Where Is the Great British Menu Filmed

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Let’s clear up the biggest misconception first: you cannot book a table here. I know, I know—you’ve had dreams of showing up with a fork and a smug attitude, only to find it’s a TV studio with zero chairs for the public. It’s like finding out Willy Wonka’s factory is actually just a warehouse in Slough with a broken lift.

The show films at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol, a massive complex that usually houses soap operas and period dramas. One day it’s Victorian London, the next it’s a high-pressure kitchen where grown men cry over a scallop. The actual set is a purpose-built, custom-designed kitchen that costs more than your entire house, yet somehow looks exactly like your friend’s new IKEA renovation—if your friend was a Michelin-starred psychopath.

Why Bristol? Because It’s The Culinary Underdog

Why not London? Because London is too busy being expensive and sniffy. Bristol is the cool older sibling of British food cities—it’s got street art, cider, and a fierce sense of independence. Filming here gives the show a grounded, slightly rebellious vibe, like a chef who uses chutney instead of truffle oil just because he can.

The studio itself is a bit of a secret. You can drive past it and miss it completely if you’re looking for the wrong thing. It’s surrounded by industrial units and car parks, which is a perfect metaphor for the show: glamorous chaos hidden inside a very boring box.