The Best Boat Race View in Hammersmith
Boat Race 2026
Balcony View
Exclusive Boat Race Lunch
Eat Before Or After The Race
Boat Race Riverside Lunch
The Best Place To Watch The Oxford Vs Cambridge Boat Race
This is where the Boat Race truly comes alive.
Right in the heart of Hammersmith, you can sit at the most thrilling stretch of the Thames, the midpoint of the race, where tactics play out, crowds erupt, and the atmosphere turns electric. With the longest uninterrupted river view of any pub along the Thames, we offer more watch time, more anticipation, and more of those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments that define the day.
Year after year, people return for the same reason: the view, the energy, the feeling of being right in the thick of it. From early morning build-up to the final celebrations, our riverside fills with colour, cheers, and the buzz that only Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race can bring.
Out on the green, entertainment runs all afternoon. Pints are poured, spritz flows freely, wine glasses clink, and the countdown to kickoff builds with every passing minute. This isn’t just watching the race, this is experiencing it.
If you’re doing Boat Race 2026 properly, you’re doing it here.
The Exclusive Boat Race Lunch Club
For those who want front-row viewing with a touch of occasion, our Exclusive Lunch Club is the ultimate way to experience the race.
Hosted in our beautiful upstairs private dining room, this is elevated Boat Race viewing (literally). Step out onto the first-floor balcony as the crews power past, with uninterrupted views of the action below. Feel the surge of the crowd, hear the rhythm of the coxswains, and watch the race unfold from one of the best vantage points in Hammersmith.
At midday, settle in for a specially curated lunch designed for celebrating, generous, seasonal dishes, flowing drinks, and an atmosphere that builds with every course. It’s vibrant, it’s immersive, and it sells out for a reason.
This is Boat Race Day 2026, done in style.
Boat Race Riverside Lunch
If you want to be right on the river’s edge, our Riverside Lunch delivers the full experience.
Set within our light-filled private conservatory overlooking the Thames, this is relaxed with a buzz, close enough to feel every roar from the banks, with the comfort of a beautifully hosted lunch.
With two sittings available, you can plan your day your way: arrive early and soak up the anticipation, or settle in as the excitement peaks. Expect classic British dishes, celebratory drinks, and that unmistakable riverside buzz that builds as the crews approach.
When the boats surge into view, you’ll understand exactly why this stretch of the Thames is legendary.
Summer Drinks Flowing
Boat Race Day calls for something cold in hand. Think crisp pints, ice-cold spritz, and bottles of wine shared riverside as the atmosphere builds. From the first pour to the final whistle, the drinks are flowing and the vibes are immaculate
Arrive Early, Stay All Day
The best spots don’t wait around. With the longest stretch of river views in Hammersmith, people arrive early to claim their place along the Thames and settle in for the build-up. Grab your seat, order your first round, and soak up every second of the anticipation before the boats power past.
Dogs Welcome
Boat Race Day wouldn’t be complete without your four-legged friends. We’re proudly dog-friendly, so bring them along for the riverside action. Everyone’s part of the celebration here.
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