📅 The Meetup Breakdown 92
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 27th April - 3rd May 2026. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
“The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.” —Henri Bergson
There’s an amazing V4V music night this week!
Powered by Fountain, Antidote and hosted by Aaron of Essex. this is one not to miss.
Also it’s only a few weeks to the Bury St Edmunds Pizza Day so make sure to book your tickets now.
All the details bellow…
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
What We’re Up To This Week 📆
Monday
🍺 Bitcoin Nottingham: Join on Monday, 27th April 2026 at 18:30 at Carlton Town Football Club (Bill Stokeld Stadium), Stoke Lane, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2QS. Expect an evening of Bitcoin discussion, drinks, and community, with a potential talk on Vibe Coding and what can be built with it. The bar accepts Bitcoin, with snacks available, plus free onsite parking and nearby transport links. Bring your favourite Bitcoin merch and join fellow local enthusiasts.
Wednesday
🍻 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
🎸 Fountain LIVE! Special Event: Join on Thursday, 30th April from 19:30–22:30 at The Old Blue Last, London (EC2A 3ES), for a live music night powered by Fountain and Antidote and hosted by Aaron of Essex. Featuring Longy, The Paisley Daze, Silvan Unlocked, Andy Princz, and DJ Rouzy, the event will also be streamed via Fountain, allowing artists to earn sats in real-time as they perform. Each ticket includes £5 of Fountain credits to support performers directly — a new model for artist independence in action.
🍰 Bitcoin Edinburgh – Inaugural Meetup: Join on Thursday from 18:30–20:30 at Lovecrumbs West Port, 155 West Port, Edinburgh EH1 2DP, for the relaunch of the Edinburgh Bitcoin community. A great chance to connect with fellow Bitcoiners, share ideas, and be part of a fresh start for Bitcoin in the city. All welcome.
🍺 Manchester Bitcoin: Welcoming all individuals and businesses with an interest in Bitcoin in Manchester. The April meetup is on the 30th. Join them at Joshua Brooks, M1 6NG, 19:00.
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.
🎡 Cyphermunk House - The Wheel: Friday 1st from 18:00 in Bloomsbury as Cyphermunk House unveils The Wheel, marking the next stage of its journey. Expect an evening of live music and celebration. All welcome.
Saturday
☕️ Bitcoin Portsmouth: Join fellow bitcoiners this Saturday at 10:00am at Panero Lounge for relaxed Bitcoin chat, good conversation, and good coffee. No agenda, just informal chats. All welcome.
🚶♀️ 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
🔮 Leeds Bitcoin Network: The first Sunday of every month the Leeds Bitcoin Network meet at the Global Tribe Cafe, LS1 6LG at 13:00. Bitcoin accepted at the venue.
Supporting this week’s issue…
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
🚗 The Barn Alloy Wheel Repair Centre: A specialist alloy wheel repair centre offering professional refurbishment, colour changes, and damage repair for all types of wheels. Combining skilled craftsmanship with modern equipment, they help restore wheels to a high-quality finish while providing reliable, friendly service. Cranleigh GU6 8PL.
❄️ Coolflo Air Conditioning: A specialist air conditioning company based in Cobham, KT11 3JZ, serving Surrey and the surrounding areas with installation, servicing, and maintenance for residential and commercial systems. Focused on energy-efficient cooling and heating solutions, Coolflo delivers reliable, professional service to keep spaces comfortable all year round.
🍕 The Honesty Box: An artisan woodfired sourdough pizza spot on The Promenade in Penzance, Cornwall, serving handcrafted pizzas alongside homemade sweet treats. Known for simple, quality ingredients and a laid-back coastal vibe, it’s a go-to stop for great food by the sea.
🕵️ The Satoshi Cipher – Week 7
Prize: 2,000 sats ⚡
Cipher: Base64 turns text into a 64-character alphabet (A–Z, a–z, 0–9, +, /). Decode with any Base64 tool or manual table to recover the ASCII message. No cheating with AI
History: Designed for email attachments, Base64 maps binary data into printable characters so text-only systems can transmit files safely.
Puzzle: TElHSFROSU5HIFdJTlM=
Reply to claim the sats.
Last Week’s Winner: Nick Morris – solved “RUNNING NODES”.
🧭 On the Radar
Big events further down the line.
🗓️ 30th April - Fountain Special Event - An Introduction to the New Music Economy, Anditode, London
🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.
📅 Featured Events
🤝 Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2026 – Dublin, May 22–24
Join Ireland’s premier Bitcoin event at The Green Isle Hotel for three days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and exhibitions covering adoption, regulation, mining, ETFs, and more. Network with world-class speakers, authors, and fellow enthusiasts, with family-friendly activities throughout. Early Bird tickets are 50% off, and Whale Pass holders gain access to an exclusive networking trip on May 25. Use code BEUK for an extra 10% off! Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the future of Bitcoin in Ireland and beyond.
🍕 Pizza Day 2026 – Bury St Edmunds, May 22
Celebrate the first-ever Bitcoin transaction! Join a full day of meet-ups across Bury St Edmunds supporting local Bitcoin-accepting businesses, with coffee at Alema, steak at Meat & Greet, chilli scones at Procopio’s Pantry and cocktails at Verve. The day finishes at the historic Guildhall for an evening of free pizza, drinks, a pop-up market and debates with leading UK Bitcoin voices. Tickets £39 (Bitcoin preferred). Don’t miss this iconic slice of Bitcoin history.
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Stay tuned for more updates next week!
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