Continuing my mission to discover bars with epic views around London, cloudM rooftop bar at citizenM Tower of London has been one high on my list to visit. Located on the 7th floor directly above Tower Hill Station, it’s said to be one of London’s best-kept secrets, where you can enjoy cocktails whilst enjoying a sensational view of the Tower of London.

We were here to sample the new Gin & Tea Time menu, running Fridays – Sunday the menu is in collaboration with iconic gin brand Bombay Sapphire, championing the spirit in a range of London-inspired cocktails. The view really is undeniably stunning, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the panoramic views of the London skyline, include the Tower of London, The Shard and Trinity Square. Nestled into a comfortable chair with the sun slowly setting, this is one of those movements that fill you with love of the great city.

Settled down with a plate of tea-time bites; English cheeses, charcuterie meats, nuts, olives, hummus and crackers. We ordered most extravagant-looking cocktail on the menu, the London Eye; a mix of Bombay Premier Cru, sugar syrup, lime juice, blue curacao, ginger, liquor and sparkling wine. Glistening bright blue, it was surprisingly fresh and easy to drink, garnished with a piece of fluffy blue candy floss as a nod to London’s skyline.

Eager to try another, I opted for the Thames Trader; a blend of Bombay Sapphire gin, mango juice, cinnamon and chili syrup, lime juice and chocolate bitters. A lover of spice and all things chocolate… this was pretty much my dream cocktail, a level of sweetness that means you can’t drink too many but ideal if you want to sip on one or two.

Delicious cocktails, tasty snacks and an insane view, Gin and Tea Time at cloudM is a great weekend option if you want to sip in style.

Available Thursday – Sunday’s

Address: 40 Trinity Square, London EC3N 4DJ

Website: www.citizenm.com/cloudm/tower-of-london

Written by Jordan Crowley

Photos courtesy of citizenM