📅 The Meetup Breakdown 95
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 18th - 24th May 2026. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
“Do not obey in advance.” —Timothy Snyder
I know I say this a lot, but this really is a massive week!
We might have hit a new record with 21 separate event listings in a single week, helped along by Bitcoin Pizza Day celebrations and the Bitcoin Ireland Conference.
It’s bullish. It’s a full-scale Bitcoin takeover.
Let’s take a look…
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
What We’re Up To This Week 📆
Monday
🍺 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
🍺 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.
🍺 Berkshire Bitcoiners: The next meetup will take place on Tuesday the 19th, at The Volunteer, Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BX. Bitcoin accepted at this venue. All welcome, from 19:00.
Wednesday
🏢 Antidote Office Open Day: Thinking about joining London’s premier Bitcoin coworking hub? Visit Antidote HQ on Wednesday, 20th May from 10:00–16:30 for an open day where builders, investors, and Bitcoin enthusiasts can explore the workspace, meet members and accelerator founders, and work from the office for the day. Expect access to breakout areas, meeting rooms, and the roof terrace. Free to attend, with registration required.
🍻 Bitcoin Glasgow: Bitcoin Glasgow meet this month at The Maltman, 59-61 Renfield Street, from 18:00 to 20:00.
🍺 Battersea Bitcoiners: From 18.30 on Wednesday 20th at Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ. Check out their new website at batterseabitcoiners.co.uk.
🍺 Shropshire Bitcoin: On Wednesday the 20th, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at the Admiral Benbow, Church Street, Shrewsbury. Join them at 19:00.
Thursday
🍺 Bristol Bitcoin Beer Social - Satoshi Ciders): Escape inflation and sup £3 pints with local Bitcoiners @ The Mardyke, 126 Hotwell Rd, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4UB. From 18:00. Legendary 1865 Freehouse in Hotwells - bring a question, find like-minded rebels.
🍺 Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth: Every third Thursday of the month at Chaplin’s Cellar Bar, 529 Christchurch Road, BH1 4AG (Bitcoin accepted). You’ll find them in the Cogg Room at 18:30 for a 1-2-1 clinic and 19:30 for the main meetup. Thursday the 21st.
🍺 Brum Bitcoin & Beer: If you’re in the Birmingham area head along to meet some fellow bitcoiners on Thursday the 21st at 19:00. You’ll find them this month at The Wellington, Bennett’s Hill, B2 5SN.
Friday 🍕 Bitcoin Pizza Day! 🍕
☕️ 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. 🍕
🍕 BSEBTC – Pizza Day: On 22nd May 2026 from 19:00–22:30 at The Guildhall, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1PR, for what promises to be one of the UK’s biggest Bitcoin Pizza Day celebrations. Expect panel discussions, a Bitcoin market, artisan pizza, and an all-inclusive bar, plus guest speakers including Freddie New, Susie Violet Ward, Gary Smith, and Ben De Waal. Earlier in the day, meetups begin from 11:00 at Alema Coffee before gatherings continue across town at Bitcoin-friendly venues. Tickets are £39 general admission, with Bitcoin preferred. 🍕
🇮🇪 Bitcoin Ireland Conference – Day One: The opening day of the Bitcoin Ireland Conference brings together 1,000+ Bitcoiners, 60+ speakers, and immersive workshops for a week of learning, building, and connection. Day one features a Bitcoin Walk with Gingers for Bitcoin (13:00–14:30), the Coach Carbon Bitcoin Ireland Football Cup (14:30–16:30), followed by an evening session with Daniel Prince, Knut Svanholm, Luke de Wolf, Scott Dedels, Brian Hirschfield, and Philip Charter (17:00–19:00), before closing with a Movie Night hosted by Bitcoin Filmfest (19:00–20:00). 🍕
🍺 Preston Bitcoin — Pizza Day Celebration: This month at LUPO x JB Social for a special pizza party, Preston New Rd, Freckleton, PR4 1HP, at 18:00. 🍕
🍕 Bitcoin Edinburgh – Pizza Day: Join them on the 22nd May from 18:30–20:30 at Lovecrumbs West Port, 155 West Port, Edinburgh EH3, to celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day with the Edinburgh Bitcoin community. Expect pizza-themed grilled cheese sandwiches, drinks, and good conversation while commemorating the first ever Bitcoin SPEDN. It’s Bitcoin payments only, with everything 21% off — and help will be on hand for anyone making their first Bitcoin payment.
🍕 Bitcoin Pizza Day at Cyphermunk House: Join them on Friday 22nd from 18:30 in Bloomsbury to celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day by making your own pizza in the legendary Cyphermunk House pizza oven. All welcome.
🍺 The Satoshi Society - Southampton: Join a friendly group of bitcoiners at Maritimo Lounge, Admiral’s Quay, 1 Moresby Tower, Ocean Way, Southampton SO14 3LG, on Friday the 22nd at 19:00 for food and a Bitcoin chat. Pizza Day event. 🍕
Saturday
🇮🇪 Bitcoin Ireland Conference – Day Two: Day two of the Bitcoin Ireland Conference delivers a full day of talks, panels, and discussion featuring speakers including Daire Connolly, Ciarán Doyle, Max Hillebrand, Knut Svanholm, Efrat Fenigson, Cory Klippsten, Scott Dedels, Johannes Schmith, Andrew Webley, Sadiq Jaffer, Darren Freemantle, and many more. Expect conversations covering Bitcoin economics, policy, privacy, security, adoption, culture, and business, alongside multiple panel discussions and an Artist Panel closing the day. Running from 10:00–18:00 with a lunch break from 13:00–14:00.
🚶♀️ Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this Saturday the 23rd at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group (available 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
🇮🇪 Bitcoin Ireland Conference – Day Three: The final day of the Bitcoin Ireland Conference features another packed schedule of talks and panels with Efrat Fenigson, Francesco Madonna, Daniel Prince, Knut Svanholm, Daire Connolly, Robin Thatcher, Benjamin Dichter, Dr Jack Kruse, Karl Deans, and many more. Expect discussions spanning Bitcoin adoption, economics, culture, health, business, and freedom, alongside community panels and conversations with builders and educators from across the ecosystem. Running from 10:00–18:00 with a lunch break from 13:00–14:00.
Supporting this week’s issue…
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
🕊️ Increase The Peace: A grassroots organisation focused on building stronger communities through outreach, support, and positive action. Through local initiatives, events, and practical help, Increase The Peace works to encourage connection, wellbeing, and meaningful change for individuals and families.
🕵️ The Satoshi Cipher – Week
Prize: 2,750 sats ⚡
Cipher: Vigenère (key: SATOSHI) shifts each letter according to the repeating key. Align the key with the ciphertext, subtract the key letters, and you’ll reveal the plaintext.
History: Once called “le chiffre indéchiffrable,” the Vigenère cipher resisted breaking for 300 years until Charles Babbage cracked it in 1854.
Puzzle: ZAKR EVVWY
Reply to claim the sats.
Last Week’s Winner: Val – solved “HODL MORE”.
🧭 On the Radar
Big events further down the line.
🗓️ 26th June - Bitcoin Graffiti Jam - Stockwell Hall of Fame, London.
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