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. 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...

Ply yourself with tipples at this brand new Northern Quarter bar

Mar 19, 2014

PLY
Northern Quarter

Setting up shop on Stevenson Square in the heart of the Northern Quarter is the latest venture from Kosmonaut kids of cool, PLY. Set to boast 5,500 square feet of...

#Brewburger Pop-Up with Honest Burgers

Mar 19, 2014

Plough into some cracking craft beer patties as Honest Burgers arrive at Brewdog, their infamous #Brewburger in tow. Sauntering their way through the city and nabbing themselves a pop-up plot...

Stripped back South American stylings at new Northern Quarter bar

Mar 18, 2014

Boogalú
Northern Quarter

Brought to the Northern Quarter by Whiskey Jar's Pete Skelton, El Capo is the newest addition to one of Manchester's most bustling drinking hubs. Influenced by all things South American,...

Blues Booze Cruise

Mar 18, 2014

Previous canal cavorting from The Liquorists came in the shape of juniper themed jaunt, Gincident. Set to arrive back in Manchester in the Summer. From some of Manchester's most delicious...

Bartender of the Week; Adam, Tusk

Mar 17, 2014

NAME: Adam AGE: 27 VENUE: Tusk YOU SHOULD COME FOR DRINKS TO TUSK BECAUSE… It’s the only bar you will catch me doing the pelvic thrust I’LL WHIP YOU UP…Jagerbomb...

Sugarloaf - Basement Bar Review

Mar 13, 2014

Sugarloaf
City Centre

Tucked away under the throngs of flavourful fajitas, Sugarloaf could be easily missed if you weren't looking for it. But catch the sounds of luscious Lucha Libre music, the smell...

M.A.D.E Birmingham celebrates art, culture and grub in the city

Mar 13, 2014

Another reason to celebrate the smashing arts, culture, music and food that Birmingham has to boast? The Rainbow Venues more than feel that such a statement rings true. Joining forces...

Birmingham Spring Market: Street food and sprightly tipples

Mar 12, 2014

Spring has sprung, and it's set to be down right tasty. The first in a quarterly series and just in time for the plush Spring dew, a new Birmingham market has...

Madame Moonshine throws an antic laden April bash

Mar 12, 2014

Madame Moonshine's Speakeasy
Digbeth

Don't get balled up with chums over what to do this April in Brum, be the big cheese and shimmy shake your way to one of the best speakeasy themed...

#Brewburger Pop-Up with Honest Burgers

Mar 12, 2014

#Brewburger Pop-Up with Honest Burgers
Deansgate

Patty party town? Population: You. Whilst Honest Burger are no stranger to Brewdog with their #Brewburger making a smashing appearance to the menu at the start of March, this heralded...

Gusto gets its first Central Manchester plot in Deansgate

Mar 11, 2014

Gusto Manchester
Deansgate

Brought to Deansgate by lush liquid patrons Living Ventures, Gusto is the first Central Manchester plot for this heralded high-end Italian eatery after destinations such as Didsbury and Knutsford. Boasting...

Urban agriculture and whimsy at dapper new Deansgate den

Mar 11, 2014

The Botanist, Deansgate
Deansgate

A brand new venue by the Manchester empire behind drinking dens such as The Alchemist and Artisan, Living Ventures have taken to Deansgate for their next city endeavour. Set to...

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