nightlife (17 community guides)

Both are full-blooded cities of southwest France, with accents forged by cassoulet, fighting and rugby football. Toulouse is bigger, Carcassonne more visited. So which is the short-break favourite?... read more »

Greece’s third largest island, Lesbos has the best food and drink in the North Aegean, from traditional mezedes to new-Med fusion... read more »

In the two years since I opened Mezzanine, my restaurant in Dubai, I've got a flavour for the emirate and all it has to offer: great food, vibrant nightlife, beaches and bewitching desert... read more »

Is it possible to fly to Dublin and stay two nights for less than £100? On a budget stag-party weekend, I put that theory to the test – and discovered ways of saving money in the Irish capital as well... read more »

Decimated by war in the 1990s, Sarajevo now offers visitors high culture, vibrant nightlife, breathtaking views and mouthwatering food. The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina truly is a city reborn... read more »

Whether you're into cider, real ale, gourmet pies, Banksy or even Noel Edmonds, my pick of Bristol’s most interesting and hip hostelries should keep you entertained and well oiled... read more »

Soak up Berlin's compelling atmosphere and take in countless historic sights before hitting the trendy bars and restaurants for cocktails and cabaret in this coolest of cities... read more »

A little known fact about London is that, sometimes, you can find a little village nestled in a very big city. Bermondsey Street is London's next village high street. ... read more »

Milan may be famous for its fashion but read my guide where I scratch below the superficial surface taking you to the best restaurants, bars and sights... read more »

Jacques Chirac was once very rude about Finnish food - but just ignore him. Head for Helsinki and you'll find some great places to eat... read more »

Dubai never used to be value for money, but as hotel prices drop and the summer heat retreats, Dubai is desperate for visitors, making it the number one destination for winter – whatever your budget... read more »

Chirpy seafront bars, homely real ale pubs, swish cocktail joints staffed by supercool mixologists – whatever floats your boat, you’ll probably find it in this most convivial of cities.... read more »

Trendy al-fresco restaurants, swish nightclubs, stunning art deco buildings, year-round sunshine and enough stylish shopping to make even Paris Hilton dizzy. It could only be magical, madcap Miami... read more »

Laidback or lawless: no matter what your mood, there’s a bar in Melbourne to suit you... read more »

Head for the South Tyrol to combine a stylish Italian city break in Merano with superb skiing, fun snowshoe-hiking and luxurious spa treatments... read more »

It may be small, but Florence has enough going on after dark to keep most visitors on the lookout for night-time entertainment happy: just don’t make comparisons with the club scene back home.... read more »

Fierce rivals on the pitch, but which city comes out on top for that city break? Barcelona’s popularity suggests this match is a foregone conclusion, but can the Madrilenos pull off a famous win?... read more »