862 East Lancaster Ave. Villanova, PA 19085 • (610) 519-5786
862 East Lancaster Ave. Villanova, PA 19085 • (610) 519-5786

Private Dining & Events

Private Events at The Refectory in Villanova

The Refectory is available to host your private and semi-private events for special occasions and functions of all kinds!

Please fill out an Event Inquiry Form so we can provide you with the quickest and best service on fulfilling your event / group needs!

A summary of our Private Events is available here.

Our Spaces

THE FRIAR ROOM

The Friar Room is a fully private event space. The room is complete with a closable door, television, and HDMI hookup. The music and lighting control are separate from the main dining room. The Friar Room offers a wrap around drink rail, window to Villanova’s campus, and an electric fireplace. This space is best for Birthday Parties, Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Rehearsal Dinners, and Business Meetings.
Optimal Guest Count - Capacity
Seated: 15-40
Reception: 20-45

PRESIDENT’S DINING ROOM

Father Peter’s Room, or “The President’s Dining Room”, is a fully private event space. The room is complete w/ a closable door, television, HDMI hookup, and music & lighting control separate from the main dining room. This space is best for Dinners with Family or Friends, Birthday Parties, Baptism After Luncheons, Smaller Business Meetings.

Optimal Guest Count - Capacity
Seated: 6-14
The President’s Room is not recommended for reception style events

THE DEN

Located in The Refectory’s main dining room, The Den is around 1 ⁄ 3 of the total restaurant. The Den offers direct bar access. The Den is not a private or semi private event space. This space is best used for Birthday Parties, Company Happy Hours, Wedding After Parties, and Engagement Parties.

Optimal Guest Count - Capacity
Seated: 25-35
Reception: 20-45

THE LIBRARY

Located in The Refectory’s main dining room, The Library is 1 ⁄ 2 of the total restaurant. The Library is semi-private, and separated from the rest of the main dining room by open shelving. The Library can also be split in half for smaller gatherings, ask our events director how. This space is best used for Wedding Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, and Birthday Parties.
Optimal Guest Count - Capacity
Seated: 45- 80
Reception: 50- 100

THE ALCOVE

Located in The Refectory’s main dining room. The Alcove is 1 ⁄ 4 - 1 ⁄ 2 of The Library- event size dependent. The Alcove is able to be made semi-private with the use of room dividers. The Alcove can also be used as an extension of the Friar Room for larger gatherings. This space is best for Baby Showers, Engagement Dinners, and Company Dinners.
Optimal Guest Count - Capacity
Seated: 16-40
The Alcove is not recommended for reception style events

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