Kiera is an Editor at DesignMyNight, covering food, drink and
culture across London and the wider UK. With a BA in Journalism and
over eight years' experience, including time at The Sunday Times
and Marie
Claire, she brings a sharp, informed eye to the UK's dining and
nightlife scene.
She's reviewed everything from Michelin-starred
Legado to Peckham favourite
Lai Rai, and knows where to find the best
exhibitions in London and top listening
bars. Her work spans hands-on venue visits and firsthand
testing across the country, not just the capital.
What happens when you put two Michelin-starred chefs together, one a
confessed raver and the other a rock ‘n’ roll enthusiast?
Island, the creative and unapologetically itself
surf and turf...
Looking to add a little sparkle to your
skill set? London’s jewellery workshops give you
the chance to hammer, solder and shape your very own wearable
masterpiece. From beginner-friendly studios...
In a city where half the fun happens
along the Harbourside, it’s no surprise that some of its most
characterful bars and restaurants are actually afloat. From
sun-drenched decks serving...
It’s beginning to look a lot like
Christmas, so of course we’re getting
ready to fill our social media feeds with festive photos at the
city's most charming locations.
From...
This twist on a festive fave is about to
jingle your bells.
Move over turkey, because 2025 is the year of the yule log,
as Poppies Fish & Chips have
announced a deep-fried...
Sometimes, and we mean very rarely, the
prospect of devouring a whole pizza can seem a bit too daunting. That's where
the slice comes in, satisfying your cravings for stringy...
Pinxtos have been having a moment in London this year, alongside
Spanish cuisine, notably with the arrival of
The Clove Club's Issac McHale’s Bar Valette in Shoreditch and Arthur’s Market...
If your idea of a perfect night out
involves chopsticks, soy sauce and testing the limits of 'all you can eat', you’re in exactly the right
city. From conveyor-belt classics...
London is home to a small but mighty
batch of French bakeries quietly raising the bar for what a
pastry should be. Across the city, these boulangeries are turning
out...
Kingsland Road and Stoke Newington Road are home to an array of
brilliant bars. It's possible to spend an entire evening
there, doing a cocktail crawl starting at Seed Library,...
Manchester isn’t just a haven for
coffee lovers, it’s a paradise for pups too. Here, four-legged friends are treated
like royalty, with special (and very tasty if their vigorous licks...
Dublin’s food scene is on fire, with an
exciting wave of new restaurants redefining the city’s culinary
identity. From bold flavours to imaginative concepts, these fresh
additions are where innovation...