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.
For the old at heart (definitely me) - and the young, for that matter - there's no better combo come date night than jazz accompanied by plenty of booze. Adopting...
This 80s pastime is getting a boozy,
galactic-themed twist.
Please note: Paradise Skate World is now
closed.
Mancunian humans, it's time to don your space buns, some
glittering hot pants...
When opening Kahani back in 2018, Michelin-starred chef Peter Joseph was trying to bring a more relaxed (but equally swanky) vibe to Indian fine dining. Now, his Sloane Square restaurant...
From being a contributor for MOB Kitchen, to cooking at The Ledbury, Elystan Street and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Thomas Straker is a chef many have had their eye on....
When it comes to Coqbull Soho, the key is in the name: beef and chicken slapped together in a menu that promises to leave you beautifully messy. But, what happens...
Since it landed in London towards the end of last year, I've had my eye on El Norte, the youngest sister restaurant to the ever-popular Zuaya and Como Garden. I'd...
After success in Manchester and Liverpool, pizza parlour Crazy Pedro's is bringing unusual toppings and taps of frozen margaritas to a new Digbeth plot. Setting up shop in The Custard...
The Ivy Roof Garden is a popular celeb haunt, boasting a sky-high Spinningfields perch and a mixture of dishes inspired by their ground floor brasserie and pan-Asian restaurant just below....
With cities home to all kinds of cuisine from across the world, sometimes it can be hard to narrow down the options. But, if you're looking to shower some female...
Since Sabine Rooftop Bar threw open its doors in mid-2021, it's quickly risen through the ranks to become one of the most popular spots in London. Why? Well, that view...
The Aubrey London has burst onto London's restaurant scene this year, promising an 'eccentric Japanese izakaya experience' and the city's first omakase cocktail bar, where mixologists can shake up bespoke...
