The Players' Retreat

Less of a bar and restaurant and more of a family, the Players’ Retreat is a popular respite for the young and the old, the rich and the poor.

8 / 10
316
ratings
  • Phone

    (919) 755-9589

  • Website

    playersretreat.net

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  • Type

    Sports Bar

Address

105 Oberlin Rd (at Hillsborough St) Raleigh , NC 27605 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. MasterCard & American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Dining Options Bar Service
Parking Street, Public Lot
Restroom Yes
TouchTunes Jukebox Yes
Menus Brunch
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 92


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Daniel Pisciottano

Great Raleigh landmark and some of the best burgers in town . Be sure to grab a beer and enjoy a game. Go Wolfpack!

Vince Frank

The burgers and wings were awesome. Service was great around dinner time. Went back around midnight they start open till two to get midnight snack and was basically ignored by the bartenders .

Sideshow Promo

Great atmosphere. Good beer . And the best service. When they ask frys or chips always get the chips . Made in house

Janice Vuncannon Sears

This is a great place to schedule an event . You can reserve the room with the pool tables , which they will cover with eating surfaces and cloth table cloths . Perfect for meetings.

Justin Bauer

Jalapeño poppers are outstanding. Service is good. Open faced roast beef wasn't bad. Steak looked awesome.

Lindsay Benedek

Friendly staff . Didn't eat here but everything smelled great! Very nice regulars who are chatty! Enjoyed out cocktails/beers!

Sheila Gill

Only place still serving food on a Wednesday night after midnight!! Pretty surprising with NCSU right around the corner. Get the sausage dip , great snack .

Elizabeth Brown

Favorite bar around the university eat the hamburger . Seriously you can't go wrong with anything on their menu

Janice Vuncannon Sears

We love the iceberg wedge and the entree meals. We also love the Cameron Park special nights.

Gary

Our first visit to Raleigh & found this place by accident & it is great!! Nothing like this in Memphis!!

Katie Vuocolo

They have great chili too. I like it w Fritos or their housemade potato chips , which are awesome alone too! Family-friendly but just gettin loaded friendly too =)

Janice Mrkonjic

Waitress Brandy delivers excellent service. Chopped salad and Mexican soup special was to die for.

Scott Shaw

Gabby burger delicious. Just the right size. Get the chips instead of fries ... With BBQ sauce .

Melinda Hall

Great burgers , salads , wine and scotch selection ... Get Alex as your server- attentive and fun to look at.

Wynne Kelly

Go on Sunday!!!!! 1/2 price appetizers ! You can get a rack of ribs for 7 bucks! Awesome sausage dip

Susan Stallings

An old favorite but cat be beat: order the Reuben or a wedge

Andrew Jordan

If you hate on Pr's I hate you. Tony and Burke are two of the coolest cats around. Don't get hustled on the pool table haha

Davis

I love they're burgers best in town !! Keep up the good work Gus

Jane Gauntz

Fish & chips are light & delicious!

John

Get sauteed vegetables as a side with your sandwich/burger instead of chips .

Cris Rivera

One of the best burgers in Raleigh !

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Sharon Horinka

Really nice outdoor area . Really hard to find the bathroom !

Ashley Freeman

Ask Shane for pickles and he will bring you 15!

Emma

The sausage dip is delicious!!

Brendan McKelvy

Nice atmosphere, plenty of seating.

Eric Bostrom

Great beer selection . Great wine selection . Great scotch selection . Great atmosphere. Get the Bernie Burger !

Patrick B

Tuesday is prime rib sandwich day. Best prime rib sandwich around!!

Arjay Hinek

Definitely do the Wednesday wine tour special for two. Best dinner deal in town .

Jon B

Sausage . Dip . Don't ask, just order it.

Ed Haag

1/2 price app Sunday rules. Ask for sauces or your bummin

Felicia

Their burgers are great. The drinks are week.

Nick Purdy

Probably one of the best cheap burgers in town .

Kake Andrews

Amazing Brunswick stew and cornsticks.

Gautam Ravi

Chicken Gus is delicious!

Ashley Spears

Great scotch list

Jennifer Peltier

Got the egg and bacon sandwich with hash browns . The hash browns were cold and stale tasting. We WERE going to stay for mimosas but we decided this place wasn't worth our time.

Michael Deininger-Bell

Amazing food. Attractive wait staff . Great time.

Jon B

Two words. Sausage . Dip .

Ella Lee

I love their brunch !!

Kristine Brinkman

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The News & Observer

Try a burger "all the way". Read more

Peter K.

Schlitz is $2 a can.

Will Mikes

Ask Garrett, Shane or Addison for the Elixir ! Its ExCeLlEnT!

Amy Littleton

best burgers in raleigh -- get the fries with honey mustard instead of chips !

john marzetti

Natty Bo on draft !

Jordan Frith

Great place to get a drink with your dog

MB

They make the best Arnold Palmers and free refills....

Justin Rose

The Hawaiian burger is delicious. Highly recommended.

Brooklyn Ridout

Best veggie burger EVER! It's called nature burger !

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