The Live and Let Live
A cosy, no-frills Cambridge neighbourhood pub with real-ale focus and an intimate, community-centred atmosphere.
A compact, traditionally styled neighbourhood pub in Cambridge’s residential Mawson Road area, The Live and Let Live is known for its warm interior, real-ale selection and unpretentious, community-minded atmosphere. The pub serves a mix of cask ales and approachable pub food in a low-key setting popular with locals and visitors seeking a cosy, no-frills drink or meal.
A brief summary to The Live and Let Live
- 40 Mawson Rd, Cambridge, CB1 2EA, GB
- +441223460261
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 2 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 4 pm-11 pm
- Tuesday 4 pm-11 pm
- Wednesday 4 pm-11 pm
- Thursday 4 pm-11 pm
- Friday 12 pm-12 am
- Saturday 12 pm-12 am
- Sunday 12 pm-10 pm
Local tips
- If you want quieter seating, aim for weekday evenings after the early rush; weekends are livelier and tables fill quickly.
- Ask the bar staff about the current guest ale — rotating taps are common and staff can recommend pairings with pub dishes.
- Carry cash if you prefer smaller notes; many regulars still use cash and the bar handles quick transactions efficiently.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Seating Areas
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Information Boards
- Trash Bins
The Live and Let Live location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Clear Skies
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Cold Weather
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Mild Temperatures
Discover more about The Live and Let Live
A local, old‑fashioned front room
The Live and Let Live occupies a modest building on Mawson Road and reads like a classic British public house rather than a modern gastropub. Inside you’ll find close-set wooden tables, a well-worn bar, and fittings that favour comfort over flash; in colder months a hearth or hearth-effect heating adds a slow, domestic warmth to the room. The scale is intimate, the lighting soft, and the overall feeling is of an active neighbourhood front room where conversation takes centre stage.Beverage focus and character
This is a pub that leans on real-ale culture: hand-pulled beers, rotating guest taps and a selection chosen to suit local tastes. The bar team are practical and direct — part of the place’s character — and the beer list reflects a balance between dependable house options and occasional independent brewers. Expect measured pours, conscientious cellar care and a changing offering rather than a large, fixed cocktail menu.Food, service and an unpretentious menu
Food here follows the same pragmatic tone as the drinks: familiar, hearty pub dishes presented without pretense. Menus commonly include staples such as burgers, steaks and seasonal sides designed to pair with ales. Service is typically efficient and familiar rather than polished; staff know regulars and run the bar with a practical, community-minded rhythm.Setting and atmosphere through the seasons
In summer the pub’s small interior opens into the street life of a residential quarter, while in winter the atmosphere tightens into a cosy, almost private space warmed by low lights and denser conversation. The noise level is moderate — lively at busy times but still allowing for conversation — and the overall ambience is best described as comfortable, direct and slightly old‑school.Community role and occasional events
The Live and Let Live functions as a social anchor for the immediate neighbourhood; local noticeboards and occasional tap takeovers or themed evenings underline its role as a meeting place rather than an events venue. Special beer nights or guest-brew features are intermittent, adding brief, convivial peaks to an otherwise steady weekly rhythm.Practical notes on the experience
The pub is compact, so bench seating and small tables predominate; mobility access may be constrained by step(s) and narrow circulation. Lighting and décor emphasise comfort over design, and the welcoming, no-fuss ethos shapes both quiet weekday visits and more boisterous weekend evenings. Overall, the Live and Let Live offers a straightforward, authentic pub experience aimed at people who appreciate solid ales, simple food and neighbourly atmosphere.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Location Audience
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