If you’re not lucky enough to be going to the Stewards Enclosure this year, we have done a little round-up of other riverside places to kick your heels up or down, whichever is your preference.

New this year due to the pandemic, the usual site for the iconic stripey blue boat tents (crew boating has been move to Fawley) is being transformed into a Supporters Lawn where friends & family of competitors and the general public can picnic and enjoy the racing via a big screen with a shop bar and food court. The picnic entry ticket allows for a car and up to 4 adults and will be provided with a space for parking and a picnic area £180 for Weds/Thurs/Sun and £200 for Fri/Sat.

General entry tickets are available at £20 for Weds/Thurs/Sun and £25 for Fri/Sat. For info visit www.hrr.co.uk/supporters-lawn-enclosure

The Angel on the Bridge is any Henleyites rite of passage growing up and experiencing Regatta. Some things don’t change and the terrace at this Henley riverside institution will be jumping to the choons of DJ One Deck, who will be on the ‘the decks’ from 5pm until late 11th-15th August.

If you’re after something a little more sedate but right on the river, the pop-up bar The Terrace at the Red Lion Lawn will be a chilled out alternative to watch the world go by on the water. Open 11th-15th August 12-6pm.

Upper Thames Rowing Club open up their garden calling it Henley’s largest riverfront pub garden. Pub tables and VIP tables with Gazebos are available for booking. There is a bar with street food traders and at table ordering for drinks. Open daily 11am-8pm. From £300 per day per table. For more info visit henley-regatta.co.uk/book/

Located on the Berkshire riverbank between the Stewards Enclosure and Mahiki. The Feast Over Flame Terrace and Garden Bar gives access to their six course dining menu, cocktails, live music and DJ, all with views of the racing.

MENU

• Freshly baked meadow herb bread, whipped wild garlic butter
• Pancetta wrapped wye valley asparagus, soft boiled quails egg and truffle mayonnaise
• Apple smoked hand dived Scallops cooked in the shell, pea purée, pea shoot and apple salad, cumin espuma
• Grilled fillet of beef and lobster tail, triple cooked truffle chips, watercress & shallot salad, sauce béarnaise
• Griddled peach Melba Poached and grilled peaches, raspberry, vanilla cream and shortbread
• S’mores platter followed by luxury hot chocolate

Access will only be granted through a pre purchased ticket. No sales or walk-ins on the day. To book visit www.feast-popup.com

Mahiki’s legendary pop-up tropical paradise brings London’s legendary party nirvana to the shores of Henley Royal Regatta, serving up sun-drenched cocktails, through to late-night libations as darkness falls and the dancefloor fills. VIP tickets from £95 which includes entry, half a bottle of champers and posh toilets. Fri/Sat SOLD OUT. To find out more visit designmynight.com/uk/whats-on/vip-party/mahiki-at-henley-royal-regatta-2021

“Enjoy the world’s most prestigious rowing event with a luxurious picnic on the bank of Fawley Meadows” – Picnic packages available which gives access to the Fawley Meadows hospitality enclosure. Downer – got to take your own blankets, chairs and picnic paraphenalia. To enquire about tickets visit henleyroyalregatta.seetickets.com/tour/henley-royal-regatta-fawley-picnics

Temple Island Meadows are offering the Temple Island Enclosure and The Riverside Enclosure both include a dining experience plus with no Barn Bar this year, they have replace it with Farm Reserved Parking and Barn Bar Reserved Parking with your own reserved parking & picnic space with view of the racing from £75. For more info visit henleyregatta.com/regatta-2021