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On February, 27, 1951, Bernie and Mickey Hanula founded the institution known as 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. It is a place where people from all walks of life rub elbows, share toasts, good times, and laughs. In 1994 Pete Jarrell took over the PR and continued the tradition. Our friends Bernie and Mickey passed away several years ago. In their honor, our staff and our guests strive to keep the PR the way that it has always been and as it should always be. Thank you for your patronage and support over the years!
Storied sports bar with an extensive menu of American fare, plus a long list of single-malt scotch.
Hours
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2 AM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 105 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh, NC 27605
Phone: (919) 755-9589
Website: http://www.playersretreat.com/
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Dana D
Vibes here are so fun. Beer specials, tons of TVs for hockey, basketball etc. Service is friendly and food was that bar style good.
The ranch?! Unreal, would go back just for that. Shared loaded fries with friends and they come on a hot skillet? Sorry I had to eat before the camera. Reuben was also great (tho I like it a little more saucy and less toasty but that is personal) and the onion rings were superb.
Definitely the perfect place to meetup with friends and watch some sports. Also: free parking off the oberlin road traffic circle!
… moreThe ranch?! Unreal, would go back just for that. Shared loaded fries with friends and they come on a hot skillet? Sorry I had to eat before the camera. Reuben was also great (tho I like it a little more saucy and less toasty but that is personal) and the onion rings were superb.
Definitely the perfect place to meetup with friends and watch some sports. Also: free parking off the oberlin road traffic circle!
Patrick Sullivan
This was our first visit. It’s one of the oldest restaurant bars in Raleigh. It has the feel and smell of an old time college bar, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We stopped in to watch the Padres and Cubs game on the recommendation of some friends. There are plenty of wide screen TV’s and each section of the bar had its own bathroom. On to the food. We were not impressed with the sandwiches. My wife ordered the special Mexican burger. I had the Reuben. Both were just OK. The wings we ordered were far superior to the sandwiches and my wife said the onion rings were delicious. They have a great draft beer selection and one of the largest Scotch selections I’ve ever seen. We’d go back for the atmosphere, but I’d stick with the wings as a main course the next time. The people sitting next to us had good looking salads, but who wants a salad at a sports bar. Park across the street in the free lot instead of using the paid parking in front of the bar.
… moreKeith
This was our first time dining at this restaurant after hearing good things about the food and atmosphere. Overall, the experience was mixed.
I ordered the 6 oz Wolf Pack Burger. It was decent, though nothing that really stood out. My wife built her own burger, and her first comment was, “We should’ve just made burgers at home.” Unfortunately, I had to agree.
On the positive side, the wedge salad I ordered was fresh and flavorful, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was pleasant. However, the fries with my wife’s meal were dry and lacked much taste, which was disappointing.
While there were a couple of bright spots, the food as a whole didn’t live up to expectations. For us, it’s probably not a place we’ll return to, but others may enjoy it depending on what they order.
… moreI ordered the 6 oz Wolf Pack Burger. It was decent, though nothing that really stood out. My wife built her own burger, and her first comment was, “We should’ve just made burgers at home.” Unfortunately, I had to agree.
On the positive side, the wedge salad I ordered was fresh and flavorful, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was pleasant. However, the fries with my wife’s meal were dry and lacked much taste, which was disappointing.
While there were a couple of bright spots, the food as a whole didn’t live up to expectations. For us, it’s probably not a place we’ll return to, but others may enjoy it depending on what they order.
Carlo Quagliaroli
Good beer list. Drinks are good. It was busy and service was slow. I believe the kitchen was slammed or in the weeds since it took a long time for the food. The Rueben was greasy, soggy and the meat was hard, kind of burnt and salty. Stick to the burgers. The server never came to check on us after the food was delivered. Come for the drinks, not the food.
… moreDwight H
I’ve been here 3 times. 1st time, it was impressive. Burger was juicy and delicious. The 2nd time, it was decent. Today it was extremely disappointing. Ultra dry, and my waiter was checked out. I wish the consistency was tighter here. I’ll be avoiding for a while.
… moreRobby Beamer
Nice vibe with lots of TVs.. Onion rings are amazing. Good drink specials and friendly staff. We will be back.. Maybe tomorrow.
… moreMelissaCWilliams1
Was my favorite place to go back when St. Mary’s was a Junior College. Loved the burgers and had my first legal beer there when I turned 18. The PR will always have a special place in my heart (and on my front porch)!!
… moreBrooklyn Smith
I’ll give it a second chance one day but my first impression wasn’t all that great. I met up with a friend for dinner on a relatively quite Tuesday night. It has a slight dive bar feel – which I love. I ordered a Pineapple Cider and our waitress brought a Blackberry one with the explanation, “we don’t have the pineapple”. I did drink it because it wasn’t a big deal but I didn’t like the assumption that it would be. I ordered a mushroom Swiss burger and should have picked medium rare instead of medium because it was a little overcooked for my liking. I did add salt and pepper because it had very little taste and even though my friend gave me a hard time, I did end up adding ketchup also. The bun was my least favorite part – slightly dry, room temperature and covered top and bottom with sesame seeds. I ditched the bun about halfway through and just had the burger and toppings. The homemade chips were fantastic though and the ranch was decent.
… moreErik Gray
The meat is ground on site and the burgers are fantastic. Order it medium rare with confidence.
The servers we have experienced take the time to get your order right and guide you to what they like best.
The old school atmosphere is great and the beer selection is good.
A must visit when at NC State’s campus.
… moreThe servers we have experienced take the time to get your order right and guide you to what they like best.
The old school atmosphere is great and the beer selection is good.
A must visit when at NC State’s campus.
Crowbird
What a great bar/restaurant for NCST! The vibe and ambience are top-notch!
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