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...

Oktober at Brum Yum Yum

Bavarian babes never fear, Brum Yum Yum's German edition is here! Having just secured yet another ego boosting title under their belt at this weeks #Flavaclash, pipping London street food...
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Bon Anniversaire Le Truc!

Now we may only know the odd French phrase here or there, but we do know that Le Truc C'est Bon! A retreat that has been changing the way independent...
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Eccentric New Urban Bar in Shoreditch

Far Rockaway
Shoreditch

Named after the Queens NY resort and inspired by American art and culture; Far Rockaway pays true testament to their urban theme with a multitude of unorthodox lounge and restaurant...
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