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 and Bar Magazine, and with 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...

Fumo - Restaurant Bar Review

Fumo
City Centre

Venetian, Italian tapas is the grub of choice at this swanky restaurant bar with the right trimmings. From great service to a great atmosphere, Fumo in Birmingham city centre is...
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The Victoria - Bar Review

The Victoria
Birmingham City Centre

A diamond in the rough, The Victoria is a hidden gem in amongst the back streets of Birmingham. Brimming with creative commissioned pieces and vintage oddities, this bar in Birmingham...
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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...
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Island Bar - Cocktail Bar Review

Island Bar
Birmingham City Centre

NOW CLOSED. An exotic retreat nestled in amongst Birmingham's buildings, Island Bar is hailed and known as being one of the only tiki themed cocktail bars in Birmingham. Brimming with...
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The Jekyll and Hyde - Cocktail Bar Review

The Jekyll and Hyde
Birmingham City Centre

Part of popular Bitters 'N' Twisted chain, The Jekyll and Hyde just by the way of Birmingham City Centre is a vintage treat of cocktail proportions. From unique sharers to...
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Birmingham Beer Bash

What with the recent craft beer explosion in Birmingham thanks to the introduction of Brewdog into its drinking ranks, it's no surprise to find a summer tailored beer event ready...
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