The Natural Philosopher

International Tequila Day at The Natural Philosopher Thursday 24th July – One Night Only Celebrate International Tequila Day with us in true style... more

HAPPY HOUR just got even happier! We’ve listened to your feedback and made a few changes to give you even more value — and more reasons to smile. S... more

Doors are open a bit earlier today. Sun's shining, drinks are cold and refreshing, and we’ve got the door wide open. Still a few tables left for t... more

There’s a seat waiting for you… And it comes with aircon. Escape the heat, sip something delicious, and settle into one of East London’s cosiest li... more

Looking for a low-key spot to unwind this Thursday evening? Join us at The Natural Philosopher for expertly crafted cocktails, candlelit corners, a... more

Drinks up! The weekend is still young, you know!

Book a table with us tonight to enjoy foraged cocktails and twisted classics on Hackney Road

It's International Margarita Day! Whether you like yours, Classic, Spicy, or Tommy's we've got you covered. If you fancy upping your Marg game at ... more

Every once in a while there will be a drink on the menu that seems to slip people's attention This month the AGROPOLITAN is the drink that deserve... more

Great cocktails deserve great snacks too!

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Your friendly neighbourhood cocktail bar since 2014, The Natural Philosopher is open 7 days a week with Happy Hour 6-8pm every day Swing by to see... more

The bar’s stocked, the lights are low, and we’re ready to shake, stir, and serve up something unforgettable from 3pm today Whether you’re here for... more

Many of you will have met her before when she's done cover shifts for us. So we're incredibly proud to announce that the wonderful Eglė will be a p... more

ACID FOREST- Sipsmith Gin, Pine Liqueur, Devil's Botany Absinthe, Acid, Simple Syrup, Three Cents Fig Soda This is a cocktail that's way more than... more

Where art meets alchemy. Nestled within Hackney Road’s Mac repair shop, The Natural Philosopher blends vintage charm with verdant touches to create... more

The WHITE VIPER on our current menu is a subtle twist on a classic sour called a White Lady We make it with Sipsmith Sipping Vodka, Tempus Fugit K... more

We're closed tonight due to sudden illness but we'll be back at 6pm tomorrow, doling out London's best foraged cocktails

Be sure to book a table!

Our menu changes every month, bringing you fresh, exciting flavours to discover. With three sections to explore—Light & Fresh, Balanced & Flavourf... more

When the clock strikes 6pm, it’s Happy Hour—every single day of the week! Our twisted classics offer a little something for everyone. Whether you’... more

Hidden behind a working Mac repair shop in Bethnal Green lies The Natural Philosopher What makes being hidden a benefit for you? -Exclusivity: It... more

❄️ Cold weather has a way of cancelling plans, but spontaneity? That’s where the magic happens. Step into East London’s hidden gem and discover so... more

The weekend is upon us once more. make sure you book a table to avoid disappointment as we fill up very quickly at this time of year.

We're excited to be taking part in London Cocktail Week again this year, with 2 gorgeous serves. Morning Dew is our alcoholic serve with Fennel Blo... more

Did you know that we change our menu every month? We forage ingredients from around East London and transform them into tinctures, infusions, ferm... more

Don't miss out on good times and great cocktails

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Don't forget we do Happy Hour on the weekends too! 2 for £16 on selected elevated classics, 6-8pm! Come cosy up in your favourite neighbourhood c... more

The Natural Philosopher- Celebrating a decade in service to East London with foraged cocktails inspired by nature

Forager's Journal cocktail menu is now live!

Book a table now to discover our new foraged cocktails in East London

Tonight's looking like a busy one early doors. We'll have tables freeing up around 8.30. get your bookings in to guarantee a space.

🍹 Discover East London's Hidden Cocktail Gem - The Natural Philosopher! Nestled in the vibrant heart of Hackney, The Natural Philosopher is more ... more

Bookings are open for our fuss-free New Year's Eve. No loud djs, ticket charges or price hikes. Just the relaxed atmosphere of our bar with 1 extra... more

It's that time of year now when things get a little bit more cosy at the bar. Come sit in our gorgeous venue with a loved one and a cocktail. It's... more

There's still plenty of time to get a booking in for this weekend. Just head to the link to book a table.

Don't forget we have happy hour every day 6-8pm with 2 of the same for £16 on selected classic cocktails

What are picklebacks and why are Hackney's The Natural Philosopher the best picklebacks in London?

Hey, it's Josh here. 🌈 June is Pride Month, and I wanted to take a moment to share a bit of my own story. As a proud Pan man, I know first-hand ho... more

Hey, it's Josh here. 🌈 June is #PrideMonth, and I wanted to take a moment to share a bit of my own story. As a proud pansexual, I know first-hand ... more

Join us this weekend for our Happy Hour 6-8pm, where you can enjoy 2 for £14 on selected classics crafted in collaboration with East London Liquor ... more

£5 off any of our range of bottled cocktails. Just put the code in at checkout

The Natural Philosopher is thrilled to announce the launch of a new series of exclusive cocktail masterclasses, "Botanical Blends." After much anti... more

The Natural Philosopher will be CLOSED Tuesday 23rd May for a staff outing. We'll be back at our regular time of 6pm on Wednesday 24th.

We're looking pretty busy tonight. Whilst we will have some walk in space available, we're looking pretty full until 9pm so we would suggest making a booking for after then or trying your luck through the door

Just a reminder that we reopen from our holiday break at 6pm on Friday 6th January!

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We're looking forward to a busy weekend. Be sure to book a table to avoid missing out

From Monday 20th we'll be open on Mondays too, giving you an extra day to come get you fill of snacks and delicious cocktails. Not only that but we... more

The Natural Philosopher presents an evening with El Bandarra. El Bandarra is a fantastic range of Vermouth's and Aperitivo's from Barcelona that add a touch of summer to any spritz, or cocktail. Join bar owner Josh Powell and El Bandarra South U... more

Whilst the main bar area may be a little darker, our repair shop section gets all the light. So no excuse not to visit for a cocktail or two. Happ... more

Summer Vermouth Tasting with El Bandarra Vermouth comes in many different styles and knowing how to use it can be difficult. Join us on Wednesday... more

We'll be closed Tuesday for some well deserved staff festivities.

You can catch us again at our regular time of 6pm Wednesday.

If you've not been to our little bar yet, you're seriously missing out. We offer something completely different to most bars whilst keeping it casu... more

Step in tonight from the gloom of the British weather and enjoy a cocktail or two in our cosy and warm atmosphere. Our drinks are guaranteed to per... more

Make your Monday-Friday work for you and add our Local business Discounts to your work perks. If you are part of a business in the E1, E2 or E8 are... more

If you're into Margaritas but are looking for something a little more complex, then our Caraway is the perfect drink. It still has the Tequila and... more

We're back from 6pm tonight with Happy Hour!

Make sure you join us before 8pm for some tasty £6 cocktails

We're back today from 6pm with our Happy Hour. Make sure to swing by for those tasty £6 cocktails!

Happy EARTH Day!!!

Come join us tonight in celebrating our wonderful planet with one of our naturally inspired cocktails

Don't forget about our Happy Hour which runs Tuesday-Thursday 6-8pm £6 selected classic cocktails- Negroni, Aperol Spritz, Old Fashioned, Tom Coll... more

The countdown is on! We've spent 3 months working on this new cocktail menu and we're really excited to present it to you guys for the first time ... more

We're looking forward to opening back up after our extended holiday.

We'll be right back at 6pm Tuesday ready to shake and stir something curative.

We're launching a brand new menu on the 31st October to celebrate the last day of London Cocktail Month. This one is going to be our best yet with ... more

We now offer £25, £50, and £100 Gift Vouchers. So whether you're self-isolating or if you have a mates birthday coming up, you're covered. You can... more

Gabby Killick is the hilarious writer and performer of the award-winning comedy show, Girlfriend From Hell. Her shows are a series of laugh out lo... more

Hilarious stand-up comedy and new material from the likes of Luke Kempner, Ria Lina, Ray Badran, Brett Goldstein, Trevor Lock, James Redmond & Mc V... more

Join us at The Natural Philosopher from 7pm on Sunday 26th Jan for our Dry January blowout. We've got Jenny Griffiths from Sekforde Botanical mixer... more