The New York Bartending School, licensed by the New York State Education Department, offers a 40-hour bartending course. Topics include bar setup, speed drills, pouring, interviewing skills and knowledge of wine, spirits and beer. Seminars cover register training and beer service. Students can serve as guest bartenders at the end of the course and can use the school's job placement service to find job leads. Graduates go on to work at hotels, nightclubs and bars nationwide.
New York Bartending School
68 W. 39th St.
New York, NY 10018-3802
212-768-8460
newyorkbartendingschool.com
The master bartending course at DrinkMaster Bartending School is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. Students receive hands-on, behind-the-bar training. The curriculum includes bar orientation, liquor knowledge, blended and layered drinks, customer service, shots and speed pouring. Graduates can take refresher classes for free and can also participate in one-on-one interview coaching and access a job database.
DrinkMaster Bartending School-Boston
41 Winter St., Suite 55
Boston, MA 02108
617-482-1999
drinkmasterbartending.com
Graduates of the San Francisco School of Bartending earn bartender certification that is recognized nationwide, according to the school's website. The school is licensed by California's state Education Department. The bartending course covers bar setup, customer service, cash register use and 150 drink recipes. Students receive a training manual, job placement services and free refresher courses. A free introductory class is also available to prospective students.
San Francisco School of Bartending
760 Market St. at Fourth Street, Suite 833
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-362-1116
sfbartending.com
The Professional Bartending School offers a 40-hour course that prepares students to work in bars, hotels and nightclubs. The program can be completed on a one-, two- or five-week schedule. Topics include bar setup, liquor types, money handling and bottle flipping.
Graduates receive certification from the Techniques of Alcohol Management program. TAM teaches bartenders responsible alcohol service techniques that help to reduce alcohol-related accidents and avoid sales of alcohol to minors. Job placement assistance is also provided to graduates of the bartending program.
The Professional Bartending School
2440 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
703-841-9700
bartending-school.com