# The Live & Let Live, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide > A discreet independent corner local near Mill Road, preserving a small snug, wood panelling, breweriana and the atmosphere of an unforced traditional… - Canonical page: https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/live-and-let-live - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/cambridge/ai/pages/things-to-do/live-and-let-live.json) - Content updated: 2026-07-28 This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content [View next **The Maypole**]() ## The Live & Let Live A discreet independent corner local near Mill Road, preserving a small snug, wood panelling, breweriana and the atmosphere of an unforced traditional drinking pub. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Free to visit** Time to allow **45–90 minutes** Pace **Easy** Place **Mawson Road, off Mill Road** Best time **Year round** 01 / The experience ### The Live & Let Live Visit for a small, conversational pub that still feels like a local institution rather than a city-centre product. The Live & Let Live is one of the clearest answers to the question of where Cambridge residents still go for a quiet pub rather than a managed dining room. Its single bar, small rear snug, wooden furniture, fireplace and breweriana create an old-fashioned atmosphere without turning the place into a heritage display. The focus is conversation, changing cask beer and cider. Recent independent stewardship has strengthened its community role, recognised by CAMRA awards in 2025 and 2026. 02 / The essentials ### The Live & Let Live: visit essentials 1. 01 CAMRA records both the operator and freehold as independent. 2. 02 The layout consists of one principal bar and a small rear snug. 3. 03 Wood panelling, breweriana and a fireplace give the pub its traditional character. 4. 04 The drinks emphasis is changing cask beer and cider. 5. 05 CAMRA named it Cambridge city Most Improved Pub in 2025. 6. 06 It received Cambridge city Community Pub recognition in 2026. 03 / The place ### The building in context. Style Traditional corner public house 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit #### Prices & admission No admission charge; drinks are individually priced. #### Opening hours Currently 16:00–23:00 Monday–Thursday, noon–midnight Friday and Saturday, and noon–22:30 Sunday. Verify against current pub information. #### Plan your experience A walk-in neighbourhood pub; no routine booking is required for drinks. [Visit the official site]() #### Accessibility Ask the pub directly about the current entrance, internal thresholds and accessible-toilet provision. #### Participation requirements Short walk from Mill Road and Cambridge station. Not normally required. Continue exploring / Cambridge ### More things to do *in Cambridge* Explore Cambridge activities, sights and places to eat. 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Explore around The Live & Let Live The map will load when you reach it. 05 / Good to know ### The Live & Let Live: frequently asked questions 01 Is the Live & Let Live independent? Yes. CAMRA records an independent operator and individual freehold. 02 Is it a food pub? Its identity is primarily that of a drinking pub. Check current local information if food is essential to your visit. 03 What is the atmosphere like? Small, traditional and conversation-led, with a rear snug and little of the feel of a managed chain. 04 Do I need to book? Not normally for drinks. Before you visit ### Check hours, tickets and access. Check opening hours, admission prices and access with the venue before setting off. Updated Date unavailable By [Above Guide Editorial Team]() Useful links - [Official site camra.org.uk ↗]() - [Supporting source cambridgetouristinformation.co.uk ↗]() [Report a correction]() Continue exploring ### Make Cambridge your own. 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Filed under traditional pub / independent / community pub / real ale / quiet pub ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | The Live & Let Live | | Category Slug | food\_drink | | Location | Mawson Road, off Mill Road | | Address | 40 Mawson Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EA | | City | Cambridge | | Region | Cambridgeshire | | Country | United Kingdom | | Latitude | 52.199401855469 | | Longitude | 0.13524100184441 | | Operator Name | Independent operator | | Price Amount | 0 | | Price Currency | GBP | | Duration Text | 45–90 minutes | | Activity Level | easy | | Excitement Level | low | | Seasonality | year\_round | ### Tags - traditional pub - independent - community pub - real ale - quiet pub ### Seasons - spring - summer - autumn - winter ### Facts | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Style | Traditional corner public house | | Area | Mawson Road | ### Faq | Q | A | | --- | --- | | Is the Live & Let Live independent? | Yes. CAMRA records an independent operator and individual freehold. | | Is it a food pub? | Its identity is primarily that of a drinking pub. Check current local information if food is essential to your visit. | | What is the atmosphere like? | Small, traditional and conversation-led, with a rear snug and little of the feel of a managed chain. | | Do I need to book? | Not normally for drinks. | ### Requirements | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Booking | Not normally required. | ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - Venue visitor information — Updated At: 2026-07-28T15:37:45.59778+00:00 ## Guide and hub links - [Cambridge Visitor Guide: Colleges & River | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/index.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge) - [Things to Do in Cambridge | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do) ### Related pages linked from this page - [The Maypole, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/maypole.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/maypole) - [Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge: Free Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/fitzwilliam-museum.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/fitzwilliam-museum) - [Kettle’s Yard Cambridge: House Tickets & Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/kettles-yard.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/kettles-yard) - [King’s College Cambridge: Chapel Tickets & Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/kings-college.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/kings-college) - [Fort St George, Cambridge: 16th-Century Riverside Pub | Above Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/fort-st-george.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/fort-st-george) - [The Blue Ball, Grantchester, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/blue-ball-grantchester.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/blue-ball-grantchester) - [The Cambridge Blue, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/cambridge-blue.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/cambridge-blue) - [The Castle Inn, Cambridge: 1740s Pub on Castle Hill | Above Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/castle-inn.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/castle-inn) - [The Devonshire Arms, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/devonshire-arms.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/devonshire-arms) - [The Eagle, Cambridge: DNA Pub, RAF Bar & History | Above Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/the-eagle.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/the-eagle) - [The Green Dragon, Chesterton: Cambridge's Oldest Pub Building | Above Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/green-dragon.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/green-dragon) - [The Haymakers, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/haymakers.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/haymakers) - [The Kingston Arms, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/kingston-arms.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/kingston-arms) - [The Mitre, Cambridge: 1752 or 1754? 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