Looking for a venue for your next event right in the heart of the capital? citizenM hotel at the Tower of London is about as 'London-y' as it gets! If you're not familiar with the hotel chain, citizenM is a modern take on hybrid travel, offering effortless, contemporary spaces to meet, connect, stay and eat, all over the world. You'll see their hotels everywhere from Glasgow to New York, each with plenty of event spaces to boot.
At the Tower of London branch, you'll find cloudM - a 7th-floor bar with incredible views across the city and particularly of its iconic name sake. The space is huge, spanning a main bar, indoor and outdoor seating, cosy nooks and a mezzanine.
The vibe is relaxed and contemporary, boasting a colourful, dynamic decor scheme with tongue-in-cheek references to British culture. Think repeat-print posters of the Queen plastered across pillars, large shelving units decorated with vibrant books, globes and red London buses, and Union Jack cushions dotted around.
In terms of capacity, cloudM can comfortably cater for 250 people across its indoor bar and lounge and stunning outdoor terrace. When it comes to refreshements, the drinks menu spans a mix of signature London-themed cocktails as well as the classics, such as the 'Olympic Park' with Bombay Sapphire, raspberry lemongrass syrup, lemon juice and Ms Better's Bitter Foamer, plus 'the Thames' with Bombay Sapphire, mango juice, cinnamon and chilli syrup, lime juice and chocolate bitters.
There's also a selection of wines, beers, ciders and spirits, as well as softs for those not drinking alcohol. While cloudM doesn't offer hot food, there is a mix of small plates such as an English cheese board with locally sourced buttermilk crackers and quince jelly, and charcuterie meats with locally baked bread and rich humous and oils for dipping.