From the oyster rooms
to Mount Street.
Scott's began in 1851, when a young fishmonger named John Scott opened an oyster warehouse in the Haymarket that became known as Scott's Oyster Rooms. For more than a century it held court on Coventry Street, where Ian Fleming kept a corner table on the first floor, before moving in 1967 to 20 Mount Street in Mayfair. Restored and reopened in 2006, it remains London's most celebrated address for oysters, Dover sole and Champagne, and in 2026 it marks 175 years.
The oyster rooms
Fishmonger John Scott opens an oyster warehouse in the Haymarket, known as Scott's Oyster Rooms.
Coventry Street
The oyster rooms are established at 18 Coventry Street, near Piccadilly Circus.
Bath stone
The Coventry Street building is rebuilt in Bath stone, adorned with an S monogram and scallop shell motifs.
Ian Fleming
The creator of James Bond is a regular, with a corner table for two on the first floor.
The Great Escape
Scott's is named in the film as the first place two prisoners of war long to dine.
Mount Street
Scott's moves to 20 Mount Street in Mayfair, its home ever since.
Reborn
After a restoration by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, Scott's reopens in November to critical acclaim.
175 years
The anniversary is marked with a special edition Chablis, a caviar menu and anniversary cocktails.
