The MOBO Group and Greene King are partnering to open the House of MOBO, a South London community venue celebrating black culture.
Kanya King, founder and chief executive of the MOBO Group, outside the House of MOBO
Opening on Thursday, 27th November, it will operate on the site of the former Paxton pub, at 255 Gipsy Road, in Gipsy Hill.
There are exciting plans for the House of MOBO in 2026, as part of the MOBO Group’s 30th anniversary celebrations. A year-long celebration will look back on three decades of championing diverse talent and driving social impact through music, creativity, and community.
The venue will host live music, creative showcases, and community-led events alongside a destination dining experience inspired by global influences.
True to MOBO’s mission of celebrating excellence and breaking down barriers, the House of MOBO will provide a stage for emerging and established talent, while offering a warm, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
This new project builds on the success of Greene King’s wider partnership with the MOBO Group, which has seen the company already work closely with MOBOLISE, the career development platform that connects driven talent to career opportunities, mentoring, and professional growth.
“Our partnership with the MOBO Group is all about creating opportunities and opening doors to unlock and support underrepresented talent in our sector, which is why we are incredibly proud to be working with them to launch the House of MOBO,” said Nick Mackenzie, chief executive of Greene King.
“This new pub will be a shining example of the important role our locals play at the heart of their communities — providing a space to celebrate culture, champion diversity, and bring people together in a warm, welcoming hospitality experience that’s truly open to all.”
Kanya King CBE, founder and chief executive of the MOBO Group, added: “For three decades, MOBO has been about opening doors and building platforms, and now we’re extending that spirit into the heart of the high street.
“This space represents everything we stand for — belonging, opportunity, and coming together. It’s more than a pub; it’s a living, breathing reflection of the communities that inspire us.
“Our partnership with Greene King combines our shared commitment to positive social change. Together, we’re doing more than opening a pub — we’re also opening up opportunities.”
