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The Naturalist
★ 4.0(1 review)Bar
watersiderelaxedlocal-crowd
About the Vibe
The Naturalist is the kind of neighbourhood pub that makes you want to move to Woodberry Down. Perched on the banks of the West Reservoir, this Berkeley Homes-backed corner spot serves seasonal food, local craft beers, and proper cocktails to a loyal local crowd. The large terrace is the real draw — grab a seat outside on a sunny evening and you'll forget you're 250 metres from a Piccadilly Line station.
Why it's worth it
A reservoir-side pub in Woodberry Down with a sprawling 80-cover terrace, seasonal food, and craft cocktails — the sunny-day spot you didn't know North London had.
Highlights
reservoir terracecraft beerseasonal foodcocktails
Before you go
On sunny days, arrive early to grab a table on the terrace — it fills up fast with the local Woodberry Down crowd.
Known For
- •reservoir-side terrace
- •seasonal British food
- •craft beer selection
- •hand-crafted cocktails
Best For
sunny-afternoon drinkscasual dinnersweekend pub lunches
1 review
City InsidersEditorialJuly 8, 2026
Waterside pub with a terrace that rivals any in North London
Tucked into the Woodberry Down development near Manor House, The Naturalist is a proper neighbourhood pub with a setting that most London boozers would kill for. It sits right on the edge of the West Reservoir, and the large external terrace — which holds around 80 covers — is genuinely one of the nicest waterside drinking spots in North London. On a sunny day, you'll want to get there early to bag a table outside; the locals certainly know about it.
Inside, it's fitted to a high standard with a modern, airy feel that matches the new-build development it occupies. The bar stocks local craft beers alongside a solid wine list and a well-considered cocktail selection — the kind of drinks menu that suggests someone behind the bar actually cares. Food is seasonal and freshly prepared daily, leaning British without being fussy about it. It's the sort of place that works equally well for a quick after-work pint or a full dinner with friends.
The one thing to keep in mind is the location — it's very much a destination pub for the Woodberry Down community rather than somewhere you'd stumble across. Manor House station is just 250 metres away though, so it's an easy trip from central London. Reviews consistently praise the friendly team and the quality of the food, and the overall vibe is relaxed and welcoming rather than trying too hard.