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...

The Mesmerist - Bar Review

The Mesmerist
The Lanes

When you walk past a piece of taxidermy do you skip with peculiar glee? When you glaze over a cocktail list do you foam at the chops? Then you best...
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Scott House Social Cinema: Control

The Custard Factory
Digbeth

Following on from the success of their Halloween instalment of 'Rosemary's Baby' in October at The Old Crown, Scott House Social Cinema return to their original stomping ground at The Custard...
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She's A Dirty, Dirty Blonde

Dirty Blonde
The Lanes

THIS VENUE HAS NOW CLOSED Taking a wad of nearly £600,000 to the previously known Madame Geisha, Eclectic bars have unveiled plans for a whole new drinking chain under their...
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