Circle13 Brings Pétanque, Basque Pintxos and Low-ABV Cocktails to a London Fields Railway Arch
Circle13, a fresh bar at 369-370 Mentmore Terrace in London E8 3SD, is founded by Marc Sarton Du Jonchay, known for his work at A Bar with Shapes for a Name and New York's Gage & Tollner, along with former pétanque player Monty Quaia. The spot boasts indoor and outdoor pétanque courts, Basque dishes, and a drink selection focused on low- and no-ABV highballs. Interior designer Joseph Stone drew inspiration from aerial views of silver balls on gravel, using earthy materials and sandy tiles. Quaia aims for "rebellious simplicity," challenging the authenticity of social venues. Chef Sean Donnelly offers pintxos like pork belly skewers, with non-alcoholic cocktails at £6 and low-ABV options at £8.50.
Key facts
- Circle13 opened in a railway arch at 369-370 Mentmore Terrace, London E8 3SD
- Founders are Marc Sarton Du Jonchay and former international pétanque player Monty Quaia
- Interiors were designed by experiential designer Joseph Stone
- Lighting design was developed with Darran Prior of There's Light
- The venue has indoor and outdoor pétanque pitches plus a second arch for events
- Chef Sean Donnelly leads a Basque pintxos menu
- Non-alcoholic cocktails are priced at £6; low-ABV highballs and spritzes at £8.50
- Uniforms are a four-piece capsule made with Lithuanian streetwear brand Püga73
- Tuesday takeovers with young chefs from Michelin kitchens are planned
Entities
Artists
- Marc Sarton Du Jonchay
- Monty Quaia
- Joseph Stone
- Darran Prior
- Sean Donnelly
- Lisa Wright
Institutions
- Circle13
- A Bar with Shapes for a Name
- Gage & Tollner
- There's Light
- Paul Smith
- Püga73
- Nike
- Wallpaper
Locations
- London Fields
- London
- United Kingdom
- East London
- Mentmore Terrace
- E8
- New York
- United States
- France
- Lithuania