📅 The Meetup Breakdown 83
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 23rd February - 1st March 2026. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
“Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.” —Bob Marley
Fresh week, fresh Bitcoin.
If you’ve been meaning to get along to a meetup, this is your sign. Grab a drink, find your people, and remember—everyone started as a stranger.
Let’s see who’s out there this week...
This week’s sponsor is…
Once Bitten! A Bitcoin Podcast
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
What We’re Up To This Week 📆
Monday - 23rd
🍻 Berkshire Bitcoiners: The next meetup will take place on Monday 23rd at 19:00 at The Volunteer in Theale. The venue, located on Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BX, accepts Bitcoin.
Tuesday - 24th
🍺 Chilterns Bitcoin Hub: Join this friendly local community for everyone from beginners to OG’s. Head along to the The Red Lion Pub, HP22 6DU on Tuesday 24th from 19:00 - 21:00 to support them.
Wednesday - 25th
🍻 Leamington Spa: Meeting this Wednesday at The Star & Garter, CV32 5LL at 19:00 for a casual chat and drinks, beginners welcome.
🍺 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.
Thursday - 26th
🍻Battersea Bitcoiners: Join them at their bitcoin accepting venue, Pintus, SW11 6QZ for their February meetup at 18:30 onwards on Thursday.
🍺 Preston Bitcoin Meetup: This month at Lupo x JB Social, PR4 1HP at 19:00 on Thursday 26th.
🍺 Manchester Bitcoin: Welcoming all individuals and businesses with an interest in Bitcoin in Manchester. The February meetup is on the 26th. Join them at Joshua Brooks, M1 6NG, 19:00.
Friday - 27th
☕️ 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.
🍺 The Satoshi Society - Southampton: Join a friendly group of bitcoiners at The Maritimo Lounge, SO14 3LG on Friday 27th at 19:00 for food and a Bitcoin chat.
Saturday - 28th
🚶♀️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.
⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter McCormack’s boys are at home this Saturday at Ledger Stadium, playing Leiston. Join them for a 15:00 kickoff.
Sunday - 1st
😎 Cyphermunk House - Bitcoin & Chill: It’s an afternoon of Bitcoin & Chill at Cyphermunk House on Sunday 1st at 14:00. Get simple and complex questions answered, stacked up on all the software and hardware you need and convene with like minded bitcoiners. Beginners welcome. Bloomsbury.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week
🍬 Yum Yum Tree Fudge – Nationwide artisan fudge made in Norfolk, ships UK-wide and takes sats at checkout.
👉 Shop: https://www.yumyumtreefudge.com/
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: Joe Martin
Track: Alone In Valentine
Listen and zap on Fountain
https://fountain.fm/track/q6N8QzTSTDjL2L98FL2R
🧭 On the Radar
Big events further down the line.
🗓️ 5th March - In Conversation with Susie Violet Ward: Screening, Antidote, London.
🗓️ 26th - 29th March - CheatCode, Bedford.
🗓️ 7th April - From Diamonds to Digital Gold: What Bitcoin Mining Really Means (Panel and Q&A), Antidote, London
🗓️ 19th April - Bitcoin Church Launch Event, Bournemouth.
🗓️ 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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