Previously Features and Theatre Editor at What’s On Media Group,
Lauren came to DesignMyNight in 2021 - now putting eight years of
experience in the UK hospitality, arts and entertainment space to
use as our Lead Editor.
Having lived and worked in Sweden, York, London and Manchester,
Lauren has regional, national and international expertise. And when
she's not writing for DesignMyNight? You'll find her eating small
plates at neighbourhood restaurants and sinking pints in old
Manchester pubs.
With the popular 80s revival over recent years, are we surprised when cool bars decked out in panelled wooden booths, vintage phones and speckled tabletops start popping up? Absolutely not....
Just when you thought St James Quarter couldn't get any better, Duck & Waffle go and hit us with an absolutely worldie. Joining the likes of The Alchemist and SUSHISAMBA ...
From affordable tasting menus at Dai Chi to a full feast in The Aubrey, which is tucked away below none other than Knightsbridge's Mandarin Oriental Hotel, I've had my fair...
From going for a dip to filling up at a top restaurant, you can do it all here.
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London's first KFC Delivery pub is coming home to roost.
If you've ever dreamed of munching through the crispiest Southern-fried poultry down your local, then you've just hit the jackpot....
Since humble beginnings in Ancoats, this Neapolitan pizza restaurant has spread its wings far and wide, from Manchester to Leeds and Liverpool. Its fifth home in our city alone, Rudy's...
Wrap your locks up in Princess Leia-style buns and grab your hairiest pal to pass off as a Wookiee; a Star Wars-inspired restaurant has announced its arrival to Edinburgh's West...
With a focus on Middle Eastern and pan-Asian influenced favours, Evelyn's Cafe Bar Manchester launched its latest small plates menu last week - a selection to rival their extremely popular...
Wander to Scoresby Street's railway arches on South Bank and you'll find Red Light, Green Light accompanied by deadly candy cutting. Nope, you haven't been magically transported to a dystopian...
Putting iconic date night spot Tattu Manchester to the test? Since it's renowned in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds and our city, you can bet I jumped at the chance. Once I...
From Ballie Ballerson in Shoreditch or Edinburgh to Manchester's Bingo Balls, adult ball pit bars are popping up across the country. As a little change compared to the usual Barbie...
