Modern Usage
As well as continued use of the historic monastic meaning, the word Refectory is often used in a modern context to refer to a café or cafeteria which is open to the public, including non-worshippers such as tourists, attached to a cathedral or abbey. This usage is particularly prevalent in Church of England buildings which use the takings to supplement their income.
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