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Finding a Bartending School in the U.S.

There are many great bartending schools where you can learn how to make great alcoholic drinks, but also learn the finer details of what makes a great bartender.   Some people learn on the job, but in today's competitive world, proper training via a great bartending school will make a big difference.

How to become an expert bartender. Most bartending schools help you become an expert bartender through extensive research done by the schools that train you.  As drinking and social habits change, so does the beverage industry. A good school will update the course material on a regular basis in order to keep students up-to-date.


Become a Bartending Professional. Bartending schools should be designed to teach you how to earn as much as possible. Students should be uniquely qualified for immediate employment and use their Certification in Mixology upon graduation.  A good school will get your ready for this.  Students should be able to use this training to earn full or part time employment.

Designed for Beginners to Experts.  Choosing a school that offers both beginner and expert bartending school curriculum is really important.  Choose a school that offers classes for beginners so it's easy for people of all ages to learn. By the time you've completed the 20 hours of theory and 20 hours of practice, you'll be able to tend bar with confidence!

Learn all of the Bartender Drinks and Recipes.  Choose a school that will teach you about all liquors and their origins, that provides behind the bar training, understand pricing, beverage control, and customer service.

Job Placement.  A great bartending school should offer personalized job placement. A good school will have access to the hospitality industry job placement specialists. Having entree into nightclubs, upscale restaurants and hotels, local bars and pubs, as well as airports and any type of place that serves alcohol.

Below is a list of the major cities where we have found great bartending schools based on where you live.

New York City
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Santa Ana
Chicago
Joliet
Naperville
Dallas
Fort Worth
Arlington
Philadelphia
Houston
Washington DC
Arlington
Alexandria
Baltimore
Miami
Fort Lauderdale
Atlanta
Boston
San Francisco
Oakland
Detroit
Riverside
San Bernardino
Phoenix
Seattle
Minneapolis
San Diego
St. Louis
Tampa
Denver
Pittsburgh
Portland
Vancouver
Sacramento
San Antonio
Orlando
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Kansas City
Las Vegas
Columbus
Charlotte
Indianapolis
Austin
Virginia Beach
Providence
Nashville
Memphis
Hartford
Buffalo

New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Detroit, Seattle, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Washington,    Phoenix, San Diego, Orange County, Chicago, Houston, Boston, San Francisco, Sacramento, Las Vegas