Katie Kirwan

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Head of Brand & B2C at DesignMyNight since 2013, Katie leads DesignMyNight's brand, business strategy and team. With over 11 years in digital restaurant, bar and experience marketing, Katie remains food and drink obsessed, always on the hunt for a great Japanese restaurant serving up agadeshi tofu or sushi. Katie provides regular insights into the industry, with bylines in The Times and Time Out.

Katie was a UK Content Awards judge in 2022, and her team took home the trophy as 'Best In-House Content Team of the Year' at the UK Content Awards Winner in 2023, nominated again in 2024. Her team have also been nominated in the UK Digital PR Awards in 2024, for 'Best Use Of Creativity'. 

  • Favourite cocktail bar
    Black Dove, Brighton
  • Favourite restaurant
    Bonsai Plant Kitchen
  • Special skill
    Finding the best taco restaurant nearby.

Recent articles...

15 Best Neighbourhoods In London

With 32 boroughs to hand, London's status as a city is extended across neighbourhoods, cultural corners and must-visit hotspots. From its finest attractions to areas with identity, we're showcasing what...
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Where To Find An Izakaya In London

Izakaya (居酒屋): a type of informal Japanese gastropub. What with London being such a hubbub of international culture, it's no wonder that one of Japan's most 'old school cool' types...
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