Live and Let Live pub in Bromyard to reopen this weekend

The Live and Let Live based at Bringsty Common near Bromyard is one of the oldest buildings on the common. A 16th century former cider house, the pub is a traditional country venue and restaurant, and is already fully booked for food this Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3.

It is tucked away from the main road as the A44 rushes over Bringsty Common, past Brockhampton Estate and into Bromyard itself.

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Sue Dovey is the owner of the pub but also has her granddaughter Ashleigh Clarke, who will be helping her nan out to bring positive vibes back to the community as well as staff at the pub.

Adding more sparkle to the pub, Ashleigh said: "We're really excited to get the pub back open and nan is really excited to see people come back and enjoy themselves."

Ashleigh Clarke is ready and waiting with her nan Sue Dovey to welcome pubgoers back to the Live and Let Live (Image: Will Luker) The closure for two years was down to a private family illness, but now the "Pub on the Common", is back after "we had to shut the doors but we needed time as a family to have a bit of space", Ashleigh said. 

Inside the pub, it's all looking ready for reopening! (Image: Will Luker)

Having two years away might mean a few thoughts on how to bring the pub back to life again, but as Ashleigh mentions, pubgoers can expect the same pub they've always had.

"We really want to enjoy the summer and be the pub we've always been," Ashleigh said.

"We have a few events lined up, where we're just a fine country pub, with great walks and a place for you to sit in the garden and enjoy a cold pint.

The Live and Let Live is a fine 16th century pub (Image: Will Luker)

"There's so much to do around the area and the pub will always be a very special place to us."

To mark the reopening at 12pm on Saturday, August 2, the Live and Let Live team said that all dining slots for Saturday and Sunday are fully booked, but visitors can still come to enjoy a drink in the beer garden.