📅 The Meetup Breakdown #77
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 15th - 21st December 2025. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
"Bitcoin is not smooth jazz. Bitcoin is punk rock: deal with it." -Andreas M. Antonopoulos, at the WIRED Money 2015 conference (July 8, 2015, London, UK).
Bit of a music theme this week!
There's a new music venue in Leigh-on-Sea featured in the new business section, plus a brand new addition to the newsletter 'V4V Artist of the Week'.
Each week, I'll be spotlighting some of the best UK artists as they step into the valueverse. Have a listen, discover someone new, and support them directly by zapping a few sats.
Here's what's happening this week…
This week's sponsor is…
Once Bitten! A Bitcoin Podcast
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
What We're Up To This Week 📆
Monday
🍻 West London Meetup: A new London meetup in Hammersmith, 18:00 - 20:00 at Hop Poles, W6 9HR.
🍺 Lincolnshire Bitcoin: Lincolnshire Bitcoin meets at 19:30 PM in the Treaty of Commerce, Lincoln. Open to all, from OG's to newcomers. This month on the 15th.
Tuesday
🍻 Newcastle upon Tyne Bitcoin Meetup: Newcastle are meeting on the 16th December at Kabin @ Kabannas NE1 6UQ. 6:30 PM.
Wednesday
🍺 Bitcoin Glasgow: Bitcoin Glasgow meet this month at The Maltman, 59-61 Renfield Street at 18:00 to 20:00.
🍻Battersea Bitcoiners: Join them at their bitcoin accepting venue, Pintus, SW11 6QZ for their December meetup at 18:00 onwards on Thursday 13th.
🍺 Shropshire Bitcoin: On the 17th, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury. Join them at 19:00.
Thursday
✏️ Bitcoinology: Meeting at Cyphermunk House. Check the link for full details.
🍺 Brum Bitcoin & Beer: If you're in the Birmingham area head along to meet some fellow bitcoiners on Thursday 18th at 19:00. You'll find them this month at The Wellington, Bennett's Hill, B2 5SN.
🍻 Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth: On Thursday at Chaplins Cellar Bar. 529 Christchurch Road, BH1 4AG, (Bitcoin accepted at the venue). You'll find them in the Cogg Room at 19:30. This month on the 18th.
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 Pier Point Cafe in Battersea Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (available at the link) for details, as times and date can change at the last minute.
🚶🏽♂️ 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.
Sunday
🥘 Oxbit: The Oxford meetup will be at Tibetan restaurant Taste Tibet on Sunday from 12:00. You'll find them at OX4 1R4 for Bitcoin chat and some tasty food.
😎 Cyphermunk House - Christmas & Chill: It's an afternoon of Bitcoin Christmas & Chill next door to Cyphermunk House at The Lady Ottoline, WC1N 2JF on Sunday 21st at 14:00 till 16:00. Join them for a Christmas meal, limited spaces available so book by clicking the link. Then pay £25 in sats or cash on the night.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
- 🎸 Peggy Sue's Music Bar: A vibrant family run venue on London Road in Leigh-On-Sea offering quality takes on classic songs alongside bold new talent. The artist-designed interior reflects the creative spirit of the area while honouring Leigh's past. With a lively single-level layout, a great beer garden at the back, and live music every night spanning Blues, Rock and Roll, Country, Jazz, Reggae and Soul, there is always something for everyone. Now accepting Bitcoin, and if you're lucky, you might even catch one of the many local value-for-value artists performing.
Supporting this week's issue…
⚡️ V4V Artist of the Week 🇬🇧
A featured track from a UK-based artist releasing music using Value for Value.
If you like it, support them directly.
🎧 Artist: Longy
Track: Auto Interwoven Minds
Listen and zap on StableKraft https://stablekraft.app/album/337c3158-cd40-5011-aa2c-05f99b095b89
Get Involved
- Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.
- Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We'll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.
- Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource--no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.
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- Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.
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.
Supporting Members Shout-out:
Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.
Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com
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