Katie Kirwan

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Katie Kirwan is the Head of Brand & B2C at DesignMyNight. A recognised nightlife and hospitality expert, Katie brings over 12 years of experience to the table, having visited over 500 of 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 hospitality 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...

Brum Yum Yum takes street food to The Hare and Hounds

Turning their backs on the confines and restraints of table dining, Brum Yum Yum are street-food warriors and great grub advocates. Hosting monthly street food markets in Kings Heath, Duncan...

Cocktail Mixology As A Birmingham Lifestyle

For some people, sport is a lifestyle. For others? It might be work. But for this bunch? It's creating some of the most tasty and imaginative cocktail treats this side...

Bodega - Restaurant Bar Review

Bodega Cantina
Birmingham City Centre

South American culture thrives on colour, audacity and panache with the fresh Bodega in Birmingham being no exception. From the exotic yet cosmopolitan decor to the hearty plates of Mexican...

Kitsch cafe bar continues craft beer expansion in John Bright Street

Cherry Reds
Birmingham City Centre

Set to boast the same cherry laden branding and bar front of their Kings Heath counterpart and a not too dissimilar cafe bar atmosphere, Cherry Reds' newest venture in John...

Smiths Of Smithfield Boast New Spitalfields Bar

'SMITHS', Spitalfields
Liverpool Street

Whilst sad news reaches Spitalfields as The Luxe closes down, local patrons needn't fear as premium London cocktail lounge Smiths of Smithfield snapped the site up sharpish. Now renamed and...

Eco Friendly Cycle & Booze Spot Opens In Brighton Station

The Cyclist - Refreshment Rooms
North Laine

Brought to Brighton by the founders of Geronimo Inns, Rupert and Jo Clevely have introduced a laid back yet bustling retreat for city commuters, creative dwellers and out of towners,...

Pub Du Vin - Bar Review

Bistro Du Vin
City Centre

Found in the basement of one of Birmingham's most prominent hotels, Pub Du Vin invites a mature working crowd for hearty evening tipples and classic British fare. Think English boozer...

Everyman for himself at this plush new Mailbox cinema bar

Everyman Mailbox Birmingham
The Mailbox and Brindleyplace

With the redevelopment of Birmingham's luxury shopping complex centre comes a brand new cinematic experience; Bringing their luxury movie brand to the heart of the Mailbox's overhaul, Everyman Cinemas are...

Brum band Goodnight Lenin announce their own ale

Now garnishing gullets since 2013, Goodnight Lenin (The Ale) will put this Brummie band on the boozy map. We all know that limited edition merchandise can make your indie faring...

Far Rockaway London - Cocktail Bar Review

Far Rockaway
Shoreditch

Whilst many may think that Far Rockaway has plenty of cool to contend with considering its place in and amongst some of the most renowned bars in Shoreditch, this NYE...

Livu a little at this brand new club on John Bright Street

Livu
Birmingham City Centre

Taking to a space on the John Bright Street scene, Livu is a brand new clubbing experience in the heart of Birmingham. Set to host a West End style of...

Cocktails and a rooftop garden? Moseley has a quirky new contender on their hands

Bohemian Bar and Kitchen
Moseley

Keeping pre-opening information on the down low for now, Bohemian Bar and Kitchen have unveiled a few revealing details that hint at the plans they have for previous Moseley pub...

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