I'm new to living in London (if you can really call zone 5 London), do you have any nightlife tips? Places to go? Places to avoid at all costs?

Ideally in the south/east :-)

Hey Matt, what kind of night out are you looking for? Pints/cocktails/dancing? I recently went out to the Bussey Bar in Peckham and thought it was pretty good: yelp.co.uk/biz/the-busse…

And if you're out in Zone 5 my biggest tip is knowing when your last tube is/which night busses will get you home - otherwise you'll have to hang about or take a (potentially expensive) taxi ride!

Check out night tours in London tourguides.org.uk

If you're happy moving further up on the East side try Shoreditch high street / Curtain Street there's lots to do and see there !