Description:
The Manchester ladies social can be found here from 8pm each Wednesday.Iconic is a cosy bar tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Canal Street on the adjacent Richmond Street.
It used to be a hair salon that is now known as a friendly bar with an impressively well-stocked spirits collection, particularly when it comes to gin as they have up to 150 in stock at times). All of their drinks are reaosnably priced.
The staff team and owner are very supportive of our trans community, are chilled and relaxed and everyone is friendly and chatty. You will be very welcome here and not judged in any way.
The Decor is warm and cosy, the music is gentle background music with no DJ's or drag acts most nights though there is ‘Monday night madness’ SpeedQuizzing and Thursday night bingo. On most nights it is a good place to come and sit, relax with friends and have a chat together.
It is one of the nicer bars in the area but also one of the lesser known bars too so be different and give it a try.
Upcoming Events at Iconic Bar
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Wednesday 29th April Trans people, together with our cis friends and allies, have been meeting and socialising midweek in Manchester since the late 1970s. That tradition is still going strong. Whether you are completely new to this, a cross-dresser finding your feet, a full-time trans woman or somewhere in between, you are welcome to join us and find what works for you. We have a well-established every-Wednesday pattern with two options, depending on your confidence, experience and interests. 🌈 The Village Option For locals and regulars, visitors, novices and those who prefer scene bars and familiar locations. Please note that times are always approximate. 6:00pm to 9:00pm You will usually find some of us in Via or Velvet on Canal Street. If you prefer an alternative venue there is The Molly House 1st floor which though prioritises folk singing and The Goose which prioritises its quiz night, Oscars and Eva. 8:00pm-ish to 11:00pm Ladies usually meet in Iconic Bar on Richmond Street. 11:00pm-ish onwards People usually drift back to Via on Canal Street or to The Goose, New York New York or Centre Stage all on Bloom Street. 🏙️ The City Option I am meeting a visitor from abroad at the airport this afternoon who will join us in the evening so there will not be a daytime city option but if anyone fancies an airport jaunt and back to town on the tram they are welcome to join me, message me directly to arrange that. 6:00pm to 8:00pm We will eat in the Moon under Water at 68-74 Deansgate M3 2FN, please let me know if you wish to join us so that I can grab a big enough table to seat everyone that wants to join us. From 8:30pm-ish to 11:00pm-ish We will come back to the Village to join those in Iconic Bar. 11:00pm-ish onwards Fab Café, 109 Portland Street, M1 6DN. Not actually a café, but a 70s and 80s themed bar with a DJ. If you have questions, message me here. You can also join our Manchester and North West networking Facebook group, The Buzz, which is private and secure. Please ask me if you would like an invitation. Come along if you can. It is a lovely social evening, a chance to make new friends, make new memories and continue a tradition of trans people meeting in Manchester midweek for almost 50 years. If you are a cis man, please arrange to come with one of the ladies or speak to me first so we can make sure your expectations are appropriate. We are a social group, not a dating or sexual activities group. And honestly, how much life do any of us have left anyway, so let us spend it, when we can, doing what lights up our lives. 💜 |
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Wednesday 6th May Trans people, together with our cis friends and allies, have been meeting and socialising midweek in Manchester since the late 1970s. That tradition is still going strong. Whether you are completely new to this, a cross-dresser finding your feet, a full-time trans woman or somewhere in between, you are welcome to join us and find what works for you. We have a well-established every-Wednesday pattern with two options, depending on your confidence, experience and interests. 🌈 The Village Option For locals and regulars, visitors, novices and those who prefer scene bars and familiar locations. Please note that times are always approximate. 6:00pm to 9:00pm You will usually find some of us in Via or Velvet on Canal Street. If you prefer an alternative venue there is The Molly House 1st floor which though prioritises folk singing and The Goose which prioritises its quiz night, Oscars and Eva. 8:00pm-ish to 11:00pm Ladies usually meet in Iconic Bar on Richmond Street. 11:00pm-ish onwards People usually drift back to Via on Canal Street or to The Goose, New York New York or Centre Stage all on Bloom Street. 🏙️ The City Option For anyone comfortable among the general public or ready to spread their wings with support from those of us experienced at being out and about; I will be leading the City Option through the day and evening. If you would like to join part of it, please message me in advance where possible. Times and activities are approximate, except for dinner where a table usually must be booked so let me know if you want to join that. Up until 3:00pm Shopping, cafés and general wandering around town or the suburbs. 3:00pm-ish Christine and I will be in Via on Canal Street. 4:15 to 5:55pm we will go to the Moon Under Water at 68-74 Deansgate M3 2FN 6:00pm to 8:00pm Evening meal at Vapiano 13 Corn Exchange, 98 Corporation Street M4 3TR From 8:30pm-ish to 11:00pm-ish We will come back to the Village to join those in Iconic Bar. 11:00pm-ish onwards Fab Café, 109 Portland Street, M1 6DN. Not actually a café, but a 70s and 80s themed bar with a DJ. A few important notes for the City Option: If you would like to meet up, I can share my contact details. Please be on time. Past experience has taught me to keep to the schedule and if you are late I will most likely have moved on. We will be among the general public throughout so please dress with good judgement for ordinary public settings. Please wear shoes suitable for walking as the City Option involves moving around town at a reasonable pace. If you have questions, message me here. You can also join our Manchester and North West networking Facebook group, The Buzz, which is private and secure. Please ask me if you would like an invitation. Come along if you can. It is a lovely social evening, a chance to make new friends, make new memories and continue a tradition of trans people meeting in Manchester midweek for almost 50 years. If you are a cis man, please arrange to come with one of the ladies or speak to me first so we can make sure your expectations are appropriate. We are a social group, not a dating or sexual activities group. And honestly, how much life do any of us have left anyway, so let us spend it, when we can, doing what lights up our lives. 💜 |
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Wednesday 13th May Trans people, together with our cis friends and allies, have been meeting and socialising midweek in Manchester since the late 1970s. That tradition is still going strong. Whether you are completely new to this, a cross-dresser finding your feet, a full-time trans woman or somewhere in between, you are welcome to join us and find what works for you. We have a well-established every-Wednesday pattern with two options, depending on your confidence, experience and interests. 🌈 The Village Option For locals and regulars, visitors, novices and those who prefer scene bars and familiar locations. Please note that times are always approximate. 6:00pm to 9:00pm You will usually find some of us in Via or Velvet on Canal Street. If you prefer an alternative venue there is The Molly House 1st floor which though prioritises folk singing and The Goose which prioritises its quiz night, Oscars and Eva. 8:00pm-ish to 11:00pm Ladies usually meet in Iconic Bar on Richmond Street. 11:00pm-ish onwards People usually drift back to Via on Canal Street or to The Goose, New York New York or Centre Stage all on Bloom Street. 🏙️ The City Option For anyone comfortable among the general public or ready to spread their wings with support from those of us experienced at being out and about; I will be leading the City Option through the day and evening. If you would like to join part of it, please message me in advance where possible. Times and activities are approximate, except for dinner where a table usually must be booked so let me know if you want to join that. Up until 3:00pm Shopping, cafés and general wandering around town or the suburbs. 3:00pm-ish Christine and I will be in Via on Canal Street. 4:00pm-ish to 5:55pm Location not decided yet. 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location not decided yet From 8:30pm-ish to 11:00pm-ish We will come back to the Village to join those in Iconic Bar. 11:00pm-ish onwards Fab Café, 109 Portland Street, M1 6DN. Not actually a café, but a 70s and 80s themed bar with a DJ. A few important notes for the City Option: If you would like to meet up, I can share my contact details. Please be on time. Past experience has taught me to keep to the schedule and if you are late I will most likely have moved on. We will be among the general public throughout so please dress with good judgement for ordinary public settings. Please wear shoes suitable for walking as the City Option involves moving around town at a reasonable pace. If you have questions, message me here. You can also join our Manchester and North West networking Facebook group, The Buzz, which is private and secure. Please ask me if you would like an invitation. Come along if you can. It is a lovely social evening, a chance to make new friends, make new memories and continue a tradition of trans people meeting in Manchester midweek for almost 50 years. If you are a cis man, please arrange to come with one of the ladies or speak to me first so we can make sure your expectations are appropriate. We are a social group, not a dating or sexual activities group. And honestly, how much life do any of us have left anyway, so let us spend it, when we can, doing what lights up our lives. 💜 |
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Wednesday 20th May Trans people, together with our cis friends and allies, have been meeting and socialising midweek in Manchester since the late 1970s. That tradition is still going strong. Whether you are completely new to this, a cross-dresser finding your feet, a full-time trans woman or somewhere in between, you are welcome to join us and find what works for you. We have a well-established every-Wednesday pattern with two options, depending on your confidence, experience and interests. 🌈 The Village Option For locals and regulars, visitors, novices and those who prefer scene bars and familiar locations. Please note that times are always approximate. 6:00pm to 9:00pm You will usually find some of us in Via or Velvet on Canal Street. If you prefer an alternative venue there is The Molly House 1st floor which though prioritises folk singing and The Goose which prioritises its quiz night, Oscars and Eva. 8:00pm-ish to 11:00pm Ladies usually meet in Iconic Bar on Richmond Street. 11:00pm-ish onwards People usually drift back to Via on Canal Street or to The Goose, New York New York or Centre Stage all on Bloom Street. 🏙️ The City Option For anyone comfortable among the general public or ready to spread their wings with support from those of us experienced at being out and about; I will be leading the City Option through the day and evening. If you would like to join part of it, please message me in advance where possible. Times and activities are approximate, except for dinner where a table usually must be booked so let me know if you want to join that. Up until 3:00pm Shopping, cafés and general wandering around town or the suburbs. 3:00pm-ish Christine and I will be in Via on Canal Street. 4:00pm-ish to 5:55pm Location not decided yet. 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location not decided yet From 8:30pm-ish to 11:00pm-ish We will come back to the Village to join those in Iconic Bar. 11:00pm-ish onwards Fab Café, 109 Portland Street, M1 6DN. Not actually a café, but a 70s and 80s themed bar with a DJ. A few important notes for the City Option: If you would like to meet up, I can share my contact details. Please be on time. Past experience has taught me to keep to the schedule and if you are late I will most likely have moved on. We will be among the general public throughout so please dress with good judgement for ordinary public settings. Please wear shoes suitable for walking as the City Option involves moving around town at a reasonable pace. If you have questions, message me here. You can also join our Manchester and North West networking Facebook group, The Buzz, which is private and secure. Please ask me if you would like an invitation. Come along if you can. It is a lovely social evening, a chance to make new friends, make new memories and continue a tradition of trans people meeting in Manchester midweek for almost 50 years. If you are a cis man, please arrange to come with one of the ladies or speak to me first so we can make sure your expectations are appropriate. We are a social group, not a dating or sexual activities group. And honestly, how much life do any of us have left anyway, so let us spend it, when we can, doing what lights up our lives. 💜 |
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Recent Reviews for events held at Iconic Bar
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Manchester Wednesday Night Out (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)
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Yet another great night out, the meal was an absolute bargain - 2 course meal with wine for £15. Alison really does know all the deals in Manchester! Must make a note for myself on my next night out - if I go out at 3 in the afternoon do not start off by drinking large glasses of wine as if it was beer! I was a bit wrecked by midnight. |
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Manchester Wednesday Night Out (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)
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Fab night w Alison and the Tgirls ! In Via in the afternoon then this week to The Paramount n Bishopsgate in the afternoon.Evening part in Velvet , Via and Iconic (where we get 10% off drinks). I left at this point but others carried on into the night in Fab cafe on Portland St ! Christine Seale Ps value for money on drinks and food too care of Alisons Apps ! |
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Manchester Wednesday Night Out (Wednesday, April 8, 2026)
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Well.....a fab night out in Sunny Manchester ! Visited Moon Under Water for an apperitif (Lager) then on to lovely Italian Restaurant where I ate Alisons dinner as well as my own. Then back to the Gay Village .Visited Belvet,Via and homebase Iconic where a 10th Aniversary was taking place. Christine Seale |
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Manchester Wednesday Night Out (Wednesday, April 8, 2026)
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What a great night out, hottest day of the year so far so it was nice to wear rather less clothes than usual! Manchester was absolutely heaving with the sun out and the restaurants were packed, but Alison sorted it all out in her own inimitable style and we found a table for 8.
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Manchester Wednesday Night Out (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)
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Another great night out, with the usual assorted mix of varied individuals to talk to. Thanks so much Alison for organising it so well, as always! |
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