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.
Slow-smoked, sizzled and seared; that's the ethos of the food at new London restaurant Firebird, which takes inspiration from the flame-plumed bird of Slavic folklore in its name. This gorgeous...
You'll have seen it popping up on your Insta feed last summer: one of Liverpool's latest restaurant bars, complete with a beaut rooftop terrace. From the team behind Ma Boyle's, ...
From oyster bar to historic Liverpool pub, Ma Boyle's Alehouse & Eatery has remained one of the city's staples for drinking and dining since 1870. Their mantra? Food that's 'just...
Waves lapping against the beach, stunning vineyards and a sprinkling of 1960s glamour... You could be forgiven for thinking you've somehow woken up on the Amalfi Coast. But nope, that's...
Golden flakes galore? You'll find them at the Greggs cafe in Primark Birmingham.
Ah, Greggs. A mecca of tasty pastries, sticky yum yums and vegan sausage rolls (which might even...
Gobble mouthwatering grub from across the continent.
What if London played host to the world's first African food hall? You could drool over Cameroonian pepper fish, before chowing down on...
A suite in one of the best hotels in Covent Garden? Including room service brekkie, a jazz night with famous saxophonist Leo Green and a three-course Italian meal? It sounds...
Well, here we go again. Another year; much of the same uncertainty clouds yuletide celebrations, especially if you're an expat. With other countries battening down the hatches, it's beginning to...
While the fast food chain may still have the monopoly on your hangover feast, a really good burger is reserved for the lively diners and chilled out dens that have...
Cameras at the ready... that iconic pair of angel wings is coming to Bristol. Joining the likes of Flight Club in making a move to Corn Street, Dirty Martini will...
Are your Brussels sprouts a little lacklustre? Or perhaps you're forever searching for the perfect tipple to keep your guests happy? Whatever your festive dinner dilemma might be, London's best...
Whether you're looking to spice things up this festive season or keep it traditional with a twist, Brighton's chefs are delivering the goods. But it's not just your evenings of...
