Places of refreshment seen in opposite directions (4)
I believe the answer is:
inns
'places of refreshment' is the definition.
(inns provide food or refreshments)
'in opposite directions' is the wordplay.
'opposite directions' becomes 'NS' (abbreviations for north and south).
'in'+'ns'='INNS'
'seen' is the link.
(Other definitions for inns that I've seen before include "Old-time hostelries" , "Country taverns" , "Locals" , "drinking haunts" , "Places of rest and sustenance for travellers" .)