As the only LGBTQ bar in town, it holds a special place in the community and adds a vibrant layer to New Hope’s LGBTQ culture. They’re hosting a protest at the Brooklawn Police Department on Saturday, May 17 at 1 p.m. Knowland, who said the owners struggled to pay employees in the early weeks of the boycott, felt like it was her fault because she’d helped to organize the drag queen events.
“It felt like a slap in the face,” said Benoit, who has always supported the patrons and staff he inherited.
Benoit said he has never hid that the bar’s new ownership is queer — and there have only been some minor issues in the past.
It’s one of the best spots to unwind after a summer day on the town’s beautiful beach.
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Pint Bar
Pint has a long and colorful history. Additionally, someone in the community wants to start a book club.
A full list of each month’s upcoming events is listed on the bar’s Facebook page, Bayer’s Tavern Gloucester City.
French Toast Sticks
$4.50
5 French Toast Sticks served with your choice of breakfast meat, butter & syrup
cranberry, pineapple, tomato, clamato juice
Toasted bagel-plain
$2.00
cinnamon raisin, or everything
Side of breakfast meat-sausage
$2.00
bacon, scrapple, pork roll
Assorted muffins or danish
$2.00
served with chips, pickles, & Elsie's slaw Choice of cheese-American, Cheddar, Horseradiah, Pepper jack, Provolone, Swiss
Burger, with or without cheese
$6.00
1/2 pound of ground round, topped with your choice of cheese (-or not!)
Mushroom Swiss Burger
$7.00
1/2 pound of ground round, lettuce, tomato, sauteed mushrooms, and melted swiss cheese
1/2 pound of ground round, topped with swiss cheese & spicy sriracha mayo, house-made guacamole, pico de gallo and chipotle mayo
1/2 pound of ground round, topped with cheddar, crispy bacon and smoky barbecue sauce
1/2 pound of ground round stuffed with chopped jalapenos 7 cheddar cheese, topped with pepper jack cheese, and more jalapenos, if you dare
served with chips, pickles & Elsie's slaw
Philly Cheese Steak
$6.50
A 1/2 pound of steak with grilled sweet peppers, mushrooms, onions & your choice of cheese`
Buffalo Tender Hoagie
$6.50
Crispy strips of chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, loaded with lettuce, tomato, onion-served with a side of ranch
The Loaded Tommy Dog
$6.50
2 grilled hot dogs, fries, crispy bacon, jalapenos, & melted cheddar cheese-all atop a toasted hot dog bun.
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Say hello to the newest gay bar in New Jersey. Even though the former patrons weren’t present during drag events, the idea of the bar even hosting those events seemed to cross a line that drove them away.
But a strong presence of queer community and allies has emerged more recently and the bar’s events have grown.
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Paradise
Located just across the street from the world-famous boardwalk and beach in Asbury Park, Paradise lives up to its name with a prime location and vibrant atmosphere. You do not have worry about finding a place to eat or using Door Dash while you are having a great night out here.
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Club Feathers
Just minutes away from the Big Apple, Feathers offers a classic gay nightclub experience. Plus, with the boardwalk just steps away, grabbing a delicious dinner before dancing the night away couldn’t be easier — Paradise is perfectly placed for the best night out.
Since opening its doors in 1911, the location has seen many different owners and names over the years. With so much diversity packed into such a small space, it’s no surprise that we have historically had one of the most thriving queer communities in the country. Bergman said that having a supportive space to host events has empowered the group’s members to dream up new ideas they wouldn’t have been able to implement in the past.
Sapphics — who have often said they lack a safe and affirming place to go in Philadelphia — are beginning to claim their own space there too.
“The possibilities are endless,” Bergman said.
These hangouts — that some now call “third spaces” — show us that we’re not all that different and that there are others who understand what it means to be unique. Before apps like Grindr made their way into the world, the “gay” bar was the only place people found connection.
There were so many places back then that allowed the LGBTQ community to forge relationships with people who were like them and feel understood.
“It’s been a long time coming, and it was badly needed.”
Karaoke is on Mondays, trivia on Tuesdays, and BINGO on Wednesdays. If you’re looking for a fun, welcoming atmosphere, Pint is where you want to be. It’s beautiful.”
“We don’t want everyone to feel segregated,” Benoit said about pushback he received from people who believed he might turn the space into a “gay” bar — which he doesn’t believe is true of Bayer’s as he believes it’s a place for all people who want to enjoy a diverse community.
Chicken Cheesesteak
$6.00
Half a pound of chicken steak topped with your choice of cheese
The "Tornado"
$7.50
A 1/2 pound of your choice chicken or beef steak, mozzarella sticks, bacon, mushrooms, jalapenos & creamy cheddar cheese
Simple & delicious with slice of melted American cheese on your choice of bread
a Ciabatta loaf filled with assorted meats, cheese, and toppings, grilled & pressed till toasty warm
Pepperoni Pizza Panini
$6.50
Lots of pepperoni layered with provolone cheese and marinara sauce
Deep-fried tortilla strips, doused with cinnamon-sugar, side of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream & a cherry
Candy bar brownies w/ side of vanilla ice cream & whipped cream and a cherry, of course!
This is perfect for a summer night out to have a fun time while enjoying the warm air. According to a report by Data USA, Brooklawn is home to under 1800 people living in under 900 households with roughly 200 Black or African American residents. Its mission is to transform the living and social environments of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of color. Woody’s is always a proud sponsor and host of the 13th Street Black Pride Block Party.