Live music is played every night of the week, admission is free and it hosts an annual Jazz Festival.

[1] The pub dates from about 1775, an entry appearing in Sketchley's Bristol Directory of that year, for Lewis Jenkins, victualler, Lodging & Board, 'Duke of Cumberland', 44 King Street, and is a grade II listed building.

[6] The resident blues musician Eddie Martin, who boasts numerous international awards, plays every Sunday night.

The Duke also plays host to modern jazz bands including Andy Hague, Dave Betts, Code Red and The Cut Collective.

Artists such as Peter Roe and Beth Rowley began their careers at the venue and still perform there regularly.