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Where to watch the 2011 Boat Race

Beat the crowds and find the best place to watch the Boat Race

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Up to 25,000 spectators will line the four-and-a-quarter-mile Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race course from Putney to Mortlake on the afternoon of Saturday March 26. Where will you be?

Pubs and restaurants north of the river | Pubs and restaurants south of the river

Pubs and restaurants north of the river

  • Beer garden at the Crabtree

    Crabtree

    Rainville Road, W6 9HA. Putney Bridge tube.

    A huge Victorian gastropub with an extensive beer garden offering great views of the race.

  • The Old Ship

    25 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, W6 9TD. Ravencourt Park tube.

    This large pub with a riverside beer garden will have an all-day barbecue and live music on race ...

  • Bishops Park

    Bishop's Park Rd, London, SW6 3LA. Putney Bridge tube

    There will be big screens at Bishops Park in Fulham close to the start and Furnival Gardens after...

  • Riverside Bar and Kitchen

    Riverside Studios, Crisp Rd, W6 9RL. Hammersmith tube.

    There are great views overlooking Hammersmith Bridge from the terrace at Riverside Studios. Altho...

  • Old City Arms

    107 Hammersmith Bridge Rd, W6 9DA. Hammersmith tube.

    Not quite on the river but the closest pub to Hammersmith Bridge (which is closed during the race...

  • Blue Anchor

      13 Lower Mall, Hammersmith, W6 9DJ

    Despite coming under new ownership last year, this charming little 18th-century pub near Hammersm...

  • The Rutland Arms

    15 Lower Mall, W6 9DJ. Hammersmith tube.

    Views of the race towards Chiswick Eyot and Barnes Bridge, plus TV screens for the rest of the ac...

  • The Dove

    19 Upper Mall, W6 9TA. Hammersmith or Ravenscourt Park tube.

    The Dove is pretty small but has a balcony from which – if you can get on to it – you can wat...

  • Black Lion

    2 South Black Lion Lane, W6 9TJ. Ravenscourt Park tube.

    Situated in a lane just behind the Thames Path. There will be a barbecue in the pub’s beer gard...

  • Pissarro Restaurant & Bar

    Corney Reach Way, W4 2TR. Chiswick rail.

    Riverside restaurant on Corney Reach next to the RNLI station, from which you can watch as the cr...

Pubs and restaurants north of the river | Pubs and restaurants south of the river

Pubs and restaurants south of the river

  • Thai Square

    2-4 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1LB. Putney Bridge tube.

    A branch of the Thai Square chain, built to resemble an ocean liner, with fab views of the start ...

  • Star and Garter

    4 Lower Richmond Rd, SW15 1NJ. Putney Bridge tube.

    Located just past the University Stone, which marks the start of the Boat Race (although you prob...

  • The Duke's Head

    8 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1JN. Putney Bridge tube.

    Close to the Star and Garter, with windows overlooking the race start, outside bars and live band...

  • The Bull's Head

    373 Lonsdale Rd, SW13 9PY. Barnes Bridge rail.

    A Young’s pub and popular jazz venue. There’s a Thai restaurant here as well as pub food. Wat...

  • The White Hart

    The Terrace, Riverside, SW13 0NR. Barnes Bridge rail.

    Another Young's pub, rated by hungry rowers for its barbecues. Its extensive terrace is a good sp...

  • The Depot

    Tideway Yard, Mortlake High Street, SW14 8SN. Barnes Bridge rail.

    This Thameside brasserie offers a special menu on Boat Race day. Early booking – with a non-ref...

  • The Ship

    10 Thames Bank, Ship Lane, SW14 7QR. Mortlake rail.

    Located just before the University Stone, which signifies the finish of the race.

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By Mel - Mar 24 2011

London Corinthians Sailing Club is also a great place to watch the boat race from. BBQ and Bar open to members and non members from 2pm. It's on the bend in the Thames at Hammersmith so great views up and down the river. go to www.lcsc.org.uk for directions

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