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