Royal British Legion

While this is a members-​only venue (although visitors are permitted if they have a card-​carrying spotter), the benefit to the wider public is that it offers a sizeable function room for hire — at a fraction of the price of what you’d pay for the same floor space elsewhere in town.
Despite the club’s primary purpose, the room is more suitable than you may imagine, especially following an extensive refurb. It comes with a large dance floor and the necessary PA rigging, although private DJs would be needed.
It also has its own bar, and while mild on draught may not suit every 18^th birthday, engagement or anniversary party, the wines, lagers and bottles — for an eyebrow-​raising, competitive price — should tick all the boxes.
For party-​planners on a budget, the venue might not be the first thought, but it could end up being their best thought. Prospective viewings are permitted.