Great to be back- fabulous service as always - I popped into the Live and Let Live with my cousin and her husband yesterday. They are always busy on a Sunday, but even more so as it was Mothering... read more Sunday. I didn't have a table, and wasn't planning food, but Maz managed to find one for us which was much appreciated. I enjoyed a few drinks, and has my cousins husband looked at the menu on the table next to us, and saw other peoples HUGE yorkshire puddings come out, he changed his mind about food! Despite being exceptionally busy, they were able to serve him up the delicious prawn cocktail that he ordered. One thing that I must add, is that I am 99.9% of the time with my dog, as I was yesterday. I am always seeking dog friendly Essex pubs, and yet for some reason The Live and Let Live never comes up on my searches, so I would like the world to know they are very dog friendly, inside and outside!! Thanks again to the staff at the LALL, See you again very soon!

  Great Pie and Beer Festival - Attended yesterday for the Pie and Beer Festival. Enjoyed a lovely steak and ale pie and a pint of cherry mild. I have reviewed this venue before, and it is... read more excellent. Just putting this here to advise you to like their facebook page, as they frequently do festivals and special evenings, and these are always great and excellent value. Come early, as by Sunday some of the pies had sold out! Still family and dog friendly venue.

  Awesome home cook food !!! - Took my partner for his birthday dinner here . I had booked table and pre ordered food . We were not disappointed , food was home cooked and amazing as... read more usual . Good value for money and service great . The Sunday roasts are also to die for , thank you phil and Julie ❤️

  Great food - Had a lovely meal of steak and all the usual trimmings., including mushrooms and onion rings which you don't always get these days. The steak was superb and cooked just... read more how I ordered it. I then had the meringue mountain which was really delicious and full of surprises. Would certainly recommend.

  Definitely worth a visit - Separate menus for vegetarian and meat eaters, staff friendly and beautiful garden area. Would definitely come again and recommend as the food was delicious. They also have gluten free and... read more vegan menus too

  Colchester's hidden gem. - Excellent value and great service so will certainly go again. We all enjoyed our food choices and the portion sizes where generous.

  Good food and drink, dog friendly. - Been visiting here a couple of years now. Very good pub and reasonable priced. Nice garden, friendly staff.

  Quality wee place  - Fantastic pub wee pub. Really good quality food and the staff where so polite and helpful, even put the scottish cup final on for the only one in the bar.... read more Brilliant wee place highly recommend.