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...

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...
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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...
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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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Doctor Who, what, where, when?

O2 Academy Birmingham
Gay Village

50 years of Doctor Who on our screens and you thought Birmingham could resist? Not likely, pal.  So it's no collectors convention and it's no heartfelt ode to the time...
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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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