📅 The Meetup Breakdown 82
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 9th - 15th February 2026. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
“Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme.” —Andreas M. Antonopoulos
It’s the Valentines issue.
Bitcoin is better when shared, a bit like love, it only works if it moves between people. A conversation, a tip, a small orange pill can change someone’s future. Share the signal, spread the sats, feel the love.
Let’s see where the signal is this coming week.
This week’s sponsor is…
Once Bitten! A Bitcoin Podcast
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 9th.
Tuesday
🏙️ City & Financial Bitcoiners – Bitcoin and Business: Join on Tuesday, 10th February 2026 from 17:30 at BRIX LDN, London, for the City and Financial Bitcoiners February meetup focused on Bitcoin’s role in business. The evening features a panel discussion and Q&A from 18:30 with Jez Casey (Bitcoin Collective), Joe Bryan (SatsVsFiat), Robin Thatcher (The Bitcoin Accountant), and Jason Deane (Renewablox). Drinks available, with the option to stay for dinner. BRIX accepts bitcoin, so head along and support a venue helping push towards a Bitcoin standard. Everyone welcome.
🔐 Cyphermunk House – Multisig on Nostr: Join on Tuesday, 10th from 18:30 in Bloomsbury for an evening exploring the latest Bitcoin and Nostr innovations. The Tourist will introduce team Bitcoin signing made simple using Bitcoin-Safe and Nostr, with the session designed to be accessible and beginners welcome.
🎙️ Bitcoin Surrey: This month’s meetup features a fireside chat with Jordan Walker (@JayW132), sharing an update on The Bitcoin Collective and his experience orange-pilling the UK. Join from 18:00–22:00 at The Castle, 5 Castle St, Farnham GU9 7HR, with the fireside chat and Q&A starting at 19:00. Food is served from 17:00–21:00, and you’ll find the group in the beautiful triple-aspect library on the first floor.
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.
🍻 St Albans Bitcoin: This month the St Albans meetup is on Wednesday the 11th, 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.
🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at the Millers Arms in Canterbury at 19:00 on Wednesday the 11th of February. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.
Thursday
🍺 Liverpool Bitcoin: A growing community, dedicated to leveraging Bitcoin’s strengths to serve the people of Liverpool and surrounding areas. Get along & help them build. This month their meetup is at the Railway Pub on Tithebarn Street, on Thursday 12th at 18:30.
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 around Arthur’s Seat. 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, 23 Wicklow St, Dublin, D02 VH59, at 13:00.
⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter McCormack’s boys are at home this Saturday playing Stratford Town. Join them for a 15:00 kickoff.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week
📣 Plug Media: A purpose-driven programmatic advertising agency helping brands and agencies unlock the full potential of programmatic advertising. Founded to simplify a complex and fragmented landscape, Plug Media focuses on making programmatic clear, practical, and results-driven — pushing for smarter, more responsible ways to grow brands through effective advertising.
💆♂️ Massaggi: A specialist massage and body therapy clinic in Central London offering personalised treatments to reduce pain, ease stress, and improve overall wellbeing. Led by experienced practitioners, Massaggi focuses on tailored sessions using techniques such as deep tissue, sports massage, and therapeutic bodywork in a calm, professional setting.
Supporting this week’s issue…
⚡️V4V Artist of the Week 🇬🇧
A new track from a UK-based artist releasing music using Value for Value.
If you like it, support them directly.
🎧 Artist: Longy
Track: Who’s your boss?
Listen and zap on Fountain
https://fountain.fm/track/odYey0CpuGEPfWA85SSC
🧭 On the Radar
Big events further down the line.
🗓️ 26th - 29th March - CheatCode, Bedford.
🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds
🗓️ 12th September - BSE: Bitcoin, Sovereignty, Economics, Bury st Edmunds
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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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