Katie Kirwan

1 month ago | designmynight.com | Katie Kirwan

Published 18 March 2025. By Katie Kirwan. What happens when a Brooklyn cityattitude meets the flavour and dedication to classic ingredientsfound across Venice, Naples, Rome and beyond? Italian-Americanrestaurants are staking their claim on London, and there aremore of them around than you might think.

2 months ago | designmynight.com | Katie Kirwan

Published 18 February 2025. By Katie Kirwan. We're helping you get to know some ofthe biggest disruptors in London food and drink, from the rogue chefs and the tastemakers to thetrendsetters and the hospitality history redefiners. When it comesto London coffee, Abuelo founder sees passion in offeringspeciality, and blends an architecture-led cafe with evening winelounge. Here's why you should visit, and where she's heading aftera shift. Tell us who you are and what you do.

2 months ago | designmynight.com | Katie Kirwan

Published 17 February 2025. By Katie Kirwan. Train, rail, and tube disruption has become the norm in London,with ASLEF unions, TFL and the RMT in continuous conversation overpay, working conditions and job security, as strikes continue toroll out across the nation. With a city harder to navigate, we're sharing more on trainstrikes near you, and on major networks, as well as greatsuggestions for things to do nearby.

Feb 12, 2025 | designmynight.com | Katie Kirwan

Published 13 February 2025. By Katie Kirwan. What Are The Top 50 Cocktail Bars? Recently released, 2025's list of the UK's Top 50Cocktail Bars (put together by an expert panel) is a proudmoment for London's cocktail bars. Sponsored byFranklin & Sons, it's a list put together by the industry itself,with over 200 experts, business owners, bartenders and influencersbeing trusted with the selection.

Feb 4, 2025 | designmynight.com | Katie Kirwan

Lucky is a sentiment that I've always applied to working atDesignMyNight. I get to experience hospitality in a really uniqueway, and visiting luxury experiences isn't necessarily afforded tothe many. In a post-COVID world where the cost of living crisis hasimpacted more than it hasn't, we've noticed that while people maybe going out less, they're spending more. They want to spend theirmoney on experiences, but they want them to be valuable, and worththeir time/funds. Nobu remains worth it.