Buzz·Posted on 30 Apr 201524 Lies Londoners Tell ThemselvesTired of London, tired of life (in zone six, with no money).by Laura SilverBuzzFeed News Reporter, UKLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. I don’t mind going to the opposite side of the city to see my friends sometimes. 2. East London is full of niche, independent shops. 3. £8 is totally reasonable for a burger, esp if it comes with ~amazing sauce I read about on Twitter. View this photo on Instagram 4. I would never Instagram food just to prove I've been to a hot new restaurant. View this photo on Instagram 5. £5 is totally fine for a pint of lager – you’re paying to be in Britain’s coolest pubs. View this photo on Instagram 6. Course I don’t mind not living near a tube station, the Overground’s really reliable anyway. View this photo on Instagram 7. I actually LIKE that it takes me an hour to get to work, I catch up on reading. View this photo on Instagram 8. You can totally still find an affordable house to buy in London. 9. Renting is cool anyway, I don’t want to be tied down. 10. It’s not small, it’s cosy! 11. Oxford Circus won't be too busy. View this photo on Instagram 12. There are loads of nice people on Tinder in a city this big. 13. The South Bank is a pleasant and relaxing place to spend a Sunday. 14. We’re so lucky to have the tube, one of the best transport systems in the world. View this photo on Instagram 15. It’s definitely not that busy all the time. View this photo on Instagram 16. Leeds is shit. 17. Manchester’s even shitter. View this photo on Instagram 18. Don’t even talk to me about Liverpool. Shit. Hole. 19. I really like small plates in restaurants, so much choice! View this photo on Instagram 20. Being able to book a table in a restaurant is for squares with no spontaneity. 21. And having a drink while you queue is just like a modern apéritif anyway. View this photo on Instagram 22. The night bus isn't that bad. It's like continuing the party for an hour and a half! View this photo on Instagram 23. I reckon a park-bridge would actually be pretty cool. 24. I'm paying to experience one of the best and most exciting cities in the world, and that's pretty priceless really, isn't it? View this photo on Instagram