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.
Slow-smoked, sizzled and seared; that's the ethos of the food at new London restaurant Firebird, which takes inspiration from the flame-plumed bird of Slavic folklore in its name. This gorgeous...
You'll have seen it popping up on your Insta feed last summer: one of Liverpool's latest restaurant bars, complete with a beaut rooftop terrace. From the team behind Ma Boyle's, ...
From oyster bar to historic Liverpool pub, Ma Boyle's Alehouse & Eatery has remained one of the city's staples for drinking and dining since 1870. Their mantra? Food that's 'just...
Waves lapping against the beach, stunning vineyards and a sprinkling of 1960s glamour... You could be forgiven for thinking you've somehow woken up on the Amalfi Coast. But nope, that's...
Golden flakes galore? You'll find them at the Greggs cafe in Primark Birmingham.
Ah, Greggs. A mecca of tasty pastries, sticky yum yums and vegan sausage rolls (which might even...
Gobble mouthwatering grub from across the continent.
What if London played host to the world's first African food hall? You could drool over Cameroonian pepper fish, before chowing down on...
A suite in one of the best hotels in Covent Garden? Including room service brekkie, a jazz night with famous saxophonist Leo Green and a three-course Italian meal? It sounds...
Ever wanted to become a spy? Or find a
hidden cocktail bar? As it happens, you're in luck... A far cry
from the stuffy city of scholars many presume it...
Well, here we go again. Another year; much of the same uncertainty clouds yuletide celebrations, especially if you're an expat. With other countries battening down the hatches, it's beginning to...
While the fast food chain may still have the monopoly on your hangover feast, a really good burger is reserved for the lively diners and chilled out dens that have...
Cameras at the ready... that iconic pair of angel wings is coming to Bristol. Joining the likes of Flight Club in making a move to Corn Street, Dirty Martini will...
Are your Brussels sprouts a little lacklustre? Or perhaps you're forever searching for the perfect tipple to keep your guests happy? Whatever your festive dinner dilemma might be, London's best...
