Things to Do in Klapmuts

Glen Carlou is a winery in Klapmuts specializing in Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. We have been cultivating vineyards on the Simonsberg-Paarl slopes since 1988, offering wine, cuisine, and art at our estate. Our team is known for producing Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines, including the historic Grand Classique. We also offer wine tasting that can be done at the table, a restaurant with various dishes like venison stew and wild mushroom risotto, and a snack platter.

Niel Joubert Wines is a family-owned winery in Klapmuts on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountain. Owned and managed by our family since 1898 across five generations, our estate spans five hills with ten dams fed by a mountain spring. Alongside our wine grape cultivation, our farm produces apples, pears, peaches, plums, tangerines, lemons, and blueberries. We host visitors for wine tastings on weekdays.

Villiera Wines is a winery near Klapmuts producing Cap Classique and still wines on our 400-hectare estate. Founded in 1983, our farming operates on solar power and water-wise viticulture, utilizing winemaking methods such as spontaneous fermentation and amphorae. Our estate includes the 230-hectare Villiera Wildlife Sanctuary, where we host two-hour guided game drives. Guests on these drives can spot wildlife including giraffes and zebras across the conservation grounds. In our tasting room, we pour Cap Classique and estate wines paired with cheese and charcuterie boards. We are closed Sundays.

Potbelly Coffee Shop and Bakery is a coffee shop in Klapmuts. We are home to the famous Potbelly pie, and we bake fresh artisan breads daily. Our deli offers a selection of various fresh produce, meats, sauces, and snacks, alongside homemade pies and an array of confections. We are located on the R44 between Paarl and Stellenbosch, adjacent to Farmwise Cape (Pty) Ltd. We offer covered outdoor seating for guests.

Anura Vineyards is a winery in Klapmuts set along the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains. We grow a diverse range of cultivars across varying soils and microclimates, producing wines that include Pinotage, Malbec, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc alongside our signature blends. Our tasting room serves our estate bottlings paired with handcrafted cheeses from our on-site Forest Hill Cheesery, which produces white mould, soft, and mature varieties. For dining, our bistro serves daily lunch dishes alongside fresh coffee right by the vines. Beyond tastings, our estate features the Anura Racquet Club with dedicated padel and squash courts, as well as The Cooperage, an industrial-style event venue built from stone, concrete, steel, and African wood.

Klein Joostenberg Bistro is a bistro in Muldersvlei where we prepare well-executed dishes. Our menu includes items like thick-cut bacon, vark boerewors, and freshly baked bread with salted butter. We offer a picnic area and a grass lawn where children can play. Our team also has a farm house stocked with groceries, pastries, meat, and biltong. We are open from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM every day.