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A great week for meetups & bitcoin-accepting businesses.
14 events, 2 new merchants accepting Bitcoin in the UK, a free panel event in London debating accepting bitcoin, and a meetup special on UK BTC Spotlight tomorrow evening.
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
What We’re Up To This Week 📆
Monday
🔦 UK Bitcoin Spotlight: Tune in every Monday at 19:30 for the UK Bitcoin Spotlight, a decentralised community putting UK Bitcoin news and stories in the spotlight. Hosted on X.
🍺 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
🥐 Should Your Business Take Bitcoin?: A free panel debate hosted by Portobello Business Centre in Moorgate, London. It asks whether accepting Bitcoin can genuinely bring established UK businesses new customers and revenue. Tuesday 20th 08:30 - 11:00, breakfast included.
🍺 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
🍻 Bitcoin Glasgow: Bitcoin Glasgow meet this month on Wednesday 21st at The Maltman, 59-61 Renfield Street at 18:00 to 20:00.
🍺 Bristol Bitcoin Beer Social - Satoshi Ciders: Ask any questions, chat with Bristol Bitcoiners interested in sound money & local circular economies. Meeting at The Commercial Rooms, Bristol, BS1 1HT on Wednesday from 18:15.
🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: As usual, this is an informal meet up to discuss bitcoin and chat. Meeting this month on Wednesday 21st at Two Sawyers, Canterbury, CT1 1TU from 19:00.
🍽 Oxbit: If you like delicious food and stimulating conversations, then join Oxford Bitcoiners on Wednesday 21st from 18:00 at Taste Tibet, Oxford, OX4 1RQ.
🍺 Shropshire Bitcoin: On the 21st, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury. Join them at 19:00 for good conversations.
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, SN12 7GG at 18:30 on Friday 23rd. 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 Derby: On Saturday the 24th Bitcoin Derby Club will be at Ye Olde Dolphin, DE1 3DL, from 15:00 - 18:00.
Sunday
🍻 Galway Bitcoin Meetup: Join on Sunday 25th at 18:00 in Glynn's Bar Oranmore, H91 PK73. All are welcome to attend and take part in the discussion.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
Grape & Grain: Wine shop & restaurant in Haywards Heath, established in 2009 by Ed and Angelica and still going! The shop has evolved over the years adding a café element in 2023 and a wine bar and food offering in 2024.
Tacos El Catrin: Ipswich-based Taco truck with delicious food since 2023. Behind the shops on Sprite Lane.
🗓️ Featured Events
🎪 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.
🍀 Bitcoin Ireland 2027 - Dublin, May 21-23
Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2027 brings together the global Bitcoin community in Dublin for three days of world-class speakers, practical workshops, education and meaningful connections. Join us 21–23 May at The Green Isle Hotel for a welcoming, Bitcoin-only experience.
Get Involved
Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.
Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.
Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.
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Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.
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 & Gemma
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