About Gnar Bar
Gnar Bar is an action-sports themed bar located on 6th street in the heart of Austin, Texas. Come through and see what we're all about 7 days a week.
Our Founders
Cory "Nasty" Nastazio
Born May 11th, 1978 in Flushing, Queens. Undeniable King of Dirt, BMX legend, and X Games athlete for almost 20 years. He is still riding aggressively into his 40s. Reality TV star, radio personality, and BMX rockstar. Married to his dream girl, Nicole Panattoni; father to Trey and Londyn. Undeniably one of the gnarliest humans to walk the earth!
T.J. Lavin
Born December 7, 1976 in Las Vegas. He is one of the most successful BMX dirt competitors in X Games history. He had his own video game, is an actor, a composer, and is also well known for hosting the MTV show: The Challenge. He has been married to Roxanne Lavin since November 2, 2012.
Lucas Porzio
Born July 3, 1980 in Santa Ana, California. He's an actor and a professional stunt rider. A former professional BMX rider known for going big in the streets, stretched cannonballs, and talking a ton of shit on the roll ins. Former demolition and explosives expert. You'll find him at the trails, the slopes, or the wake park, building a ramp or welding a bead: jackass of all trades. #HandBuiltMF
Jesse Fortney
Creator of Gnar Bar. Grew up in Leander, Texas and the West Coast. Rode just about every board out there and everything on 2 wheels. Loved to watch his best friends ride pro and in the X Games. Loves his family and friends. Moved back to Austin in 2008 and started opening bars. Was never pro at anything except trying to have a good time.