On Licence

Bennet's Club Harpenden Royal British Legion

Licence summary from On Licence, 1 October 2026

Premises
Bennet's Club Harpenden Royal British Legion
Address
Bennet's Club Harpenden Royal British Legion, 21 Leyton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2HU
Licence
Club premises certificate, LN/200500647
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
6 October 2020
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol, Recorded music, Live music, Dance, Indoor sporting events
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Alcohol Supply
Mon to Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-23:30, other: New Years Eve, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and Bank Holidays: close at 01.30 Christmas - see Club Rules
Indoor Sporting Events
Mon to Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-23:30, other: New Years Eve, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and Bank Holidays: close at 01.30
Live Music
Mon to Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-23:30, other: New Years Eve, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and all Bank Holidays: close at 01.30
Recorded Music
Mon to Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-23:30, other: New Years Eve, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and all Bank Holidays: close at 01.30
Perform Dance
Mon to Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-23:30, other: New Years Eve, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and all Bank Holidays: close at 01.30
Facilities for dancing
Mon to Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-23:30, other: New Years Eve, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and all Bank Holidays: close at 01.30
Licence conditions (23)
  1. Conditions carried over from Licensing Act 1964 (Justices Club Registration Certificate)
  2. S.49(3) Licensing Act 1964:- There shall be no alteration of the rules of the club without the consent of the Court so as to authorise sales of intoxicating liquor not already authorised under the rules except such sales as permitted by S.49(4) of the Act.
  3. Indoors Sports Events:-
  4. Sporting events are: Darts; Dominos; Card games; Bingo; Snooker and Pool - and similar activites.
  5. Live Music:-
  6. Indoors only. Live music includes country & western, and various acts in all rooms.
  7. Recorded Music:-
  8. Indoors and Outdoors. Recorded music in all rooms. Outdoor music on special occasions - such as carnival day.
  9. Performance of Dance:-
  10. Indoors only. Salsa and country & western and various dance in function room.
  11. Provision of Facilities for Dancing:-
  12. Indoors only. Country & western and salsa and various dance classes.
  13. Additional Steps taken to promote four Licensing objectives:
  14. General:-
  15. The club is for private members-to promote the ideals and aims of the Royal British legion. Members must be 18+, be nominated by an ex-service person (Army, Navy, RAF etc...) and approved by an elected committee.
  16. The Prevention of Crime and Disorder:-
  17. Club is governed by a rule book - transgressions are dealt with by a displinary procedure. Guests are responsibility of members. Members hiring rooms provide guest lists. Birthday parties are 25+, Members are 18+. Guests are expected to provide "proof of age" cards. Club is a member of Pubwatch.
  18. Public Safety:-
  19. All escape routes are clearly marked and illuminated as required, fire exits are marked and equipped with push bars. Upholstered furniture has been assessed for fire risk-and removed or replaced. Extinguishers checked annually. Disabled access checked.
  20. The Prevention of Public Nuisance:-
  21. Notices are around club regarding noise when leaving. Music only permitted during licensed hours. Refuse is stored in bins on club premises. Kitchen smells filtered and extracted. Fireworks only normally permitted on 5th Nov.
  22. The Protection of Children from Harm:-
  23. There is a non-smoking room. Main bar and hall is equipped with air cleaners. Children not allowed in club after 21.00. Children not allowed in club without parents.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

Compiled from St Albans City Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/bennet-s-club-harpenden-royal-british-legion-al5-f5096c2243