Hey there I'm in north London too (N1), what kind of music are you into? Depending where in North London you are you might like to check out the Mucky Pup pub in Angel, run by a slightly aging punkster (I say that carefull cause I think he is younger than me!) so plays decent music (if you don't hear what you like, ask for it chances are he will play it). they also have a pool table. Food good too. I'd meet you there for a drink sometime but it's too smokey for me now that I'm preggy.