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 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...

Riki Tik - Party Bar Review

Riki Tik
Beachfront

A reggae bar nestled between dainty crafty shops and Brighton wares? You should expect no less from our city, or Riki Tik. From its bustling atmosphere down to its tropical...
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Doctor Who, what, where, when?

O2 Academy Birmingham
Gay Village

50 years of Doctor Who on our screens and you thought Birmingham could resist? Not likely, pal.  So it's no collectors convention and it's no heartfelt ode to the time...
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Vibe Gallery Opens New DJ Bar

The Bar @ Vibe Place
London Bridge

What with their already vibrant atmosphere and creative bones, it wasn't going to be long before Vibe Gallery in Bermondsey opened their space to include a DJ-cum-party bar. Having dedicated...
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