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 available spaces is available here.

Group Dining & Bar Menus are available here.

Whole restaurant buyouts are available. Inquire for details. Fill out this form, or email events@refectorynova.com.

Our Spaces

THE FRIAR ROOM

The Friar Room is a fully private event space. The room is complete with a closable door, television, HDMI hookup, and music and lighting control separate from the main dining room. The Friar Room offers a wrap around drink rail, window to Villanova’s campus, and an electric fireplace.
Optimal Guest Count - Capacity
Seated: 15-30
Reception: 20-40

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.

Optimal Guest Count - Capacity
Seated: 6-14
Reception: 10-20

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. Events in The Den will have 1⁄3 of the bar reserved. The Den is not a private or semi-private event space.

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.

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.
Optimal Guest Count - Capacity
Seated: 16-40
The Alcove is not recommended for reception style events

Refectory Private Event Sample Menus

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