John Garbarino started a revolution in his GarBar | Garage Master

There are those who look at the garage and see a place to park a car. And there are those who see it as a room that can be transformed into something beyond its most basic use. They are the Garage Masters.
Little did Garage Master John Garbarino know his garage would start a movement. See how he turned the space into an iconic neighborhood watering hole that set off a secret New Jersey bar scene.
0:00 Garage Master Intro
0:35 The GarBar
7:39 Ending

[@BestDanTheMan80]

Oh and one more thing, it’s not just a “garage bar”. Living in England I can tell you that’s better than 90% of English pubs 👍🏻. When an English man tells you it’s a good bar/pub you can rest assure it is, 👌🏻

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

It's definitely not "just a garage bar". There is way more to it than that and the emotion that this man feels as a result of how it affects his life and the lives of his friends and family is apparent. Well done. Cool series.

[@hereforagoodtime79]

I turned my garage into a bar during Covid after watching one of his videos in ‘20. Life changing.

[@anonanon7235]

This guy's garage bar is amongst the best I've seen, because you can tell, this project was YEARS in the making, and he basically built a classic Irish Pub in this space.

[@arturoahedo7067]

This video inspired me to change the way my garage looks and feels. Thanks John and cheers.

[@mikeclarke952]

Nicely done John.

[@cardinalfang7725]

"The guy with the garage bar." That's a great legacy to have. Salute!

[@Ralphhawkins-lr3ro]

Awesome! As a fellow Garage Bar "owner" it warms my heart to have friends and family over to share it with. Great video!

[@Simphome]

Garage bar, what's better than that. Let's go! Let's go!

[@beechamberlain8287]

This is exactly what Pub means and is, a place for locals and usually home brewed beer, this is how pubs started back in the day in England. Perfecto, kudos to you 👍

[@mikedittman4698]

Hey John- Man I can't remember the last time we saw each other. This popped up on me, and son, it is AWESOME. Im a huge Garage guy, and have always limited mine to kitchens, grilling and toys... After seeing this, game on man. IM IN! Hope all is well.

[@thegarbar413]

OMG Mike!! So great to hear from you! 10th grade is likely the last time I saw you. I am so happy you saw this. If you transform your garage, let me know. I'd love to help with some ideas. Get in touch! and then I will have to visit. Are you still in the Rochester area?

[@victoriaman117]

This is what I needed through Covid

[@TheRiggerTales]

This guy is a class act and values his family

[@GarBarNation]

Beautifully done video 🔥 Viva la GarBar révolution!

[@okeefest]

Wow, I just saw a GarBar Nation video for the first time a few minutes ago. I cannot believe my luck that this video came out yesterday. Great story and very well done video. I have inspiration for my first retirement project. 👍

[@Funkafella01]

What better way to show love then to open your doors and invite loved ones in to share your space. I’d like to do something similar with mine, bar/cigar lounge.

[@RonaldSeidlboeck]

Awesome! I love it!

[@chinabuzz]

John Garbarino, you are a great American. Thank you.

[@briankrupkin2039]

Wonderfully done video of a great Garage Bar and a great guy! I've had the pleasure of hanging out in the original 'Garbar' and it's awesome. It's the inspiration for my garage bar, 'Smitty's Tavern' and it's been amazing having my own space like this to hang with family and friends. Now all I need are some amazing Garage Door openers like that!

[@justinberry6160]

A man with a big heart and a kick ass garage bar! Amazing!

[@lynanndemaria6073]

Love the video you shared. I can't wait to see the new bar. AMAZING HOW YOU CONVERTED YOUR GARAGE BEAUTIFULLY DONE!

[@timmendel863]

Beautiful

[@TheDanielHayes]

Very well done! I think this captures how many of us feel about our little garage bars, or in my case, barn bar. I'm still amazed at how much fun and how many memories this little bar I made has brought into our lives here in such a short time. I have the same garage door opener, too! Love it!

[@rjcallaway7234]

The most amazing set up I have ever seen. Beautiful story as well. I love the idea!! Well done!!

[@Fuff63]

Awesome man. I believe, that you don’t charge for drinks and it’s not open to the public, no liquor licenses required. It’s private property. But you can be cited for over-serving someone if they drive. Wonderful space. Nice job. I like the indoor outdoor space relationship. Need one of these for myself. Cheers.

[@sanantoniofurnituredecor9560]

What can I say...Wow...Wow...WOW! Dude...this is SICK.... BRAVO!!!!

[@frankiefurbag9030]

These popped up all over Los angeles during the pandemic shut down. I hope they keep going strong !

[@wolfevickery6081]

Awesome....just awesome. Thanks for showing/sharing it.

[@mindyhall4638]

Absolutely awesome John!

[@bigdaddydiesel4053]

This one's my absolute favorite gar bar

[@davidtrask3640]

Friends ands cheer , nothing better . God bless your garage bar !! Cheers

[@crystolite5]

Awesome John!! 🤩🤗

[@hal8683]

Damn Cooooollll!! thx Good work! The way it should be! 'MERICA !!

[@BestDanTheMan80]

Wow that is nothing short of pure Genius, and as a tradesman myself......the attention to detail and craftsmanship is awesome, well done my friend 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@martymarr8307]

I watch alot of videos n this is my top 5

[@wrxmat]

Awesome video, cheers!

[@DerekTJ]

I'm so jealous!

[@fdunderfire]

great set up, nice job

[@l1wolf]

that pause at 6:35 was him remembering everyone he loss. we've all been there my man. I loss 6 ppl that were really close to me behind the pandemic

[@corsaroc]

Amazing work. This video is giving me some ideas on what needs to happen in convert my shed to a space like this off my patio.

[@thejeffneville]

That's one of the coolest things I've ever seen - Great job!!

[@savasmith4295]

Inspiring story, I love your garage bar...

[@tactical_pat6449]

This is awsome. That is a great retreat.

[@AZ-kr6ff]

Pretty good. I didn't realize this was an ad for 4 minutes! Haha

[@Winn3D]

Impeccable ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@davidmarshall13]

John Garbarino. Wasn’t sure it was you until I saw the face. Cool man! Dave Wilson

[@guitar333]

Cool idea! He deserves an Oscar for the crying at the end too.

[@herrstein]

Very very nice 🤙🏼

[@Hiresignals]

great stuff john.

[@angelokoolman9582]

Super nice 👍👍

[@swmiller999]

So cool! Nicely done.

[@glenchitty1515]

Great work! Looks awesome

[@coreybellfaust2154]

This inspires me soooo much! I can't wait to work on my GarBar! Keep posting!!

[@magacop5180]

How’s it going now?

[@slickwilly6674]

Sooooooo good!!!

[@NBHSzebra08]

This is so awesome and inspirational. One day...

[@haydarraad5041]

This is badass, I love every single detail about your GarBar except for the Glory MUTD sign :D

[@keithwingfield5101]

He's a Chiefs fan! Cool dude!

[@malcolmcarter1170]

Well done mate excellent stuff take my hat off for you northeast UK

[@mudwiser1391]

Nicely done Brah!

[@sarwahrihani1119]

Thank you, you are such an expiration. It became my dream now ✨️

[@pilsatortube]

kickass bar!

[@Bgaffn8502]

Been wanting to convert my spare garage into an Irish bar for years. these videos are amazing and inspiring.please continue to post. Maybe when I’m done you can come hang out in Phoenix at the Finbar

[@SmithsFitness]

this series is awesome, looking forward to Coops gym one!

[@ericlohr6036]

Awesomeness!!

[@jasonfallon4968]

Castanza !!! ASA an Irish man.. Well done, Looks class.

[@takeawalkwithme803]

I can’t wait till I build MY garage bar!

[@steman125]

Great idea, love it

[@technoalah]

amazing

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

Nice!! Every garage in the world s/b doing this

[@mranderson6748]

Awesome really

[@ynothump2566]

Wowza lovin it 😍

[@coop3804]

Mannn I'm in love with this do you happen to be a 49ers fan? If not that's OK to ill still enjoy it😂😂😂

[@MultiBuck23]

Super cool 😎

[@ianharris8706]

Lovely!!!

[@tim19621]

I love what you have created . I have some thing similar, but I still park in it lol

[@kennethjmontanez981]

Hello my name is Kenneth. J, this is the first time I see your video of your garage/bar Awesome place you have love it, Thanks for the idea, as soon as I get my first home this is what I'm going to make for my family and friends to share time love and happiness. 😊 Best wishes to you and your family and God bless 🙏 and don't stop sharing your ideas.

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Freaking awesome!

[@frogmorepipester7490]

Staying off the streets, creating trouble in your backyard. (Win, Win, until you piss off your companion (LMAO)) Cheers!

[@gRosh08]

Awesome!

[@ohasis8331]

Good one sport!

[@residentevilumbrella2001]

I love the GarBar.

[@HorsetheDog]

Thank you for the reminder…we all went through some heavy….

[@zzbudzz]

That one bar is nicer than 90% of the bars I used to go to ...when I drank

[@richardtempro7013]

Love it

[@Wayne_Nero]

I bet its the best spot to be for all the neighborhood ✅

[@samanthab1923]

Always liked a Dutch Colonial. The detached garage is perfect.

[@WhataboutTom.]

Epic

[@edgara1153]

I just take a sigh and wish I would't live in the city in an HOA community. This set up is very man's dream.

[@DannybFlat01]

Restrooms? Brooklyn Beer Yes!

[@julieb3581]

We don't anything like this but we do have a few wonderful gazebos in our hood with firepuits that are big hang outs. builds amazing community and getting to know your neighbours.

[@moonriseproductions]

This is a super good video series/ad, I like that you focus so much on the space usage with a smaller amount of product placement. I came from Seth's Bike Hacks video, but I'll stick around!

[@ronfeldman4386]

This os really cool, But where do you put your holiday decorations, cars, lawn equipment, etc. ?

[@jerrywoodard3084]

Just started my garage bar officially this week.

[@jerrywoodard3084]

Update garage bar is almost finished

[@riboid]

Everything affects everybody differently but I certainly never shed any tears over that covid situation as we refused to let it affect our lives. Luckily, my elderly parents never took ill, so blessed in that way, but there was no way we were going to let any government restrictions really interfere with our daily lives.

[@JBWALTON57]

Awesome sauce. What about bathrooms?

[@pudintain9656]

Now I get it @3:40. This is an ad for myQ.

[@josephhaddakin7095]

No need to get a ride. You could do a neighborhood garage hop every so often. That's cool.

[@davidfiggins8766]

I have a question about your bar...What did you use for the bar top? Is it on piece of solid oak or how did you do it? The Gar bar is Amazing!

[@Ghoffman31684]

What type of fireplace is that? And is there any fear of an open flame in the garage? I’m looking for a heat source so I can enjoy my garage bar in the northeast wintertime and this looks like it really brings it together

[@ohmightywez]

Garabarino- so Italian, but the place is hung with Irish flags. lol. Don’t get me wrong, my mom came from the South Side of Chicago and all the neighborhoods were distinct, but they all overlapped constantly, including the Jewish neighborhoods. It never dawned on me that my Irish Catholic South Side mom sprinkled her every day language with Yiddish, it just was what it was. You don’t question the things your mom says. But she spent so much time in the Jewish part of the South Side, my grandmother loved their pumpernickel rye, and the bakery owners thought my mom was funny and cute so they fed her black and white cookies and hamentaschen, and she absorbed so much Yiddish. So my mom spent a lot of time in the other “neighborhoods” in the south side and we benefited as a result. We grew up in Arizona where there are no such things as ethnic neighborhoods unless you are talking about barriós. But our mom had absorbed so many things from the people she loved and who had formed her childhood that we had all kinds of Italian, German, Polish and Yiddish bits and pieces in our everyday lives that it made it super easy when we went into law or medicine or corporate management. That’s one of the things I love about our country that makes it so unique in the history of the world. We bring our traditions, food, language, enthusiastically with us when we first get here and because we also love our homeland, our freedoms, our ability to pursue happiness, we bring all that we are to this country and it becomes transformed into something uniquely American. We’re more fortunate than any civilization that has ever existed. We can draw on the traditions, the richness, the depth of the entire world because everyone in the world has become an American.

[@johngarbarino1167]

Best thing I have read in a long time. Thank you!