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Do I Need to Attend Bartending Schools?

If you’ve heard from one of the many new students we are seeing attending our courses and are wondering what is so special about the Spirit Lab London and why we’re regarded as the school for Rockstar Bartenders then we’d like to explain out our offering in some more detail here. There are a myriad of different options that you could pick out as a bar school but there are reasons that we are an award winning bar school. If you are to invest time and money into fast-tracking your bartending education then you need to make sure you’re spending the money in the best place. If you don’t know one of our previous students personally then please have a read through what our students say about us.

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Our Bartending Schools are Fun

Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and a wide range of places but many of them are seeking out a job where they’ll get a reliable wage and in which they are able to be themselves and enjoy working. A lot of our students are also students of other subjects at university and want to elevate themselves to the upper tier of bartending roles to help aid them through their uni courses. Many other students are looking to go the full professional route and ultimately end up running their own bars and venues with a focus around specialist cocktail knowledge and an appreciation of the full mixology process and importance of ingredients. During our courses students often end up making lifelong friends with other students who are looking for the same paths in life. While it’s not compulsory the central London location of our bar makes it the perfect launching point for a city adventure when you have finished each day and many of our students head out to see how other professional bartenders operate.

Are Bartending Schools Going to Help Me?

If you’re struggling through life with little passion for your role then why not try something different? If you’re already a bartender but can’t understand why you can’t get to that next level why not take on one of our educational packages? If you’re tired of your current role and want to find a new way forwards then a bartenders school could be just what you are looking for. A top level bartender will earn both a good basic salary plus a large amount of tips. Our school will help you learn perfect serve techniques along with using your own natural flair to its best advantage. If you want to be the best bartender that you can be then a bartenders school can help you to fast track your way there.

Spirit Lab London: The Award Winning Bartending School

There are reasons that our school wins awards. There are reasons why our students do so well after our courses and why they continue to rave on about the experiences they had here. Contact us today to find out today more about the experience you’ll have at our award winning bartenders school and the WSET Diploma which is well known as a professional bartending qualification.

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Professional Mixology Training

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The world’s leading provider of Wine and Spirit education and it’s the crucial qualification for professionals in the wine & spirit trade as well as for non-professional connoisseurs.

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The Drinks Trust

The Drinks Trust is the charity dedicated to the drinks and hospitality workforce. It strives to empower people in our industry through services designed to assist financially, restore well-being and develop skills, and to do so with compassion and respect.

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Our Courses

Beginners Course

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Beginner | Level 1

5 days intensive – £799

Looking to master the secrets of cocktail making and build up confidence behind the bar? This program is aimed at Beginners or Junior Barmen. The course also appeals to anyone who is interested in developing their knowledge of Mixology and wants to acquire new skills.

Advanced Course

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Advanced | Level 2

4 days intensive – £999

Do you wish to take your Mixology knowledge to an advanced level? This course is aimed at both Experienced Bartenders and previous students who have successfully completed our International mixology course.

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Thomas RankinThomas Rankin
19:13 10 Mar 25
A great weeklong course in mixology, good balance between theory and practical and a lot of fun. Will definitely be doing level 2 with them. Cannot recommend it highly enough!
Georgie KennyGeorgie Kenny
18:44 10 Mar 25
This was such an amazing and informative course. Manny was a great teacher and I will take all my knowledge I learnt into my career!
Elliot RoseElliot Rose
15:06 10 Feb 25
Anna PomeroyAnna Pomeroy
17:41 09 Feb 25
Great course, an abundance of information was given and Manny was high energy and put in a lot of effort throughout. High expectations were asked of the students to learn the level of high standards and quality in the industry. Ideally I'd prefer the course to be 1 or 2 days longer to fully digest all the information and there be more time to practise making and practise our tasting skills. However otherwise I would definitely recommend the course to others
Fabian D'AngeloFabian D'Angelo
18:43 07 Feb 25
What an amazing course, I’ve never learnt so much in such a short amount of time.I hadn’t had any bartending experience prior, and a week later am already feeling comfortable enough being behind a real bar with customers.It’s an intensive course, you get as much out of it as you put in. You don’t need month long courses, you learn everything you need to in a week.Highly recommend.
Sandra TurnbullSandra Turnbull
10:17 13 Jan 25
Manny has a wealth of experience and knowledge which he shares with the participants. As an absolute beginner I had to work hard but it was worth it as I now have a great foundation to build on. If you want a career in mixology or improve your skills I would recommend this course.
Zac JacobsZac Jacobs
14:07 14 Oct 24
So good. Big up Manny!
Macarena JimenezMacarena Jimenez
15:21 05 Oct 24
Very professional and fun training.
Finn CarterFinn Carter
15:21 22 Sep 24
Brilliant course, well run and very informative. Way better than I expected.
Varun rVarun r
20:18 21 Sep 24
Chris McDonnellChris McDonnell
05:58 16 Sep 24
Really enjoyable course. Perfectly structured, so you are always learning but having fun at the same time.Thanks Emanuele! Great location too. I’d 100% recommend.
Rachna RaoRachna Rao
15:31 29 Aug 24
This mixology course is very well structured and sheds a lot of light on the techniques that go into making cocktails at a professional bar environment. It is the perfect combination of seriousness and fun at the same time! I learned a lot and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to join this field of work or even open their own bar!Manny is a great teacher, always giving that extra bit of effort and taking time to answer questions thoroughly. He’s also fun spirited and had amazing energy!
Akiah TromansAkiah Tromans
14:08 15 Aug 24
Best mixology/bartending course you can possibly take in 5 days. Manny is passionate and treats the craft like an artform. If you apply yourself, you will learn lots. Highly recommend to any aspiring bartenders!
Sulaxan GaneshanathanSulaxan Ganeshanathan
14:00 12 May 24
I chose the 1 week intense course and I must say Manny was such a great instructor. He was very patient and tailors the course according to each persons requirement. He was super friendly and helpful with each of our queries. I would highly definitely recommend this course with Manny.
JulyAnh NguyenJulyAnh Nguyen
17:27 13 Apr 24
If you are someone like me who has a passion for making cocktails, I highly recommend taking this course....Outside of my degree as a university student, I took time this spring to explore and develop my new profound love for mixology.Today, I was awarded the International Mixology diploma from the Spirit Lab London Bartending Academy, approved by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust recognized in more than 70 countries worldwide.Despite my background, I extend my utmost gratitude to director Emanuele Mancini for accommodating me by being a demanding but fair mixology teacher challenging my skills both on and off the bar.Receiving this acknowledgment, meant more than the completion of a 5-day intensive spirit training course at the heart of the Marylebone district in London; it was a milestone in my ability to remain calm under pressure and build the confidence to face things outside of my comfort zone.If you are someone like me who is unsure due to inexperience, I can tell you that my 5-day journey to cocktail-making started in a foreign place to a young professional who can confidently push out multiple spirits at a high level.
Ritesh ShahRitesh Shah
11:44 07 Apr 24
I am so glad I chose the Spirit Lab to fulfil a dream of perfecting my skills, understanding and learning more about the art and history of cocktail making with Emanuele Mancini. It was a 5 day intensive course with a small group.Emanuele is clearly passionate about the industry and this really shows as he picks up on every detail and perfects you along the way. He is truly an inspiration and a leader in this industry. I loved his style of teaching and this made me more determined to succeed. I highly recommend the Spirit Lab as I am now more confident in making cocktails and will continue to ensure I take every opportunity to put my new skills to the test.Thank you Emanuele
YUECHEN LIYUECHEN LI
17:09 22 Jul 23
For anyone who is just interested in cocktails or inexperienced beginner who tries to get into the industry but keep getting rejected, I 100% recommend this course. Manny is such a patient, fun, engaging and experienced teacher! The classes follows theory + practice structure. I definitely love this methodology ( imagine when you go to the bar and you start to talk smart ) I’ve become more confident behind the bar but definitely need to put more effort in remembering the cocktail ingredients _(:зゝ∠)_Bonus part of this course: you got to taste so many stunning cocktails!!
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