What makes for a great night?

For some people it’s pounding music and free-flowing drinks*, for others, it’s being able to grab a coffee and a slice of cheap pizza at 2am, or losing yourself in the unpredictability of a night dancing in a crowd.

An excellent nightlife destination should deliver all of this and more, but finding the right spot for you can take time and money, both of which are increasingly hard won.

Some cities are renowned for their nightlife scenes, such as Berlin, Ibiza and Magaluf, but what if you’re looking for something a bit different? We’ve rounded up our picks of…