Bear City Guides

Bear World Guide to: Phoenix

We’re passionate about supporting and promoting bear 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 Phoenix.

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

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


Dining & Food

Coming Soon

Phoenix has an array of amazing food and dining options, we are just chatting to a handful of our favorites right now, and will be presenting them here. Check back soon, or sign up for our newsletters, to hear first about who we will be recommending for dining options. In the meantime, visit the Phoenix Tourism site here!


Health & Wellness

Melrose Yoga

Seeking a space to teach or rehearse?

Melrose Yoga, conveniently located at 7th Ave and Indian School, offers over 2,000 square feet of open, flexible space for rent. Our studio features two bathrooms, a kitchenette, and an inviting atmosphere perfect for classes, rehearsals, or events.

For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact James Edberg at 773-878-4666 or jim@bearnakedyogi.com.

For more info head to www.melroseyoga.com

Bear Naked Yogi – Forrest Kruger

I am a certified yoga teacher with 200 hours of in person authentic yoga teacher training. In my late 30’s, I was obese, smoked cigarettes and was starting to develop serious health issues because of my weight and unhealthy habits. I began a wellness journey that starting with smoking cessation, diet and gym exercise. About a year and a half into this journey, my weight loss started to plateau but I still had more to lose. I decided to change my routine and leave my comfort zone to try a yoga class.

For more info head to www.bearnakedyogi.com

Law Firms.

Bahme Law LLC

Bahme Law LLC is an ally-owned law firm that provides business owners—for both small and large companies—in Arizona with representation and solutions for their legal and business needs. Whether you are about to form your business, or you have been in business for years, Bahme Law’s experienced attorneys provide a variety of legal services including In-House Counsel Services, Contract Drafting & Negotiation, Business Formation, Settlement & Litigation, and more. The firm’s belief is that prevention is the key to avoiding legal problems, and we work diligently so that our clients can be protected and informed. Visit our website at www.bahmelaw.com to schedule a free consultation!


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 Phoenix housing market:

Home sellers are returning to the market, but they’re finding buyers hesitating, according to the latest Zillow market report. New listings of houses outpaced sales in May, allowing buyer competition and price growth to cool — and further price relief is in the forecast. But in Phoenix, where the May Zillow Home Value Index hit $461,390, a year-over-year increase of 4.2%, experts say it’s still a sellers’ market.”


Barbers, Tattoos & piercing

Coming Soon

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


Accountants, Bookkeeping, CPA’s

Coming Soon

We are chatting to LGBTQ+ accountants in Phoenix 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.

Coming Soon

We are chatting to some great Queer Friendly Car Dealerships and will have some to recommend soon.

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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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