BEUK Meetup Breakdown #45
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 5th - 11th May 2025. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
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I'm back, I think, at least for now. I see now why people say selling a house is one of the most stressful things you can do. 😵💫
I think I’ve got my head back around what meetups and events are happening across the country.
Hopefully, I haven't missed anything.
Let’s take a look…
This week’s sponsor is…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Bitcoin 101: Discover bitcoin wallets, nodes, privacy, and other key topics. The class is customised to ensure everyone is challenged. It’s a 1.5-hour session on Tuesday, 6th from 18:45 - 20:45 PM, please arrive ahead of time. 🔐
Belfast Bitcoin: Join them on Tuesday the 6th May, 20:00. These guys meet in person monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at Ormeau Baths Event Space, 18 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HS, Northern Ireland. ☕️🍺
Bitcoin Edinburgh: On Wednesday the 7th May Join the Edinburgh meetup for drinks and a chat at The Black Ivy from 19:00 onwards. 🍺
OPA North London Meetup: The North London Bitcoin meetup returns on May 7th, 18:30–21:30, at Alice House West Hampstead (West End Lane, London, UK) – easily accessible via the Jubilee Line, Overground, and Thameslink. Held in the cosy Snug just left of the bar, it’s a space for Bitcoiners to huddle, connect, and quietly plot. 🍺
Bitcoin Liverpool: Thursday, May 8th at 18:30, in the Railway pub on Tithebarn Street, L2 2DT. Talking Bitcoin, business, economics, investing, technology, art, politics & anything else you want to get off your chest. 🍻
Berkshire Bitcoiners: The next meetup will take place on Thursday, the 8th, at 19:00 at The Volunteer in Theale. The venue, located on Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BX, accepts Bitcoin. 🍻
Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth: Every second Thursday of the month at Chaplins Cellar Bar. 529 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, United. You’ll find them in the Cogg Room at 19:30. This month it’s the 8th. 🍻
Lake District BTC - Spine Challenge Event: A 15 mile hike with fellow bitcoiners through the glorious Wainwright Fells. Starting at 14:00 and incorporating the final two checkpoints of the 40-mile route that will be running on the same day. 🚶🏻⛰️
Bitcoin Derby: On Saturday the 10th May at 15:00 Bitcoin Derby will be at Ye Olde Dolphin, DE1 3DL. 🍺
Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday they walk around Arthur’s Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12 pm to chat about all things Bitcoin and keep fit. 🚶🏽♂️🚶🏼♀️🚶🏻
Bitcoin & Chill @ Cyphermunk House: No agenda, no rulers, no shitcoiners. Bitcoin and chill at the munk house. 14:00 - 17:00 on Sunday 11th.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
This week we have…
Han Fu: Chinese Restaurant in Thames Ditton, now accepting bitcoin.
La Fontana: Italian and British fusion deli cafe in Thames Ditton, will now accept your sats for tasty food and drinks.
Seymour Locksmiths: Providing a same day professional locksmith service in the Sussex region.
Little Balloon Shop: Ballons for all occasions in Whetstone, Leicester.
Lomond School: The first school in the UK to accept bitcoin as payment for tuition fees!
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Upcoming Special Events
These events aren’t happening next week, but they’re important to add to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.
Celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day at Thames Ditton: Join the Surrey Bitcoiners on May 22nd, 2025, in Thames Ditton to celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day—a tribute to the legendary first real-world Bitcoin transaction! A growing list of venues in the area will be accepting Bitcoin for food and drinks, making it the perfect occasion to enjoy a slice while embracing sound money.
Located just 20 minutes from London Waterloo, Thames Ditton is the place to be for Bitcoiners who love pizza, great company, and celebrating Bitcoin adoption. Come along, bring your Lightning wallet, and support businesses that accept sats!
Into the ValueVerse: A Value 4 Value Live Music Experience Friday, May 23, 2025, at The Fickle Pickle, Westcliff-On-Sea Doors: 19:30, Show: 20:00 Support artists directly via Bitcoin & Nostr, no middlemen.
Lineup:
- Longy: Southend rock/folk/punk poet
- Joe Martin: UK folk/Americana storyteller
- Nathan Abbott: Essex folk/rock/blues
Tickets £11. Boost artists with Bitcoin/Nostr zaps anytime.
Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2025: Bitcoin Ireland is hosting its annual Bitcoin Conference, building on the momentum of previous years. This year Bitcoin Events UK are proudly serving as a media partner to help spread the word! Enter our competition to win two free tickets (€198 value). This year’s lineup of international guest speakers includes Daniel Prince, alongside notable figures like Knut Svanholm, Francis Pouliot, Max Hillebrand, Lawrence-Stanley and other respected voices in the Bitcoin community, offering thoughtful perspectives on the evolving Bitcoin revolution.
The main conference takes place on Saturday, May 24th, at The Green Isle Hotel in Dublin. Following the event, attendees can join a relaxed networking meetup with Ireland’s Bitcoin community to continue the discussion. For ticket details, visit: www.bitcoinireland.eu.
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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.
