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...

The Legend of Tuaca

It's not mysterious and no chums, it's not hard to come by, but Tuaca is most certainly one of Brighton's most elusive tipples. Want to be in the know? You...
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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...
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Secret Garden Music Festival at Lab11

Lab11
Digbeth

Now then, what do you associate with winter? A premium supply of pocket tissues? An uncomfortable layering of socks and rain ravaged shoes? N'awww, scrap that chums! Lab11 are looking...
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Moseley NYE All-Nighter

Who would have known that Moseley was so good at keeping sordid secrets eh? Embarking on their own end of year adventure, Moseley has announced a truly special New year's...
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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...
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