Our Review Of The Idler London: Charming Hotel Restaurant
I'm all for trying out new restaurants, and one that caught my eye
recently was The Idler. Having opened in the summer of 2025, this
stylish spot can be found...
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Scarlett Welch
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Scarlett Welch is an Editor at DesignMyNight, covering the UK's best in food, drink and going out — from restaurant reviews and bar guides to curated roundups spanning omakase restaurants, saunas and cat cafes across the country's biggest cities.
She holds an MA in Media & Journalism and has been writing about hospitality since joining DMN in 2023, bringing real industry experience from years working across Kent, London and Newcastle. Before DMN, she freelanced for North East culture magazine The Crack and held senior editorial roles at Newcastle University's The Courier. Scarlett also contributes to South London News as a news journalist covering her local community.
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Our Review Of The Original Ivy West End: London's Iconic Celebrity Haunt
An absolute titan of the London
restaurant scene, The Original
Ivy in the West End dates back to 1917. It's situated
in the heart of theatreland and renowned for
hosting celebrities, decked out in stained glass
windows and an...
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Our Review Of Masakali London: New Indian Restaurant In Fitzrovia
A new addition to London's Indian dining
scene, Masakali is a restaurant that
opened in Fitzrovia in October 2025. They've got an
existing site in Reading, and they're all about pairing traditional
flavours with bold, modern...
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Best Cat Cafes In The UK
A trend that started in Taiwan during
the 90s, and was soon popularised by Japan, cat cafes are slowly
popping up all over the UK. These peaceful retreats are a...
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National Trust Sites In And Around Manchester
When you're looking for an escape from
the hustle and bustle of the city, there's nothing better than a
wholesome day trip to a National Trust property. And there are...
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Our Review Of Flight Club Newcastle: Interactive Darts And Sharing Plates
Flight Club Newcastle
City Centre
There's been a real surge in activity bars opening across Newcastle in the
last year or so, and the most recent of these is Flight Club, a group that originated...
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Our Review Of Cocotte Shoreditch: A Homely Chicken And Brunch Restaurant Serving Freshly-Made Eats
Cocotte Shoreditch
Shoreditch
Shoreditch is packed full of restaurants
offering every kind of cuisine, with all sorts of unique items on
the menu. But sometimes, what you really want is the comfort of...
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7 London Locations To Check Out This Christmas If You're Obsessed With Baileys
Baileys is an absolute staple of the
festive season, perfect for Christmas cocktails or popping in your hot chocolate. If, like us, you're trying to
maximise your intake of the...
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Best Bottomless Brunch In Stockport
This neighbourhood in Greater Manchester
may be a little quieter than the city centre, but that doesn't mean
there's not still plenty of great food and drink to be enjoyed...
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Our Review Of The Varsity Hotel And Spa Cambridge: Rooftop Views And Riverside Jacuzzis
The Roof Terrace at the Varsity Hotel
City Centre
Cambridge is a city that I have always wanted to visit, but
until recently had never had the chance. The beautiful old
buildings, winding cobbled streets and old-school university charm...
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Festive Funfairs And Instagrammable Ice Bars: Cardiff's Winter Wonderland Is Back
Start off the Christmas season with a
picture-perfect ice walk.
Back with a festive bang: Cardiff Winter Wonderland
2025 is set to take over not one, but two city centre
locations....
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Cat And Kitten Yoga In London
Fancy spicing up your plans with one of
the most adorable activities around? We've rounded up the very
best cat yoga London has to offer, across the city's studios
and cat cafes....
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