The Duke of Cambridge, originally known as Emma Cottage, first opened its doors as a beer house in 1857. A Mr Stephen Woodlands of the Phoenix Brewery, Orleans Road, Twickenham, took a lease on the building to carry on the trade of "beer seller and licensed victualler". Emma Cottage is first recorded as the Duke of Cambridge in 1861, and takes its name from Queen Victoria's cousin who established the School of Military Music at Kneller Hall situated opposite the pub. Today the site is little altered. The Duke of Cambridge has become THE place for many rugby fans to meet. Located only 8 minutes away from Twickenham Stadium, and the Stoop, home of the Harlequins Rugby Club. Regular live music events take place.