📅 The Meetup Breakdown 105
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 27th July - 2nd August 2026. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are” —Anaïs Nin
The Football World Cup is over and the meetup organisers are out in full force!
There’s plenty to choose from this week, a whopping 16 meetups across 3 countries, every day except Monday. Check out Saturday’s events to get some steps in as well as a first-time meetup in Ireland on Thursday!
All the details below…
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
What We’re Up To This Week 📆
Tuesday
🍺 BitDevs - London: London BitDevs is a community of Bitcoin enthusiasts and professionals interested in discussing and participating in the research and development of Bitcoin and related protocols. This is Socratic Seminar #51 in Antidote‘s office, The Bindery, 51-53 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8HN. Doors open at 18:45. More info here.
🔐 Cyphermunk House - Bitcoin 101: Discover bitcoin wallets, nodes, privacy, and other key topics. The class is customised to ensure everyone is challenged. It’s a 2.5-hour session on Tuesday, the 28th, from 18:30 - 21:00.
Wednesday
🍺 Brighton Bitcoin: Building a bitcoin community in the Brighton & Hove area. A regular informal meetup happens every last Wednesday of the month at Indian Summer where they accept bitcoin payments. The meetup starts at 20:00, or 19:00 if you’d like to eat first.
🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at the Millers Arms in Canterbury at 19:00 on Wednesday the 29th of July. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.
🍺 Leamington Spa Bitcoin: Meeting this Wednesday at The Star & Garter, CV32 5LL at 19:00 for a casual chat and drinks, beginners welcome.
Thursday
🍻 Berkshire Bitcoiners: The next meetup will take place on Thursday the 30th from 19:00 at The Volunteer in Theale. The venue, located on Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BX, accepts Bitcoin. All welcome.
🍺 Bitcoin Wexford: A first-time community meetup in Wexford. 19:00 - 21:30 at Red Books, Apt 7, St Peter’s Square, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 ER2F, Ireland.
🎵 New Music Economy: Change The Game: Hosted by 2140Music, meet artists, musicians, builders, organisers and others exploring the future of music. Tramshed, Woolwich, London, SE18 6ES, 18.30 - 21.30 on Thursday 30th July.
🍺 Manchester Bitcoin: Welcoming all individuals and businesses with an interest in Bitcoin in Manchester. The next meetup is on Thursday 30th. Join them at Joshua Brooks, M1 6NG, 19:00.
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.
🍺 Wiltshire BTC: Meeting at The Water Meadow East pub in Melksham, SN12 7GG at 18:30 on Friday 31st July. Come along for an informal chat and get together.
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.
☕️ Bitcoin Portsmouth: Join fellow bitcoiners this Saturday at 10:00am at Panero Lounge for relaxed Bitcoin chat, good conversation, and good coffee. No agenda, just informal chats. All welcome.
🚶🏽♂️Punk Hike: Storm leads a 21km hike from Seaford to Eastbourne, with beach stops, natural british landscapes and a Bitcoin picnic. Meet at 10:00 at Seaford station. All welcome.
Sunday
🔮 Leeds Bitcoin Network: The first Sunday of every month the Leeds Bitcoin Network meet at the Global Tribe Cafe, LS1 6LG at 13:00.
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🧭 On the Radar
Big events further down the line.
🗓️ 26th June - Bitcoin Graffiti Jam - Stockwell Hall of Fame, London.
🗓️ 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!
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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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