📅 The Meetup Breakdown #68
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland, 13th - 19th October 2025. Plus, new businesses now accepting bitcoin payments.
“I can’t speak for what Satoshi intended, but I sure don’t think it involved bitcoin exchanges that have draconian rules about KYC, AML, passports, freezes on accounts and laws about reporting ‘suspicious activity’ to the local secret police. I think Satoshi would barf.” —Timothy C. May, Author of The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto, in a 2018 interview with CoinDesk
Good morning, Bitcoiners.
I’ve added some details for the Bitcoin Culture Fest happening from the 30th of October till the 5th of November. Loads of different and interesting things to see and do, check it out below.
But first, let’s take a look at all the meetups for this week…
This week’s sponsor is…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
What We’re Up To This Week 📆
Monday
🍻 Dundee Bitcoin: Join them from 17:30 to 20:30 at The Wine Press, 16 Shore Terrace, Dundee DD1 3DN. This month’s meetup is on the 13th.
Tuesday
🍺 Bitcoin Surrey: This month’s Surrey meetup is on the 14th at The Castle, GU9 7HR. This month’s fireside guest will be Peter Rounce, discussing ‘Bitcoin Nodes & Core vs Knots’. Join them from 18:00 to 21:00.
Wednesday
🎙️Battersea Bitcoiners: These guys are really flying out of the starting blocks with Dominic Frisby as a guest speaker on only their 3rd meetup. Join them at their usual (bitcoin accepting) venue, Pintus, SW11 6QZ, from 18:00.
🍻 Bitcoin Glasgow: Bitcoin Glasgow meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month, and this month will be at The Maltman, 59–61 Renfield Street, from 18:00 to 20:00.
🍺 Shropshire Bitcoin: On the 15th, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury. Join them at 19:00.
Thursday
🍺 Brum Bitcoin & Beer: If you’re in the Birmingham area, head along to meet some fellow bitcoiners on Thursday 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.
Saturday
🚶🏽♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday, they walk around Arthur’s Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12:00 to keep fit and chat Bitcoin.
⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter McCormack’s boys are at home this Saturday playing Royston Town. This week, there’ll be a Bitcoin meetup at 12:00 before the game, which kicks off at 15:00.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week
🫖 Kijicha: Founded by two friends united by a love of tea, Kijicha brings high-quality loose-leaf teas to the UK — real leaves, bold flavours, and no compromise. Ethically sourced and carefully crafted, each blend celebrates the ritual of great tea.
💪 GYM21 Chorlton: A premium small group training gym in Chorlton focused on strength, fitness, and confidence. With top-quality equipment, expert coaching, and a welcoming community, it’s the best-equipped private gym in Manchester.
🧁 Barnaby & Boo’s: A charming family-run cake shop in Woodbridge creating beautifully handcrafted cakes, brownies, and cupcakes for every occasion. Known for their creativity, quality ingredients, and friendly service.
🍽️ Andrew’s Restaurant: A family-run cafe and restaurant on Grays Inn Road in Holborn, serving classic British breakfasts, hearty lunches, and occasional evening pop-ups. With a history stretching back to the 1960s and loyal local customers, it’s a reliable spot for generous and home-cooked food.
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.
🎇 Bitcoin Culture Fest
📅 Date: 30th October - 5th November
📍 Location: London, UK
Bitcoin Culture Fest is back for another week of events, parties, and knowledge sharing celebrating Bitcoin culture in the heart of London.
🎟️ Tickets
Book now 👉 cyphermunkhouse.com/bitcoin-culture-fest-25
🎉 London ₿ White Paper Party – Bitcoin Awards & Celebration
📅 Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
🕖 Time: 18:00 – 01:00
📍 Location: BRIX LDN, London Bridge
Join Bitcoiners from across the UK to mark 17 years of the Bitcoin White Paper. Expect live music, Bitcoin-inspired art, and the first-ever community-driven White Paper Awards — unpredictable categories, irreverent fun, and handmade Skull of Satoshi trophies for the winners.
Free to attend, but RSVP so the venue can plan.
🎟️ RSVP: eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bitcoin-white-paper-party
📊 Bitcoin: A Competitive Advantage
📅 Date: Friday, 21 November 2025
🕙 Time: 12:00 – late (lunch on arrival; sit-down dinner at 19:00)
📍 Location: The West Mill, Darley Abbey Mills, Derby, DE22 1DZ, United Kingdom
This one-day event is designed for business owners, operators, investors, builders, and the Bitcoin-curious to explore how Bitcoin can provide a strategic edge.
Doing things differently: this isn’t another conference with back-to-back talks and rushed coffee breaks. The day is structured for people who want to properly explore Bitcoin, whether running a business, building something new, or simply curious. Sessions are short and focused, with breaks built in. Every ticket includes dinner, because the best conversations don’t always happen on stage — they happen over food, a drink, and networking.
Attendees will discover how Bitcoin can give them and their businesses a competitive advantage.
Featuring speakers including: Liz Truss (former British Prime Minister), Joe Bryan, Sam Roberts, Fahim Hussain, Alan Smith, Jez Casey, and more — with new speakers announced weekly.
📅 Date: 21 – 23 November 2025
🕙 Time: Various sessions across all three days (see full schedule)
📍 Location: Pendulum Hotel, Manchester, UK
BitFest 2025 is a vibrant, grassroots celebration of Bitcoin, creativity, and open-source culture. Over the course of three days, the event will bring together builders, artists, speakers, and curious minds to explore the full breadth of Bitcoin’s role in society — from protocol and policy to art, music, and community.
Rather than rigid conference structure, BitFest creates space for exploration, connection, and cross-pollination. Whether you’re presenting a talk, showcasing an art exhibit, performing live, or just roaming the hallways between sessions — every moment is part of the experience.
Expect:
Two full days of Bitcoin Conference programming — tech, philosophy, privacy, economics
A Nostrshire day diving into decentralised social media and communication
Pepe.X / Bitcoin Art exhibitions & creative showcases
Live music, after-parties, and immersive installations
Workshops, demos, community panels, and networking woven throughout
Join them to push boundaries, spark new collaborations, and see how Bitcoin’s culture, technology, and spirit intersect in exciting new ways.
More details, tickets, and full program at the official site.
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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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