The MOBO Group and Greene King have formed a new pub partnership – the House Of MOBO.
Opening its doors on November 27, the House Of MOBO will operate at the site of the former Paxton pub located at 255 Gipsy Road in Gipsy Hill, South London.
A collaboration between MOBO and Greene King, the pub will be operated by the MOBO Group with the support of Greene King Pub Partners, which operates 1,000 pubs in partnership with entrepreneurs and businesses.
The new pub has plans for 2026 as part of the MOBO’s 30th anniversary celebrations. This will be marked with a year-long cultural celebration honouring three decades of MOBO championing diverse talent and driving social impact through music, creativity and community.
As a cultural destination, the House Of MOBO will host live music, creative showcases and community-led events alongside a dining experience inspired by global influences. It will provide a stage for emerging and established talent.
To support this vision, Greene King has extensively invested in the pub, including a new design and refurbishment.
The House of MOBO is a bold new chapter in our story – a place where culture, creativity and community come together under one roof
Kanya King
The House Of MOBO builds on Greene King’s wider partnership with the MOBO Group, which has seen the company already work closely with MOBOLISE, the MOBO Group’s career development platform that connects talent with career opportunities, mentoring and professional growth across industries.
Nick Mackenzie, chief executive of Greene King, said: “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.
“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 CEO of the MOBO Group, said: “The House Of MOBO is a bold new chapter in our story – a place where culture, creativity and community come together under one roof. 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. The House Of MOBO will be a home to connect, create, and be proud of who you are."
