About the Owner
Jimmy Powers

Anyone who has met owner Jimmy Powers would likely tell you that his passion for people is unprecedented.  He has been an active participant in the community and has contributed a large part of his time to growing youth hockey in the Raleigh and Durham area for nearly two decades. The appreciation and passion he brings to coaching is the same he brings everyday to make the Piper's Tavern experience exceptional. 

Jimmy grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts and by the age of 18 was bartending at a local pub. He loved it and learned early on the intricacies of running and managing a bar and restaurant. Although a hockey career took him away from this love, he knew that once he hung up his skates he would focus on opening up his own establishment.

Jimmy ended his hockey career here locally as an Ice Cap and decided to make Raleigh his home. He and Dan teamed up to bring Piper's Tavern to North Raleigh in early 2001. Jimmy tended bar for the first 6 years when Piper's opened and renewed his passion for making great drinks while creating well-balanced festive experiences for their loyal patrons.

"The loyalty of our patron’s is unparalleled and we strive daily to keep their trust and good will".

About the Chef / Owner
Dan Hurley

To say the restaurant industry runs in the blood of Owner and Executive Chef Dan Hurley would be an understatement. A native of Maplewood, New Jersey, Dan grew up in a culinary-minded household that prioritized homecooked family meals. In fact, some of these family recipes still make appearances on our menu or as specials here at Piper’s. Dan’s culinary bloodline didn’t begin with his parents, however—Dan is the fourth tavern owner (that we know of) in his family, a tradition dating back to the 1700s.

After spending twenty years in kitchens in New Jersey, Dan and his family relocated to North Carolina in 1995, when Dan became the Sous Chef at Raleigh’s Capital City Club. Dan was the first Executive Chef at Tir na nOg, writing the menu for downtown Raleigh’s original Irish pub. In 2001, Dan teamed up with Jimmy Powers to open the Piper’s Tavern.

Much like his childhood family dinners, Piper’s menu was designed with large portions of homestyle cooking, to ensure that no one leaves hungry and everyone leaves happy.  Dan has always wanted Piper’s to be a home away from home for customers from their very first visit.  Nothing excites Dan more than talking through the menu with first time customers.

“The easiest way to make good food is to first start with a quality product. Start with a good base.”

We would like to welcome you to come to Piper's Tavern; a warm, comfortable setting that has been created for your dining and entertainment pleasure. When you visit for the first time you will notice a casual and friendly atmosphere. The buzz of lively conversation coming from the patrons at the bar and the families in the dining areas instantly make you feel at home.

We hope to see you soon and thank you for the support,