What ATF Insiders could win in January!

A new year means a brand-new set of ATF Insider giveaways - and we’re starting 2026 as we mean to go on. If you're an Insider, you’re automatically entered into our monthly draws, with nine brilliant prizes handpicked by us, from some of the best restaurants, hotels and food businesses around.

January’s draw will take place on Sunday 18th January, with the winners announced on social media and contacted directly by email. If you’re not an Insider yet, you can join before midnight on Saturday 17th and you’ll be in the running too, along with getting access to exclusive content, weekly insider intel, invites to the best restaurant events in Dublin and more. Here’s what you could win this month…

1) The Chef’s Menu + Welcome Cocktail + Bottle of Wine for Two at Kaldero

It's been a huge week for Kaldero who were added to the Michelin Guide for the first time, and for Richie Castillo and Alex O’Neill (of Filipino pop up Bahay), who've turned the South King Street dining room into one of the city’s most exciting kitchens. Rooted in Filipino flavours and thoughtful sourcing, they've brought Kaldero a long way from its initial format, and to celebrate the much deserved listing, we've got the Chef’s Menu for two, plus a welcome cocktail each and a bottle of wine to give away to one lucky Insider.

2) Dinner for two at Hawksmoor worth €250

January can feel bleak, but Hawksmoor has the cure. Those cocktails, those blackboard steaks, that grand dining room, the €5 corkage on Mondays! Name a better location for a mid-winter date night. Plus all month they’re serving a €25 Irish rump steak with a choice of sides like butter lettuce and herbs (virtuous), or beef-dripping chips (less virtuous), until 18:00 Monday - Friday, and 17:30 on Saturday. If you're throwing the baby out with the bath water, the molten mac and cheese and sticky toffee pudding should be on your order sheet. One Insider is heading in for a very bougie dinner for two up to the value of €250 to enjoy all of it.

3) A €200 voucher for dinner at Nutbutter, Dundrum

Nutbutter have just opened their third restaurant in Dundrum Town Centre, and it's a biggie. With 110 seats outside and another 50 outside overlooking the water (hello summer), it's the bright, open space with life-giving food that's the respite you need from crowds and shops. With a menu designed for plant-lovers and carnivores, their affordable, flavour-packed food is available from 11:30 - 21:30 daily, and this one has Dundrum-only exclusives like cocktails and açaí. One Insider is going to win a €200 voucher to try it all, so start thinking about what friends you'd bring.

4) €100 voucher for The Old Spot and a copy of their cookbook

Kaldero weren't the only addition to the Michelin Guide this week. The Old Spot in Dublin 4 were re-added to the guide for the first time since 2023, under Head Chef Mark Ahessy. The guide praised the kitchen's "immensely satisfying food", and made a point of saying that "desserts are a real highlight", so ensure you save room on your next visit. To celebrate the news, we've got a €100 gift voucher for The Old Spot to give away, as well as a copy of their award-winning cookbook.

5) A €100 voucher for the new China Hunan in Ranelagh

China Hunan, the new opening from the team behind China Song (formerly China Tang) in Monkstown and Nan Chinese in the city centre, is opening very soon in Ranelagh, with the aim of bringing the bold flavours of Hunan - along with dishes from other regions - to another sleek dining room. From handcrafted dim sum to roast meats and signature Hunan dishes, everything will be freshly prepared by their team of chefs from across China, and we've got a €100 voucher for China Hunan to give away so one of you can head in and explore the menu.

6) A €100 Voucher for Glas on Chatham Street

Veganuary or not, Glas makes plant-based eating easy, satisfying and fun. Led by Head Chef Malte Half, the team transforms Irish vegetables into thoughtful dishes highlighting textures, seasonality and above all else flavour. It’s the perfect place for anyone with a 2026 resolution to eat less meat, or who just wants to be surprised by what a talented kitchen team can do with vegetables. We've got a €100 dinner voucher to give away for Glas this month, and for maximum value we suggest using it on their early or late bird menus.

7) The Gaucho Rodízio BBQ for two at BAH33º

BAH33º are lessening the financial load of January with 15% off their Gaucho Rodízio BBQ at lunchtime from Monday to Thursday, so if you've never tried it consider this your sign. You'll find more than 15 premium cuts from 100% Irish meat, slow-roasted over charcoal and carved tableside in real Brazilian style, and you've got two hours to consume as much as you can handle. Don't miss their signature Costela Gaúcha 12h (beef ribs slow-cooked for 12 hours) and the Picanha (Rump Cap), and there's salads, hot dishes and starters too - all unlimited. Check out BAH33º here.

8) A Three-Course Meal for Two at Tenters for ‘Pie January’

Tenters in the Liberties is leaning into comfort season with Pie January, a collection of savoury pies made for cold evenings and midweek catch-ups. The rotating pie menu is packed with pub classics done properly, with options like slow-braised beef and vegetable pie, to chicken curry, or chicken, mushroom and leek. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are also available, making it an easy choice for all, and to celebrate pie season we've got a three course meal for two with a drink of your choice to give away this month. For more information visit the website or follow them on Instagram here.

9) Two Tickets to A Wine Idea's “Exploring the Classics” tasting

A Wine Idea are back with a new schedule of their carefully curated tastings (held in Bewley's on Grafton Street), and if you're looking for somewhere to start, you won't go wrong with "Exploring the Classics", delving into the classic regions and bottles every wine lover should know. It's relaxed, informative, fun and perfect for anyone wanting to deepen their knowledge without feeling adrift, and we've got two tickets to give away for the next one at the end of February. Check out all of their upcoming tastings here.

So there's nine very good reasons to feel a bit brighter about January. We’ll be picking winners on Sunday 18th January, so keep an eye on your inbox, and if you’re not an ATF Insider yet, this is your sign to jump on board. If you are an ATF Insider, thank you for supporting independent food writing in Ireland. It keeps us doing what we do best - eating absolutely everything so you don’t have to. Sign up here.