BEUK Meetup Breakdown #52
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 23rd - 29th June 2025. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
“Normalise, don’t evangelise” —Chris Gordon
Special shoutout to The Smarter Web Company this week for their absolutely insane run since IPO.
I was at the Bitcoin Surrey event last Tuesday, and it was incredible to meet several bitcoiners who backed the first UK MicroStrategy clone—and have since paid off mortgages or even retired.
I watched as they personally thanked Andrew Webley for changing their lives. Truly remarkable.
Do you feel like it's time to get out and meet some real Bitcoiners? There's no better time than now. Details for this week are below…
This week’s sponsor is…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Leamington Spa: Meetups on the last Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. You’ll find them this month at the White Horse, CV32 5PZ on the 24th. 🍺
Bitcoinology: Kicking off at 18:30, this session digs into what hardware wallets are really meant for; and, more crucially, when they can’t be trusted. You’ll uncover the lesser-known risks, hear stories of the cryptographers and rebels who helped launch Bitcoin into the mainstream, and learn how a simple phrase of 12 words can secure serious wealth for the long term. This is just Part 1, zooming in on one key reason to think twice about blindly trusting your wallet. Afterwards, stick around for a beer (paid in sats, of course) at the legendary Cyphermunk House at 9 John Street, Holborn, London at 18:30. 🔐
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. This month on the 25th. 🥘🍻
Bitcoin Wales: This months Wales meetup will be on Thursday 26th June at 18:00 till 21:00 at ZeroDegrees Bar, Westgate St, Cardiff, CF10 1DD. 🍻
Glastonbury: If you’re at Glastonbury a group of bitcoiners are meeting amongst the normie masses on Thursday. ⛺️🎸
Manchester Bitcoin: On Thursday the 26th it’s Manchesters turn. Join them at The Smithfield Market Tavern, 19:00. 🍺
The Satoshi Society - Southampton: Join a friendly group of bitcoiners at The Maritimo Lounge, Ocean Village on Friday 27th June for food and a Bitcoin chat. 🍺
The Northamptonshire Bitcoin Network: The Northants Bitcoin crew is getting together on Friday, June 27th, at The Dog and Gun in Lutterworth, LE17 5RG. The pub is owned by Merlin, that barman from First Dates on TV, who’s also a bitcoiner! They’ll be some of the first folks paying with Bitcoin at the bar. Plus, there’s a little sats market with Bitcoin books, homemade jams, chutneys and more to check out. 🍺 🛍️
Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday they walk around Arthur’s Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12:00 to chat about all things Bitcoin and keep fit. 🚶🏽♂️🚶🏼♀️🚶🏻
Cyphermunk House - Bitcoin & Chill: It’s an afternoon of Bitcoin & Chill at Cyphermunk House on Sunday 29th at 14:00. 🧡
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
El’Sabor: Small authentic taco truck serving al pastor, beef birria ,tortillas, boñuelos and all the toppings maid from scratch with love. Now accepting bitcoin. 🌮 🚚
Dora’s Raw Milk Dairy: Located at Quarry Farm, The Hyde, Purton (Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 4EA), Dora’s Dairy is a family-run, pasture-fed farm offering much more than fresh, A2 raw milk from their cows–now payable with Bitcoin! Visit their on-site vending shack daily from 7 am–7 pm to grab bottles of unpasteurised milk, indulge in their homemade ice cream crafted from holistic, regeneratively-farmed milk, or shop online for grass-fed beef, pork, honey, eggs, farm tours, and even calf-sponsorship. Embrace the future of payments while enjoying wholesome, lovingly produced farm fare. 🥛🥚🥩🍯
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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.
🏕️ Bitcoin Beach Retreat – A Bitcoin-Only Gathering on the Welsh Coast
📅 Date: 11–14 July 2025
📍 Location: Coastal campsite, North Wales
🎉 Celebrating: 5 years of community-led Bitcoin meetups
The Bitcoin Beach Retreat is an annual Bitcoin-only gathering held at a scenic coastal campsite in North Wales. Celebrating its fifth year in 2025, the retreat offers a relaxed, community-driven alternative to traditional conferences.
From 11–14 July, up to 120 Bitcoiners will come together to share knowledge, enjoy beachside BBQs, and strengthen their networks under the stars. With no pre-booked speakers, the event thrives on peer-led workshops and spontaneous discussions, fostering genuine connections among attendees.
Emphasising local engagement, the retreat directs the majority of its funds into the surrounding community—with 42% of last year’s expenses paid in Bitcoin.
Whether attending solo or with family, you can expect a welcoming environment rooted in sound money and shared values.
🎶 Satoshi Sessions – Live Value4Value Music Powered by Bitcoin
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, 16 August | 13:00–16:00
📍 Location: The Hunter Club, Bury St Edmunds
💸 Sponsored by: CoinCorner
The Satoshi Sessions is a value4value music event hosted by BSEBTC in Bury St Edmunds. Using micropayments over the Lightning Network, artists receive peer-to-peer payments directly from the audience—no middlemen, no tickets, just sats for sound.
What to expect:
Local artists, live on stage
Direct tipping with Bitcoin via Lightning
Friendly, social vibe perfect for Bitcoiners and the curious alike
Real-world use of Bitcoin that’s fun, simple, and community-led
Swing by for an afternoon of good music, good people, and sats in motion.
🏴 Scottish Bitcoin Conference – Connect & Learn in Glasgow
📅 Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 16:30
📍 Location: Glasgow University Union, 32 University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8LX
The Scottish Bitcoin Conference lands in Glasgow this August for a full day of connection, education, and inspiration at the historic Glasgow University Union.
Featuring a standout lineup of speakers—including Anthony Scaramucci, Hashley Giles, Rick Messit, Dr. Peter Connor, Claire Chisholm, Roger9000, John Magill, Ian Scanlon, Robin Thatcher, Jamie Plowman, Robbie Maltby, Russell Rukin, Peter Lane, Francesco Madonna, and Sam Roberts—the event brings together voices from across the UK and beyond.
Open to all, this is a unique opportunity for both seasoned Bitcoiners and the Bitcoin-curious to engage with the movement in a vibrant and welcoming setting.
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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.
