Sort of servant expected to provide refreshment (7)

I believe the answer is:

taverns

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'expected to provide refreshment' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'sort of servant' is the wordplay.
'sort of' is an anagram indicator.
'servant' is an anagram of 'TAVERNS'.

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(Other definitions for taverns that I've seen before include "Hostelries" , "Old pubs" , "Inns, pubs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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