The Live & Let Live in Shropshire

A local told us about this pub when we stayed in the local area. We popped in for a leisurely pint after a day out and wasn’t disappointed. The beer was spot on and the beer garden is the only place to be when the sun is out. That tree is huge!!! We regret not returning for food.

This is our local pub. It is consistently excellent. A fantastically atmospheric old English pub. Guaranteed warm welcome. Really good food. Good beer and wine. On a Summer’s evening, unbeatable views. It s what a village pub should be.

It must be over 30 years since I last visited this country pub/resturant...There were 4 of us dining today, mixture of Sunday Roast & menu....The atmosphere on entering was so welcoming, and the food was excellent, service and standard...& Alan was the perfect host...The view outside was beautiful, plenty of seating & everyone so friendly...This will certainly be our regular haunt for any family occassions from now on...

We booked a table for 7 of us, as it was my partners 60th birthday, Fabulous place ,from the minute we walked in we felt very welcomed , we were well looked after. Food was outstanding ,great choices also specials board .Will definitely be returning.

Stunning spot. Sat outside with friends and enjoyed the wonderful countryside. Staff really friendly and welcoming. Food tasty and value for money. Definitely going to return.

Came here for Sunday lunch during the bank holiday weekend. As always the meal, service and location did not disappoint. We both had 3 courses (this time we were determined to sample one of the wonderful desserts on offer) and could not fault a single thing, all were delicious and perfectly portioned. Although we live in Bewdley this is now our go to pub/restaurant as we find that the combination of location, service, value and terrific food just cannot be beaten anywhere else locally.

Our party of four arrived at this pub on a damp evening and were greeted with a warm smile which is always a good sign. Our friends had been many times before and had spoken about Di’s pies. Three of us had starters, two squid and one jalapeño. Then two venison steak and two pies. A large bowl of vegetables accompanied the meal. Just two desserts, profiteroles and cheesecake. The food was delicious and cooked very well. The place wasn’t too busy, so our food came out very promptly. A lovely experience and I know our friends will return, as we were visiting from Essex, I’m sure that when we next stay, we’ll be back. Lovely staff, lovely evening. Well done Di!

Fabulous food, it was so good we had to go back two days later. Lovely, atmospheric pub, even my grumpy husband enjoyed it !!!!!

As locals we have eaten here a few times and have never been disappointed. We enjoyed a meal recently with friends and were accommodated last minute, which was much appreciated as everywhere else was booked up. The atmosphere was great and the food even better. Generous portions of home cooked food at very good prices. There is a decent menu choice and aways some great specials, the food is well above your average pub grub. We will definitely be eating again here and I'm glad everywhere else was booked up and there was room for us at The Live!

This is a lovely pub with atmosphere. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The pies were meaty and had flaky pastry. The sea bream was so tender and chips were crunchy. I was able to order off a gluten free menu which was extensive - even the desserts. The sticky toffee pudding was very good. The waitresses were friendly and able to answer questions confidently on the menu. We will definitely be back, the garden looked like a great spot in summer. This place is a real find.

This is one of our favourites pubs as we love all things old worldy. We have visited here over the last year mainly as part of a family group and we have no complaints about the food. However on the odd few occasions that I have dropped in en-route with my 4 legged friend, I have been questioned by the landlord why I've dropped in and I find this quite intrussive as we expect to be treated the same as any other customer and has not been the case when I've visited with my family and friends. So 'live and let live' should perhaps start taking that on board. Itis the 21st century afterall!

Wow 🤩 Here on holiday and decided to try the local village pub for our first evening meal , so pleased we did. The pub it’s self is so beautiful inside and out , so much character. The food itself was really lovely too , the quality of the produce was exceptional, the menu and specials board was so extensive with so many choices , good job we are for a week and can sample some more. Staff friendly and efficient , a pub to be proud of.

Wow!!! What an outstanding find!! I love old pubs with quirky nooks, crannys and fireplaces…this did not disappoint. The greeting from the hosts warm and welcoming and locals were too. The food was excellent and the meat on the belly buster mixed grill was of excellent quality…my only gripe was….MY BELLY WASN’T BIG ENOUGH!!!

Lovely,friendly place to eat,service is fantastic from the lovely staff,I had the belly buster mixed grill which was out of this world,the deserts are to die for too,highly recommended by ourselves, will be returning ASAP

Poor variety of both drinks and food. Had a mix grill but have to say I’m not sure what was what. The steak was the smallest steak and that was on the biggest mix grill because apparently they had 1 standard and 1 large mixed grill 🙄. There was something on the plate that I couldn’t describe but was 100% meat of some sort but all tasteless. Best part of the meal was the chips. I’d recommend 1 thing about this place and that’s don’t go.

Sadly after a long wait the food was cold, asked for a different meal and was told no! I think they are brother and sister that run it as they are both as aggressively as each other. Smashing plates around and getting angry with us each time they brought something out. These people do not know what customer service is what so ever, and hated the fact that we criticised the fact that the food was cold. We were made to feel terrible whilst eating the cold meal. Would never EVER use this place again and would never recommend use it either. We wouldn’t have stayed to eat it only for the fact that they told us we had to pay for the cold food also! Awful people

Went for lunch on a lovely summer’s day. The pub is lovely both inside and out, the menu has lots of choice and the staff are very friendly. Our food was very well presented and delicious. Our only regret was being to full to try a dessert…. We will definitely be returning

Well worth a visit. Lovely views, great food and service. If you like character pubs, value for money and good food you won’t be disappointed !

A last minute choice and so we phoned and arrived 30 minutes later. We sat in the beautiful garden enjoying a drink in the warm evening sunshine before our order was taken. We were then invited inside to dine in a wonderful alcove. The starters of prawn cocktail and whitebait were delicious and followed on by a ‘special’ warm potato salad with bacon and Brie. I enjoyed scampi with wonderful home cooked chips. The homemade dessert range is amazing, unable to decide, we shared a posset, tiramisu and Bailey’s bread and butter pudding. Everything was generously portioned and perfectly cooked. My wife described her salad as the best thing she’d eaten in ages, and we eat out quite often- accolade indeed. We then enjoyed coffee on the terrace bathed in the setting sun. A most perfect evening.

Absolutely outstanding meal! Staff were really friendly, beautiful pub! 15 of us went for a friends birthday and every plate was cleared! The steak was cooked to perfection! Can highly recommend will definitely be back soon!

Lovely night, we were made to feel welcome as soon as we arrived. A lot of varied seating, little ingelnooks, and large tables in an older worldy setting. Food was really good, great prices for plates full of food, the belly buster mixed grill is just that,huge. A very pleasant night.

lovely pub! so warm and cozy. beautiful food and really friendly staff, service was fast and food was hot! was the first time visiting and will definitely be back! highly recommend

I recently booked this beautiful pub for a Christmas thank you meal for a group of people. We couldn’t have asked for better service. The freshly prepared food was absolutely delicious and presented beautifully. The room was cozy and just the perfect setting. Thank you...

Lovely traditional country pub. Lots of little cozy rooms. Real Ale kept very well. Food very good. Quality pub grub. Homemade pie was cracking. Dog friendly which makes it even more perfect. Pudding menu rather good too.

Sunday lunch today. We had not booked but were found a table. Team were very friendly. Food (Sunday lunch - both had roast lamb) was just right - well made, good price, more than adequate portion. Lots of history, good mix of customers, great guest...

Had Sunday lunch yesterday and it was delicious, shared a baked Camembert which came with plenty of bread and fresh salad. Turkey dinners were a good size with the apricot stuffing and roast potatoes standing out. Homemade cheesecake and bread and butter pudding were not...

We had lunch there today on local recommendation, 10/10 for service food and having a nice relaxing atmosphere. The burger was amazing, the photo doesn't do it justice

This was my second visit having previously visited and had the mixed grill which I found well cooked but of lower meat quality which is probably accurately reflected in its price. There is a more expensive version but it is not clear whether it would...

First time at this place and we went because it was recommended. Sunday roast was plentiful and delicious. My husband had the Vegetarian Lasagna which was homemade He said it lovely and so were the homemade chips. Great Pudding menu and the staff were very...

Serving food all day is great as the locality lacks this. The service is warm, friendly and polite. The main menu is typical pub grub but well executed, there is a specials board with a good variety of meals. Our meal was very nice and...

We were a party of 8 booked in for 4pm ish. A great welcome, nothing too much trouble and great service. As a coeliac I was given mine first and plated "who is the special one"? Great ser vice, great food. GF beer available too....

My mum and I went for Sunday lunch. I called in advance to explain our accessibility needs and a very helpful gentleman arranged parking and table so that it was extremely easy.The pub is a little run down although nicely quirky in decor and genuinely...

A slightly bumpy journey down the road to Neen Sollars was rewarded by the sight of Live and Let Love perched on the side of a steep escarpment with brilliant views all around Large car park, very friendly and efficient staff - one of whom...

Absolutely faultless service and food in a friendly, welcoming country Inn. Made to feel like a local, beautiful surroundings and will definitely be going back to sample more of their varied and delicious menu!

just a great old pub, excellent kept real ale (from one who knows) and lovely home cooked pub food, what more can one aske, ohh lovely staff too, very nice couple of hours, just as it should be.

Stumbled across this pub, not even on a B road much less a main route. Amazingly busy with numerous outside tables almost all occupied by Diners. Pubby sort of menu obviously popular but I only found the food good but not exceptional. Very dog friendly...

Great food, great staff, lovely pub, what more do you need.... always a pleasure to go, looking forward to being able to go back soon.

We have been going to this pub for years and can’t fault the service from the staff or the food!! Food is always perfect and delicious! Lovely atmosphere there and felt very safe with the covid regulations.

Visited over the bank holiday weekend after a walk around the wyre forrest. Beautiful veiws from the fantastic beer garden! Great home cooked honest food, lovely friendly staff! By far one of my favourite pubs in Shropshire! My little boy loves the donkeys in the...

29th May 2021, the landlord was out ranting and raving at hunt saboteurs for stopping a mob of wildlife killers hunting nearby. Will never go there again if that's what happens when you just want a peaceful drink.

A guaranteed friendly welcome and good honest pub food. What more could anyone want? This country pub has worked hard in lockdown to enhance its outside seating. Sitting here last night feeling safe with everything so carefully laid out after such horrid times with such...

Always a very welcoming place to visit. Superb beer garden and fabulous food. My daughter and other half would die for the the cheesecake so I am happy to frequent. I cant understand the reviews prior to this as they mention a landlord! Really can’t...

Great views, service, value, food and beers. Highly recommend (especially the pie) for an excellent evening!

Upon arrival this evening my elderly father had his mask in his hand, which is his mistake, which he then put on his face, he was then made to look like something off the bottom of the male servers shoe, after taking our drinks order,...

Myself and two friends came for a long weekend staying in the on-site accommodation. This was the perfect base for our visit to the area. When we arrived it was nicely prepared and very comfortable. We spent Friday and Saturday evening enjoying the views over...

Wow what a surprise this inn was. The owner and her brother were marvellous hosts. The food was incredible, beautifully presented and there was plenty of it. We had 3 chihuahuas and they were also welcomed. There was a beautiful beer garden with plenty of...

Whilst staying at a nearby holiday cottage, we walked to The live and let live for a leisurely lunch and a few drinks. The outside set up was definitely covid safe, with all tables and seating areas clean and socially distanced. The gentleman serving us...

Mid week dinner for us to save cooking but disappointed this time, our table was booked for 8 pm, we were seated and drinks ordered and delivered fine, it was then a further 45 min before anyone returned to take our order, just seemed like...

Lovely meal here a while back really nice, good portions at a good price and a wide choice on the menus. First trip out to this type of place since lockdown and felt safe in the pub as tables well spread out, avtively witnessed deep...

Staying nearby, typed 'country' into TAand took us here for a lovely warm August evening sunset drink in the Beer Garden. All lovely, recommended.

Great service, all safety measures in place, food great as usual. Lots of space outdoors and inside.

Lovely garden with great views; very friendly staff; all Covid measures in place - we felt very comfortable; and delicious food. Steak cooked perfectly! We thoroughly enjoyed our first dinner out since March.

Use to goto this pub 30 years ago and always very good food. New owners have taken , so i thought il trip down memory lane again. Still very simarlar just updated but still got that traditional pub feel. Great service and great food

We obviously booked as we heard good reviews. We got a lovely warm welcome and showed to our table by the fire . Lots of choices . Fairly priced and prompt service. It got very busy so we were glad to come early . Thank you to the cook we will be back x

Wow, what a fabulous country pub. I’ve only ever been here for drinks, before, when playing cricket at nearby Neen Sollars, but enjoyed a meal here today. Really good menu choice, locally sourced ask home cooked food, with a friendly welcome. Good choice of real ale and the homemade cheesecakes are to die for!

Christmas Day!Thank you made it for us! We have never eaten out on Christmas Day and apart from it bring a treat having not to cook the food was fab and it was a lovely experience. It was so relaxed and festive and all the food was really delicious. The bucks fizz and canapés were lovely welcome, the starters fab and turkey so moist. We love cooking dinner at home with all the trimmings and were so pleased that there were so many to choose from, cheesy leeks and red cabbage our favourites. Xmas pudding was beautiful and the cheese board and coffee with mince pies was a superb finish! Safe to say we were very stuffed and very happy. Book us in for next year please.

Lovely lunch at the Live,great welcome,great ale, lovely menu choice,only wish I could get there more often hopefully be back in the new year

My husband and I visited here last night, the food was very good - only down side was it was a bit chilly - the woodburner was going but not in the restaurant part - could have done with the other fire being lit. No Butty Bach on tap - hopefully next time

call in on Saturday night with friends Lovely warm welcome by friendly staff good food well price large portions a enjoyable evening had by all

Went for week day lunch with friends. Range of ales could be better. Very quiet ,so not a good sign. Ordered gammon and told not available. All main course meals served on luke warm plates and some meals quite small, Chilli Con Carne too dry and the amount of rice could have been larger (and I am not a big eater ). None of us very impressed ,however the Sticky toffee pudding and Bakewell tart were very good and the cheese plate was also good. Perhaps if (and it is a big IF) we went again I would order the cheese plate folled by thr Sticky toffr pudding and maybe Bakewell tart. My wife had peanut butter cheese cake with peanut brittle which she said was delicious. Prices a bit more than i expected for the fayre we had but and interesting pub interior and country location.

Love this pub, quite and lovely location. Huge car park. Staff always very pleasant. Quirky inside. Variety of beers and wines etc. Food is outstanding, eaten many different dishes from here, recommend all of them

The best meal and dessert I have had in years. Great service and atmosphere. Would highly reccomend this place

You are visiting that area you must go there start from the entrance to the garden and the view all in one beautiful spot, when you go inside you feel at home very friendly and lovely staff but the food it was unexpected from white bait to Calamari ,Pie,Chicken , and the vegetarian food we tried different dishes between us and really was delicious .

The staff are great always friendly with great beers and proper home cooked food so hard to find a place like this these days a complete dichotomy of the main stream chain pubs/ restaurants these days !!!

This pub is just fab! Food is great that lovely home cooking feeling- beer/lager/wine/spirits something for everyone- well worth the visit x

We visited the Live on Friday night as family of Four, pub was very busy glad we had booked a table

Wonderful anniversary meal at the Live and Let Live. Couldn't wish for friendlier staff and food was first class. Really made our anniversary special.

Upon our arrival we were greeted by a lady smoking by the entrance. It later transpired that this lady was in fact working front of house and she reeked of tobacco – not pleasant when ordering food. Wear some patches while working!

I called Friday evening explained my plight and was told they could accommodate us at 4pm to day Saturday 25th - even though they didn’t start cooking until later. My friend has been seriously ill and wanted a steak for the first time in eighteen months. She absolutely adored it and so did we. Starter Main and Deserts did us albeit she was still eating her main as she has to eat slowly and had no more room for desert ! We all said it was amazing. Your Salad comes in a bowl not on a hot plate. My folks used to go here every Saturday over 30 years ago. I’ve just read the review about funny rating beef. Let me tell you nothing funny about 1OO% beef it melted in your mouth obviously the other person was used to prepacked . See you again soon one word STUNNING

We had not visited here since 1970s and were not disappointed Good food pleasant staff and such an interesting building We shall be back

A choice based on where shall we drop in for food. The two of us are here early evening the pub was bright and welcoming. A good choice of meals with specials on the board. Very well presented and food was lovely homecooked.

Haven’t been here for years even though it’s only 10 minutes away. I’m kicking myself for missing out all this time. Have been hearing good things about this pub recently so decided to give it a try. Glad we did. It’s really warm and welcoming with wonderful and interesting old wood carvings and stained glass windows throughout. Masses of seating in lovely little nooks and crannies and a great dinning room too. We chose scampi and chips, homemade pie, chips and veg and sausage and chips. It was all cooked beautifully. I’m really fussy and can usually find something not quite to my liking but not this time. It was all faultless. It was so good I decided to have a desert and oh my goodness what a good shout. Hot chocolate brownie with cream, stunning as you will see from the photo! What a treat!

Had lunch at the Live and Let with my daughter, her family and my husband's sister and her family. Diane the chef pulled out all the stops to make the meal superb. They even catered for a vegan in the party and myself a pescatarian. The meal was magnificent, I think The best we have ever had at the establishment and we have had hundreds over the years. Plates piled high with delicious food. The waiting staff and head honcho Alan also did a fantastic job. . There were 14 of us counting the 4 children and the service was impeccable.

We visited this pub for the first time last Wednesday evening - and were totally surprised by all that we found. It is a fascinating and wonderful pub - with excellent beer (real ales) and a pub-grub menu that delivered a splendid meal for all of us. Very good value and very welcoming staff. Well done and we'll be back !

Booked at lunchtime or for evening sitting, sounded busy when we booked. Arrvied earlier for a beer or 3 before eating. Real ale was spot on too, three tuns XXX (one of my faves)

Love this place. Bit quirky but always welcoming and food is excellent. Booked for family and friends on Christmas Eve....be a great start to the festive season..

Apub in a somewhat obscure location, not accessed by any main roads.

Excellent selection of beers wines and spirits. Good quality selection of food on the menu. Helpful happy welcoming staff. Generous portions and my steak was cooked to perfection. Highly recommended.

We booked a table for 7pm last night for four people, we had a great meal, service was good - we just ate too much! We will come back again and recommend to others.

Saturday evening meal for 9 people. We were given a large square table which made it easier for everyone to be involved in the conversations. The menu and specials catered for everyone. All home cooked food, we had a good selection for everyone including little ones. The starters and deserts were equally as impressive. Finally the service we received was first class which I find let’s a lot of restaurants down but not here they are all polite and helpful and we were not rushed with our meals.

Yesterday we had a great lunch at the Live and Let Live. Friendly, welcoming barman, a tasty duck burger with fabulous chips and a lovely setting to sit outside in the autumnal sunshine or inside the comfortable bar. This is our second visit (on the previous visit the sandwiches were excellent) we shall be back soon.

We visited this strangely named pub whilst staying locally. It is one of the most lovely old pubs we have visited. Really quirky and interesting as well as being spotlessly clean. Enjoyed a very nice meal in the restaurant and will definitely visit again when we revisit the area. Seems to be well supported seeing that it is in a rural location.

Went for Sunday lunchtime meal for birthday treat. Not been for a while and new owners were very friendly. I had the beef and my wife the lamb. The food was hot and well prepared however both my beef and wife’s lamb tasted as if it had been frozen and not thawed properly. The sweet was fantastic though, I had the steamed pudding and wife the cheesecake

To live is to maintain oneself: to subsist, and you’ll get plenty of maintenance at ‘The Live and Let Live’, Neen Sollars, weather it’s from the wonderful fresh homemade delicious food made by the hardworking proprietor Diane, or from the convivial friendly atmosphere that greets you on arrival, or from the outstanding panoramic views from the alfresco dining area, or indeed all three.

I recently returned to this old country pub, situated a mile along a country road from the A456 alone away from everywhere, yet it has a good regular clientele of locals and visitors from further afield like myself.

About 40 years this was the go-to pub for the 'in crowd' so I'm told. Well, the pub is now a superb blend of old and 'scavenged' materials including the ends of an old 4 poster bed. As for the home cooked food, you couldn't want for a better selection which was cooked to order. I didn't have a pie, but those that did reckon the pastry was very, very good. And with Hobsons bear on draft what more could you ask for. Well done Di.

Lucky for us, we live locally and frequent The Live (as the villagers lovingly refer to it as) regularly. The pub itself is amazing, with it's ornate scuplted wood bar, the stained glass windows and the view from the beer garden over the Clee Hill must easily be the best in Shropshire. There's a great range of drinks - from Oldfields Cider (local and made just up the road), always local Ales on and a staggering specialist Gin collection that rivals most gin bars. The homecooked food is delcious, with a menu which is always supplemented by daily specials. All of Di's homemade pies are out of this world and always come with their own jug of gravy, the Chicken Tikka Massala rivals any curry i've ever eaten and the beer battered fish and chips are a real treat. A proper gem.

A beautiful pub in a very old Hansel and Gretel type cottage. Very friendly staff and good food. A little gem.

We had a birthday celebration at The Live and Let Live and the food was excellent, all home-cooked and perfect - even the desserts are all home-made.

Great atmosphere, friendly, welcoming hosts, good food. Stunning views from the pub gaden, especially when watching the sun set. Vey ancient building full of character

Met my sister for Lunch as about half-way. My Jaguar didn't care much for the single file cart-track from Cleobury Mortimer but it was worth it since this is a very special and atmospheric place!!

A traditional country pub serving home cooked lunch and dinner at sensible prices. No TV, pool table or other distractions! Good beer too!

We visited for lunch on Sunday and had a lovely time. Very dog friendly (staff made a lovely fuss of ours); good food and a wonderfully characterful pub.

This is my local; it has always been an outstanding pub - for several decades in the same excellent hands, the new owner has done us proud. Still delicious food, with a good range, as well as the bar area and main dining room off it, there are several little rooms to explore. The immediate impact of the fantastic wood carving above the bar is matched by the old world charm throughout and in summer the gardens are great; the views are right up to Shropshire's finest! Absolutely five stars.

I have just eaten a takeaway of Di's steak & kidney puts, I have never had one as good, & think she must have it wrong, must have been meant for two, well done Di, 10 out of bloody 10, keep it up, Barry

Our walking group contacted Di in advance and she was happy to open the pub for us on Thursday lunchtime. Everyone admired the amazing inside of this out-of -the-way pub and were very happy with the beers on offer (Hobsons, Wye Valley & Bewdley) and delighted with the food - especially the home-made pies. A brilliant place to stop for lunch.

We went for sunday lunch today after the pub was recommended by my sister. It was a lovely olde worlde country pub with a very homely atmosphere. We had to wait a little while for the food but it was worth it. You could tell this food did not come out of a packet. It was all fresh and home cooked. The portions were generous and the choice was varied so all in all a thoroughly enjoyable meal.

Had Sunday lunch with husband and grandaughter, Lauren. Althouh the wait was long all the food was home cooked and totally delicious. Di the cook does all the home cooked food from scratch. The desserts were divine too.

Have made this fantastic pub/eatery our local and we visit for Sunday lunches quite regularly.

I stumbled across this little gem a couple of weeks ago and now it is officially my local!