38 Birthday Freebies In London: Free Drinks, Food & More (2026)
Who can say no to free birthday beers at
BrewDog?
Your birthday is the one day a year London actually rewards you for
existing. From a free pint to a...
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Katie Kirwan
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Katie Kirwan is Head of Brand & B2C at DesignMyNight and a recognised nightlife and hospitality expert with over 13 years of experience, having visited more than 500 of the UK's best restaurants, bars and cultural experiences.
Her expertise is regularly featured in The Times, Time Out and Bar Magazine, and with 880 articles to her name at DesignMyNight.
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- Favourite cocktail bar
- Black Dove, Brighton
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- Favourite restaurant
- Bonsai Plant Kitchen
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- Special skill
- Finding the best taco restaurant nearby.
Recent articles...
Top 50 Cocktail Bars In The UK 2026 Announced: 50% Are London-Based, Birmingham Bar Claims The Top Spot
Pictured (left to right): Satan's
Whiskers, Below Stairs, and Swift.
What Are The Top 50 Cocktail Bars?
Recently released, 2026's list of the UK's Top 50
Cocktail Bars (put together...
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50 Best Reviewed Pubs In London (According To You)
London's top pubs, rated 5-star by
you.
What do 49,354 5-star reviews tell you about London's
pubs?
It's that they're excellent.
That's why we wanted to find out exactly what...
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Our Review Of Bonsai Plant Kitchen In Brighton: 3rd Visit, And It Keeps Getting Better
Bonsai Plant Kitchen
London Road
Authentic vegan food in Brighton isn't too hard to come by, as
one of the best places in the country to be meat-free. But Japanese
vegan food? That can sometimes...
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Paddington's Santa Maria Are Giving Back This December With Free Pizzas On Christmas Day
This Paddington restaurant is celebrating
the spirit of the festive season, by giving back.
A pizza favourite, known for its authenticity and family feel,
Santa Maria in Paddington is kicking...
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We're Giving Away £300 To Spend At London's Most Christmassy Pub
London's most Christmassy pub.
If you’ve ever tried to book a table at
The Churchill Arms during the festive season, you’ll
know it’s impossible.
From mid-November through to January, this iconic...
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London’s Ultimate Adult Playground Has Opened In Clapham - Here's What You Need To Know
The Thieves
Battersea
South London’s beloved Four Thieves? Forget what you think you
know, as it has now been reborn as The
Thieves, a multi‑level, 500‑capacity
pub-meets-playhouse where cocktails, karaoke and a neon-drenched
arcade...
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What We Think Will Be Going Out & Hospitality Trends In 2026
In the almost 13 years I've worked in food, drink, restaurants
and bars, I've never seen it change at such a pace as it does now.
From the expectations of...
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Here's Why We Think London Is Perfect For The Halloween Obsessed
If October and spooky season are your reason for living
(quite like they are mine), London is Halloween heaven.
From haunted alleyways with centuries of ghostly lore to immersive
Halloween...
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These Are The Busiest Times And Days To Get The Tube In London
If it isn't the London
tube strikes or the blistering temperatures on the Northern
Line in a heatwave, it's the crowds circling doors at Tottenham
Court Road.
Yes, the London...
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The Best Christmas Lights In London
This year, London is fully embracing the
festive season with winter pop-ups, themed cocktails, and some of the most eagerly awaited
Christmas lights in the city. With everywhere from Oxford...
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Our Head Of Brand Has Found The Best Quality Cocktails In London For £11 (Or Less)
Over 321,000 people have used DesignMyNight this year to
discover affordable cocktails, cheap drinks, and
budget-friendly nights out across London. From low-cost dinners
to value-led menus, we know how important...
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