte $4.95
Cappuccino $4.95
Extra Shots $.75

Émotions de la Tour Blanche Sauternes, France ’17 $11/$42
Presidential White Porto, Portugal NV $9/54
Sandeman Fine Ruby Porto NV $9/54
Quinta Noval Tawny Porto, Portugal NV $10/60
Sandeman Old Tawny Porto, Portugal 10yr, Portugal $19/$116

Craft Cocktails $12
Key Lime Pie Martini
Garden Spritz
Negroni

Single Malt Scotch Features (Half-Pours)
Glenfarclas
17 Yr – $15
21 Yr – $15
25 Yr – $25

10/07/2026

New sandwich specials just dropped: https://buff.ly/GT2gpce

Grab a stool, pair one with a cold drink, and try 'em out while they're here.

👉 Lox & Loaded – $17.95
Duck Trap Farms Smoked Salmon, vegetable cream cheese, capers, and freshly ground pepper, served open-faced on toasted rye bread.

👉 The Bulgarian Burger – $17.95 (4 oz.) / $18.95 (6 oz.)
House-ground beef patty seasoned with toasted cumin, feta cheese, tomatoes, and red w**e vinaigrette, served on a sesame bun.

Available through Tuesday, Oct. 13!

10/04/2026

Who says the best food specials are saved for the weekend? 👀

Start your week off right at PR:
👉 Monday after 5 PM: Prime Rib Dinner ($45.95)
👉 Tuesday All Day: French Dip Sandwich ($17.95)

Whether you’re catching Monday Night Football or grabbing a Tuesday lunch, we’ve got your cravings covered this week. View all our weekly drink & food features at https://buff.ly/kWvgfWZ.

10/03/2026

Some of the "Best Cheap Eats" in Wake County? We’ll wear that crown with pride! 🏆

We want to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who nominated and voted for Players Retreat in INDY Week's 2026 Best of the Triangle awards!

"Cheap" isn’t usually the word we use around here—we grind our Certified Choice Beef in-house daily, serve hand-cut steaks, and curate one of the premier single-malt Scotch collections in the country. But to us, "Best Cheap Eats" means unbeatable value: serving high-quality food, cold drinks, and warm hospitality at prices that let you pop in whenever you want.

We put together a roundup of our favorite menu "Steady Eddies" paired with our daily drink features—from $3 beers with fresh burgers on Tuesdays to $8 Martinis on Fridays, and Kids Eat Free Sundays. 🍔🍻

🔗 Read the full blog post and check out our lineup of daily specials at https://buff.ly/RCp00Dr.

10/02/2026

We love the new Burger and Sandwich specials and think you will too! Available till Tuesday!

10/01/2026

October is here, but with highs reaching nearly 90°F this week, summer isn't done with Raleigh just yet! Whether you're cooling off after the Wolfpack game or looking for warm autumn nights with cold drinks on the patio, our Mexican Weekend Specials will do the trick. 🍹🏈🌶️

Drop by Thursday, Oct. 1 – Saturday, Oct. 3 | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Nightly for refreshing craft cocktails, house-made tamales, and prime steaks. It's time for this weekend's specials: https://buff.ly/BbGsAcF.

Appetizers
Guac & Chips $9.95
Pico de Gallo & Chips $8.95
Lentil Soup garnished with queso fresco $6.95/cup $8.95/bowl

Entrées
Bistec a la Mexicana served with rice, beans, and housemade tortillas $24.95
Pairing: Dominio De Eguren Protocolo, Spain ’18 $10/$38

All of the following items are served with rice & refried beans
Pick 1 $16.95 | Pick 2 $18.95 | Pick 3 $20.95

Chile Relleno with tomato sauce
Chicken Tamales Oxaqueños or Traditional Tamales with salsa verde, sour cream, and pico de gallo
Chicken Empanada with lettuce, queso fresco, tomato, white onion, and sour cream

USDA Prime Steaks
Butcher’s Cut To Order
6 oz. Filet Mignon or 12 oz. NY Strip or Ribeye $49.95 Extra ozs. $4 each
All steaks come with red w**e reduction, compound butter, choice of side and Garden Salad or Sub Small Chopped Salad Add $2.50
Steak au Poivre Sauce and/or Foie Gras Truffle Compound Butter Add $4 each

Pairings: Juggernaut Cabernet, CA ’22 $12/48
Purple Angel, Carmenêre, Petit Verdot, Chile ’21 $30/$125

Desserts
Churros with chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream, topped with strawberry – $10.00
Sticky Toffee Pudding – $7.95
Flourless Chocolate Cake – $7.95
Key Lime Pie – $7.95
Cheesecake of the Day – $7.95
Vanilla Ice Cream – $5.95

Players Retreat Cheese Plate for Two $21.95
Taleggio – Cow’s Milk – Italy
Manchego – Sheep’s Milk – Spain
Tomme de Savoie – Cow’s Milk – France
Roquefort – Cow’s Milk – France (Blue Limestone Aged)
Crackers, Pickle, House-made Jams

Coffee & Dessert W**es
All of our coffee is fresh roasted by Cup A Joe Roasters
Fresh Brewed Sumatra (Indonesia) $3.25
Double Espresso $4.00
Latte $4.95
Cappuccino $4.95
Extra Shots $.75

Émotions de la Tour Blanche Saunternes, France ’17 $11/$42
Presidential White Porto, Portugal NV $9/$54
Sandeman Old Tawny Porto 10yr, Portugal $19/$116
Quinta do Noval Tawny Porto, Portugal NV $10/$60

Craft Cocktails $12
Pineapple Margarita
Tequila Honeysuckle
Tequila Old Fashioned

Single Malt Scotch Features (Half-Pours)
Glenmorangie
15 Year – $12
18 Year – $14
1990 – $100

09/30/2026

Forget played-out fall clichés—our kitchen is leaning into big, unexpected combinations. Catch them on the board starting today, Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Tuesday, Oct. 6! Reservations at https://buff.ly/kjJnY1I.

👉 How Bout Them Apples – $17.95 (4 oz.) / $18.95 (6 oz.)
House-ground beef patty, gorgonzola, Gala apple slaw, toasted walnuts, and arugula served on a brioche bun.
**Contains Tree Nuts**

👉 Chicka Chicka Boom Boom – $17.95
Coconut curry tuna salad and mango slaw, served on toasted wheat bread.
**Contains Soy**

09/29/2026

Tuesday slump? We’ve got the cure. 🥖🥩

Our NEW French Dip Sandwich is served all day every Tuesday! Juicy, savory roast beef on a toasted roll with warm au jus, served alongside your choice of chips or pasta salad ($17.95).

Wash it down with a $7 Guinness Draft, a $3 High Life, or a $5.50 glass of Salmon Creek Chardonnay. Lunch or dinner—we’ve got a seat saved for you. Make a reservation at https://buff.ly/KEWHnXo.

09/24/2026

Do not cook tonight. 🛑

We’ve got Blackened Redfish, custom-cut USDA Prime Steaks, Glendronach pours, and house-made desserts waiting for you tonight through Saturday, Sept. 26, from 5 to 10 p.m.

Reservations: https://buff.ly/mJU1Hnr

👇 CHECK OUT THE MENU BELOW 👇

Appetizers
Baked Lamb Meatballs with whipped feta and ricotta, aged parmesan, tomato sugo, and crostini $16.95

Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar cup/$6.95 bowl/$9.95

Entrées
Blackened Redfish* Louisiana red rice and buttered yellow squash $28.95
Pairing: Stoller Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir, Oregon ’23 $15/60

Grilled Flat Iron Steak* Mashed butternut squash, Cabernet reduction, and asparagus $29.95
Pairing: Finca Decero, Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina ’20 $15/60

USDA Prime Steaks
Butcher’s Cut To Order
6 oz. Filet Mignon or 12 oz. NY Strip or Ribeye $49.95 Extra ozs. $4 each
All steaks come with red w**e reduction, compound butter, choice of side and Garden Salad or Sub Small Chopped Salad Add $2.50
Steak au Poivre Sauce and/or Foie Gras Truffle Compound Butter Add $4 each

Pairing: Juggernaut Cabernet, CA ’22 $12/$48
Nino Negri Quadro Nebbiolo, Italy ’20 $11/$44

Desserts
Coconut Custard Tart with vanilla pineapple compote – $14.00
Sticky Toffee Pudding – $7.95
Flourless Chocolate Cake – $7.95
Key Lime Pie – $7.95
Cheesecake of the Day – $7.95
Vanilla Ice Cream – $5.95

Players Retreat Cheese Plate for Two $21.95
Taleggio – Cow’s Milk – Italy
Manchego – Sheep’s Milk – Spain
Tomme de Savoie – Cow’s Milk – France
Roquefort – Cow’s Milk – France (Blue Limestone Aged)
Crackers, Pickle, House-made Jams

Coffee & Dessert W**es
All of our coffee is fresh roasted by Cup A Joe Roasters
Fresh Brewed Sumatra (Indonesia) $3.25
Double Espresso $4.00
Latte $4.95
Cappuccino $4.95
Extra Shots $.75

Émotions de la Tour Sauternes, France ’17 $11/$42
Presidential White Porto, Portugal NV $9/$54
Sandeman Old Tawny Porto 10yr, Portugal $19/$116
Quinta do Noval Tawny Porto, Portugal NV $10/$60
Sandeman Old Tawny Porto, Portugal 10yr, Portugal $19/$116

Craft Cocktails $12
Brooklyn
Hemingway Daiquiri
Intro to Aperol

Single Malt Scotch Features (Half-Pours)
Glendronach
12 Yr – $8
18 Yr – $22
21 Yr – $35

*These menu items are cooked to order. Notice: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical issues.

Address

105 Oberlin Road
Raleigh, NC
27605

Opening Hours

Monday	11:30am - 12am
Tuesday	11:30am - 12am
Wednesday	11:30am - 12am
Thursday	11:30am - 12am
Friday	11:30am - 1am
Saturday	11am - 1am
Sunday	11am - 12am

Website

http://www.playersretreat.com/

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