With the annual rowing race between Oxford University and Cambridge University set to take place on Sunday 13th April, odds experts at Slotozilla have analysed Tripadvisor review ratings to share the best spots to watch the race.
What time do the boat races start?
The women’s race is scheduled to start at 1.21pm, with the men’s race following an hour later at 2.21pm. The full schedule is as follows:
1.21pm: 79th Women’s Boat Race
1.36pm: Women’s reserve race: Osiris v Blondie
1.51pm: Men’s reserve ace: Isis v Goldie
1.21pm: 170th Men’s Boat Race
2.45pm: Women’s presentation (Mortlake)
2.55pm: Men’s presentation (Mortlake)
Where are the best spots to watch the race?
There are a number of pubs set across the river bank, with the 6.8km River Thames course spanning from Putney to Mortlake.
The Dukes Head: Best starting view
Sitting at the start of the Oxford and Cambridge University boat race, The Dukes Head is a grand Victorian grade II listed building with four venues under one roof. The venue is rated 4 out of 5 stars on Tripadvisor, with guests praising its interior containing ‘Boat race nostalgia’ as well as its location, which is at the starting point of the boat race.
The Blue Anchor: Best view of the racecourse
The Blue Anchor Pub is located around a third of the way into the course, just after Hammersmith Bridge. This is a vital viewing point, with around 80% of the leading crews at this point going on to win the race. The iconic pub is rated 4 out of 5 stars on Tripadvisor, with guests praising the seating area outside near the river, as well as its cosy interior featuring “diverse pictures of the boat race from the early 1900’s” as well as themed decorative items such as ‘boat paddles’.
The Dove: Best for soaking up tradition
The Dove is a charming pub set on the River Thames and dates back as far as the Boat Race itself. It is rated 4 out of 5 stars on Tripadvisor and has been praised for its ‘veranda with additional up-top seating’ which has a ‘great view of the Thames’, as well as for its ‘nice selection of beers and wines’.
The White Hart: Best for celebrating the win
A beautiful pub that has a carefree countryside feeling, The White Hart is a fantastic place to celebrate a Boat Race victory. The White Hart is the ultimate finish-line spot and is rated 4 out of 5 stars on Tripadvisor, being praised for its viewing terraces as well as its ‘extra staff on board’ to ensure everyone is ‘served quickly’ on boat day.
What are the previous results?
| ‘The Boat Race’ Results | ||
| Year | Men’s Winning Team | Women’s Winning Team |
| 2024 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| 2023 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| 2022 | Oxford | Cambridge |
| 2021 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| 2019 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| 2018 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| 2017 | Oxford | Cambridge |
| 2016 | Cambridge | Oxford |
| 2015 | Oxford | Oxford |
Commenting on the ratings, Marie Toland, Senior Editor at Slotozilla said:
“With the highly-anticipated boat race set to draw over 250,000 spectators to the river bank, we have highlighted the best pubs to enjoy the race from. With Cambridge University holding more victories than Oxford University, in both the men’s and women’s races, it will be interesting to see whether their winning streak will continue this year, or whether Oxford University will take the coveted Boat Race trophy in 2025!”
“If you’re a superfan looking to place a bet on the race, not only could you place a bet on the winner or a dead heat, but you could also place a bet on the likes of the winning distance, the time of the victory, whether a record will be broken, or even the unlikely event of one of the boats sinking!”
Slotozilla has shared the best pubs to view the Oxford vs Cambridge boat race.
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