The beloved sitcom set in a Boston bar was filmed on a soundstage in Los Angeles, with a real Beacon Hill pub providing the famous exterior.
Where was Cheers filmed?
Cheers was filmed in Los Angeles, and set in Boston.
Every Cheers location, explained
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The studios – Los Angeles
The bar was a set built at studios in Los Angeles.
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The exterior – Beacon Hill
The famous pub exterior used a bar in Beacon Hill, Boston.
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Boston – the setting
The story is set in a bar in Boston, Massachusetts.
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A neighbourhood bar
The story follows the regulars of a Boston bar.
Planning a visit
The Beacon Hill pub in Boston – the show’s famous exterior – is a popular, accessible spot.
Cheers Fun Facts
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Boston filmed in LA The bar was a set in Los Angeles.
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A real exterior A Beacon Hill pub played the famous outside.
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'Where everybody knows your name' The theme song became iconic.
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Ted Danson He stars as the bartender Sam Malone.
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A comedy classic The sitcom ran for eleven seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Cheers filmed?
In Los Angeles, and set in Boston.
Is it set in Los Angeles?
No – it’s set in Boston, but filmed in LA.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Beacon Hill pub is a known spot.
Who stars in it?
Ted Danson.
When did it start?
1982.
