Katie Kirwan

Articles written: 861

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 or sushi. Katie provides regular insights into the industry, with bylines in The Times 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 been nominated in the UK Digital PR Awards in 2024, for 'Best Use Of Creativity'. 

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

Recent articles...

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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Peruvian Funk And Flavours In Shoreditch

Andina Shoreditch
Shoreditch

Following on from the grand success that his Soho venture has undertaken, Ceviche mastermind Martin Morales looked farther afield for his next Peruvian escapade, with previous stomping ground Shoreditch to...
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