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Bartender Training – What Are the Benefits?

If you’re considering a bartender training course, there are many benefits to embarking on this exciting career path. Here are some of the top reasons to become a bartender or advance your skills with expert training.

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1. You don’t have to be a pro mixologist

Have you heard mixology classes are only for people with a lot of bar experience? Think again. The best bartender schools will provide courses for both beginners and those who want to advance their existing mixology skills. So whether you’re a bar enthusiast looking to learn a new skill, you want to get a foot in the door, or you’re ready to take the next step up in your bartending career, you can choose the right course for you.

2. The courses are shorter than you think

While bartending is an art you’ll hone and master over time, you won’t have to take months out of your life to complete bartending school. For example, here at The Spirit Lab, we specialise in providing intensive mixology courses. Our International Mixology Course for beginners and junior barman takes place over a week, while our Advanced Mixology qualification is a 3-day course. Taking up a class at bartenders school is one of the quickest and best ways to get the skills you need to take your career forward.

3. It can take you anywhere

Specialist training for bartenders can give you the freedom to work anywhere you want. Places such as luxury 5-star hotels and bars look for the crème de la crème of talent when they hire, so having an official qualification from a reputable course provider on your CV is going to help you stand out from the crowd. Our certifications are recognised globally in over 60 countries, so many of our students even find it opens the door to work abroad and travel the world.

4. Increase your confidence

Knowing the tips and tricks of cocktail mixing is one thing, but feeling confident behind the bar is another. Something which schools for bartending do which many find hard to grasp on the job (when your colleagues are so busy) is how to feel comfortable behind the bar. Thanks to small class sizes and the chance to get real hands-on experience in a working bar, you’ll receive the one to one support you need to feel more at ease with what you’re doing at speed.

5. It’s great for businesses too

As part of a bar consultancy, businesses can use the courses available to train all of their bar staff, setting a high standard for the service offered to customers. It’s something you could implement if taking on new bar staff to get them up to scratch with mixology techniques, giving you greater flexibility knowing you’ll always have talented, efficient bartenders in your business who have been trained by experts. They will give your clientele the best experience possible when visiting your establishment. You could also train your existing staff in the latest techniques to expand what you offer, stay on trend and improve your drinks menus.

Interested in bartender training?

Take a look at our international and advanced courses to sign up now.

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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.

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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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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.
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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
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