Where to picnic instead
Winery · Glen Ellen, Sonoma County
Can you picnic at Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room)?
No picnics$$
The short answer
No — Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room) doesn't allow picnics or outside food. Food you can order there: Sourdough flatbread crackers with tastings. See the nearby spots below that do welcome picnics.
Checked September 2026 from laurelglen.comStated on the venue's own website
Where to picnic instead
The closest spots to Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room) that welcome picnics.
Picnic rules at a glance
Picnic rules at a glance- Picnicking
- No picnics
- Bring your own food
- Not allowed
- Outside wine / alcohol
- Not allowed
- Purchase required
- Yes
- Reservation
- Not required
- Food on site
- Sourdough flatbread crackers with tastings
- Groups
- Seated or reception-style group tastings for 8–40 guests.
- Dogs
- Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome
- Kids
- Children welcome; asked to stay seated with parents
- Hours
- Daily 11am–4pm
- Tastings
- $35–$75 per person ($35 chilled wines, $45 classic, $55 collector, $75 library); $25 midweek tasting Tue–Thu 11am–2pm; fees waived with a 3-bottle purchase
- House rules
- No outside food in the tasting room; no outdoor seating or picnic areas. Snacks for sharing are tolerated per older third-party summaries, but the current FAQ asks for no outside food.
The setting
The settingAn intimate, seated tasting room in Glen Ellen village for this Sonoma Mountain Cabernet producer. There is no outdoor seating.
- Wheelchair accessible
Good for: Quiet · Dogs
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About Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room)
About Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room)A respected Sonoma Mountain Cabernet house with a small seated tasting room in Glen Ellen village. It states plainly that it has no outdoor seating or picnic areas.
- No picnic areas or outdoor seating
- No outside food in the tasting room
- Dogs and kids welcome
- Walk-ins when space allows; call or text ahead
Make a day of it
Stock up at a deli nearby, then picnic close by — a short, easy loop.
- Glen Ellen Village Market
Deli & market · Glen Ellen · about 0.1 mi away
Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room) (this winery)
Winery · Glen Ellen
- Sonoma Valley Regional Park
Park · Glen Ellen · about 1.0 mi away
- Mayo Family Winery (Glen Ellen Tasting Room)
Winery · Glen Ellen · about 1.0 mi away
More picnic spots nearby
More picnic spots nearby
Park
Glen Ellen· 1 mi
Bring your own foodNo reservationWine allowedDogs OK
Jack London's former Beauty Ranch combines history, vineyard views and 29-plus miles of trails with some of the valley's most varied picnic spots, including a reservable oak grove with barbecue stands. No alcohol ban is posted, so a bottle from a nearby winery fits right in; expect the $15 vehicle fee.
Jack London State Historic Park
Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
- Own food
- yes
- Wine allowed
- yes
- Reservation
- Not needed
- Dogs
- Yes
- Fee
- $15/vehicle
Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 1.1 mi
Winery
Glen Ellen· 1 mi
Bring your own foodPurchase requiredNo reservationDogs OK
An art-driven small-lot winery on Hwy 12 known for its artist-designed labels and on-site gallery, with one of the easiest bring-your-own-picnic setups in Glen Ellen. Weekday picnic tables just need a bottle purchase; weekends add a table fee.
Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
- Own food
- yes
- Wine purchase
- Required
- Reservation
- Not needed
- Dogs
- Outside
- Fee
- not confirmed
Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 1.2 mi
Park
Glen Ellen· 1 mi
Bring your own foodNo reservation
The former Quarryhill Botanical Garden in Glen Ellen actively encourages picnicking, with tables by the parking lot and along its hillside paths. At $17 per adult and with no stated alcohol policy, it suits a quiet garden lunch more than a wine picnic, and dogs must stay home.
Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
- Own food
- yes
- Wine allowed
- not confirmed
- Reservation
- Not needed
- Dogs
- No
- Fee
- $17 admission
Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 1.2 mi
Park
Glen Ellen· 2 mi
Bring your own foodNo reservationWine allowedDogs OK
A tiny neighborhood park near Glen Ellen's village and wineries, useful when you want a free table and a grill without a state-park fee. There are no restrooms.
Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
- Own food
- yes
- Wine allowed
- yes
- Reservation
- Not needed
- Dogs
- Yes
- Fee
- Free entry
Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 1.6 mi
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questionsCan you picnic at Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room)?
No — Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room) doesn't allow picnics or outside food. Food you can order there: Sourdough flatbread crackers with tastings. See the nearby spots below that do welcome picnics.
Can you bring your own food to Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room)?
No. Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room) doesn't allow outside food, but you can buy food there: sourdough flatbread crackers with tastings.
Can you bring your own wine to Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room)?
No. Like most wineries, Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room) doesn't allow outside wine or alcohol — buy a bottle there to enjoy with your picnic.
Do you need a reservation to picnic at Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room)?
No reservation is needed to use the picnic area. Seated or reception-style group tastings for 8–40 guests.
Are dogs allowed at Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room)?
Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome.
Is Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room) good for kids?
Children welcome; asked to stay seated with parents.
Sources & accuracy
Sources & accuracyWe last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official FAQ current Sept 2026 (mentions 2027 club cruise)). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Laurel Glen Vineyard (Glen Ellen Tasting Room) before you go. How we verify.
