Inside the historic castle transformed for Netflix's House of Guinness

Published: 9/29/2025
Inside the historic castle transformed for Netflix's House of Guinness
Penrhyn Castle in Wales transforms into the Guinness family home for the new Netflix show "House of Guinness," a period drama centered on the heirs of brewery magnate Sir Benjamin Guinness. The series, inspired by the Guinness legacy, portrays the family's tumultuous tale set in Dublin and New York with Penrhyn Castle's neo-Norman architecture offering a fitting backdrop. Starring James Norton and created by Steven Knight, the show combines fact and fiction to narrate the rise of the Guinness brewery heirs amid class disparities and conflicts, drawing comparisons to popular series like "Succession" and "The Crown." "House of Guinness" delves into the historical roots of the renowned beer brand, now selling millions of pints worldwide.