12th Knot, Rooftop bar with terrace in South Bank, London, United Kingdom.
The 12th Knot occupies the twelfth floor of the Sea Containers building, featuring an open-plan layout with plush sofas and modern decor that emphasizes panoramic views of the Thames River and London's skyline.
The venue is housed within the Sea Containers building, which has been part of London's riverside development since the early 20th century, retaining original industrial architecture elements while serving its modern hospitality purpose.
This rooftop destination hosts Saturday afternoon sessions with champagne tastings and DJ performances, while offering live music on Wednesdays and weekend DJ sets featuring genres from afrobeats to house music.
The bar operates Tuesday through Saturday with closing times at midnight on weekdays and 12:30am on weekends, accommodating up to 250 guests indoors and 60 on the terrace with reservations available for groups up to 15.
The establishment enforces a 10pm outdoor closure due to licensing restrictions while maintaining its status as one of London's few rooftop venues with a valid wedding license and disabled access throughout.
Website: https://seacontainerslondon.com/eat-drink/12th-knot
Address: 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD, UK SE1 9PD
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 17:00-00:00; Thursday-Friday 17:00-00:30; Saturday 16:00-00:30
Phone: +442037471063
Website: https://seacontainerslondon.com/eat-drink/12th-knot
GPS coordinates: 51.50836,-0.10666
Latest update: July 16, 2025 16:28
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