Thursday Specials: Pre-Weekend Deals Reported in Gauteng

Quick answer: Thursday is the warm-up to the weekend, and Time Out Johannesburg's October 2026 listing shows burger, pizza and chicken deals: a burger and 500 ml Heineken draught for R155 at SEC Restaurant in Rosebank, a chicken schnitzel for R109 or two pizzas for R189 at Razzle@566 in Boksburg, 20% off burgers at Farm 'n Sea Grillhouse in Vanderbijlpark and hake and chips for R85 at Club 14 in Centurion. Always confirm with the venue.

Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Time Out Johannesburg (October 2026). Deals are venue-specific and may have ended.

Thursday deals reported (October 2026)

Venue	Area	Reported Thursday deal
SEC Restaurant	Rosebank	Burger and a 500 ml Heineken draught R155
Razzle@566	Boksburg	Chicken schnitzel R109, or two pizzas R189 for sharing
Farm 'n Sea Grillhouse	Vanderbijlpark	20% off burgers
Club 14	Centurion	Hake and chips or a savoury rice special R85

Why Thursday matters

Thursday evening is when many people start the social weekend, so restaurants and pubs run promotions to attract an early crowd. For you it can mean a good deal before the Friday rush.

Thursday value comparison

Option	What you get	Per person (reported prices)
Razzle two pizzas R189 shared by two	Two pizzas to share	R94.50
Club 14 hake and chips R85	Single meal	R85
SEC burger plus draught R155	Burger and a beer	R155

Per-person cost depends on how much each person eats. Sharing two pizzas works for light eaters, while hungry diners may need a side.

Chains on Thursday

We did not find a nationwide Thursday special for the big chains. Debonairs outlets have been listed locally with two-large-pizza deals, but those were outlet-specific. Check each brand's app or phone your branch.

How to find Thursday deals

1. Check local listing sites and restaurant social pages.
2. Search your suburb plus "Thursday special".
3. Use delivery apps for promotions, noting fees.
4. Phone to confirm.

Drinking responsibly

• The legal blood alcohol limit for drivers is 0.05 g per 100 ml.
• Arrange a lift before you go.
• Eat while you drink and alternate with water.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Good value before the weekend.
• Variety from burgers to pizzas.

Cons

• Busy venues for popular deals.
• Local deals are time-limited.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national Thursday special?

We could not verify one.

Are the reported deals still on?

They were listed for October 2026; confirm.

Can I book?

For busy venues, yes.

How to compare three very different Thursday deals

The reported Thursday offers are not like-for-like: one is a burger with a beer, one is a share-the-pizza deal and one is a discount percentage. To compare them, convert everything to a total price and then to a price per person for the amount of food you actually want. A 20% discount on burgers only helps if burgers are already part of your plan, while R85 for hake and chips is a straightforward price for a single meal. Two pizzas for R189 is cheaper per person if two people share, but you may need a side if you are hungry.

Question	Why it matters
Is the drink included?	A draught can add R40 or more to a normal bill
Is the discount on the menu price or a promotional price?	Changes how much you really save
Are there time limits?	Some deals stop before the evening rush
Is it dine-in only?	Takeaway may be excluded

A quick Thursday planning checklist

1. Pick the venue and phone to confirm the deal.
2. Book if you are more than two people.
3. Decide on your budget and stick to it.
4. Plan a safe way home.
5. Keep your slip and check the bill.

Eating on Thursday at home instead

If the venue deals do not suit your area, a home Thursday special can beat them on cost. Homemade burgers or pizzas from supermarket specials cost a fraction per person, and you control portions, ingredients and allergens. Divide the grocery total by the number of eaters and compare with the restaurant per-person figures in the table above before deciding. If you would rather cook at home this week, compare the latest Checkers catalogue, Pick n Pay catalogue and Take n Pay catalogue to see current supermarket specials in South Africa.

One last check before you leave home

Confirm the venue is open, the deal is still running, the time window suits you and your booking (if needed) is in place. Take a screenshot of the offer, keep your slip and check the final bill against the advertised price. If anything does not match, politely ask the manager to correct it before you pay.

Sources

• Time Out Johannesburg: best restaurant specials in Johannesburg (October 2026)