Quick info
About The Live and Let Live
On Mawson Rd in Cambridge, The Live and Let Live is a pub that pours cask and keg beers alongside real ales and ciders. The draft lines include German and Belgian beers, with Schlenkerla and Leffe on tap. A rum list of 21 items sits next to the beer range and includes 1 Barrel Rum. Wood panelling covers the interior, and a wooden fireplace heats the room. Dogs are welcome, and a resident cat lives at the pub.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Menu & Prices
21 dishes- 1 Barrel Rum
- Alnwick Rum
- Arecha Anejo Reserva Rum
- Atlantico Private Cask
- Bermudez Aniversario Rum
- Blackwell's Rum
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wide beer selection, german and belgian beers, wooden fireplace interior and real ales and ciders.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wide beer selection, german and belgian beers, wooden fireplace interior and real ales and ciders.
Customer Review Summary
The beer selection is what reviewers raise most, with draft, cask and keg lines that feel wide for a smaller pub. Diners name Schlenkerla, Schöfferhofer and Leffe on tap, and one calls the Oakham Citra flawless, while another says German and Belgian beer drinkers are in for a treat. Real ales and a good choice of ciders also come up. Close behind is the welcome, with the bar staff described as friendly and one barman giving a few beer recommendations that were spot on. The wood panelling and wooden fireplace make the interior lovely and warming, and several describe classic English pub vibes in the style of Cambridge's backstreet pubs. On the downside, one reviewer found the craft beer on tap expensive though not unexpected, and another would like to see sandwiches or simple snacks added. A couple mention being greeted as soon as they walked in, and one notes the resident cat.
Customer Review Summary
The beer selection is what reviewers raise most, with draft, cask and keg lines that feel wide for a smaller pub. Diners name Schlenkerla, Schöfferhofer and Leffe on tap, and one calls the Oakham Citra flawless, while another says German and Belgian beer drinkers are in for a treat. Real ales and a good choice of ciders also come up. Close behind is the welcome, with the bar staff described as friendly and one barman giving a few beer recommendations that were spot on. The wood panelling and wooden fireplace make the interior lovely and warming, and several describe classic English pub vibes in the style of Cambridge's backstreet pubs. On the downside, one reviewer found the craft beer on tap expensive though not unexpected, and another would like to see sandwiches or simple snacks added. A couple mention being greeted as soon as they walked in, and one notes the resident cat.
Featured reviews
- Edoardo Argentieri
“I loved the place and the people here, it feels familiar and friendly. They have a great selection of ciders. I would suggest to the owners to sell some sandwiches or more simple snacks to add more to what this place can offer. I would come back absolutely to have another nice evening”
- Lan CHEN
“Sooooooo delicious! The best Korean restaurant in Cambridge I’ve ever tried.”
- Kate Seal
“A lovely welcome greeted us as we went to the bar a good selection of real ales it also has a resident cat”
- Daniel Maycock
“The Live has been my favourite pub for years now. I don’t get there as often as I wish to but whenever I do I’m reminded as to why it’s my fave pub!”
- Ryan
“Great beer selection of offer and amazing customer service. Walked in and got instantly greeted. If you like german or Belgium beer, you're in for a treat!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“A cosy pub experience with a warm fireplace, welcoming staff and a selection of cask and keg beers, ciders and spirits. Returned 1st March 2022”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Trivia night
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Bar games
- Cozy
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- Beer
- Trivia night
- Restroom
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near The Live and Let Live
- Salisbury Arms, Cambridge4.61,9550.1 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
artisan pizzas, 2-for-1 pizza deal, grazing boards
- Six Bells4.53790.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
live music, pool table, beer garden
- Devonshire Arms4.58390.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
jerk chicken, goat curry, cider selection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Live and Let LiveWheelchair accessible · Takeout | 4.6429 | — | £10–20 | wide beer selection, german and belgian beers, wooden fireplace interior |
| Salisbury Arms, CambridgeReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.61,955 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | artisan pizzas, 2-for-1 pizza deal, grazing boards |
| Six BellsWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5379 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | live music, pool table, beer garden |
| Devonshire ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5839 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | jerk chicken, goat curry, cider selection |
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