Bear City Guides

Bear World Guide to: South 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.

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Dining, Breweries & Vineyards!

Sharrott Winery

Sharrott Winery is an award-winning winery, o pen 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.

For more info head to www.sharrottwinery.com

Auburn Road Winery

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

For more info head to 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.  

For more info head to www.heritagewinenj.com

Farmers & Bankers Brewery

Farmers & Bankers Brewery’s mission is to offer the highest-quality beer using the best locally-sourced ingredients, served in a casual and fun environment, with guest experience being their primary focus. Their goal is to provide 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!

For more info head to 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, Grooveground prides themselves on serving delicious La Colombe coffee, as well as teas, salads, paninis, fresh baked goods, and desserts. They are constantly updating their menu with seasonal favorites, such as their winter Hot Chocolate Bar and summer Pop-a-Rama Popsicles!

For more info head to www.grooveground.com

La Scala Fire

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 out more and get the details of your nearest location here:

For more info head to www.lascalafire.com


Health & Wellness

Coming Soon

We are chatting to LGBTQ+ friendly Yoga studios, and health providers across South New 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 South New Jersey housing market: New Jersey Housing Market: House Prices & Trends


Barbers, Tattoos & Piercing

Coming Soon

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


Accountants

Coming Soon

We are chatting to LGBTQ+ accountants in South 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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