The Players' Retreat

The Players' Retreat

Sports Bar and Burger Joint$$$$
Raleigh
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    Ranked #6 for burgers in Raleigh
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    Sheila G.
    "Get the sausage dip, great snack."(7 Tips)
    Cris R.
    "One of the best burgers in Raleigh!"(3 Tips)
    Ashley F.
    "Ask Shane for pickles and he will bring you 15!"(3 Tips)
    Eric B.
    "Get the Bernie Burger!"(2 Tips)
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  • Zack D.
    Zack DavenportJuly 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Drink outside! Their chairs are comfy.
  • Parker M.
    Parker MSeptember 14, 2011
    Cheese is $1.25 extra. So don't try to add it to a burger
  • Jimmy F.
    Jimmy FarrowAugust 7, 2011
    Not a bad place to drink, but...who serves chicken wings with the hot sauce ON THE SIDE? And it tastes like Texas Pete, billed as PR Sauce!
  • Jamie G.
    Jamie GSeptember 2, 2012
    They have Stoli Elit....not many bars carry it.
  • Chris
    ChrisNovember 6, 2010
    the Bernie burger is hard to beat
  • Todd L.heart icon on user image
    Todd LFebruary 14, 2015
    Get the ribs!!
  • Stephen E.
    Stephen EmmonsNovember 13, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Burgers are amazing! A large selection of beers. Just a great neighborhood bar.
  • Ellen
    EllenNovember 27, 2014
    Bangin' turkey burger!
  • Dap B.
    Dap BainesMay 24, 2013
    Wolfpack Burger.. Medium Well
  • D S.
    D SawyerFebruary 4, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Awesome selection of beer,liquor and wine. Certainly not what you'd expect from the outside.
  • Nick S.
    Nick SinkJuly 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Order the Sausage Dip Carson Ginn
  • Ira W.heart icon on user image
    Ira Wood IVSeptember 11, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    One of my favorite bars in Raleigh.
  • Khrystyna J.
    Khrystyna JacobsMay 17, 2012
    Wait staff will blow you off to smoke cigarettes with friends 2 tables away. I don't think they realize you can still see them...
  • lee S.
    lee SalisburyMarch 4, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    I'm the mayor and you must say hi and possibly buy me a beer.
  • Mark C.
    Mark CloningerApril 14, 2012
    Jbomb specials on Saturday $5.00
  • Charlie B.
    Charlie BurnettMay 20, 2010
    Get a Frenchman. One of the best sandwiches you will ever have
  • Joe L.
    Joe LawsonOctober 2, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Beer selection is nice. Food is good but $10?
  • Heather M.
    Heather MacLeodMarch 8, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best frozen margaritas and wings around!
  • Matthew L.
    Matthew LilesOctober 11, 2011
    Half off rib special every Sunday!
  • Charles M.
    Charles McCantsApril 17, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Guinness is $3.50 on Tuesdays.
  • Sam S.
    Sam SpencerAugust 22, 2011
    Great Raleigh/NCSU Bar. Read more
  • Hooper S.
    Hooper SchultzOctober 17, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    A Retreat, for Players.
  • Chris G.
    Chris GMarch 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    When leaving the bar after 10pm, yell "WOO!". It's good luck.
  • Will L.
    Will LoweApril 10, 2012
    Julie is my future wife, so back off.
  • Caitlin
    CaitlinMay 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best burger in Raleigh.
  • Kat S.
    Kat SavilleOctober 2, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Staff is awesome sauce.
  • Jenna R.
    Jenna RobinsonAugust 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Delicious chili!
  • Sherry W.
    Sherry Watts-LawhonJune 18, 2012
    Old school fun.
  • David J.
    David JohnsonJanuary 29, 2013
    Bomb service
  • Katie V.heart icon on user image
    Katie VuocoloMay 28, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Jalepeno poppers. Nuff said. Oh and sausage dip. Yup.
  • Danielle
    DanielleDecember 11, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Mad love for Shane!
  • Yodda B.
    Yodda ByteSeptember 27, 2011
    Shamwow makes good meat paties
  • Shannon L.
    Shannon LammMarch 29, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    sunday half off apps...try the chili
  • B G.
    B GSeptember 22, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Sausage dip! Mmmm
  • David W.
    David WoodMay 26, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Wolfpack burger! Oh yeah!
  • the bull
    the bullSeptember 6, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    you never sausage a place
  • austin
    austinSeptember 20, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    worst service ever. Given this place five times to redeem. I will walk past and never waste my time. Sausage dip is good though.
  • Jose J.
    Jose Jose OleFebruary 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Get drunk
  • Chris G.
    Chris GJanuary 12, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Have a beer. (Now smokefree!)
  • Kory H.
    Kory HollandOctober 21, 2009
    order a burger
  • Casey R.
    Casey RogersOctober 30, 2011
    Rudest bartenders I've ever encountered. Don't go here
  • Kevin S.
    Kevin SJuly 3, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Terrible service. I'm still waiting for my beer that I ordered 30 minutes ago.
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The Players' Retreat
105 Oberlin Rd (at Hillsborough St)
Raleigh, NC 27605
United States
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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.
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Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
  • Mon–Fri
    • 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
  • Sat–Sun
    • 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
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(919) 755-9589
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@prraleigh
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. MasterCard & American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service
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Street, Public Lot
Restroom
Yes
TouchTunes Jukebox
Yes
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Brunch
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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