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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!

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

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.

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
Is
A+

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

05/14/2026

New Chef. New Specials. Same PR Soul. 🥂
The secret is out! We are so excited to welcome Chef Jean Paul Fontaine to the helm of the Players Retreat kitchen. He’s hitting the ground running with a weekend specials menu that is absolutely mouth-watering.

From Pan Seared Diver Scallops to Grilled Lamb Chops with Port Caramel, Chef is bringing some incredible new flavors to our tables. It’s going to be a gorgeous, warm weekend—perfect for a cold glass of Bailly-Lapierre Saint-Bris and a seat with your favorite people.

✨ When: Thursday–Saturday | 5–10 p.m. ✨
Highlight: Strawberry Shortcake with local strawberries 🍓

We’ll be sharing more about Chef Jean Paul’s background soon, but for now, come taste what he’s been working on: https://buff.ly/Xu4S1xU

05/08/2026

It’s everyone’s favorite weekend at Players Retreat! 🌮 From the ice to the table, we’ve got you covered.

Our Mexican Weekend Specials Menu is back Friday & Saturday from 5–10 p.m.! Whether you’re fueling up to cheer on the Carolina Hurricanes or looking for a spot to treat Mom so she doesn’t have to cook, this is the place to be. 🍷🏒

Explore the menu below and make your reservations at https://buff.ly/ihpkZoO.

Appetizers
Guac & Chips $8.95
Mexican Chorizo & Bean dip $8.95
Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup garnished with avocado relish $6.95/cup $8.95/bowl

Entrées
Guisado Pork Ribs served with rice, pinto beans, and housemade tortillas $23.95
Pairing: Atteca Old Vine 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
Tamales de Molé with sour cream
Sope de Pollo Adobo with queso cotija, black beans, sour cream, and salsa verde

Hand-Cut Certified Choice Beef*
12 oz. NY Strip, Ribeye, or 8 oz. Filet Mignon $45.95
Choice of side and Garden Salad or Sub Small Chopped Salad Add $2.50

Dessert
Flan Tres Leches Cake with whipped cream $8.95
Sticky Toffee Pudding $5.95
Chocolate Cake $6.95
Key Lime Pie $5.95
Cheesecake of the Day $5.95
Vanilla Ice Cream $5.95

Featured Cocktails $12
Prolific Punch Blanco Tequila, Chambord, Cointreau, Pineapple, and Lime juice
MAN-hattan Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, and Angostura Bitters
Mommy’s Medicine St. Germain, Cava, and Lemon Juice

Featured Wine
Atteca Old Vine Garnacha, Spain ‘21 $13/$50

Single Malt Scotch Half-Pour Features
Glengoyne
Legacy – $12
17 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.

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

Website

http://www.playersretreat.com/

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