Katie Kirwan

Articles written: 826

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. Katie provides regular insights into the industry, with bylines in The Times, Bar Magazine 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 won 'Best Use Of Creativity' in the UK Digital PR Awards in 2024. 

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

Recent articles...

Kouzu - London Restaurant Bar Review

Kouzu
Victoria

While 'gastronomic' could potentially be mistaken for the art of 'eating in space'.....or something like that, it's a word that highlights all too well what Japanese restaurant Kouzu are doing,...
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Pond Dalston - London Restaurant Bar Review

Pond Dalston
Hackney

Pitted behind Dalston's pop-up (well, not by any certification) skate park, Pond Dalston is a hidden warehouse cranny with industrial interiors on its side. Hailed as a Hawaiian dining haven...
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