{"id":105309,"date":"2026-07-24T13:21:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/?p=105309"},"modified":"2026-07-24T13:21:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:21:58","slug":"budget-friendly-things-to-do-in-cape-town-under-r200","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/budget-friendly-things-to-do-in-cape-town-under-r200\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Cape Town Under R200"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What can R200 get you in Cape Town? From cheap eats and wine tastings to museums, hikes and slightly questionable swims in the Atlantic, there are plenty of things to do in Cape Town<\/a> under R200. Whether you need affordable Cape Town activities, a cheap date idea or something fun to do this weekend, your R200 can still leave the house and have a personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prices and specials were checked in July 2026 but may change. Confirm availability, dates and booking conditions directly with each business before visiting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Restaurant Specials in Cape Town Under R200<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cape Town loves an expensive tasting menu. Luckily, it also loves a suspiciously good weekday special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Two Burgers for the Price of One at Caf\u00e9 Manhattan<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: Price of one burger<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday is two-for-one burger night at Caf\u00e9 Manhattan<\/a> in De Waterkant. Order a single or double burger and receive a second one at no additional cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring someone you like. Or order both and practise self-love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order R85 Burgers at Taproom<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: R85<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taproom<\/a> in Salt River runs its Makeup Mondays special every Monday, with burgers priced at R85 throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit between 16:00 and 18:00 and you can also get two 500ml Devil\u2019s Peak lagers for R70. That keeps the burger-and-beer combination below R200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat Three Tacos at Van Hunks<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: R99<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Hunks<\/a> on Kloof Street serves three tacos for R99 as part of its Mexican Monday offering. Margaritas are also available for R50. As close to Mexico<\/a> as you’ll get for this price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means tacos and a margarita for R149. Financial responsibility has never tasted so festive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get Steak and Chips at Quay Four Tavern<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: R179<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quay Four Tavern<\/a> at the V&A Waterfront offers sirloin steak and chips for R179 on Mondays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fish and chips, spatchcock chicken, or six oysters with a glass of bubbly are also offered at the same price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waterfront views and steak for under R200? Cape Town must have briefly forgotten where it was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat Hake and Chips at Fish on the Rocks<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: Around R105<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fish on the Rocks<\/a> is a Hout Bay institution serving seafood beside the harbour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its hake and chips have been listed at approximately R105, leaving enough change from R200 for a drink or something to defend your lunch from the seagulls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The newspaper wrapping adds flavour. We do not make the rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Not in Cape Town? Book a flight<\/a>! <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Find a Meal at Oranjezicht City Farm Market<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: Most meals under R200<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Oranjezicht City Farm Market<\/a> brings together local bakeries, restaurants and food vendors at the V&A Waterfront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Options range from curries and pastries to breakfast dishes, grilled food and sweet treats. Most individual meals can be found for under R200, although your ability to walk past \u201cjust one more stall\u201d will be tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get Coffee and a Pastry at Jason Bakery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: Under R200<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jason Bakery<\/a> in Green Point is known for oversized pastries, pies, sourdough bread and its iced coffee slush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A coffee-and-pastry combination can comfortably come in under R200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Personal Favourite: Iron Steak Bar\u2019s R119 Special<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: R119<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get yourself a rich & juicy Wagyu burger at Iron Steak and Bar <\/a>on Bree Street only on Wednesdays. Pair that up with their half-price on selected wines, beers, bubbly, and cocktails (4 PM – 5:30 PM), and it\u2019s a whole experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Affordable Wine and Beer Tastings in Cape Town under R200<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You do not need to describe wine as \u201cplayfully wooded\u201d to enjoy a tasting. You merely need to drink it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taste Five Wines at Groot Constantia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: Around R130<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groot Constantia<\/a> offers a five-wine tasting listed at R130, including a tasting glass to take home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five wines and a souvenir. Your kitchen cupboard will finally know you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try a Premium Tasting at De Grendel<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: From R130<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

De Grendel<\/a> on the Durbanville Wine Route offers views of Table Mountain alongside its wine tastings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its six-wine premium tasting is listed at R130, while the flagship tasting costs around R150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You came for the wine. Your camera roll came for the view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Try the Beer O\u2019Clock Tray at Beerhouse<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: Around R180<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beerhouse on Long Street offers its Beer O\u2019Clock tasting tray for approximately R180.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The clock-shaped tray includes a selection of 100ml beer tasters, allowing you to sample several styles without committing to a full glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, it is always beer o\u2019clock somewhere in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taste Red and White Wines at Klein Roosboom<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: From R90<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Klein Roosboom<\/a> offers several tastings below R200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The white wine tasting has been listed at R90, the red at R95 and a mixed five-wine tasting at R120.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are tasting caves too, because ordinary chairs apparently were not dramatic enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Beau Constantia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: From approximately R110<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beau Constantia<\/a> combines experimental wines with sweeping views over the Constantia Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its tastings generally range from approximately R110 to R150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Date Night Ideas in Cape Town under R200<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cape Town knows how to do love right. Just confirm whether the R200 limit is per person or for the entire date before ordering. Love may be blind. The waiter is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combine Dinner and a Movie at the Labia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: From R200 per couple on selected nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Labia Theatre<\/a> partners with nearby restaurants on selected dinner-and-movie specials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Monday offer includes two burgers at The Wolf House and two Labia tickets for R200 per couple. A Thursday option includes two pasta dishes at The Sanctuary and two movie tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dinner and a movie for R100 each. Romance is back within budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specials and participating restaurants can change, so check the Labia\u2019s current offers before arriving.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cruise to Duiker Island<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cost: From around R110<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a roughly 40-minute boat trip from Hout Bay to Duiker Island, commonly known as Seal Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cruise includes views of the Hout Bay coastline and the large colony of Cape fur seals gathered around the island. Tickets have been listed from approximately R110.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please keep all arms, legs and seal impressions inside the boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These Cape Town activities work particularly well when two people are trying to have fun without accidentally financing a small wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n