📅 The Meetup Breakdown #60

Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland, 18th-24th August 2025. Plus, new merchants accepting bitcoin.

Aug 17, 2025

"Cypherpunks write code. We know that someone has to write software to defend privacy, and since we can't get privacy unless we all do, we're going to write it."— Eric Hughes, A Cypherpunk's Manifesto (1993)

There’s something happening every day this week.

Two long-awaited events have finally arrived: the Scottish Bitcoin Conference and Prometeus, both happening this Saturday. Which one will you choose, anon? (Of course, you could pull a mini Phil Collins Live Aid stunt and visit both.)

Let’s take a look…

This week’s sponsor is…

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🍺 Lincolnshire Bitcoin: Lincolnshire Bitcoin meets on the third Monday of each month at 19:30 in the Treaty of Commerce, Lincoln. Open to all, from OGs to newcomers. This month on the 18th.

Tuesday

🍺 Newcastle upon Tyne Bitcoin Meetup: The next Newcastle meetup is on Tuesday 19th at Kabin @ Kabannas, NE1 6UQ. Kicks off at 18:30.

Wednesday

🍺 Bitcoin Glasgow: Bitcoin Glasgow meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month. This month they’ll be at The Maltman, 59–61 Renfield Street, from 18:00 to 20:00 on the 20th.

🍺 Shropshire Bitcoin: On Wednesday 20th, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury. Join them at 19:00.

Thursday

🍺 Bitcoin Bristol: Meeting at Left Handed Giant at 18:15 on the 21st.

🍺 Preston Bitcoin Meetup: This month at Chew’s Yard, Market Street West, PR1 2HB (you’ll find them in the courtyard) at 18:30.

⚽ Ox₿it – The ‘₿itcoin ₿allers’ One: On the 21st, the Oxford crew will be meeting at David Lloyd Oxford on Garsington Road. Join them at 19:00.

🍺 Brum Bitcoin & Beer: If you’re in the Birmingham area, head along to meet some fellow bitcoiners on Thursday 21st at 19:00. You’ll find them this month at The Wellington, Bennett’s Hill, B2 5SN.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00. This week on the 22nd.

Saturday

🏴 Scottish Bitcoin Conference – Connect & Learn in Glasgow: A full day of connection, education, and inspiration at the historic Glasgow University Union. On Saturday 23rd August from 09:00 to 16:30, hear from an exceptional lineup including Anthony Scaramucci, Alan Farrington, British Hodl, Hashley Giles, Rick Messit, Dr. Peter Connor, Claire Chisholm, Roger9000, John Magill, Ian Scanlon, Robin Thatcher, Jamie Plowman, Robbie Maltby, Russell Rukin, Peter Lane, Francesco Madonna, and Sam Roberts. Open to all–whether you’re a seasoned Bitcoiner or just curious.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday they walk around Arthur’s Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12:00 to chat about all things Bitcoin and keep fit. This week on the 23rd.

🎭 Prometheus: The first theatrical production to contain a hidden Bitcoin private key. Will anyone manage to “steal fire” and unlock the Bitcoin? Two performances only at The Cockpit, Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH – Saturday 23rd August at 17:00 and Sunday 24th August at 19:00. Running time is approximately 30 minutes.

Sunday

🎭 Prometheus: Your second chance to see Prometheus and figure out the seed phrase you missed the first time. Sunday 24th August at 19:00. Approximately 30 minutes run time.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week

☕️ Kawa Coffee: Artisan roasted coffee. Specialists in premium single estate and blended beans. Find them at Portobello Food Market, Edinburgh, between 09:00 and 14:00 on 31st August, 26th October and then from January ’26 onwards, the last Sunday of every month.

🖌 D’Cruze Decorating: Trusted experts in interior and exterior painting, wallpaper hanging, wood repair, and dust-free sanding—boasting over 20 years of craftsmanship in nearly spotless transformations around Brighton.

🍕 Verve Bar & Restaurant: A vibrant hotspot in Bury St Edmunds, Verve blends wood-fired pizzas, inventive cocktails, and a lively atmosphere under one roof. Open Wednesday to Saturday—walk-ins welcome or book ahead for a memorable night out.

Upcoming Special Events

These events aren’t happening next week, but it’s important to add them to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.

🍽️ Feast with Henry Herbert - Andrew Webley (SWC) Fireside Chat

📅 Date: Thursday, 12 September 2025
🕖 Time: 19:00 – Late
📍 Location: The Long Table, Brimscombe Mill, GL5 2QQ

A truly one-of-a-kind evening of food, music, and Bitcoin conversation in the heart of the Cotswolds. Set in a beautifully restored industrial mill just outside Stroud, this 6-course feast (cooked by host Henry Herbert) celebrates local produce, candlelight, and community, sprinkled with a little Bitcoin.

🎤 After-dinner fireside chat:
Andrew Webley, CEO of The Smarter Web Company (one of the UK’s fastest-growing Bitcoin treasury companies), will sit down with Susie Ward, CEO of Bitcoin Policy UK, for a thought-provoking conversation on Bitcoin’s role in British business.

🎶 Live jazz by Kitty LaRoar - a regular at Ronnie Scott’s and a proud Bitcoiner - will set the mood early in the evening, followed by a DJ set and open bar to keep the night going.

Tickets are limited (50–70 people max) and are selling fast. Come hungry, curious, and ready to connect.

🎟️ Book now: henryherbert.co.uk/event-details/12th-september-feast-bitcoin

🎨 Bitcoin Graffiti Jam – A Gathering of Sound, Art & Freedom

📅 Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
🕚 Time: From 11:00 AM onward.
📍 Location: Stockwell Hall of Fame, 7 Aytoun Road, London, SW9 0TT

Dive into an underground atmosphere where Bitcoin-inspired graffiti, street art, and live music collide, an event celebrating creativity, freedom, and the spirit of self-expression. Designed as a boundary-pushing, nonconformist experience, it's free and open to all who seek art without compromise

📊 BSE: Bitcoin – Sovereignty – Economics – UK Focus in Bury St Edmunds

📅 Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 18:00
📍 Location: The Athenaeum, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LU, United Kingdom

This Bitcoin-only conference brings a formal yet relaxed “meet-up vibe” to the charming market town of Bury St Edmunds. Tailored for a UK audience, the event will explore key themes in Bitcoin sovereignty, economics, and governance through presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats, and audience interaction.

Featuring an exceptional lineup including: Aaron, AJ, Alex Glasse, Andrew Webley, Ben Arc, Ben de Waal, Ben Weeks, Claire Chisholm, Clair Prince, Daniel Prince, Gary Smith, Harley Echlin, Henry Herbert, James Van Straten, Joe Bryan, John O’Connell, Jordan Walker, Nat Cole, Nick Malster, Peter Lane, Richard Byworth, Robin Thatcher, Russell Rukin, Sam de Waal, Susie Violet Ward, and Tim Bresnan - plus many more voices from across the UK Bitcoin space.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 31st Oct - White Paper Day Celebration, London.

🗓️ 21st Nov - A Competitive Advantage, Derby.

🗓️ 21–23 Nov – Bitfest 2025, Manchester.

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