Netflix's House of Guinness Filmed Across Wales, Ireland, Galway

The Netflix series "House of Guinness" dramatizes the legacy and family saga of the Guinness brewing dynasty, focusing on the aftermath of Sir Benjamin Guinness's death in 1868 and the impact on his children. Although set in 19th-century Dublin and New York, the show uses Penrhyn Castle in Bangor, North Wales, to represent the family's original home, Ashford Castle in Ireland, due to its similar neo-Norman architecture and historical ambiance. Created by Steven Knight and starring James Norton, the drama blends fact and fiction, drawing comparisons to series like "Succession" and "The Crown." Extensive filming took place across North Wales and parts of England to authentically recreate the era, as modern Dublin no longer resembles its 19th-century appearance. The series was devised by Guinness heiress Ivana Lowell and highlights themes of wealth, family conflict, and the stewardship of the world's largest brewery. Additionally, parts of the series were filmed in Clonboo, County Galway, adding to the authentic Irish backdrop celebrated locally with weekly screenings and special events.