Despite our best intentions to crawl straight into bed after a big night on the town, we often fall victim to the drunken munchies and experience a sudden urge to eat anything and everything in our sights.

Whether it's a huge box of McDonald's chicken nuggets or a bizarre homemade culinary concoction, most people have been struck by the post-booze hunger pangs.

Men and women have been taking to social media to share their most delicious, creative and downright bizarre drunk food penchants and homemade creations - and they'll leave you salivating and disgusted in equal measure.

Despite our best intentions to crawl straight into bed after a big night on the town, we often get carried away in the kitchen, as this nuggets aficionado proves

Sometimes one type of takeaway just isn't enough for intoxicated Brits, as this man who ordered pizza and four items from the McDonald's menu proved

As this photo of a bizarre concoction of pasta, burger, salad and crackers proves, the most curious mixtures of cuisine can seem like a great idea after a night on the town

Chips smothered in gravy have become a post-night out staple for boozy Brits

They may have had a few too many glasses of wine but this reveller still managed to perfectly slice their cheese and tomato pizza

Intoxicated revellers have been taking to social media to share snaps of their calorific late night munchie snaps, including a classic 'munchy box', which is a a famous offering in Scotland

Simple but effective, this drunken woman whizzed up her signature sausage and pasta dish after a night on the town

Cheesy chips might be a post night-out classic but this culinary whiz gave the popular dish her own spin by adding peppers, gravy and even some healthy greens

Sometimes the brightest ideas are born after a few beers, as this budding chef proved

It may have looked delicious at the time but this snap of bread and crisps floating in a sea of tomato ketchup probably turned the diner's stomach the morning after

Despite efforts to stick to a healthy eating plan, a few tipples can send diets into disarray