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...

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...

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...

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...

Tipples and giggles at Birmingham Comedy Festival

What with so many Birmingham comedy clubs and jovial characters knocking around the Brum comedy scene, it was no surprise to see the Birmingham Comedy festival return for another year...

Bar Epernay - Wine Bar Review

Bar Epernay
The Mailbox and Brindleyplace

Gracious grape based bottles and an indulgent location, those of you looking for a wino wonder in Birmingham wont be hard pushed to find a bottle of something indulgent or...

The Prince of Wales - Pub Review

The Prince of Wales
Moseley and Kings Heath

Known for its independent stance on the Moseley drinking scene, The Prince of Wales is something of an ode to this individual little town in Brum. Boasting unique quirks and...

Olympic Cafe and Dining Room - Restaurant Bar Review

Olympic Cafe & Dining Room
Barnes

Bespoke bars, fanciful food trimmings, a venue steeped in musical history and a plush velvet clad cinema to boot? Barnes might not be your first thought for a night out...

Peace warm up for Glastonbury Festival in Birmingham's Institute

The boss didn't let you have a few days off for a five-day frolic in the Glastonbury fields? Oh RATS, we know how desperate you were to see indie rock's...

Purity Brewing land their first bar....and it's in Birmingham!

Seeing as they put life back into a set of old and disused Warwickshire barns back in 2010, it's no surprise that Purity Crafting have embarked on a mission to...

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