📅 The Meetup Breakdown 108
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 17th - 23rd August 2026. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
"There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals" — Idowu Koyenikan
Bitcoin meetups are the signal, and what a week we have coming up: 16 meetups across all 7 days, with 5 on Wednesday!
There's something for everyone this week, including a developer day, a weekend picnic, and a special anniversary meetup.
All the details below…
This week’s sponsor is…
BBN, the UK's network for businesses exploring Bitcoin, is going nationwide, and you're invited to the launch!🚀
We're coming to three major English cities: Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle.
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
What We’re Up To This Week 📆
Monday
🍺 Lincs Bitcoin: Lincs Bitcoin meets on the third Monday of each month. Join them at The Treaty of Commerce, 173 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AF. From 19:30. Open to all — OGs to newcomers.
Tuesday
🍺 Newcastle Bitcoin Meetup: An informal get-together for those interested in Bitcoin - you don't need to own any. At The Town Wall, Pink Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5HX. From 18:30. Third Tuesday of the month.
Wednesday
🎂 Battersea Bitcoiners Anniversary. A special social to celebrate 1 year of Battersea Bitcoiners events, with a market style showcase of products, sourced from Bitcoiners all over globe 🌍! Meet at Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ from 18:30, and bring plenty of sats. Sponsored by CoinCorner - free goodies
🍻 Bitcoin Glasgow: Bitcoin Glasgow meet this month at The Maltman, 59-61 Renfield Street at 18:00 to 20:00, on Wednesday the 19th.
🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at The Dolphin Pub in Canterbury at 19:00 on Wednesday the 19th of August. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.
🍺 Shropshire Bitcoin: On the 19th, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury. Join them at 19:00.
🍺 St Albans Bitcoin: This month the St Albans meetup is on Wednesday the 19th, from 19:00 to 22:00 at the The White Lion, AL1 1RN. Whether you're new or experienced, there'll be plenty of people on hand to answer questions and share insights.
Thursday
🍺 Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth: Every third Thursday of the month at Chaplins Cellar Bar. 529 Christchurch Road, BH1 4AG, (Bitcoin accepted at the venue). You'll find them in the Cogg Room at 18:30 for a 1-2-1 clinic and 19:30 for the main meetup. Thursday, the 20th.
🍺 Brum Bitcoin & Beer: If you're in the Birmingham area head along to meet some fellow bitcoiners on Thursday 20th at 19:00. You'll find them this month at The Wellington, Bennett's Hill, B2 5SN.
Friday
💻 Mempool Dev Day: Bringing together Bitcoin developers, builders, and curious hackers for a day of workshops, collaboration, and good conversations, 09:00-17:00. Hosted at Antidote Offices, expect hands-on sessions, technical discussions, and plenty of time to meet others building on Bitcoin.
☕️ 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.
🍺 Bristol Bitcoin Beer Social - Satoshi Ciders: On Friday August 21st from 18:15 at The Apple Ciderboat, Welshback BS1 4SB. Ask any questions, chat with Bristol Bitcoiners interested in growing sound money & local circular economies.
🍺 The Satoshi Society - Southampton: Join a friendly group of bitcoiners at The Maritimo Lounge, SO14 3LG on Friday 21st at 19:00 for food and a Bitcoin chat
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.
Sunday
🥪 Bury St Edmunds Bitcoin: - A family & dog friendly picnic meetup. Enjoy a summer's morning and chat Bitcoin on Sunday 23rd from 11:00 at Abbey Gardens
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New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
🥛 The Calf at Foot Dairy: A high-welfare micro-dairy offering fresh milk and pasture-fed beef direct from the farm, with a focus on keeping cows and their calves together. Visitors can also book farm visits to experience the dairy, meet the animals, and learn more about their approach to farming. Now accepting Bitcoin.
☕ Busy Beez Cafe: A family-run café in Edgware serving breakfasts, coffee, sandwiches and sweet treats, all prepared with care and made fresh to order. With bread baked fresh daily and a focus on quality, home-style food, find them at 227 Deansbrook Road, Edgware, HA8 9BX.
🌿 Rich Soil Ltd: A London-based gardening and landscaping company providing residential and commercial services, built on hands-on experience across London, Essex and Kent. From garden maintenance, seasonal planting and complete residential transformations to commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance and large-scale site clearance, Rich Soil approaches every project with a focus on quality, reliability and attention to detail
🗓️ Featured Events
🗓️ Muslim Bitcoin Summit - London, October 10-11
The Anti‑Riba Money Conference will be held in London. A landmark, non-profit, community‑funded gathering exploring sound money through Prophetic economics. Conference Saturday, with Sunday half-day
🎪 BitFest 2026 – Manchester, November 20–22
The UK’s largest Bitcoin festival returns to Manchester from 20–22 November 2026, taking over the Pendulum Hotel for three days of Bitcoin education, culture, creativity, and community. BitFest combines talks, panels, workshops, entertainment, and freedom-focused topics, welcoming seasoned Bitcoiners and complete newcomers alike.
The weekend kicks off with Nostrshire, the UK’s first full-scale conference dedicated to Nostr, before the wider festival gets underway. BitFest is also family-friendly, with Student and Family ticket options available.
Previous speakers and artists have included Martti Malmi, Thomas Voegtlin, Ben Arc, Susie Ward, Dominic Frisby, Daniel Prince, Freddie New, Joe Nakamoto, Dr. Peter Connor, Rick Messitt, and Jordan Walker, with the 2026 line-up still being announced.
Early Bird tickets are £99, payable in Bitcoin or fiat. Expect less of a conventional conference and more of a gathering of the UK Bitcoin community.
🧭 On the Radar
Big events further down the line.
🗓️ 29-30th August - BTheChange. Scottish Bitcoin Conference 2026, bringing together educators, developers & curious newcomers to explore Bitcoin and it's role in a brighter economic future. Held at Glasgow University, 32 University Ave, G12 8LX on Sat 29th followed by a meetup on Sun 30th at 11:00.
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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 & Ollie
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