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...

We Reviewed The Westminster Indian Restaurant That Features In The Michelin Guide

Jun 26, 2023

Having already been head-over-heels for places like Asha's in Manchester and Sloane Square's Kahani, I'm always keen to try out an Indian restaurant with a fine dining leaning. This time...

Local Favourites: The Best Restaurants On Lark Lane For Everything From Greek To Mexican

Jun 22, 2023

With loads of mighty fine eateries packed into just one street, it can be hard to know where to head when hunger pangs strike. Fancy Italian? In the mood for...

Did This Sheffield Hotel And Restaurant Live Up To Its Michelin-Recommended Reputation?

Jun 9, 2023

Joro

Looking for a luxury tasting menu in Sheffield? I certainly was on my visit to the city. Jöro restaurant and sister hotel, House of Jöro, have long been on my...

Beautiful South American Steakhouse To Open Its First All You Can Eat Restaurant In London

Jun 1, 2023

Fazenda Bishopsgate
Liverpool Street

Meat monsters, this one's for you. Adding to their steakhouses in Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh, Fazenda are soon to land on Bishopsgate in the City of London. The best thing...

Your Prestwich Guide: Quirky Comedy, Epic Festivals And Michelin Restaurants

May 26, 2023

Ancoats and Altrincham, your time has been and gone. This up-and-coming neighbourhood is seeing a boom in everything from swish drinking dens to comedy nights and places to eat. Why?...

Gordon Ramsay's Michelin Recommended Asian Restaurant Arrives In Manchester Next Month

May 24, 2023

Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay
King Street

He's finally arrived. The wait is over for our favourite (albeit a little bit savage) Scottish celeb chef to come to Manchester. Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay will open on...

We Put Manchester's Fanciest Indian Restaurant To The Test

May 18, 2023

Asha's
Deansgate

The best takeaway and my favourite country for food ever; the dishes from this part of the world sing to me in a way no others ever could. But what...

A Couple Of Cold Ones Are Calling: The Best Craft Breweries In Brisbane

May 17, 2023

Whether you call it Brissie or Brisvegas, you'd be hard pushed to deny the fact that our city is an absolute gold mine of craft beer dens and local brewing....

From Ghana To Ethiopia: The Best African Restaurants In Manchester

May 12, 2023

Looking for timtimo? After mouthfuls of fluffy jollof? Or maybe bunny chow is more your jam? Spanning many countries across the continent, from Ghana to Ethiopia and all the way...

Tesco Launches Its First Ever Pub For King Charles' Coronation

Apr 24, 2023

The Castle Farringdon
Farringdon

First we had Platty Joobs; now it's time to welcome the Corrie Naish. Forget grabbing some tinnies from your local shop's fridge to celebrate Charles' coronation. Tesco are opening their...

Bubbling Broth: The Best Places For Pho In Nottingham

Mar 21, 2023

Sometimes, only a steaming bowl of soupy goodness packed with tender meat and slurpable noodles will hit the spot. But, where to find the tastiest offerings across our city? From...

This Themed West End Bar Boasts Enchanted Cocktails, Private Dining Karaoke And Live Entertainment

Mar 14, 2023

TSQ Playhouse – Covent Garden
Covent Garden

Your crazy Saturday night, covered. Enchanted forest cocktails? Awesome acrobats? Private karaoke rooms delving out pan-Asian food? TSQ Playhouse is the quirky West End bar where nights out collide with...

Recommended by

How To Work With Us

Subscribe to our newsletter