Enjoy the University Boat Race at Chiswick Pier
Excellent vantage point and 'best value beer' on the Thames
See the race from Chiswick Pier
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April 1, 2025
This year’s University Boat Race takes place on Sunday 13 April and Chiswick Pier is, once again, claiming to be the best place for all the family to watch the event.
The series of contests between Oxford and Cambridge start with the women's race at 1:20pm and finishing with the men's at 2:21pm. Between these two races will be the women’s reserve crews followed by the men’s reserve crews.
Generally crews pass Chiswick Pier at around 11 minutes after start times. You can watch the crews power upstream from Chiswick Eyot, past the Pier and through to the final bend before Barnes Bridge.
You can get a bite to eat and a drink before the races begin from noon and enjoy the views of the calm flowing river before the action begins. There will be food from Salt Beef Shack, Abdul’s Moroccan and ice creams from Super Scoop gelato, along with what they say is the best value beer on the river at the Fuller’s bar. Hot drinks will also be available to purchase.
These events are organised by the Chiswick Pier Trust which works to engage people with the River Thames. It provides access to the Thames and supports major river events, as well as organising events of its own.
For information on Chiswick Pier Trust membership check the Chiswick Pier Trust's web site.
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