About
Fashion conscious venue for artful cocktails and aperitifs amid 1920s-style decor.
Step through The MacSmith’s and you’ll find The Natural Philosopher — a bar for the curious, a neighbourhood hideout with low lights, strong drinks, and an unconventional whisky list that never stands still. At the heart of The Natural Philosopher is a curated collection of 24 whiskies — each chosen for its character, craft, and curiosity. When a bottle runs dry, a new expression takes its place. Never overpriced, never overcomplicated, and never left to gather dust — our selection is constantly evolving. Visit for Whisky Wednesdays and join our weekly whisky tastings. Perfect for date nights, celebrations, or drinks with friends. Visit for a unique, unforgettable cocktail experience in the heart of East London.
Step through The MacSmith’s and you’ll find The Natural Philosopher — a bar for the curious, a neighbourhood hideout with low lights, strong drinks, and an unconventional whisky list that never stands still. At the heart of The Natural Philosopher is a curated collection of 24 whiskies — each chosen for its character, craft, and curiosity. When a bottle runs dry, a new expression takes its place. Never overpriced, never overcomplicated, and never left to gather dust — our selection is constantly evolving. Visit for Whisky Wednesdays and join our weekly whisky tastings. Perfect for date nights, celebrations, or drinks with friends. Visit for a unique, unforgettable cocktail experience in the heart of East London.
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Hours
Closed
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:00 – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Insights
Highlights
Great cocktails · Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Dining options
Seating · Table service · Amenities
Gender-neutral restroom · Restroom · Wi-Fi · Free Wi-Fi · Atmosphere
Casual · Cozy · Romantic · Trendy · Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace · Payments
Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments · American Express · MasterCard · VISA · Posts
- The Natural Philosopher4 months ago
Doors open at 4pm today. Come grab a seat and a cocktail and relax in our cozy neighbourhood bar - More posts
Reviews
4.8 out of 5
(405 reviews)
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Andy Becalick
6 months ago
Great looking place and very friendly staff. Lots of unique fairly priced cocktails, well made with locally sourced ingredients. Picklebacks are really good too!
Michaela Clayton
a month ago
Just did a whisky tasting here last night. I didn’t know what to expect. It was absolutely amazing. The person presenting was from East London Liquor. They were really knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoyed the set up that meant we sat together as a group. Highly recommended trying it out - they seem to have guest whisky companies do tastings.
About
Fashion conscious venue for artful cocktails and aperitifs amid 1920s-style decor.
Step through The MacSmith’s and you’ll find The Natural Philosopher — a bar for the curious, a neighbourhood hideout with low lights, strong drinks, and an unconventional whisky list that never stands still. At the heart of The Natural Philosopher is a curated collection of 24 whiskies — each chosen for its character, craft, and curiosity. When a bottle runs dry, a new expression takes its place. Never overpriced, never overcomplicated, and never left to gather dust — our selection is constantly evolving. Visit for Whisky Wednesdays and join our weekly whisky tastings. Perfect for date nights, celebrations, or drinks with friends. Visit for a unique, unforgettable cocktail experience in the heart of East London.
Step through The MacSmith’s and you’ll find The Natural Philosopher — a bar for the curious, a neighbourhood hideout with low lights, strong drinks, and an unconventional whisky list that never stands still. At the heart of The Natural Philosopher is a curated collection of 24 whiskies — each chosen for its character, craft, and curiosity. When a bottle runs dry, a new expression takes its place. Never overpriced, never overcomplicated, and never left to gather dust — our selection is constantly evolving. Visit for Whisky Wednesdays and join our weekly whisky tastings. Perfect for date nights, celebrations, or drinks with friends. Visit for a unique, unforgettable cocktail experience in the heart of East London.
Hours
Closed
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:00 – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Reviews
4.8 out of 5
(405 reviews)
4.8
5
4
3
2
1
Andy Becalick
6 months ago
Great looking place and very friendly staff. Lots of unique fairly priced cocktails, well made with locally sourced ingredients. Picklebacks are really good too!
Michaela Clayton
a month ago
Just did a whisky tasting here last night. I didn’t know what to expect. It was absolutely amazing. The person presenting was from East London Liquor. They were really knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoyed the set up that meant we sat together as a group. Highly recommended trying it out - they seem to have guest whisky companies do tastings.
Contact us
Insights
Highlights
Great cocktails · Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Dining options
Seating · Table service · Amenities
Gender-neutral restroom · Restroom · Wi-Fi · Free Wi-Fi · Atmosphere
Casual · Cozy · Romantic · Trendy · Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace · Payments
Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments · American Express · MasterCard · VISA · Posts
- The Natural Philosopher4 months agoDoors open at 4pm today. Come grab a seat and a cocktail and relax in our cozy neighbourhood bar
- More posts
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