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DesignMyNight's recommendations are produced by an in-house "expert team" that handpicks ideas for every kind of outing, according to the site itself. That curation spans editorial guides, reviews and news articles covering restaurants, pubs, bars, events and experiences — from hidden gems in local towns to trending hotspots in major cities. In other words, the picks you see are editorial selections rather than purely algorithmic listings or user-generated rankings.
What the curation actually covers
The site describes its remit as finding "the best things to do" across the UK, Ireland, Australia and America, with dedicated city guides for London, Manchester, Brighton and Edinburgh (among others). Within those guides, the content falls into recognisable editorial formats:
- Curated lists — e.g. "65 Best Pubs In London", "Best Bars In London To Visit In 2026", "Best Sunday Roasts In London 2026: The Tried & Tested Guide", "Cocktail Bars In Manchester", "Bottomless Brunch In Manchester".
- Reviews — e.g. a review of Niche in Islington, a review of Hawksmoor Air Street's Sunday Roast, and a review of The Traitors Live Experience.
- News and openings — e.g. "New London Restaurants In October 2026: Hot Openings", Nobu opening in Manchester, Oxford Street going traffic-free.
- Things-to-do roundups — e.g. "30 Cool Things To Do In London This Weekend", "30 London Exhibitions To See In October 2026".
The recurring "Tried & Tested" framing on some guides is a signal worth noting: it implies first-hand visits rather than aggregation, though the site does not publish a formal methodology for how each entry is selected or scored.
How to judge whether a recommendation is reliable for you
Because the curation is editorial and the site also lets you book tables and buy tickets directly (earning reward points on future experiences), there is a commercial dimension alongside the editorial one. That doesn't make the picks unreliable, but it's useful to separate the two when deciding:
| What you're reading | What it tells you | What to check yourself |
|---|---|---|
| "Best of" list | An editor's shortlist for a category and city | Whether the criteria match yours (price, area, group size) |
| "Tried & Tested" review | Someone from the team visited | Date of the review — venues change |
| News/opening piece | A factual update | Whether it's a preview or a confirmed opening |
| Venue booking page | Practical details and availability | Current hours, menu and prices at the venue |
Practical way to use it
- Start from the city guide for where you're going (London, Manchester, Brighton, Edinburgh, and beyond).
- Pick the format that matches your need — a list for browsing, a review for a specific venue, news for what's new.
- Cross-check the venue's own site for current opening times, prices and menus before committing, since editorial content is dated.
- If you book or buy tickets through DesignMyNight, note that reward points are earned for future experiences — a detail the site states, not a discount guarantee.
The short answer: recommendations come from DesignMyNight's own editorial team, presented as handpicked and sometimes personally tested, but they sit alongside a booking business — so treat them as a well-informed starting point and verify the specifics that matter to you.