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Talks in Pubs

Talks in Pubs

Grab a pint, pull up a chair, and hear fascinating ideas from actual professors and experts. Join a pub lecture near you.

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Deep thoughts. Cold pints. What's not to like?

We bring real academic experts out of universities and into bars, comedy clubs, and gig venues across the UK. You know, the sort of places where you'd actually want to spend your evening.

Our speakers are the real deal—professors, researchers, authors, clinicians—but they leave the jargon at the door. They're here to share genuinely fascinating ideas in ways that make sense, make you think, and sometimes make you laugh.

Whether it's the neuroscience of attraction, the folklore behind witchcraft, or the physics of parallel universes, these talks hit different when you're hearing them with a drink in your hand and actual humans around you who find this stuff just as interesting as you do.

Pub lectures in the UK

We offer talks at all different types of venues—even a planetarium! Do check the venue for your event before you book, if you want to suss out the vibe.

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Drinks Available

Most of our venues have a full bar. Grab what you fancy—pint, wine, soft drink, whatever. You're here to learn, but you're also here to enjoy yourself.

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Actual Experts

We're talking university professors, clinical psychologists, published authors, PhD researchers. People who genuinely know their stuff and can explain it brilliantly.

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Meet Curious People

You'll be surrounded by people who miss learning, who like asking questions, and who reckon a Tuesday night is better spent hearing about quantum mechanics than scrolling through their phone.

Our Kind of Venues

We host talks in comedy clubs, music venues, bars, and breweries—places with personality, atmosphere, and a decent selection behind the bar.

Assembly Roxy Edinburgh

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

Blues Kitchen London

Blues Kitchen, London

Hen and Chicken Bristol

Hen and Chicken, Bristol

The Wardrobe Leeds

The Wardrobe, Leeds

Glee Club Glasgow

Glee Club, Glasgow

Dunkertons Cider Bar Cheltenham

Dunkertons Cider Bar, Cheltenham

How It Works

Pub talks and pints
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Find a Talk That Sounds Interesting

Browse our upcoming events. We cover everything from psychology and neuroscience to history, folklore, literature, and physics. If you're curious about it, we've probably got a talk on it.

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Grab a Ticket (They're Affordable)

Tickets usually start from around £15. We reckon learning shouldn't cost a fortune, and neither should a good night out.

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Turn Up and Settle In

Arrive at the venue, grab a drink if you fancy one, find a seat. Doors usually open a bit before the talk starts so you're not rushing in at the last minute.

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Learn Something Brilliant

The expert takes the stage and shares genuinely fascinating ideas for about 45-60 minutes, usually with time for Q&A. No exams. No homework. Just ideas that'll stick with you.

Upcoming Talks in Pubs, Bars & Venues

Here's what's coming up across the UK. Grab your ticket before they sell out—these events get popular fast.

Psychedelics in Africa: The Untold Story

Exploring the rich history and culture of psychedelics in Africa through research and lived experiences. Followed by Q&A.

🕐19:00📍The Blues Kitchen Brixton, London
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The History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women

Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore, tracing their long histories and what they may reveal about wider society. Followed by Q&A.

🕐19:00📍Capstone Theatre, Liverpool
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The Psychology of Carl Jung

Uncover Jung's revolutionary insights into the human mind through dreams, shadows, synchronicity, and more. Followed by Q&A.

🕐19:00📍Set Theatre, Kilkenny
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The History of Folk Horror

Discover how folk horror turns rural life and old traditions into terrifying stories. Followed by Q&A.

🕐19:00📍Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham
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The History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women

Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore, tracing their long histories and what they may reveal about wider society. Followed by Q&A.

🕐18:30📍Friends' Meeting House, Manchester
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The Psychology of Carl Jung

Uncover Jung's revolutionary insights into the human mind through dreams, shadows, synchronicity, and more. Followed by Q&A.

🕐19:00📍Brighthelm Centre, Brighton
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The History of Women in Spiritualism

Explore how the ghost-summoning movement of spiritualism was forged by bold and imaginative women. Followed by Q&A.

🕐19:00📍21 Soho, London

The History of Dance & Women

Explore how the history of dance has shaped our ideas of the female form and how that relationship can be revolutionary. Followed by Q&A.

🕐19:00📍The Blues Kitchen Brixton, London

The Science of Trauma & The Body

Explore how early childhood experiences shape the nervous system, emotional regulation, and the ability to feel safe in the world. With Q&A.

🕐19:00📍Augustine House & Hall, Canterbury
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Like Lectures on Tap, Pints of Knowledge, or Sip and Learn—But in the UK

If you've heard of those brilliant series bringing professors into bars in New York, London, or Toronto, then you already get the vibe. That's us—but we've been doing it across UK cities for years.

The idea is simple but brilliant: take genuinely smart people out of lecture theatres and put them somewhere you'd actually want to be on a weeknight. Add curious audiences, remove the stuffiness, and suddenly learning becomes something you look forward to rather than something you have to do.

Whether you discovered this through googling "talks in pubs," searching for "pints of knowledge UK," or trying to remember the name of that series your mate mentioned, you're in the right place. We've been running these events in cities across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland—bringing world-class thinkers to bars, comedy clubs, and music venues where the atmosphere is relaxed, the crowd is engaged, and the ideas are absolutely top-notch.

Questions You Might Have

Do I have to drink alcohol?

Absolutely not. Grab whatever you fancy—soft drinks, coffee, nothing at all. The point is the ideas and the company, not what's in your glass.

Will I understand the talks?

Yes. Our speakers are experts, but they're brilliant at making complex ideas accessible. No background knowledge needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind.

Can I come alone?

Loads of people do! You'll be in a room full of curious, friendly people who are also there to learn something new. It's a lovely way to meet like-minded folk.

What topics do you cover?

Everything from neuroscience and astrophysics to folklore, history, literature, mental health, art history, and cultural studies. If it's fascinating and taught by someone who really knows their stuff, we're interested.

Where do you host events?

We run talks across the UK—in cities like London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Brighton, and many more. Check our events page to see what's happening near you.

Ready to Learn Something New?

Find a talk that sounds interesting, grab a ticket, and join us for an evening that's equal parts fascinating, social, and genuinely worth your time.

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