Glen Carlou Wine Estate
Website preview
Glen Carlou is a wine estate nestled in the rolling hills of Simonsberg-Paarl, on 145 hectares of the Simonsberg's northern slopes, with views of fynbos and mountain crags. It is 35 minutes from Cape Town, minutes from Stellenbosch and close to Franschhoek, and has been known for its Chardonnay and Cabernet since the 1980s. It holds an A+ WIETA rating for its sustainability efforts and powers its winery with solar energy.
Events at Glen Carlou
Glen Carlou hosts indoor and open-air events in two distinct spaces, its restaurant and its art gallery, for weddings, reunions, anniversaries, birthdays, baby and bridal showers, corporate events, product launches and meetings. Events are catered in-house, and the estate's wedding and events brochures are available on request through its website.
Food and Wine
The fine-dining lunch restaurant, led by chef Riaan van Schalkwyk, serves seasonal menus, and the tasting room offers several wine-tasting experiences. Guided art gallery tours are also available.
Fun Casino Evenings at Glen Carlou
Fun Casino Entertainment has entertained at Glen Carlou in 2026, at a 65th birthday celebration for around 83 guests.
Location and Contact Details
Glen Carlou, Simondium Road, Klapmuts. Events: 021 875 5528, events@glencarlou.co.za. Website: glencarlou.com.
Good for
Location
Questions people ask
What events does Glen Carlou host?
Weddings, reunions, anniversaries, birthdays, showers, corporate events, launches and meetings.
How far is Glen Carlou from Cape Town?
About 35 minutes.
Is catering in-house?
Yes, events are catered in-house.
Does Glen Carlou have an art gallery?
Yes, and it is also used as an event space.
