Previously Features and Theatre Editor at What’s On Media Group,
Lauren came to DesignMyNight in 2021 - now putting nine years of
experience in the food & drink, arts and entertainment space to use
as our Lead Editor.
Having lived and worked as an editor in London, Manchester,
Shropshire and York, she has a unique perspective spanning UK-wide
hospitality expertise, applying that knowledge to curated guides
and reviews on DesignMyNight.
With cities home to all kinds of cuisine from across the world, sometimes it can be hard to narrow down the options. But, if you're looking to shower some female...
Since Sabine Rooftop Bar threw open its doors in mid-2021, it's quickly risen through the ranks to become one of the most popular spots in London. Why? Well, that view...
The Aubrey London has burst onto London's restaurant scene this year, promising an 'eccentric Japanese izakaya experience' and the city's first omakase cocktail bar, where mixologists can shake up bespoke...
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...
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...