Greene King and MOBO partner on new concept

The MOBO Group and Greene King have announced a new pub partnership together called the House of MOBO.

Launching as a community hub in south London that celebrates Black culture, House of MOBO will operate at the site of the former Paxton pub, located at 255 Gipsy Road in Gipsy Hill, south London.

The pub will be operated by the MOBO Group with the support of Greene King Pub Partners, after the Paxton closed more than two years ago. 

As a cultural destination designed to reflect the diversity and dynamism of modern Britain, the House of MOBO will host live music, creative showcases and community-led events alongside a destination dining experience inspired by global influences. 

"The House of MOBO is a bold new chapter in our story - a place where culture, creativity and community come together under one roof," says Kanya King CBE, founder and CEO of the MOBO Group. "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.

"It's more than a pub; it's a living, breathing reflection of the communities that inspire us." 

Celebrating inclusion

The news of the opening of the House of MOBO comes after Greene King won two awards at the WiHTL Inclusion in Awards in October.

Unity, the company’s employee led inclusion group (ELIG) that represents ethnic minorities and their allies, was awarded Most Impactful Employee Resource Group, with Nick Mackenzie was named the Most Inclusive Group chief executive officer in Hospitality, Travel and Leisure. 

"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," adds Mackenzie. "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."

The House of MOBO opens on Thursday 27 November. 

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