Katie Kirwan

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Katie Kirwan is the Head of Brand & B2C at DesignMyNight. A recognised nightlife and hospitality expert, Katie brings over 12 years of experience to the table, having visited over 500 of the UK's best restaurants, bars and cultural experiences.

Not only about Japanese food (she'll never skip agedashi tofu when it's on the menu), Katie is on the pulse of the best quality cocktails for £11 and less in London, and can always be found in quirky museums too. Need a table at The Devonshire? She can help with that.

Beyond DesignMyNight, Katie Kirwan's hospitality expertise is regularly featured in top publications, including The Times, Bar Magazine and Time Out.

Favourite cocktail bar

Black Dove, Brighton
Favourite restaurant

Bonsai Plant Kitchen
Special skill

Finding the best taco restaurant nearby.

Recent articles...

Far Rockaway London - Cocktail Bar Review

Far Rockaway
Shoreditch

Whilst many may think that Far Rockaway has plenty of cool to contend with considering its place in and amongst some of the most renowned bars in Shoreditch, this NYE...

Pub Du Vin - Bar Review

Bistro Du Vin
City Centre

Found in the basement of one of Birmingham's most prominent hotels, Pub Du Vin invites a mature working crowd for hearty evening tipples and classic British fare. Think English boozer...

Everyman for himself at this plush new Mailbox cinema bar

Everyman Mailbox Birmingham
The Mailbox and Brindleyplace

With the redevelopment of Birmingham's luxury shopping complex centre comes a brand new cinematic experience; Bringing their luxury movie brand to the heart of the Mailbox's overhaul, Everyman Cinemas are...

Warehouse Club Granted Party Viaduct License

Whilst Birmingham may be known for having some of the best warehouse and underground clubs in the city with The Rainbow Venues and Lab11 to boot, there could be a...

Birmingham's first ever VHS Carnival

Now we don't know if still you remember them; they were a format that came before DVD's, looked like giant cassette tapes and just so happened to be the original...

Livu a little at this brand new club on John Bright Street

Livu
Birmingham City Centre

Taking to a space on the John Bright Street scene, Livu is a brand new clubbing experience in the heart of Birmingham. Set to host a West End style of...

Scott House Social Cinema: Control

The Custard Factory
Digbeth

Following on from the success of their Halloween instalment of 'Rosemary's Baby' in October at The Old Crown, Scott House Social Cinema return to their original stomping ground at The Custard...

Tipples and giggles at Birmingham Comedy Festival

What with so many Birmingham comedy clubs and jovial characters knocking around the Brum comedy scene, it was no surprise to see the Birmingham Comedy festival return for another year...

Birmingham's Brindleyplace to get a tasty slice of the States

Coast To Coast
The Mailbox and Brindleyplace

An authentic American restaurant bar, Coast to Coast promise no less than the finest in hearty American grub and tasty classics. From burger sliders and premium steaks to American cocktails,...

Craft beer could have a new mecca in Birmingham city centre

Purecraft Bar and Kitchen
Birmingham City Centre

Warwickshire based brewing company Purity have undertaken a long-term lease for their very first craft beer bar in Birmingham. Opened along Waterloo Street just shy of Birmingham's City Centre, this...

London Art House Delivers Artistic Cocktails

The Shenkman Bar
West End

Found in one of London's most famous art institutions, The Royal Academy of Arts, The Shenkman Bar is a cocktail bar in Piccadilly that hopes to dazzle guests with an...

Bar Epernay - Wine Bar Review

Bar Epernay
The Mailbox and Brindleyplace

Gracious grape based bottles and an indulgent location, those of you looking for a wino wonder in Birmingham wont be hard pushed to find a bottle of something indulgent or...

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