Where Is The House From “Shameless”?

So you may have been watching the show and wondered to yourself, where is the house from “Shameless”? We at Peerspace are here to answer that question. We’ll also describe some of the other famous locations from the show that you’re no doubt curious about.

For the filmmaker or photographer looking to capture the vibe of the Gallagher house, we also have a few Peerspace properties to show you. We’ll also share where you can book a space to celebrate a “Shameless” inspired event. Peerspace is the number one online platform for production and event rental venues that you can book with just a few simple clicks.

So let’s take a trip to the South Side of Chicago and check out some of the great Chicago locations that “Shameless” has to offer.

What is “Shameless”?

Since it first came on the air in 2011, the American adaptation of the British show “Shameless” has delighted audiences with the wild but endearing antics of the Gallagher family. Part of what makes the family’s struggles feel so real is the depiction of South Side Chicago where the issues the Gallaghers face are all too real.

The Gallaghers’ house is so iconic to viewers, it’s like another character on the show. Since it’s the longest-running television show in the Showtime network’s history, fans have spent years watching the Gallahers’ antics.

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Where is the Gallagher house located?

If you’re a fan of “Shameless,” you’ve probably been watching the Gallaghers having a conversation on their South Side Chicago porch and wondered, “Where is the house from ‘Shameless’?” Fans will be happy to know that the house looks so authentic to the setting of the show because it’s located right in Chicago in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

According to an article on Otakukart, the owner is glad to have fans stop by. “The current resident of the real Shameless house is in the Southside of Chicago, Illinois also has a signboard attached to the house that says that any donations are encouraged and also received lots of small contributions from fans because of her hospitality. She encourages all the fans to visit the house at least once.” 

The owner of the home isn’t the only one who loves fans coming to visit the set. From an interview with producer John Wells in the Chicago Tribune: “It’s a wonderful feeling to think that your story telling may have touched people enough that they would actually take some time out of their day to get on the train or whatever and come on down and see us. Very reassuring because we’re working 12 to 13-hour days. A lot of times it’s pretty chilly in Chicago and then to see people come out and brave that is a wonderful feeling. So, thank you.”

Neighbors and friends of the Gallagher clan, Kev and V, also have a home just a couple of doors down. If you’ve been wondering to yourself, “Where is the house from ‘Shameless’?” You’ve got your answer and can see why it’s a location that the production team has been so happy to return to time and time again.

Where are other famous “Shameless” locations?

Many of the outdoor shots of the Gallagher home were shot in Southside Chicago. However, like many productions, they shot the bulk of the scenes in Los Angeles.

For instance, fans may have wondered about the pie shop that Fiona worked at. According to an article on Cheat Sheet, “While many of the locations that Shameless mentions are places in Chicago, Patsy’s Pies is not one. The cafe that Fiona Gallagher ran for so long is based on a real site called Patsy’s Place. However, when they show the exterior of the restaurant, it is the real-life Golden House Restaurant. For the interior, it is a studio in Burbank.” 

Another classic location from the show is the bar Kev and V own, The Alibi Room. There is some truth to it being in Chicago but that isn’t the full story according to this article in drivinbin.com. “There is a real Alibi Bar in Chicago, but it looks like that bar was established after the show became popular. The bar in the show is really in Burbank, California. Warner Bros studio lot holds the keys to the bar that’s rumored to be modeled after Moe’s bar in The Simpsons.”

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Find “Shameless”-inspired locations on Peerspace

Our suggestion doesn’t quite have the run-down appeal of the Gallagher house. However, if you’re looking for an event space or filming location in the same neighborhood, then take a look at this hot home on an exclusive block. It’s actually just around the corner from the Gallaghers. This is a great space to show off all the beauty in the South Side of Chicago.

Take it from this five-star review: “Our experience at this location was excellent! Beautiful Southside home, immaculate and professionally decorated by one of the best. We were greeted by a wonderful host who gave us a tour of this magnificent space. Beautiful wall to wall art gallery, with a Grand piano anchoring the first floor. Plenty of recreation space on the lower level as well furnished with the owners special touch”. There is a lot to love in the Southside of Chicago and this property is further proof. Make it another stop on your ‘where is the house from “Shameless”’ themed tour!

If you want your own Alibi Room-style bar in Chicago to shoot in, then check out this Wicker Park bar! It has A/V equipment, TVs, a jukebox, a pool table, and even arcade games. Take a look at some of the high-quality pictures posted by the host. You can almost picture Frank Gallagher himself sitting at the end of the bar after another one of his binges. 

And if you need to shoot scenes in a professional studio, then you need to see this production house and creative space in West Town. It boasts infinity walls, breakout space, and even a theater room! You can plan and shoot there and even host your own screening down the line at the same incredible space.

Where is the house from “Shameless”? Conclusion

You’ve seen some of the most famous locations from the hit television show “Shameless”. All that’s left to do is rent a house in Chicago for your own production or event! People just can’t get enough of the story of the Gallaghers. And now you can celebrate them all IRL with the help of Peerspace.

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