Katie Kirwan

Articles written: 828

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...

Kanaloa London - Nightclub Review

Kanaloa (NOVUS)
Holborn

There is no holding back at this Chancery Lane paradise, where theatrical cocktails, tropical interiors, a flirty young crowd and buzzing party playlist make for a unique night out in...
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Bacchus Bar - Pub Review

Bacchus Bar
City Centre

Tucked away beneath the feet of Birmingham New Street shoppers sits a treat of a watering hole, a little less than known to the general public. Classed as one of...
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Birmingham CAMRA City Pub Trail

When it comes to Ale and Cider, Birmingham are a few hops and apples fields above the rest, boasting a fun constituent of local tipples, brewers and flavours. Utilising this...
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