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...

Mostly Jazz Festival 2013

How does 11 acres of woodland, bunting and smooth Jazz notes sound? Because that's what Mostly Jazz Festival are promising once again this year. Held in the scenic and idyllic...
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The Drop Forge - Bar Review

The Drop Forge
Jewellery Quarter and Summer Row

6-10 Hockley Street, Birmingham, B18 6BL. View on map. If converted buildings, flecks of a forged history and fresh decor are everything that you look for in a Birmingham bar, then make haste...
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Perkin Reveller - Restaurant Bar Review

Perkin Reveller Restaurant & Bar
City of London

The secret magic behind this romantic and indulgent restaurant bar on the river? It boasts some of the best views of Tower Bridge in the the entire city, and you...
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Fleet Street Kitchen - Restaurant Bar Review

Fleet Street Kitchen
Jewellery Quarter and Summer Row

Birmingham's not necessarily known for its rampant fields and fertile farm life, but Fleet Street Kitchen have brought local produce in as a promise not just a menu feature. Echoing...
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Bring to Light Weekender

We don't know if you happen to have noticed that sparkly new fangled building in Birmingham city centre but you'd be right in thinking that the Library of Birmingham has...
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