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...

The Lord Clifden Winter Sessions

The Clifden
Jewellery Quarter

Not ones to be bogged down by a bit of barmy winter weather, the Jewellery Quarter's most bustling beer garden is set to come alive this chilly season with a...
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Grand Union Camden - DJ Bar Review

Grand Union Camden
Camden

Grand Union's Camden offering has a substantial amount to give. From tiki-themed rooms and cocktail deals to DJs who more than get my vote, Grand Union Camden is a great...
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XPOSURE: A Brand Festival

Sometimes, all it takes is a little nudge in the right direction to discover the very best that our fair city has to offer; but what with limited time on...
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Breaking Birmingham

Birmingham's Asylum Venue took interest in this cult series up a notch as they cultivated their own Breaking Bad lab live on stage. Drugs are oh so bad kids, but...
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