Chef Jesús Romero’s Weekend Specials: Available Through Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025
‘Tis the season for chef specials and a great table. 🎄🍷 Spend the weekend at Players Retreat with featured dishes, desserts, and pairings worth savoring.
Your Guide to Watching the Bowl Games at PR 🏈
College football bowl season is here. Catch all the action at Players Retreat, with ample TVs, high energy, and great food and drinks.
Merry & Melty: This Week’s Sandwich Specials (Dec. 17–Dec. 23, 2025)
Feeling festive (and a little hungry)? 🎄✨ Our holiday sandwich specials are bringing the cheer—think merry, melty, and a little extra green (hello, avocado mash). Grab them while they’re here—available through Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025!
Chef Jesús Romero’s Weekend Specials: Available Through Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
Chef’s bringing the full lineup this week at Players Retreat—cozy starters, bold entrées, and desserts that absolutely deserve their own round of applause. Swing by 5–10 p.m. now through Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, and make a night of it: start with a charcuterie board or a cup of soup, go big with king mackerel, creamy chicken ziti, or a hand-cut steak, then finish strong (sticky toffee? flourless chocolate cake? yes). And because balance is important—there are featured cocktails, wine pairings, and a few scotch half-pours waiting to seal the deal.
Ma! The Meatloaf!: This Week’s Sandwich Specials (Dec. 10–Dec. 16, 2025)
This week at Players Retreat, we’re channeling big “Ma! The meatloaf!” energy—except we actually want you to answer the call. Two specials, zero regrets: one stacked, saucy meatloaf sandwich—and one sweet-heat burger that brings the jam and the jalapeño.
Players Retreat Wins Best Sports Bar & Best Pet-Friendly Venue in Raleigh—RALtoday’s Best 2025
We’ve got some big—and very fun—news to share: Players Retreat has officially been crowned First Place for Best Sports Bar in RALtoday’s Best 2025 awards!
Chef Jesus Romero’s Mexican Weekend Specials: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025-Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
At Players Retreat, we kick off each month with our Mexican Weekend Specials Menu, available the first weekend of every month—Thursday through Saturday from 5–10 p.m. Each menu is thoughtfully crafted by Chef Jesus Romero, featuring bold, seasonal flavors with both savory and sweet highlights. Don’t forget to check out our specialty cocktails, perfectly paired to complement every bite.
Give the Gift of Players Retreat 🎁
Give the greatest present of all this holiday season: a gift card to Players Retreat, or a membership to our Scotch Club.
🌶️ Spice up your week: This Week’s Sandwich Specials (Dec. 3–Dec. 9, 2025)
Spice up your week with two can’t-miss specials running from now until Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Bite into our Adobo Grilled Chicken Sandwich with poblano aioli, pepperjack, avocado mash, and pico on a Kaiser roll, or go big with the Mexican Burger stacked with guacamole, roasted jalapeño aioli, provolone, bacon, arugula, and crispy fried onions on a sesame bun. Available for one week only—come hungry!
Thanksgiving on a Bun: This Week’s Sandwich Specials (Nov. 26–Dec. 2, 2025)
Why wait for the big feast? We’re bringing those cozy, craveable Thanksgiving flavors straight to your plate with two holiday-ready specials. Think sweet-tart cranberry, rich Brie, crispy onions, and that can’t-skip turkey moment—all stacked into handheld perfection. Whether you’re in the mood for a comfort-food classic or a burger that tastes like Thanksgiving dinner got a glow-up, these seasonal bites are here for a short and delicious run.