FILM LOCATIONS: MOBLAND
Explore the Filming Locations of MobLand – A Must-Read for Location Managers, Scouts, Production Teams and Property Owners
Key Points:
MobLand filming locations across London and the Cotswolds offer atmospheric, high-end backdrops perfect for TV, film and commercial productions.
Location scouts, production companies and property owners – find out how unique UK properties became stars in their own right in this stylish crime drama.
Chandelier Manor, a grand style film location.
Welcome to MobLand: Where London Grit Meets Cotswolds Grandeur
You might know MobLand as the latest Guy Ritchie gangster series, now streaming on Paramount+, starring Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan. But do you know where it was filmed?
From a smoked fish factory in Chalk Farm to a lakeside estate near Stow-on-the-Wold, MobLand blends gritty East End aesthetics with lush English countryside. This post is your ultimate guide to the key filming locations of MobLand – a goldmine of inspiration for location professionals, production teams and property owners alike.
The Midland Grand at St Pancras Hotel – Iconic Luxury with a Gangland Edge
The opening shootout scene sets the tone with an opulent solo dinner for Brosnan’s mob boss character at The Midland Grand, located within the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. The lavish interiors offer period detail, ideal for high-end productions seeking prestige with a dark undercurrent.
SL Hotels:
The Nici
Hotel La Ronda
Hotel Kurhaus
Villa Lena
Chalk Farm Smoked Fish Factory – Raw Texture in an Unexpected Setting
While the glamour unfolds upstairs, the gritty showdown in the “kitchen” below was actually filmed in a disused fish factory in Chalk Farm. The scale and atmosphere offered more character than a typical hotel kitchen.
Scouts: Industrial sites with visual authenticity like this are gold dust for crime dramas and thrillers.
Property Owners: Got a derelict space with character? You could be sitting on a filming location goldmine. List your space with SL.
Wapping Unit Base, an urban filming location and unit base in London
Private Country Estate near Stow-on-the-Wold – Cotswolds Charm with a Dark Twist
The Harrigans’ countryside hideaway is a private estate near Stow-on-the-Wold. Fishing lake, sweeping drives and old stonework make it ideal for crime royalty—or real royalty.
Location Managers: Rural estates remain in high demand, especially those not yet seen on screen.
SL Equivalents:
Stansted Park
Capesthorne Hall
Georgian Stately Home
Parnham
North Downs Country Estate and Garden
Penthouse Flat by Charing Cross – Iconic London Skyline, Intimate Interior Drama
Originally written for Docklands, Harry Da Souza’s flat became a real-life penthouse near Charing Cross Station, boasting cinematic Thames views.
Scouts & Managers: Modern builds with characterful views offer stylish yet versatile backdrops.
Landlords & Agents: Own a unique city flat with views? Let it earn you income between tenants.
North Downs Country Estate and Garden, a spectacular film location in Kent.
Peacock Gym, Canning Town – Real-World Grit for Real-World Stories
Renamed "Moody's Gym" in the show, this actual gym serves as neutral ground for criminal meetings. No set build required.
Production Teams: Real, usable locations reduce set-up time and add instant credibility - however navigating trading hours can be tricky and costly.
Gym Owners: Have a unique interior or edge-of-the-city vibe? Make it pay between clients - SL is yet to list a gym location for filming and we would love to add this to the repertoire.
Loulou’s, Mayfair – Underworld Elegance at a Private Members’ Club
The decadent nightclub where Eddie Harrigan starts a war is none other than Loulou’s (5 Hertford Street) – a Mayfair hotspot favoured by the elite (and by Guy Ritchie himself).
Production Designers: Exclusive venues like this elevate production value - if you know you know!
Hemel Hempstead Hospital – Clever Stand-In for Homerton
A disused hospital wing in Hemel Hempstead doubled for Homerton Hospital, perfect for high-stakes, low-interruption filming.
NHS Estates & Facilities Managers: Got unused space? Safe, contained units are in rising demand for medical scenes.
Peckham Pub, a traditional English pub.
The Tooke Arms, Isle of Dogs – South London Boozer Without the Cliché
As Richie Stevenson’s base, this concrete estate pub brought raw London authenticity without the retro cliché.
Scouts: Look beyond “pretty” pubs – real environments pack a visual punch.
Publicans: Earn additional income by making your venue film-friendly.
Warehouse in Leamouth, Canning Town – The Harrigans’ Criminal Nerve Centre
Used in nearly every episode, this riverside warehouse opposite The O2 is a major player in MobLand’s visual identity.
Developers & Landowners: Empty units with character, especially near water, are incredibly filmable assets.
Scouts & Producers: Bookmark Canning Town – it’s the new king of London location work.
Why This Matters to YOU – A Final Word
Whether you’re a location scout hunting fresh backdrops, a production company seeking authenticity, or a property owner curious about filming opportunities, MobLand is a powerful reminder: the right location isn’t just a setting – it’s a character.
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