Nine Melbourne Venues Featured in Netflix’s New Miniseries Apple Cider Vinegar

Netflix’s new miniseries Apple Cider Vinegar tells the story of Belle Gibson – the Australian influencer who, in the 2010s, falsely claimed she was diagnosed with brain cancer and cured herself through “nutrition, patience, determination and love” and built a mini wellness empire out of the lie.

Created by Samantha Strauss (Dance Academy, Nine Perfect Strangers) and starring Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart, Short Term 12) as Gibson, the series is set mostly in Melbourne and Byron Bay. It’s filled with Aussie references including a Geelong Cats jersey and the Women’s Weekly ’s iconic swimming pool birthday cake (and Aisha Dee’s character Chanelle even wakes up hungover after a night where she “ended up at Revolver”).

Apple Cider Vinegar was largely shot on location in Melbourne, and viewers have clocked local favourites including Happy Valley in Fitzroy, Piccolina in Collingwood, Hot-Listed venue Luther’s Scoops and Mediterranean Wholesalers in Brunswick, and The Retreat Hotel in Abbotsford. Here are nine more locations you may recognise from the show.

The Sporting Club Hotel, Brunswick

Journalists Justin and Sean, played by Mark Coles Smith and Richard Davies respectively, meet Belle’s former photographer at this Hot-Listed venue.

Abacus Express

The CBD kiosk from Chapel Street staple Abacus Bar & Kitchen is a stand-in for the Age ’s foyer cafe in the show.

Cocoa Moon Cafe

This cafe stands in for a Gold Coast cafe visited by Milla (Alycia Debnam-Carey).

Georgie’s Harvest at the South Melbourne Market

This popular grocery store is frequented by Justin.

Poke the Bear

This Northcote cafe is used as the organic cafe where Tilda Cobham-Hervey’s character Lucy works.

The Bakery Warrandyte

This location is used as a Byron Bay cafe Milla visits.

Chocolate Lemon

Currently closed, this is one of the venues Milla approaches to pitch her super juices.

Mamma’s Boy Trattoria

Lucy and Justin meet friends for dinner at this Italian restaurant in Brunswick.

Peninsula Hot Springs

Forms the background for a retreat attended by Milla and Chai Hansen’s character Arlo.