Where was House of Guinness filmed?

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All eight episodes of Steven Knight’s new series, *House of Guinness* – from the creator of *Peaky Blinders* – are now streaming on Netflix. The show is set in 19th century Ireland.

This series is based on the real-life story of the Guinness family. It centers on the four siblings navigating life after the passing of their father, Sir Benjamin, who led the Guinness brewery.

The series boasts a fantastic cast, with stars like Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, and James Norton, and delivers all the dramatic twists you’d expect from a show by Knight. But that’s not all that makes it special.

I think audiences will be instantly hooked by how beautiful this show is. Seriously, the locations are stunning, the sets are massive, and you can just *tell* a lot of money and effort went into making it look amazing. It’s a real visual treat!

Ever wondered where the show *House of Guinness* takes place and where it was actually filmed? Here’s a guide to all the filming locations.

Where is House of Guinness set?

Most of *House of Guinness* is set in Dublin, particularly within the Guinness family’s Iveagh House. The series also explores the areas around Dublin and the broader Irish countryside.

Throughout the series, we also see Jack Gleeson’s character, Byron, travel to New York – these are the only scenes that don’t happen in Ireland.

Where was House of Guinness filmed?

Okay, so here’s a bit of a surprise: even though this series is *set* in Dublin, it wasn’t actually filmed there! I was pretty shocked to learn they shot everything up in the North West of England. We’re talking Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, and Liverpool – a lot of beautiful scenery, but definitely not Ireland. I spotted St Philips Church in Salford as a location, and they also used the gorgeous Tatton Park in Cheshire and Broughton Hall Estate near Skipton. It’s a bit of movie magic, really – creating the atmosphere of Dublin somewhere else entirely!

Filming also happened at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, and at Little Underbank in Stockport. Sets were built and used at Space Studios Manchester.

According to creator Steven Knight, the show’s success was thanks to the work of the design, location, and directing teams.

He explained that they’re searching for locations that most closely resemble Dublin as it appeared in 1868. Interestingly, Dublin itself now bears less resemblance to its 1868 appearance compared to other places.

If you can’t film in Dublin, all of Great Britain offers plenty of options. It’s unrealistic to feel you must film everything in a single location; finding the perfect spot, even if it’s just around the corner in a place like Liverpool, is a good compromise.

Although ‘Peaky Blinders’ is set in Birmingham, much of the show wasn’t actually filmed there. Modern Birmingham had changed too much from how it looked in the 1920s, so the production team used Leeds and Bradford instead. This was a practical choice, and didn’t reflect any lack of affection for Birmingham, as the story is ultimately about the city.

Karen Wilson, the executive producer, explained that they took great care to accurately portray the Irish heritage of Guinness. They thoroughly researched historical photos and the context of Ireland and Guinness in 1868 to ensure authenticity.

Almost nothing of Dublin looks as it did in 1868, so we had to find a different location to film. After searching all over Ireland and the UK, we finally settled on the northwest of England. It had the grand houses and Dublin-like streets that our production needed.

We did a lot of location shooting for this project, even by the standards of a TV production. Thankfully, cities like Manchester, Liverpool, North Wales, and Yorkshire provided the perfect settings. I’m especially hoping we’ve portrayed Dublin accurately and respectfully.

Emily Fairn, the actress who plays Anne, shared that several grand estates stood in for Iveagh House during filming. She described the sets used throughout the series as truly remarkable.

Meanwhile, Fionn O’Shea, who plays Benjamin, said they were “mind-blowing”.

I have to say, walking onto the brewery set for the first time was really striking. It quickly became clear that for Ben, the character, that place wasn’t just a location – it *was* his unhappiness, built right into the very structure of the building. I actually think the first time I truly *saw* that was while we were filming his initial return to it – it just hit me then.

He likely hadn’t visited the brewery since childhood, which made sense – it was smart to keep Ben away from a place that served beer. The renovation of the old Liverpool tobacco warehouse into a brewery was truly impressive; I was really amazed by it.

Jack Gleeson, who portrays Byron, shared that the scenes set in New York were actually filmed in the Northern Quarter of Manchester.

It truly felt like I was immersed in the world they created – the incredible sets, and the way all the different creative teams worked together was just wonderful to experience.

You can now watch House of Guinness on Netflix, with subscriptions starting at just £5.99 per month. Netflix is also accessible through Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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2025-09-25 21:11