Overview

Bartending is more than just knowing how to pour a good drink or open a bottle of beer. It’s about creating an experience for your customers while you serve them. Bartenders sometimes act as companions, as confidantes, even caretakers of their guests. The best bartenders know how to mix their drinks in perfect combinations while entertaining a number of guests at once; the very best ones know how to make each guest at the bar feel as though he/she were the only guest there. And a good bartender also knows when to say no.

In learning to tend bar, you’ll learn a thousand or more different combinations of drinks—frozen, mixed, and straight up. You’ll learn how to pour a glass of wine skillfully, how to shake (or stir) a martini properly, and how to make the perfect daiquiri. But you’ll also learn important people skills—how to be a good listener, how to be attentive to many people at once, and how to tell when a customer has had enough to drink before the trouble starts—and what to do about it. Before it’s over, you’ll have acquired a whole new set of skills that you can use, not just behind the bar, but for when you get off work.

Find Bartending Schools Near You!

School Website Length to Graduate: 40 Hours Location: TX-San Antonio Students per Class: 1-10 Tuition to Graduate: $595 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

Professional Bartending School of San Antonio, Texas Inc. is an independently owned trade school that was established in 1997.  Our concept is to concentrate on offering superior training to students behind “real” bars with actual equipment from experienced bartenders.   The school has earned the reputation from graduates and statewide employers as the best bartending school in Texas.

Our facilities have 10 fully operational bar stations.  Our three licensed instructors, combined, have over 40 years experience in the industry.  They are all also certified TABC instructors. We have had many students travel from Austin, Texas to take our bartending course. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 40 Hours Location: IN-Bloomington Students per Class: 1-10 Tuition to Graduate: $595 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

Our Indianapolis Bartending School can have you trained and ready to Bartend in as little as two weeks. But our services don’t end there. Once you have graduated from our Bartending School you will receive lifetime job placement assistance & refresher courses whenever you need them!

We believe that getting a quality education should be fun, and the way we teach reflects that attitude whether you enroll in our Basic Bartending, Advanced, Beer & Wine, Flair or Alcohol Awareness Course. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 40 Hours Location: IN-Indianapolis Students per Class: 1-10 Tuition to Graduate: $595 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

Our Indianapolis Bartending School can have you trained and ready to Bartend in as little as two weeks. But our services don’t end there. Once you have graduated from our Bartending School you will receive lifetime job placement assistance & refresher courses whenever you need them!

We believe that getting a quality education should be fun, and the way we teach reflects that attitude whether you enroll in our Basic Bartending, Advanced, Beer & Wine, Flair or Alcohol Awareness Course. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 25 Hours Location: MA-Hyannis Students per Class: 1-10 Tuition to Graduate: $445 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

BOSTON BARTENDERS SCHOOL OF AMERICA opened its first state licensed bartending school in Boston in 1974. Since then, BBSA has expanded to 11 state licensed locations offering students throughout New England the opportunity to learn the exciting and rewarding skill of professional bartending.

During the past thirty-five years it has always been our goal to keep pace with the hospitality industry and provide the most thorough and complete training possible in the responsible service of alcohol. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 25 Hours Location: RI-Johnston Students per Class: 1-10 Tuition to Graduate: $445 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

BOSTON BARTENDERS SCHOOL OF AMERICA opened its first state licensed bartending school in Boston in 1974. Since then, BBSA has expanded to 11 state licensed locations offering students throughout New England the opportunity to learn the exciting and rewarding skill of professional bartending.

During the past thirty-five years it has always been our goal to keep pace with the hospitality industry and provide the most thorough and complete training possible in the responsible service of alcohol. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 40 Hours Location: FL-Altamonte Students per Class: 1-10 Tuition to Graduate: $595 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

As Florida’s original Licensed Orlando Bartending School, our company has been in the bartending school business for more than 19 years with a job placement success rate of over 87%.

Orlando Bartending School has created the bartending program that answers the demand for professionally trained bartenders.  That’s why we include a real National Alcohol Certification with our licensed bartending school; we do so because the laws in Florida are clear that employers are required to hire bartenders with this education. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 25 Hours Location: NH-Nashua Students per Class: 1-10 Tuition to Graduate: $445 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

BOSTON BARTENDERS SCHOOL OF AMERICA opened its first state licensed bartending school in Boston in 1974. Since then, BBSA has expanded to 11 state licensed locations offering students throughout New England the opportunity to learn the exciting and rewarding skill of professional bartending.

During the past thirty-five years it has always been our goal to keep pace with the hospitality industry and provide the most thorough and complete training possible in the responsible service of alcohol. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 25 Hours Location: CT-Hamden Students per Class: 1-10 Tuition to Graduate: $445 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

BOSTON BARTENDERS SCHOOL OF AMERICA opened its first state licensed bartending school in Boston in 1974. Since then, BBSA has expanded to 11 state licensed locations offering students throughout New England the opportunity to learn the exciting and rewarding skill of professional bartending.

During the past thirty-five years it has always been our goal to keep pace with the hospitality industry and provide the most thorough and complete training possible in the responsible service of alcohol. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 25 Hours Location: MS-Tunica Resorts Students per Class: 11-20 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

Since its founding in New Orleans in 1983, the Crescent bartending and gaming schools have placed thousands of graduates in rewarding positions throughout the gaming and hospitality industries.

The mission of the Crescent Schools is to provide willing individuals with the technical knowledge and practical experience necessary to succeed and excel in rewarding positions in the gaming and hospitality industries.

ADVANTAGES

Our placement staff will assist you in setting up auditions and job interviews. And, as a graduate of Crescent Schools, you can access our lifetime placement assistance at any time. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 25 Hours Location: NV-Las Vegas Students per Class: 11-20 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

Since its founding in New Orleans in 1983, the Crescent bartending and gaming schools have placed thousands of graduates in rewarding positions throughout the gaming and hospitality industries.

The mission of the Crescent Schools is to provide willing individuals with the technical knowledge and practical experience necessary to succeed and excel in rewarding positions in the gaming and hospitality industries.

ADVANTAGES

Our placement staff will assist you in setting up auditions and job interviews. And, as a graduate of Crescent Schools, you can access our lifetime placement assistance at any time. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 25 Hours Location: MS-Gulfport Students per Class: 11-20 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

Since its founding in New Orleans in 1983, the Crescent bartending and gaming schools have placed thousands of graduates in rewarding positions throughout the gaming and hospitality industries.

The mission of the Crescent Schools is to provide willing individuals with the technical knowledge and practical experience necessary to succeed and excel in rewarding positions in the gaming and hospitality industries.

ADVANTAGES

Our placement staff will assist you in setting up auditions and job interviews. And, as a graduate of Crescent Schools, you can access our lifetime placement assistance at any time. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 25 Hours Location: LA-New Orleans Students per Class: 11-20 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

Since its founding in New Orleans in 1983, the Crescent bartending and gaming schools have placed thousands of graduates in rewarding positions throughout the gaming and hospitality industries.

The mission of the Crescent Schools is to provide willing individuals with the technical knowledge and practical experience necessary to succeed and excel in rewarding positions in the gaming and hospitality industries.

ADVANTAGES

Our placement staff will assist you in setting up auditions and job interviews. And, as a graduate of Crescent Schools, you can access our lifetime placement assistance at any time. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 20 Hours Location: VT-Burlington Students per Class: 1-10 Tuition to Graduate: $445 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

New England Bartending Schools (NEBS) has been training greater Boston-area bartenders since 1990. Our first school opened in Tewksbury, followed by our downtown Boston location, our Worcester location, and our Orlando, Florida location.

We are experts at training professional bartenders in a quick and efficient manner. Our business is registered in Vermont and we have offered bartending courses in Burlington, since 2000.

ADVANTAGES

Our Licensed Bartending Programs are 100% hands-on & designed to teach people mixology at all levels with the emphasis on products, spirits and drink building.  Once you know how to build drinks, you’ll then be able to make any drink on the planet! Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 20 Hours Location: MA-Worcester Students per Class: 1-10 Tuition to Graduate: $445 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

New England Bartending Schools (NEBS) has been training greater Boston-area bartenders since 1990. Our first school opened in Tewksbury, followed by our downtown Boston location, our Worcester location, and our Orlando, Florida location.

We are experts at training professional bartenders in a quick and efficient manner. Our business is registered in Vermont and we have offered bartending courses in Burlington, since 2000.

ADVANTAGES

Our Licensed Bartending Programs are 100% hands-on & designed to teach people mixology at all levels with the emphasis on products, spirits and drink building.  Once you know how to build drinks, you’ll then be able to make any drink on the planet! Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 40 Hours Location: WA-Tacoma Students per Class: 1-10 Tuition to Graduate: $449 Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

The Bartending Academy of Tacoma is the original Bartending School in the State of Washington, established in 1974. Our mission is to provide the most complete and comprehensive curriculum in the industry; giving our graduates the edge in this increasingly competitive field.

The Academy stays on top of the industry by updating the course and releasing a new drink book every 6-8 months as to be sure students are   always learning about the newest & most popular products & drinks available.

ADVANTAGES

Each of our courses is taught by current and seasoned industry professionals (Bartenders, Bar Managers and/or Owners) with a minimum of 5 years experience. All students will truly be learning the latest trends and up-to-dated industry information. Read More...