Solidarity Section
LGBTQIA+ & Allied Businesses In Maine
Allied & LGBTQIA+ businesses who become members of the Solidarity section directly contribute to Queerly ME’s programs so that LGBTQIA+ participants can access outdoor education, outdoor recreation, and community connection at low-to-no cost!
Our Solidarity section is growing! Interested in becoming a member? Reach out to info@queerlyme.org for more information.
CoworkHERS is a queer woman-owned coworking space and community centered on women and welcoming to LGBTQIA+ people, people of color, and anyone who has ever felt overlooked, excluded, or unwelcome in traditional work environments. We offer a range of membership options, including floating memberships, dedicated desks, private offices, meeting rooms, and a wide variety of amenities. At coworkHERS, we strive to create a professional, supportive space where you can connect, recharge, and do your best work—a community-centered home away from home.CoworkHERS
Wild Oats
Family-owned since 1991, serving scratch-made sandwiches, baked goods, and coffee with local ingredients and a welcoming neighborhood vibe.
Empowering people who experience self-criticism, judgmental self-talk and chronic anxiety to find their voice and create their life's direction through counseling. Rise Up Center
Portland Paddle is a community-oriented business offering guided sea kayaking trips and instruction on Casco Bay and throughout the Maine coast. Its programs serve both locals and tourists with the aim of increasing access to paddlesports on Casco Bay and creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds to discover the joys of paddling Maine's coastal waters. From its main site on the Portland waterfront, Portland Paddle offers guided trips, multi-day expeditions, instruction and gear rentals. Portland Paddle
Hardshore Distilling Company is a made-from-scratch distillery located on Washington Avenue in Portland. Their award-winning spirits are among the most popular in New England and include their flagship Hardshore Original Gin featuring fresh rosemary and green mint, Shorebird Bourbon and their new Star & Pine Maine Vodka, which for every bottle sold makes a donation to non-profits dedicated to conserving Maine's natural water sources for the next generation of Mainers. Hardshore's cocktail room on Washington Avenue features a large outdoor patio, occasional live music, food trucks, and a wide line-up of specialty (yet affordable!) cocktails, mocktails, and local craft beers.Hardshore Distilling Company
Mocktail / Cocktail Mixers
Perfectly balanced & incredibly versatile
Enjoy with or without spirits Milk Bottle
Bayside Bowl is located in downtown Portland, Maine. We have 20 USBC sanctioned lanes of ten-pin bowling, as well as award-winning food and craft cocktails. Our Rooftop deck boasts exceptional sunset views and food served from a 1960s airstream. Come party with us!Bayside Bowl
Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. is a locally owned Maine brewery and restaurant group with 9 locations across the state, serving handmade craft pizza and beer brewed in New Gloucester. Rooted in community, we create welcoming spaces that bring people together through great food, fresh brews, and genuine hospitality.Brickyard Hollow
Print: A Bookstore
Indie bookseller stocking contemporary titles in a cozy space with book clubs & author readings.