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.
🕐6:45pm📍The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
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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.
See What's OnDeep 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.
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.
How It Works
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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.
The Psychology of Psychopaths
Explore the biological, cognitive and social forces that shape psychopathy and the traits that define the condition. Followed by Q&A.
🕐7pm📍Said Business School, Oxford
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The Psychology of Attachment, Love & Heartbreak
Dating and relationship coach Sabrina Zohar on breaking the patterns hijacking your love life. Followed by Q&A.
🕐7pm📍Cecil Sharp House, London
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Choir Party in the Pub: The One Night Choir For Everybody!
Get down the pub, grab a drink and sing some hits in harmony!
🕐7pm📍The Fitzgerald, Manchester
The History of Folk Horror
Trace the eerie history of folk horror, from Victorian ghost stories to its present-day cinematic revival. Followed by Q&A.
🕐5:45pm📍St Peter's by the Waterfront, Ipswich
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.
🕐7pm📍Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Taunton
An Exploration of Tree Folklore
Explore the rich folklore of trees and woodlands, and how they connect people, places, and stories. Followed by Q&A.
🕐7pm📍The Blues Kitchen Brixton, London
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Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories
How have myths and fairytales shaped feminist thought? Explore the power of folklore, its symbols and role in today’s society. With Q&A.
🕐7pm📍Camberley Theatre, Camberley
Choir Party by Candlelight: The One Night Choir For Everybody!
Join 200 others and learn to sing pop classics in harmony! Grab a drink and get ready to create epic musical vibes – no prep needed.
🕐7pm📍The Mount Without, Bristol
The Neuroscience of Adverse Childhood Experiences
Discover how early life experiences could shape long-term wellbeing, and how certain factors can support recovery. With Q&A.
🕐8pm📍St Peter's by the Waterfront, Ipswich
Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories
How have myths and fairytales shaped feminist thought? Explore the power of folklore, its symbols and role in today’s society. With Q&A.
🕐7pm📍The Queens Hall, Narberth
Neuroscience & Creative Arts Summit
A one-day series of online talks and workshops from world-leading experts
🕐10:30am📍Venue TBC
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The History of Folk Horror
Discover how folk horror explores haunted landscapes, hidden histories, and why the past still unsettles us today. Followed by Q&A.
🕐5:30pm📍Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium, Winchester
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.
🕐7pm📍Cyprus Avenue, Cork
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An Exploration of Korean Mythology
Meet Korea’s fox, ghost and princess to uncover how folklore carries women’s grief, resistance and transformation. Followed by Q&A.
🕐7pm📍21Soho, London
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The Cultural History of Death
Uncover the strange and fascinating history of how humans have faced, marked and made sense of death. Followed by Q&A.
🕐7pm📍Hen & Chicken, Bristol
Sylvia Plath, Witchcraft & Radical Poetry
Explore the politics of the witch trials and powerful witch imagery in Sylvia Plath’s poetry. Followed by Q&A.
🕐7:30pm📍Cambridge Junction, Cambridge
The Gut-Brain Connection: Nourish your mind, body & microbiome
Digest the latest research on the gut-brain axis and discover how to holistically nourish your physical and mental health. Followed by Q&A.
🕐7:45pm📍Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium, Winchester
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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.
🕐6pm📍The Guildhall, Salisbury
How the Mind Heals the Body
Discover the connection between mind + body and the ways to positively bring change to your life through meditation. Followed by Q+A.
🕐7pm📍Capstone Theatre, Liverpool
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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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