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...

Bartender of the Week; Jamie, Walrus

Walrus
Northern Quarter

Each week we get to prop up the bar, turn the tables and quiz Manchester's favourite bartenders on their favourite, tipples, taverns and tunes. After all, what better way to...
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&ROLLERSKATE at Boxxed

What rolls around on eight wheels, shimmying something silly to the sweet sounds of MOHO beats in Digbeth this April? Er, you silly. A sprightly roller disco with a top...
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The O Bar - Party Bar Review

The O Bar
Broad Street

Broad Street bumpkins? You're sure to have heard of this one. Found on one of Birmingham's most raucous party strips, The O Bar is coming up trumps when it comes...
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Bartender of the Week; Joey, Epernay

Epernay
Deansgate

Each week we get to prop up the bar, turn the tables and quiz Manchester's favourite bartenders on their favourite, tipples, taverns and tunes. After all, what better way to...
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Marwood - Lounge Bar Review

Marwood
The Lanes

Higgledy piggledy, hoity toity and a darling destination for peculiar wares, who knows what you'll find at Marwood (we don't think they particularly know either). A charming cafe bar brimming...
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