Katie Kirwan

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Katie Kirwan is the Head of Brand & B2C at DesignMyNight, where she has been shaping the website's voice and strategy since 2013. A recognised nightlife and hospitality expert, Katie brings over 12 years of experience to the table, exploring the UK's best restaurants, bars and cultural experiences.

Not only about Japanese food (she'll never skip agedashi tofu when it's on the menu), Katie is on the pulse of the best quality cocktails for £11 and less in London, and can always be found in quirky museums too. Need a table at The Devonshire? She can help with that.

Beyond DesignMyNight, Katie Kirwan's expertise is regularly featured in top publications, including The Times, Bar Magazine and Time Out.

Favourite cocktail bar

Black Dove, Brighton
Favourite restaurant

Bonsai Plant Kitchen
Special skill

Finding the best taco restaurant nearby.

Recent articles...

Blues Booze Cruise

Mar 18, 2014

Previous canal cavorting from The Liquorists came in the shape of juniper themed jaunt, Gincident. Set to arrive back in Manchester in the Summer. From some of Manchester's most delicious...

Bartender of the Week; Adam, Tusk

Mar 17, 2014

NAME: Adam AGE: 27 VENUE: Tusk YOU SHOULD COME FOR DRINKS TO TUSK BECAUSE… It’s the only bar you will catch me doing the pelvic thrust I’LL WHIP YOU UP…Jagerbomb...

Sugarloaf - Basement Bar Review

Mar 13, 2014

Sugarloaf
City Centre

Tucked away under the throngs of flavourful fajitas, Sugarloaf could be easily missed if you weren't looking for it. But catch the sounds of luscious Lucha Libre music, the smell...

M.A.D.E Birmingham celebrates art, culture and grub in the city

Mar 13, 2014

Another reason to celebrate the smashing arts, culture, music and food that Birmingham has to boast? The Rainbow Venues more than feel that such a statement rings true. Joining forces...

Birmingham Spring Market: Street food and sprightly tipples

Mar 12, 2014

Spring has sprung, and it's set to be down right tasty. The first in a quarterly series and just in time for the plush Spring dew, a new Birmingham market has...

Madame Moonshine throws an antic laden April bash

Mar 12, 2014

Madame Moonshine's Speakeasy
Digbeth

Don't get balled up with chums over what to do this April in Brum, be the big cheese and shimmy shake your way to one of the best speakeasy themed...

#Brewburger Pop-Up with Honest Burgers

Mar 12, 2014

#Brewburger Pop-Up with Honest Burgers
Deansgate

Patty party town? Population: You. Whilst Honest Burger are no stranger to Brewdog with their #Brewburger making a smashing appearance to the menu at the start of March, this heralded...

Gusto gets its first Central Manchester plot in Deansgate

Mar 11, 2014

Gusto Manchester
Deansgate

Brought to Deansgate by lush liquid patrons Living Ventures, Gusto is the first Central Manchester plot for this heralded high-end Italian eatery after destinations such as Didsbury and Knutsford. Boasting...

Urban agriculture and whimsy at dapper new Deansgate den

Mar 11, 2014

The Botanist, Deansgate
Deansgate

A brand new venue by the Manchester empire behind drinking dens such as The Alchemist and Artisan, Living Ventures have taken to Deansgate for their next city endeavour. Set to...

Bartender of the Week; Jamie, Walrus

Mar 10, 2014

Walrus
Northern Quarter

Each week we get to prop up the bar, turn the tables and quiz Manchester's favourite bartenders on their favourite, tipples, taverns and tunes. After all, what better way to...

&ROLLERSKATE at Boxxed

Mar 7, 2014

What rolls around on eight wheels, shimmying something silly to the sweet sounds of MOHO beats in Digbeth this April? Er, you silly. A sprightly roller disco with a top...

The O Bar - Party Bar Review

Mar 6, 2014

The O Bar
Broad Street

Broad Street bumpkins? You're sure to have heard of this one. Found on one of Birmingham's most raucous party strips, The O Bar is coming up trumps when it comes...

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