Automat Mayfair: A Refined Take on American Dining Opens on Mount Street
Now open on 127 Mount Street, Automat introduces a new American Dining Concept to the Mayfair dining scene. Led by One Luxury Group, the restaurant reimagines early and mid century American dining culture, through a sophisticated and contemporary lens. Once an upscale American diner on Dover Street, the original Automat became a phenomenon – an energetic meeting point of New York gloss, late-night glamour, and London’s creative class. Late 2025 saw the legend reopen under entirely new ownership and with an elevated vision for the modern era.
Accessed discreetly through the doors of luxury leather goods store Tanner Krolle, Automat offers a distinctive, speakeasy-style arrival to its guests. Situated in one of London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, the restaurant joins a roster of landmark destinations including The Connaught, Scott’s, Harry’s Bar and Annabel’s. The inspiration for Automat traces back to Frederick Krolle, founder of Tanner Krolle in 1856, and his love of London’s dining and social culture. He passed this passion on to his son and grandchildren, who later encountered and fell in love with New York’s automats as the family business expanded across the Atlantic.
Automat’s culinary direction blends nostalgia with modern technique. The kitchen reinterprets timeless American comforts with heightened precision, craft, and Mayfair polish. Menu dishes include: the Automat Burger with homemade fries; Lobster Roll dressed in brown butter and lemon over crisp cos lettuce; the Automat Chicken Pie served with sweet potato mash; and Steak Tartare served with Dijon mustard and homemade crisps. The desserts menu draws inspiration from American comfort desserts, with a sophisticated Mayfair flair.
Automat’s cocktail menu offers timeless American classics with a twist, such as the Dirty Martini and Old Fashioned, alongside signature creations including Velvet Hour, made with vodka, cranberry juice, creme de peche, and lemon, and the refreshing Green Mezcalita with notes of parsley, cucumber & jalapeño cordial, and lime. The wine list was designed to complement the dishes in the menu, offering an international selection from Burgundy, Tuscany and a curated offer of American wines.
The interiors, designed by London-based architecture and interior design firm, Tomèf Studio led by Tommaso Franchi, create a “fine diner” ambiance: sensuous lighting, classic tableware, and a design language firmly rooted in old-world charm with modern finesse.
With 58 covers on the ground floor, the room is intentionally intimate, preserving a sense of exclusivity and calm within the bustle of Mount Street. Meanwhile service follows the hallmark style of American hospitality – warm, attentive and unhurried – yet delivered with the precision expected in London’s luxury dining landscape. Music is curated by Chloe Caillet.
According to Chris Seddon, Brand Director of Automat, in 2026, Automat will debut a lower-ground Sporting Club – a hidden dining space designed for Mayfair insiders. The space pairs vintage sporting memorabilia, atmospheric lighting and a central viewing screen, imagined as the ideal venue for major games and private gatherings. The floor accommodates 24 covers and will operate as a members-style hub for cultural and sporting moments.
Automat also plans to introduce its invitation-only no fee Supper Club, granting members guaranteed reservations within 24 hours, access to exclusive dinners and intimate events, and a dedicated WhatsApp concierge for menu updates and insider previews. The Supper Club revives the social spirit that made the original Automat a magnet for London’s creative and media worlds. Silent partners of Automat include some of the world’s best known athletes, artists, actors and global cultural icons, who will be part of a series of key activations over the next months.
