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...

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...

Spinningfields to recieve a darling new British bar

Mar 6, 2014

The Lawn Club
Spinningfields

Brought to you by the dashing chappers behind Hibernate, InBloom and occupying the same space, The Lawn Club is a Spinningfields bar with the quintessentially British in mind. A lush...

Friday Food Fight at the Upper Campfield Market

Mar 5, 2014

Keep your food flingin' fingers to yourself buddy, this isn't actually a re-enactment from the dinner table scene in Peter Pan; it's wholeheartedly better. Brought to you by four tasty...

Tib Street's delicious Fyg Deli and bar unveils relaunch

Mar 4, 2014

Fyg Deli & Wine Bar
Northern Quarter

Consider yourself a dapper little darling with deli fancies? Aw heck, Fyg fancy you that too. A tasty Tib Street retreat for those with plush, home-made hankerings, Fyg has always...

Bartender of the Week; Joey, Epernay

Mar 4, 2014

Epernay
Deansgate

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...

Marwood - Lounge Bar Review

Feb 28, 2014

Marwood
The Lanes

Higgledy piggledy, hoity toity and a darling destination for peculiar wares, who knows what you'll find at Marwood (we don't think they particularly know either). A charming cafe bar brimming...

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