Meet Mo

Born in Guinea, Mo moved to Paris at just two years old. He began his football journey at Beauvais Football Academy in 1987, going on to build a successful career across several French clubs.

In 2000, he relocated to the UK to join Wolverhampton Wanderers, later playing for several English and Scottish Premiership teams. He also earned 20 caps for Guinea, including appearances in the group stages of the African Cup of Nations.

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After retiring from professional football in 2010, Mo remained closely connected to the game, working in scouting for top clubs such as Manchester United. Seeking a new direction, he ventured into hospitality, founding Chill Winebar in the UK.

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Chill allowed Mo to create a distinctive and welcoming experience in a place he proudly called home. After seven years leading the business, a visit to friends in Moraira inspired him and his partner Tina to reconsider their future.

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This marked the beginning of their next chapter: La Experiencia—an exciting opportunity to continue their journey in hospitality. They are delighted to take over from Mark & Chantal in the first week of May 2026.

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Mark & Chantal started La Experiencia in 2019, after travelling the world, as a new adventure in Spain. Over the following 7 years, the bar has grown into a cosy coffee, wine & cocktail bar, hosting popular food events and live music on weekends. Mo will continue what they started as Mark & Chantal embark on a new adventure with Villa Cuisine.