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...

Soul Food Project

Brainchild of Carl Finn and Matthew Beck, the Soul Food Project is a unique pop-up dining experience found at some of the greatest Birmingham pubs, bars and venues around. Born...
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Circo Loco returns to The Rainbow

Sending Birmingham's clubbers loco this year in Digbeth is world renowned party event and House masterclass, Circo Loco. After the phenomenal success of last year's daytime showdown, this band of...
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Fumo - Restaurant Bar Review

Fumo
City Centre

Venetian, Italian tapas is the grub of choice at this swanky restaurant bar with the right trimmings. From great service to a great atmosphere, Fumo in Birmingham city centre is...
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The Victoria - Bar Review

The Victoria
Birmingham City Centre

A diamond in the rough, The Victoria is a hidden gem in amongst the back streets of Birmingham. Brimming with creative commissioned pieces and vintage oddities, this bar in Birmingham...
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Brewdog - Bar Review

BrewDog Birmingham
City Centre

Birmingham are lucky enough to be the hosts of Brewdog's 10th bar in the country and by whoopie cake have they done them proud. Slick decor, cleverly crafted drinks and...
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Island Bar - Cocktail Bar Review

Island Bar
Birmingham City Centre

NOW CLOSED. An exotic retreat nestled in amongst Birmingham's buildings, Island Bar is hailed and known as being one of the only tiki themed cocktail bars in Birmingham. Brimming with...
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