About
Fashion conscious venue for artful cocktails and aperitifs amid 1920s-style decor.
Located in the vibrant heart of East London, The Natural Philosopher is a unique cocktail bar committed to offering an unparalleled drinking experience. We focus on creating one-of-a-kind cocktails using foraged ingredients, blending traditional mixology with an adventurous approach to flavours. Our cozy and welcoming atmosphere, replete with antiques and lush greenery, makes each visit a journey into a tranquil oasis away from the bustling city. The Natural Philosopher—where exceptional drinks, curated ambiance, and friendly service blend into a memorable experience.
Located in the vibrant heart of East London, The Natural Philosopher is a unique cocktail bar committed to offering an unparalleled drinking experience. We focus on creating one-of-a-kind cocktails using foraged ingredients, blending traditional mixology with an adventurous approach to flavours. Our cozy and welcoming atmosphere, replete with antiques and lush greenery, makes each visit a journey into a tranquil oasis away from the bustling city. The Natural Philosopher—where exceptional drinks, curated ambiance, and friendly service blend into a memorable experience.
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Closed
| Monday | 6:00 – 11:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 – 11:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 – 11:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 – 11:15 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 4:00 – 11:15 PM |
Highlights
Great cocktails · Highlights
Great cocktails · Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet · Dining options
Outside food allowed · Seating · Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets · Toilets · Wi-Fi · Free Wi-Fi · Atmosphere
Casual · Cosy · Crowd
Good for groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safe space · Payments
Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments · American Express · Mastercard · VISA · Location
489 Hackney Road, inside The Macsmiths, London, E2 9ED, United KingdomPhotos
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The Natural Philosopher
13 days ago
The Natural Philosopher- Celebrating a decade in service to East London with foraged cocktails inspired by nature
The Natural Philosopher
29 days ago
Forager's Journal cocktail menu is now live!
Book a table now to discover our new foraged cocktails in East London
Book a table now to discover our new foraged cocktails in East London
The Natural Philosopher
1 month ago
We remain closed today to recover from our illness.
We very much expect to be back tomorrow (Tuesday 12th) at 6pm
We very much expect to be back tomorrow (Tuesday 12th) at 6pm
The Natural Philosopher
1 month ago
We are closed today (Sunday 10th March) due to illness.
We are hoping to be back open tomorrow but will post another update then.
We are hoping to be back open tomorrow but will post another update then.
The Natural Philosopher
2 months ago
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.
The Natural Philosopher
2 months ago
The Natural Philosopher is closed tonight (Thursday 8th) for a private event.
We'll be back at our regular time of 6pm tomorrow (Friday 9th)
We'll be back at our regular time of 6pm tomorrow (Friday 9th)
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Paul Mathew
a week ago
Creative and delicious drinks in a great setting - to suit anyone from the geekiest bar geek to your hot date. Independent, innovative, interesting. Go and enjoy!
Aisling McConville
2 months ago
Very cute cocktail bar with some amazing drinks. Potentially the best cocktail in Bethnal Green. Staff are friendly and the vibe is great. The only thing is they used to have the terrain menu which was inspired by foraging in different terrains in the UK which was the most inspired and incredible cocktail menu ever - the new menu is slightly shorter and I miss the old one! Still fantastically made drinks in a gorgeous spot all the same!
Christin Witzenberger
a month ago
The cocktails are amazing and the staff is very knowledgeable about the drinks! Service was great and cocktails had a perfect amount of alcohol. It’s a very rare find ✨
Also I love that the foam on some cocktails were explicitly written that it’s vegan foam!
Fabrizio Ori
5 months ago
Cozy bar with a lot of interesting cocktails. They are not very boozy and a bit overpriced for the experience. Excellent service, though
Michael Kashey
a year ago
An incredible little stop with some of the best cocktails in the city served by some of the best bartenders. Everything we tried was 10/10 and cannot recommend enough. If you haven’t been you are truly missing out!!!
Anna James
a month ago
Amazing cocktails, reasonable price for London cocktails but definitely worth making the most of the happy hour. Such a discreet, quirky setting. Perfect for a date night or a group setting!
Claire Bamford
10 months ago
We visited The Natural Philospher as the final stop on a rum tour. It was brilliant! The owner, Josh Powell, gave us a great introduction to the place. It looked amazing, totally not what you expect looking at the front of the building. All the staff were super friendly. Definitely worth going the extra distance out of Central London to visit this wonderful gem!
Anna Clingan
3 weeks ago
Genuinely never tasted anything so good when it comes to drinks. Lovely atmosphere, service, and vibe too!
Dominic Gooden
5 days ago
It's a fantastic hidden gem. Well worth a visit, the perfect date spot in my opinion. Drinks are perfectly balanced, and the decor is fire.
Sabina
a year ago
Such a cool spot for a date or catching up with friends. The cocktails were tasty and service was great. The drinks bar was one level down from the floor!! quirky art surrounds the cosy chairs and sofa’s - a lot to see.
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