Lauren Cole is Lead Editor at DesignMyNight, writing about the
UK's best food & drink, arts, experiences and entertainment —
covering curated bar listicles, restaurant reviews, and roundups of
everything from London's best views to
unmissable new restaurants in Manchester.
Stunning immersive art and refreshing wild swimming? She's our resident know-it-all
on that front too.
She has her finger on the pulse so that you don't have to,
thanks to writing experience totalling 10 years. Previously
Features and Theatre Editor at What’s On Media Group, Lauren came
to DesignMyNight in 2021. Having lived and worked as an editor
in London, Manchester, Shropshire and York, she has a unique
perspective spanning UK-wide hospitality and events.
What to do in London this weekend?
November is here, meaning the season of
cosy outfits, darker nights and all things—dare we say it—Christmas
are in full swing.
This weekend, there's...
Up there with the likes of London and Edinburgh's Christmas markets, Manchester is
known to be one of the most festive cities in the UK, adding to our
distinctly Northern...
When the days are getting colder and
darker, you know it's the time for some winter warmer dishes. But, it can be hard to
scout out the crème de la crème...
'Tis the season for pretty pictures -
or at least that's what our feeds are saying. And to
make sure yours are a cut above the rest? Have a festive feast...
Taking set menus up a gear, tasting menus usually
feature four or more courses - smaller portions designed to give
diners a greater breadth of dishes to try, where chefs...
Whether you're rocking around the
Christmas tree or having quieter celebrations this year, nabbing a
few dinner photo ops to mark the occasion should be on your mind.
Snap-worthy pink...
Right, let's be real. You've booked the
table, sorted the outfit, and pre-loaded the group chat with the
plans. But have you figured out how you're actually getting home
after...
So you've got your NYE plans locked in—the outfit's sorted, the
pre-drinks are planned, and you're ready to ring in 2027 in proper
Manc style. But have you thought about...
Here's everything
you need to know about trick or treating in London for Halloween 2026 — from
the best neighbourhoods and specific streets to hit, to the
unwritten rules that'll make you...
Halloween 2026
falls on Saturday 31st October — and honestly, the transport
gods have smiled upon us. A Saturday Halloween means the Night Tube
is running, the night buses are out...
When only the latest, hottest and
biggest openings will do, Manchester has plenty that are sure to
fit the bill. If you're feeling a new era for Six By Nico,...
Are you one of those people who craves
the season of spiced lattes, golden leaves and Halloween antics once summer's balmy days come
to an end? Us too. And some of...
