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!
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!
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 greatest present of all this holiday season: a gift card to Players Retreat, or a membership to our Scotch Club.
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!
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.
Legend has it that every great sandwich begins with a single bold pickle. We can’t confirm that’s historically accurate—but our new specials might just make you believe. Get them before they’re gone! Available now through Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.
Chef has some incredible specials on deck this week! Swing by between 5–10 p.m. now through Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, and dig into cozy starters, bold entrées, sweet finishes, and a few featured cocktails to seal the deal.
The Carolina Hurricanes are off to an incredible start this season, and there’s no better place to catch all the action than Players Retreat, your official Canes Bar! Whether it’s a home game at the Lenovo Center or an away matchup, we’ve got big screens, cold drinks, and a cheering crowd of fellow Caniacs waiting for you.
Drink up with daily drink specials at Players Retreat—from draft beers to house cocktails, wine, shots, and more!
We’ve got something a little different this week—two new sandwiches, each with its own story! Don’t miss out!