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, The Standard, and Bar Magazine, and she has more than 880 articles to her name at DesignMyNight.

  • Favourite cocktail bar
    Black Dove, Brighton
  • Favourite restaurant
    Bonsai Plant Kitchen
  • Special skill
    Finding the best taco restaurant nearby.

Recent articles...

Riki Tik - Party Bar Review

Riki Tik
Beachfront

A reggae bar nestled between dainty crafty shops and Brighton wares? You should expect no less from our city, or Riki Tik. From its bustling atmosphere down to its tropical...
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Oktober at Brum Yum Yum

Bavarian babes never fear, Brum Yum Yum's German edition is here! Having just secured yet another ego boosting title under their belt at this weeks #Flavaclash, pipping London street food...
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The Drop Forge - Bar Review

The Drop Forge
Jewellery Quarter and Summer Row

6-10 Hockley Street, Birmingham, B18 6BL. View on map. If converted buildings, flecks of a forged history and fresh decor are everything that you look for in a Birmingham bar, then make haste...
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Vibe Gallery Opens New DJ Bar

The Bar @ Vibe Place
London Bridge

What with their already vibrant atmosphere and creative bones, it wasn't going to be long before Vibe Gallery in Bermondsey opened their space to include a DJ-cum-party bar. Having dedicated...
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Perkin Reveller - Restaurant Bar Review

Perkin Reveller Restaurant & Bar
City of London

The secret magic behind this romantic and indulgent restaurant bar on the river? It boasts some of the best views of Tower Bridge in the the entire city, and you...
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