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The 9 prizes you could win in July!

A new speakeasy experience for two; Korean fried chicken and cocktails; food festival tickets, and so much more! And everyone with an active ATF Insiders subscription will go automatically into the draw. You just need to sit back and wait for one of our "you've won!" emails.


As an ad and invite-free website, ATF Insiders is how we operate independently, ensuring every recommendation is made without bias, and that reviews are honest and not bought by dark forces. Everyone who signs up for ATF Insiders by midnight on Friday 17th July will be entered into this month's prize draw, and winners will be selected on Saturday 18th July...



1) An evening at Bako by Amai by Viktor


Hidden underneath Amai by Viktor, Bako is Dublin's newest speakeasy, serving wines, cocktails and small plates in an underground drinking den. The cosy cave-like setting is ideal for escaping the summer heat, and the perfect opportunity to sample what's coming out of the Amai by Viktor kitchen without committing to the full tasting menu. We've got a Bako experience worth €100 to give away this month, with drinks and small plates of your choice, so all you'll have to do is pick your dining pal carefully.



2) €100 voucher for Dak @ Bar Anam


If your ideal evening involves Korean fried chicken, excellent cocktails and a few glasses of natural wine, you're a bit of us. Dak, at Bar Anam ticks all of the above boxes, and if you win this month's prize you'll be heading in with €100 to spend on whatever you like, from snacks and sides, to fried chicken and their new dessert menu (which includes Korean-style churros). You can also work through the new cocktails, craft beers and natural wines in Bar Anam. However you spend it, we suspect you'll leave happy. Read our review here.



3) €100 voucher for Khana, Stoneybatter


After almost two decades, Kerala Kitchen's Lewis and Gráinne Cummings have handed the business over to long time employee Ajil Rahiman, and are now solely focused on new opening Khana in Stoneybatter. They're bringing elegant new dishes to the table, fused with the rich South Indian cooking that made the original so successful - expect everything from duck cigars and okra fries, to coconut cloud chicken and Old Delhi dal. We've got a €100 voucher to give away for Khana this month, which is the perfect excuse to try Dublin's newest Indian.



4) Six VIP tickets to Big Grill


Big Grill is back in Herbert Park from Thursday 13th - Sunday 16th August, bringing four days of smoke, fire and some of the best barbecue cooking you'll find anywhere in Europe (look at these menus!). Expect everything from proper Central Texas brisket and whole hog barbecue, to pit beef sandwiches and live-fire dishes you'd normally have to board a plane to try. How lucky are we? We've got six VIP tickets to give away this month so you can head along with five of your favourites, and needless to say you should not eat breakfast that day. Get tickets here.



5) Dinner for six at MJ Wright Eating Rooms


Hidden upstairs above the new MJ Wright on George's Street, The Eating Rooms is a gastropub upgrade, serving a laid back menu designed for catching up over good food and wine. From crab spring rolls to Korean fried chicken, steak sandwiches to grilled black sole, this is not your average pub food. We're giving away dinner for SIX this month, including two courses each and a glass of wine - the perfect excuse to get the gang together. Check out their a la carte, early bird, and group menus here.



6) Four tickets to the Guinness Storehouse Socials


The Guinness Storehouse is opening its doors after hours this summer with their Thursday Night Socials, combining the famous Storehouse experience with DJs, food trucks and sunset pints in the Gravity Bar. We've got four tickets to give away for the 23rd July, 30th July or 6th August, including a pint of Guinness (or Guinness 0.0), STOUTies, and food tokens for everyone, making this the ideal group night out. Regular tickets are €15 including a pint, and can be grabbed here. (Over 18's only)



7) A salsa hamper from Mi Amor worth €100


If you've only ever known supermarket salsas, Mi Amor is about to ruin it for you. Handmade in Dublin by founder Paola Almeida, using traditional recipes passed down through families, and with no added sugar or vinegar, these are the real Mexican deal. We've got their full Spicy Trio Collection to give away this month, complete with a tortilla warmer, serving bowl and tote bag, so you'll be more than ready for your next taco night or summer barbecue. Get them online here.



8) A Ballymaloe Hamper worth €100


We all agree that a well-stocked condiment shelf is a necessity right? Ballymaloe Foods knows a thing or two about that, and their mayonnaise made with free-range eggs and freshly cracked black pepper is central to it all. We've got a jam-packed hamper to give away this month filled with some of their most-loved condiments, including that brilliant mayo, as well as other barbecue essentials, plus extras like a tea towel and wooden spoon. Perfect timing for outdoor cooking weather. Check out the range here.



9) Four tickets to Avoca's Taste of Summer event


Avoca's Taste of Summer event returns to Kilmacanogue in Co. Wicklow on Saturday 25th July, with barbecue, cookery demos, live music, artisan producers and plenty to keep the smaller members of the family entertained, including 80's tribute band Spring Break. We've got four tickets to give away this month (either for two adults and two children, or four adults), with the prize including lunch, drinks and access to everything including cookery demos, food tastings and complimentary samples from more than 30 suppliers including Seafood Suppers and Grá Chocolates. As family days out that revolve around good food, this is a summer no brainer. Festivites kick off at 12:30, and you can get tickets here.



Everyone signed up for ATF Insiders in July (both new and old) will be automatically entered into the prize draw. You don't need to do anything else. If you're not signed up yet, join here before midnight on Friday 17th July. Your support promotes independent reviews and news in Dublin and beyond, and allows you to get answers to any dining questions directly from us.

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