📅 The Meetup Breakdown 102
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 6th - 12th July 2026. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” — Marcel Proust
You can have Thursday off, but there’s a Bitcoin meetup for every other day this week.
After a month of low business activity, we’ve got 4 new business accepting Bitcoin this week! If you’re looking for a summer’s getaway in the South of England, be sure to check out this week’s list.
All the details bellow…
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
What We’re Up To This Week 📆
Monday
🍺 Purbeck Bitcoin: A new bitcoin meetup! If you’re down in the south of England, you’ll find them at The Bear Wareham, BH20 4LT. On Monday, the 6th, from 19:00 onwards.
Tuesday
🔐 Cyphermunk House - Wallets & Laser Eyes: Bennet explores hierarchical deterministic wallets and how they work before Aaron Koenig releases his third studio album; Laser Eyes. All welcome. Bloomsbury on Tuesday 7th, from 18.30.
Wednesday
🍻 Glasgow Bitcoin: A welcoming space for anyone in and around Glasgow to connect and talk all things Bitcoin. Join from 18:00–23:00 at The Piper Bar, G1 1HL.
🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at The Dolphin Pub in Canterbury at 19:00 on Wednesday the 8th of July. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat
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.
Saturday
🚶♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.
🚶🏽♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club.. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.
🍺 Dublin Bitcoiners: The Dublin meetup is back in action and this month and will be meeting at The International Bar, D02 VH59 at 13:00. This months topics include Bitcoin security and a HodlHodl LN Demo.
Sunday
🧘 Yoga, Bitcoin & Chill: Sunday 12th from 11:00 at Cyphermunk House, Bloomsbury, as Storm leads a relaxed morning yoga session. Bring your own mat, then stay for Munk brunch at Ana’s Deli followed by Bitcoin & Chill. All welcome.
Supporting this week’s issue…
The Once Bitten Podcast with Daniel Prince shares real stories and honest conversations that cut through the noise to show how Bitcoin is reshaping lives, families, and the future of money.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
🏡 The Best of Exmoor: A local holiday cottage specialist helping visitors discover the very best of Exmoor through a carefully selected collection of self-catering accommodation. Founded in 2005 by Exmoor local Chris Lister, the friendly team combines expert local knowledge with personal service, offering everything from cosy retreats and luxury escapes to pet-friendly and equestrian-friendly cottages. Experience the magic of Exmoor, with the convenience of paying in Bitcoin via both on-chain and Lightning payments.
👓 HODL Eyewear: An independent eyewear brand dedicated to helping people protect their eyes from the effects of modern screen use and LED lights with premium blue light filtering glasses. Founded by the team at Bryden Opticians, HODL Eyewear combines quality eye care with Bitcoin values, while supporting its Sats for Sight initiative, where £5 from every purchase is saved in Bitcoin to help fund vision care for those in need.
⚡ North Wales Business Energy: A local energy broker helping businesses and households across North Wales reduce their energy bills through free, no-obligation comparisons. With access to preferential tariffs across the market, they can often secure better rates while handling the paperwork, providing renewal reminders, and offering a personal, local service. Through their North Wales Home Energy initiative, they also donate part of their commission to local charities, helping customers save money while giving back to the community.
🧘 Body Conscious Studio: A charity-run wellbeing studio in Belfast offering affordable and inclusive yoga, qigong, meditation, and holistic therapies in a calm, community-focused space. With small class sizes, one-to-one tuition, and treatments including Thai yoga massage, reflexology, and bodywork, Body Conscious is dedicated to advancing health, education, and wellbeing through embodied self-care and meaningful connection.
Supporting this week’s issue…
The Solo Mining Co designs and builds bespoke home Bitcoin miners, and offers UK solar-hosted mining rentals, backed by real support, beautiful hardware, and mining passion since 2011.
🧭 On the Radar
Big events further down the line.
🗓️ 29th - 30th August - ₿ the Change - Glasgow, G2 1BP.
🗓️ Weds 19th August - Battersea Bitcoiners Birthday. A special social to celebrate 1 year of Battersea Bitcoiners events. Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ. Sponsored by CoinCorner: free goodies!
Get Involved
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Get out and support the meetups where you can, visit Bitcoin Events UK for more info on each meetup and to find your closest on the interactive map.
Stay tuned for more updates next week!
Simon.
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