The Players Retreat

The Players Retreat 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 diff

erent 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!

🏒⚽️ STEAKS, CANES, AND THE WORLD CUP 🥩🏆Raleigh is absolutely buzzing! Tonight (Thursday, June 11), the Canes hit the hom...
06/11/2026

🏒⚽️ STEAKS, CANES, AND THE WORLD CUP 🥩🏆

Raleigh is absolutely buzzing! Tonight (Thursday, June 11), the Canes hit the home ice for Game 5 with the Stanley Cup Final tied up 2-2. Plus, the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off today!

Whether you’re tracking the ice or the pitch, Chef Jean Paul Fontaine has lined up an incredible slate of features available from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. tonight through Saturday, June 13!

Appetizers
Braised & Glazed Pork Belly with hot and sour cabbage, hoisin & sticky rice $13.95

Andalusian Gazpacho (Chilled) with cucumber, tomato, peppers, and sherry vinegar, topped with avocado crab timbale cup/$6.95 bowl/$9.95

Entrées
Grilled Picanha Top sirloin cap, potato croquette, chimichurri, brocolini, port demi-glace $34.95
Pairing: Kermit Lynch Côtes Du Rhône, France ’24 $11/44
Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Sonoma Cty, CA ’17 $18/75

Grilled Trigger Fish with crayfish & duck dirty rice caramelized pineapple & peach salsa, veg du jour, ginger beurre blanc $27.95
Pairing: Gérald Talmard Mâcon Chardonnay, France ’22 $12/48
Williams Selyem Chenin Blanc CA ’23 $25/100

USDA Prime Steaks
Butcher’s Cut To Order
Filet Mignon 6 oz., NY Strip or Ribeye 12 oz. $49.95 Extra ozs. $4 each
All Steaks come with red wine 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 +$4 each

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

Desserts
Profiteroles with vanilla gelato, chocolate ganache, and candied almonds – $12.95
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
Tellegio – 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 Wines
All of our coffee is fresh roasted by Cup A Joe Roasters
Fresh Brewed Sumatra (Indonesia) $3.25
Double Espresso $4
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 Fine Ruby Porto NV $9/54
Quinta Noval Tawny Porto, Portugal NV $10/60
Sandeman Old Tawny Porto 10yr, Portugal $19/116

Craft Cocktails
Espresso Martini
Key Lime Pie Martini
Irish Coffee
Vieux Carrê

Single Malt Scotch Features (Half-Pours)
Highland
12yr – $7
15yr – $15
Valkyrie – $10

Make a reservation at https://buff.ly/7Lhi5Tq.

🌈 Taste the Rainbow: Support Equality NC with Every Bite This Month 🌈Did you know Equality NC was founded in 1979, makin...
06/10/2026

🌈 Taste the Rainbow: Support Equality NC with Every Bite This Month 🌈

Did you know Equality NC was founded in 1979, making it the oldest statewide LGBTQIA+ organization in the country? For over 45 years, they’ve been on the front lines fighting for safety, representation, and social justice right here in North Carolina.

All month long, 100% of the proceeds from our LGBTQIA+ Sandwich go directly to supporting their incredible work. Come on down, eat incredibly well, and help us fund progress in our community!

🍴 THIS WEEK'S SANDWICH SPECIALS:
1️⃣ LGBTQIA+ Sandwich ($15.95) — Loaded with Lettuce, Guacamole, Bacon, Tomato, and Queso Fresco, served on multigrain bread to symbolize diversity.
📅 Available all month long through Tuesday, June 30.

2️⃣ Avocado Gremolata Burger (4oz/$15.25 | 6oz/$16.50) — Stacked with a Fried Egg, Bacon, Provolone, Tomato, Mayo, and Avocado Poblano Gremolata on a toasted sesame bun.
📅 Available this week only: Wednesday, June 10, to Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

See you at the table!

👉 https://buff.ly/095g00Y

Nobody backs the Pack like Players Retreat! 🐺🔴Huge thanks to Raleigh Magazine for featuring us in their June Staycation ...
06/05/2026

Nobody backs the Pack like Players Retreat! 🐺🔴

Huge thanks to Raleigh Magazine for featuring us in their June Staycation Guide as the ultimate stop for a Wolfpack-fueled weekend.

We've been keeping the tradition alive on Hillsborough Street for decades, and there’s still no better place to grab a legendary burger and celebrate a win. 🍔🍻

Read the shoutout on our PR Buzz page, and go grab a print copy of the June issue! 👇

🔗 https://buff.ly/KzwAvxm

It is officially everyone's favorite weekend! (We always kick ours off on Thursday. 😉) Chef Jean Paul Fontaine and Jesús...
06/04/2026

It is officially everyone's favorite weekend! (We always kick ours off on Thursday. 😉) Chef Jean Paul Fontaine and Jesús Romero have teamed up to bring you our legendary Mexican Weekend Specials!

When to grab them: Thursday, June 4, through Saturday, June 6, from 5:00 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Come hungry, pair your dinner with a great drink, and stay to cheer on the Canes for Game 2 tonight at 8 p.m.! 🏒 Let's Go Canes! 🌀

The Menu

Appetizers
Guac & Chips $8.95
Pico & Chips $8.95
Pozole Blanco de Pollo garnished with lettuce, jalapenos, and onions $6.95/cup $8.95/bowl

Entrées
Guisado de Puerco served with rice, cactus, pinto beans, salsa roja, and housemade tortillas $23.95
Pairings: Atteca Old Vine Garnacha, Spain ‘21 $13/$50
Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha, Spain ‘21 $13/$50

All of the following items are served with rice and refried beans
Pick 1 $16.95 | Pick 2 $18.95 | Pick 3 $20.95
Chile Relleno with tomato sauce
Chicken Tamales Rojo with sour cream and pico de gallo
Tostada de Tinga with lettuce, tomato, onions, sour cream, and cotija cheese

Steaks
Butcher’s Cut To Order
USDA Prime NY Strip or Ribeye 12 oz. $49.95 Extra ozs. $4 each

Hand-Cut Certified Choice Beef*
8 oz. Filet Mignon $45.95

All steaks come with red wine reduction, compound butter, choice of side and garden salad or sub small chopped salad add $2.50

Steak au Poivre Sauce or Foie Gras Truffle Compound Butter +$4

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

Dessert
Raspberry Tres Leches Cake with whipped cream $8.95
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 2 $21.95
Tellegio – Cow’s Milk – Italy
Manchego – Sheep’s Milk – Spain
Tomme de Savoie – Cow’s Milk – France
Roquefort – Sheep’s Milk – France (Blue Limestone Aged)
Crackers, Pickle, House-Made Jams

Coffee & Dessert Wines
All of our coffee is fresh roasted by Cup A Joe Roasters
Fresh Brewed Sumatra (Indonesia) $3.25
Double Espresso $4
Latte $4.95
Cappuccino $4.95
Extra Shots $.75

Emotions de la Tour Sauternes, France ‘17 $11/$42
William Selyem Vista Verde Ruby Port CA ‘12 $90, ‘13 $85
William Selyem Late Harvest Gewürztraminer CA ‘17, ‘18 $120

Featured Cocktails $12
Brooklynite Jamaican Rum, honey, lime, Angostura
Caipirinha Cachaca, simple syrup, muddled lime, strawberry
Pina Colada Jamaican Rum, aged rum, coconut cream, pineapple, lime

Single Malt Scotch Half-Pour Features
Glengoyne
Legacy – $12
7 Year – $13
21 Year – $28

*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.

Make a reservation at https://buff.ly/DK3ud6o.

At Players Retreat, we’re proud of many things—our food, our team, and most of all, being a safe and welcoming space sin...
06/03/2026

At Players Retreat, we’re proud of many things—our food, our team, and most of all, being a safe and welcoming space since 1951. Our Pride Flag flies year-round because we want you to know you’re always welcome here, just as you are. 🏳️‍🌈✨

To celebrate Pride Month, we’re bringing back a favorite: the LGBTQIA+. Served on multigrain bread to symbolize diversity and progress, this sandwich is stacked with:
🥬 Lettuce
🥑 Guacamole
🥓 Bacon
🍅 Tomato
🧀 Queso Fresco
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Giving Back: 100% of the proceeds from every LGBTQIA+ sandwich sold through Tuesday, June 30, will be donated directly to Equality NC Equality NC to support equality and representation in our community.

This week's special (June 3–9):
🍔 That’s My Jamburger — Featuring our house-made Chorizo Jam, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, and pickled onion.

Happy Pride, y’all. Love is love—and it’s always welcome here.

Book your table now to grab these specials while they last and support a good cause: https://buff.ly/Lq4LqQd

🚨 WEEKEND CHEF SPECIALS ARE HERE 🚨From tonight through Saturday (5 p.m.–10 p.m.), Chef Jean Paul Fontaine is serving up ...
05/28/2026

🚨 WEEKEND CHEF SPECIALS ARE HERE 🚨

From tonight through Saturday (5 p.m.–10 p.m.), Chef Jean Paul Fontaine is serving up a special menu that you do not want to miss.

Tables fill up quickly for our weekend features. Make your reservations now at https://buff.ly/C9GBVjR and check out the menu below!

Appetizers
Arancini Siciliana with lamb, arborio rice, tellegio, saffron-tomato sugo $13.95

Charred Leek and Tomato Bisque with feta cheese, EVOO and crostini cup/$6.95 bowl/$9.95

Entrées
Roasted Free-Range Chicken Breast filled with roasted garlic, sundried tomato and goat cheese, basil gnocchi, tomato crema, vegetable dujour $27.95

Bucatini Fra Diavola with swordfish, shrimp, lobster, San Marzano tomatoes, Calabrian chilis, EVOO, fresh herbs $37.95

Steaks
Butcher’s Cut To Order
USDA Prime NY Strip or Ribeye
12 oz. $49.95 Extra oz. $4

Hand Cut Certified Choice Beef*
12 oz NY Strip, Ribeye or 8 oz. Filet Mignon $44.95
All Steaks come with Red wine reduction, compound butter,
choice of side and Garden Salad or Sub Small Chopped Salad Add $2.50
Steak au Poivre Sauce +$4

Desserts
Mango, Passionfruit, and Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with coconut macaroons and raspberry coulis –$12.95
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
Tellegio – 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

Single Malt Scotch Features (Half-Pours)
Ardbeg
Ten – $11
Spectacular – $16
Dolce – $14

We will see you soon!

Big flavors have arrived just in time for Game 4! 🌀🏒The Canes are on the ice at 8 p.m. tonight, and we’ve got two brand-...
05/27/2026

Big flavors have arrived just in time for Game 4! 🌀🏒

The Canes are on the ice at 8 p.m. tonight, and we’ve got two brand-new specials built to satisfy your game-day appetite. From a bright, zesty burger to a perfectly crispy chicken sandwich with a Mediterranean twist, these are the ideal match for a cold draft beer and a Canes win.

They're available all day, every day, now through next Tuesday, June 2. Come grab a spot early, and let’s cheer on the Canes: https://buff.ly/Exnca4U! 🍻

The Lineup:

🍔 Chimichurri Burger – $16.95 (4 oz.) / $17.95 (6 oz.)
Smoked gouda, bacon, roasted tomato, arugula, avocado mash, lemon & cilantro chimichurri, and garlic aioli on a toasted sesame bun

🍗 👉 Fried Chicken Thigh Sandwich – $16.95
Greek marinated crispy chicken thigh, kale slaw, spicy pickle chips, and mayo on a toasted ciabatta

Happy Saturday, PR family! Today is your last chance to catch this week's Chef Specials from Chef Jean Paul Fontaine in ...
05/23/2026

Happy Saturday, PR family! Today is your last chance to catch this week's Chef Specials from Chef Jean Paul Fontaine in his second week at PR!

As we soak up the holiday weekend, we also want to pause and remember the true meaning of Memorial Day. While we enjoy the extra time with family, we are profoundly grateful for the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Stop by today to raise a glass to our heroes and try these incredible specials before they're gone tonight. Available today from 5 to 10 p.m.

Appetizers
Duck Confit with crispy fingerling potatoes, grapefruit, and ginger gastrique $14.95
Pairing: Château Du Trignon Côtes Du Rhône, France ’22 $15/$60

Carolina Seafood Corn Chowder with shrimp, crab, whitefish, and clams cup/$6.95 bowl/$9.95

Entrées
Potato Wrapped Scottish Salmon with sour cream and chive crema, leak fondue, and red wine reduction $32.95
Pairing: Famille Savory Chablis, France ‘22 $22/$88

14oz Prime NY Strip Au Poivre* with brandy peppercorn reduction, truffle mashed potatoes, and haricot verts $49.95
Pairing: Purple Angel Red Blend, Chile ‘21 $33/$125

Hand-Cut Certified Choice Beef: Your choice of a 12 oz NY Strip, 12 oz Ribeye, or 8 oz Filet Mignon. Served with a garden salad (or sub a small chopped salad for $2.50) and your choice of side – $44.95

Desserts
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée: Shareable portion, served with pistachio biscotti & berries $14.95
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
Manchego – Sheep’s Milk – Spain
Tomme de Savoie – Cow’s Milk – France
Roquefort -Sheep’s Milk-France (Blue Limestone Aged)
Water Crackers, Conichon, Fig Marmalade

Featured Cocktails, Wine, & Spirits
Tequila Honeysuckle ($12): Blanco Tequila, Lime Juice, Honey
Bee’s Knees ($12): London Dry Gin, Lemon Juice, Honey
Rum Old Fashioned ($12): Aged Rum, Ango Bitters, Demerara Syrup Bitters

Château Du Trignon Côtes Du Rhône, France ’22 $15/$60
Famille Savory Chablis, France ‘22 $22/$88
Purple Angel Red Blend, Chile ‘21 $33/$125

Single Malt Scotch Features (Half-Pours):
The Macallan – Harmony Collection
Amber Meadow – $20
Intense Arabica – $22
Phoenix Honey Tea – $24

Make a reservation at https://buff.ly/y1n7iWr.

Bite into this week’s specials! 🥪We’ve got two incredible sandwich specials lined up to crush your cravings, available n...
05/22/2026

Bite into this week’s specials! 🥪

We’ve got two incredible sandwich specials lined up to crush your cravings, available now through Tuesday! Whether you're in the mood for bold Mediterranean flavors or a southern-style twist on a classic burger, we've got you covered.

Here is what's on the menu:

👉 Chicken Shawarma Gyro – $16.95
Marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato, garlic tzatziki, and red onion served on a warm pita

👉 Fried Green Tomato Caprese Burger – $16.95 (4 oz.) / $17.95 (6 oz.)
Fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction, bacon, guajillo pesto, basil, arugula, and tomato served on a toasted sesame seed bun

Make your reservations at https://buff.ly/iVnbXdr.

☀️ THE HEAT IS ON ☀️Spring has officially shifted into high gear, and we’re matching the rising temps with two scorching...
05/16/2026

☀️ THE HEAT IS ON ☀️

Spring has officially shifted into high gear, and we’re matching the rising temps with two scorching new specials! Whether you’re cooling off with creamy burrata or leaning into the sweet heat of chipotle and plantains, this weekend was made for patio dining and bold flavors.

Catch these before the cooldown—they’re only available through Tuesday, May 19! Reservations at https://buff.ly/ujquot8.

On the Menu:
👉 Grilled Tuscan Chicken Sandwich – $16.95
Tuscan chicken, sun-dried tomato aioli, burrata cheese, basil, Guajillo pesto, and roasted tomatoes, served on focaccia bread.

👉 Blueberry & Chipotle Jam Burger – $16.95 (4 oz.) / $17.95 (6 oz.)
Bacon, provolone, fried plantains, chipotle-blueberry jam, mayo, and arugula, served on a toasted sesame seed bun.

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 - 2am

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