Refreshment room

A refreshment room is an establishment that was formerly common in railway stations in Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries that were formerly part of the British Empire. Refreshment rooms are similar to tearooms, and generally serve a variety of hot drinks, pastries, cakes, and light meals. Railway refreshment rooms first appeared during the Victorian era, and served as a way to provide food for passengers prior to the advent of practical restaurant carriages. In this way, they served a similar purpose to modern motorway service areas, providing a place for rest and nourishment.