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Bear World Guide to: New Jersey

We’re passionate about supporting and promoting LGBTQ+ or LGBTQ+ friendly businesses in your local areas. Whether you live there or are just visiting, check out our guide to queer-owned or queer-friendly businesses all over South New Jersey.

Check them out, head to their websites and also follow their social media.

To get listed here, contact us at bwmguides@grayjonesmedia.com


Dining, Breweries & Vinyards!

Sharrott Winery

An award-winning winery, open year-round to provide a world-class wine experience you won’t forget. They offer live entertainment throughout the year, special-event nights, and a scratch kitchen that is open daily. If you visit, tell them we sent you. find out more at www.sharrottwinery.com

Auburn Road Winery


You have got to see this place…our European-style Vineyard Wine Bar, Patio and Courtyard surrounded by the vines – where we combine a cool vibe and down-to-earth attitude with excellent wine. Let us seat you at your table and have our wonderful team of servers take good care of you. www.auburnroadvinyards.com

William Heritage Winery

William Heritage Winery is owned and operated by Bill & Penni Heritage with help from their sons – Richard, Bryan & Erik.  The family has been farming in Mullica Hill, New Jersey for six generations.  Growing wine grapes and crafting fine wines is a new and exciting chapter in their rich agricultural history.  Farming has been an important piece of the family’s legacy since 1853.  Find out more at www.heritagewinenj.com

Farmers & Bankers Brewery”

Our mission is to offer the highest-quality beer using the best locally-sourced ingredients, served in a casual and fun environment, with our guest experience being our primary focus. Our goal is to provide our customers a bespoke blend of the bank’s history with the latest in craft beer” Head here for a great beer in the daytime or in the evening! www.farmersandbankersbrewing.com

Grooveground Coffee Bar

Bear owned, Grooveground Coffee Bar is a contemporary coffee bar and cafe located in the heart of Downtown Collingswood, New Jersey. Opened in 2002, we pride ourselves on serving delicious La Colombe coffee, as well as teas, salads, paninis, fresh baked goods, and desserts. We are constantly updating our menu with seasonal favorites, such as our winter Hot Chocolate Bar and summer Pop-a-Rama Popsicles! www.grooveground.com

La Scala Fire

It’s all about you, your friends, and family having a great time, eating great food, and lots of it, in a great atmosphere with great service! Bring that Bear Appetite!

La Scala Fire has 6 locations, 2 in New Jersey and 4 in Philadelphia. Find our more and details of your nearest location here:

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME www.lascalafire.com


Health & Wellness


Coming Soon

We are chatting to LGBTQ+ friendly Yoga studios, and health providers across South Jersey, and will have some wonderful recommendations soon.

Real Estate

Coming Soon

We are chatting to LGBTQ+ Realtors to bring you a great selection to help you sell or find a home – in the meantime here is some info about the New Jersey housing market:

New Jersey Housing Market: House Prices & Trends | Redfin


Barbers, Tattoos & Piercing

Coming Soon

There are many LGBTQ+ owned barbers, tattooists and piercing places in South Jersey, we will have a few to recommend very soon.


Accountants

Coming Soon

We are chatting to LGBTQ+ accountants in New Jersey and will have a great selection to present to you very soon. In the meantime, have a look at the local NGLCC site here for some great options.

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Richard Jones

Richard is the Co-Founder of Gray Jones Media, the parent company of Bear World Magazine, and was the magazine's creator and editor for its first three and half years. He is busy developing the business in many other directions, but loves coming back to contribute when he can.

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