What ATF Insiders could win in June!

Finally, FINALLY it's the summer weather week we've been waiting for. Get those beach bags packed and outdoor dining tables booked, and we're here to help all the summer feels along with another amazing prize line up that's sure to make nine of you very, very happy this June. Everyone signed up to ATF Insiders is going automatically into the draw, you just sit back and enjoy the rays!

As an ad and invite-free website, ATF Insiders is how we operate, ensuring that every recommendation is made without industry influence, and you can trust that reviews are honest and unblemished by invites and freebies. Everyone who signs up for ATF Insiders by midnight on Tuesday 17th June will be entered into this month's prize draw, and winners will be selected on Wednesday 18th June.

1) A sharing platter, desserts and wine for two on the Terrace @ The Shelbourne

The upstairs terrace in The Shelbourne Hotel is one of our favourite city centre summer hacks. The floral-filled sanctuary designed by head florist Mary O’Reilly is the dream for a pre-dinner drink or a lazy afternoon in town, with oysters, caviar, and sharing platters filled with seafood, meats and cheeses if hunger hits. We're sending one ATF Insider into The Shelbourne for a sharing board of their choice, desserts and a bottle of wine for two, in one of Dublin's most elegant outdoor spots. The terrace is open Wednesday to Sunday from 12:30 to 8PM, and you can book here.

2) The neighbourhood menu for four at Volpe Nera

Volpe Nera's new neighbourhood menu is the talk of the town right now, running on Wednesday and Thursdays from 17:00 to 18:45. At €38 for a four-course set menu, it changes slightly each week depending on seasonality and availability of ingredients, but will always starts with Flaggy Shore oysters, homemade bread and butter, and chef/owner Barry Sun’s favourite cep dumplings with aged soya, fennel and herb. This month we've got the neighbourhood menu for four to give away to one lucky Insider, and the rest of you less lucky people can check out the menu and book here.  

3) An overnight stay for two with dinner at No. 1 Pery Square, Limerick

This month we're sending one of you into the heart of Limerick’s Georgian Quarter for an overnight stay in No. 1 Pery Square, awarded a Michelin Key in 2024. A country house in the city, and a boutique hotel full of personality, food and wine are at the heart of No. 1 Pery Square, along with a commitment to supporting small independent producers and growers. The independent property describes itself as "grand but cosy", but this month's winner can be the judge of that, after they head down there for an overnight stay with dinner in The Long Room and breakfast the next morning.

4) A three-course dinner for two in The Garden Terrace with Malfy Gin at Intercontinental Dublin

The five-star InterContinental Dublin in Ballsbridge have been dying to unleash their alfresco dining space on the garden terrace, and this year they're inspired by the Amalfi coast, in partnership with Malfy Gin. Menus are Mediterranean, with dishes like Fritto Misto and Carpaciio di Bresaola, and desserts like gin limoncello spritz, and salted caramel ice-cream sandwiches. Weather rubbish? Not to worry, it can be covered for shade and has outdoor heaters. We've got a three-course alfresco dinner for two to give away at The Garden Terrace with Malfy Gin this month, with a cocktail to start. It's open seven days a week from 12:00 - 22:00, and you can book a table by calling 016654000 or emailing reservations@icdublin.com.

5) A hamper worth €150 from Lotts & Co. to celebrate their 10th birthday

Lotts & Co. in Beggar's Bush are celebrating their 10th birthday on the 10th of July, and they have a big celebration planned. There's going to be cake, prizes, supplier and market stalls full of samples, and lots of promos and giveaways in the lead up! To celebrate their "decade of good food and community", they've given us an anniversary tote bag full of their favourite products worth €150, to give away to one ATF Insider this month.

6) A Roast your own coffee experience for two at Cloud Picker

Cloud Picker Café on Pearse Street have just launched Ireland’s first hands-on coffee roasting experience - Roast Your Own. The two-hour experience lets coffee lovers go behind the roaster and take control of the process, from green beans to perfectly roasted. There's only two participants at a time, so you're guaranteed a personal, in-depth experience, and you'll leave with a custom box of beans roasted and named by you, a Roaster’s pack, and a certificate to prove your newfound skills. The two-hour sessions take place on Saturdays at 08:30, 11:30 and 14:00, and cost €100 per person, and we've got a Roast Your Own experience for two to give away this month.

7) Six tickets to Sun Club's next summer party

Sun Club is back this Sunday 22nd June, and with the weather looking like it's going to top the mercury (for Ireland), what a week for a daytime summer party celebrating Irish food, drink and culture. Your €16 ticket gets you in the door with food, drinks and tasters from Irish brands like Zingibeer, Moyee Coffee, SynerChi Kombucha, and Cloud House Spirits, and they're expecting sunshine, sound people and a serious buzz. We've got tickets for you and five pals to head along to this weekend's event in As One, and you can find tickets here.

8) A month of family dinners from Gousto worth over €300

Gousto is a brand new recipe box for Ireland, with over 150 meals on offer every month. Whether it's a 10-minute midweek miracle, or you have more time to go the extra mile, whether you're dealing with fussy eaters or spice lovers, Gousto has it all covered. Prices start at €5.13 per portion, or €2.57 with an introductory discount, and every box is designed to produce 23% fewer emissions than a typical supermarket shop, helping to reduce food waste. We've got a month of dinners from Gousto to give away this month with an RRP of €328! Visit Gousto.ie or follow @Goustocooking to learn more.

9) A Dunnes Simply Better Saba hamper and a €100 Saba gift voucher

There's been a LOT of chat about the Dunnes Stores ‘Simply Better’ range on our channels over the last few weeks, and one of the latest Irish companies to partner with them is Thai and Vietnamese restaurant Saba. They've created a range of 12 Thai products, from curry pastes to simmer sauces, coconut milk to condiments, and they're exclusively available at Dunnes Stores. We've got an amazing hamper to give away this month featuring the entire range PLUS a €100 Saba gift voucher so you can let someone else do the cooking.

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