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“a Raleigh tradition since 1951”
Welcome to the Players' Retreat! In 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 (as it is affectionately known) 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. At 62 years old, very little has changed since its humble beginnings. 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 patrons strive to keep the PR the way it has always been, and as it should always be. Thank you for your patronage and support over the years, and may the PR continue for many years to come.
A Raleigh institution! I miss Rusty Bob & Tom Hanula but the PR is my favorite bar in Raleigh, hands down! Used to cut class at Broughton and go there to shoot pool. At 1 point in my youth I... Read more
We came here late at night for a bite to eat with friends in town, and it hit the spot. Great atmosphere with way too many TVs lol, awesome waiter named Matt, and lit hotdog! I got mine with... Read more
Something has changed. We've been coming here for years and just had the worst all around experience here of any of them. First - bartender (older salt and pepper beard dude) was incredibly... Read more
The Players Retreat
Hours
- Sun: 11:00 am - 12:00 am
- Mon - Thu: 11:30 am - 12:00 am
- Fri: 11:30 am - 1:00 am
- Sat: 11:00 am - 1:00 am
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Bar
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Dine In
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Outdoor Seating
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