Lauren Cole

Articles written: 184

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.

Favourite cocktail bar

Project Halcyon Distillery, Manchester
Favourite restaurant

Bar San Juan, Chorlton
Special skill

Three-leaf clover tongue rolls

Recent articles...

Winter Warmers: The Best Mulled Wine In Manchester

Oct 29, 2024

Steaming glasses of spiced, fermented grapes or glühwein; whatever you want to call it, this hot booze is a highlight of the festive period that's handed out across markets and...

5 Best Manchester Christmas Markets To Visit In 2025

Oct 29, 2024

Up there with the likes of London and Edinburgh's Christmas markets, Manchester is known to be one of the most festive cities in the UK, adding to our distinctly Northern...

4 Of The Best Fondue Restaurants In Manchester

Oct 25, 2024

When the days are getting colder and darker, you know it's the time for some winter warmer dishes. But, it can be hard to scout out the crème de la crème...

10 Best Beaches For Surfing In Australia

Oct 18, 2024

Experiencing the great outdoors is essential, so crack out your sunnies, thongs and lashings of SPF because we’re headed to the beach – and not just any old sandy spot,...

12 Best Places For Ramen In Manchester

Oct 17, 2024

Bubbling bowls of steamy stock are not only all the rage across our city, but the restaurants offering them have got the rich Japanese flavours and killer side plates to...

THE CUBE Manchester: What Happens, How Long It Takes And How Much It Costs

Oct 11, 2024

The Cube - Urban Playground Manchester
Northern Quarter

A TV gameshow come to life? No, this isn't the latest episode of Black Mirror. It's none other than THE CUBE. What Is THE CUBE? ITV first aired THE CUBE in 2009,...

Black-Owned Bars And Restaurants To Support In Manchester

Sep 30, 2024

After-top notch bars and restaurants for getting your fill? From traditional African food to those serving authentic Jamaican fare or cooking up Nigerian dishes fused with the soul food of...

The Oast House's Winter Teepee Is Back With Fire-Lit Tents And Christmas Dinner Pies

Sep 25, 2024

The Oast House
Spinningfields

This festive favourite never fails to be a highlight of the season. Guess who's back? The Oast House's TeePee is about to start setting up camp in Spinningfields, opening on the second...

The Lawn Club Manchester's Winter Yurt To Return Yet Again

Sep 25, 2024

The Lawn Club
Spinningfields

Themed decor tops off this winter pop-up. By now you've probably heard of this outdoor bar sitting pretty in Spinningfields, where you can book everything from boozy meals to a...

9 Places For Pumpkin Picking In And Around Manchester This Autumn

Sep 19, 2024

Whether you're looking to take plenty home to carve for Halloween decorations or you're all about the seasonal soups and other dishes, you'll find farms and patches for the best...

Pumpkin Picking Near Me: The UK's Best 11 Farms And Patches

Sep 13, 2024

Are you one of those people who craves the season of spiced lattes, golden leaves and Halloween antics once summer's balmy days come to an end? Us too. And some of...

Where To Play Padel In London? 9 Best Clubs And Courts To Try The Fastest Growing Sport

Sep 6, 2024

There are plenty of health and wellbeing trends out there at the moment: high protein meals (we see you, cottage cheese), the 80/20 rule, manifestation and sound healing, and low-impact...

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