Womens Bars and Shops

Vanilla - First up we have Vanilla. The compact but lively and stylish women's bar opened up in 1998 in the heart of Manchester's gay village on Richmond St and has since been a huge hit with younger lesbians. www.vanillagirls.co.uk

Coyotes – An equally popular two-floor lesbian’s retreat, which opened on Chorlton Street in 2003. The bar offers regular footy, live entertainment, karaoke and a number of themed nights throughout the year. www.coyotesbar.co.uk

Black Angel – A club night aimed primarily at Black and Asian lesbians, which attracts a diverse crowd of mixed ages, races and genders. Takes place the last Saturday of each Month at Manchester’s Green Room, Whitworth Street West 0161 228 0585

Núa - A lesbian owned shop and website based in Manchester, selling bespoke and specialist sex toys, stunning art, hand made jewellery, books and dvds. www.nualifestyle.com

Published: 21-Apr-2008: (71)