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...

Explosion of Creative Talent at Warwick Bar's Summer Fete

Calling all creative patrons and cash strapped adventurers in Birmingham, are you looking for a Summer event that offers more than your yearly fill of unique events, food and culture...

Soul Food Project

Brainchild of Carl Finn and Matthew Beck, the Soul Food Project is a unique pop-up dining experience found at some of the greatest Birmingham pubs, bars and venues around. Born...

Circo Loco returns to The Rainbow

Sending Birmingham's clubbers loco this year in Digbeth is world renowned party event and House masterclass, Circo Loco. After the phenomenal success of last year's daytime showdown, this band of...

Rococo Lounge gets a sophisticated makeover.

Mooch Bar
Broad Street

Previously the popular Rococo Lounge on Broad Street, Mooch Bar is set to be Birmingham's best new party bar. Aiming to bring a little NYC to Brum, Mooch Bar promises...

The Infamous Rainbow Venues Unveil A New Mezzanine

Having already secured themselves as top dog in the Digbeth clubbing scene, The Rainbow collective have decided to secure the Birmingham skyline too. Infamous for their warehouse parties , underground...

Has The Sherry Revolution Arrived Once More?

Drakes Tabanco
Fitzrovia

Hosting a unique Sherry drinking experience in the city, Drakes Tabanaco is a new restaurant bar in London with artisan flair at their core. From a U shape bar offering...

The Rose Villa Tavern - Pub Review

The Rose Villa Tavern
Jewellery Quarter

A traditional pub meets trendy quirks, The Rose Villa Tavern is a cool and contemporary pub in the Jewellery Quarter. From antler chandeliers to multi-coloured up-cycled pub furniture, The Rose...

Eeek Chic at Scott House Social Cinema's Halloween Edition

The witching hour is almost upon us and indie film group Scott House Social Cinema have just the spooky movie soiree to kick off Halloween proceedings this October in Digbeth....

Fleet Street Kitchen - Restaurant Bar Review

Fleet Street Kitchen
Jewellery Quarter and Summer Row

Birmingham's not necessarily known for its rampant fields and fertile farm life, but Fleet Street Kitchen have brought local produce in as a promise not just a menu feature. Echoing...

Brewdog - Bar Review

BrewDog Birmingham
City Centre

Birmingham are lucky enough to be the hosts of Brewdog's 10th bar in the country and by whoopie cake have they done them proud. Slick decor, cleverly crafted drinks and...

Street Diner: for the street food gnosher

And who said street food was just a fad? Adopting this delicious way to dine, Brighton wasn't going to fall behind on the worldly food wagon now were we? Following...

The Blues Kitchen Explosion Promises A Party Like No Other

What do you get when a deep South diner and hip Shoreditch club pool their resources? A down right dastardly hootananny, that's what! Banding together for a special one day...

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