After researching the bar tending schools in Colorado, I chose Bartending & Casino College, not only because of the confidence, knowledge and consideration the owner had but most importantly the school's history and reputation in Denver. Additionally, the instructors were dynamic and super knowledgeable not just in mixology but in the bar tending industry as a whole. I am 40-something and transitioning careers and was looking to make extra money on the side doing something fun. I was concerned and intimidated being in a class with 20-somethings and being taught by someone over a decade younger than me. However, the instructor had a real knack for connecting to a broad spectrum of ages and personalities, and I had a blast in class! There was a lot of support in preparing for the exams and in starting the job hunt. The leads they promise are legit - I got my first gig not even a week after I finished school. I didn't stay there long due to some internal issues, and when I was ready to look for another bar tending job, there were new leads waiting for me. Bar tending is not for everyone - besides knowing how to mix drinks, you need charm and toughness - the staff are great with teaching the fine art of blending these qualities in a way to help you become a success in the bar tender field. read more

I just completed the Bartending Course at this institution; I had a really good time with Micky (the instructor) and the other students! As someone who hadn't previously spent much time in any bar long enough to be knowledgeable of ANYTHING, it was such a pleasant experience to have such a patient instructor. I ended up passing my practical exam the first time through and finished my written exam with a 98%!!! So no matter your knowledge and experience level (or lack thereof, like me previously lol) Micky will definitely train you to know what you need to pass the course and also to get you working right away. There IS job placement and it can be tailored to job listings in your area, so you can commute as near or as far as you choose. My job (which I landed about 1-1/2 weeks after graduation) is only 4 minutes from my house. I also love my flash cards of various drinks that I continue to study to keep me on top of my game until it all becomes second nature. There's all kinds of class schedule options to accommodate your personal schedule as well; go for it and enroll here. I'm definitely happy that i did :) read more

I took the Bartending course about a month ago. WOW!!! Much more than I expected!!!! The class was soooo fun. The instructor Mike makes sure you understand everything that he teaches, and if you don't he'll work with you until you do. I expected to learn some drinks and stuff like that - but, what I learned was so much more. I learned how to be confident behind the bar. Having a student play your customer and order different drinks from you gives you an idea what a customer would be like. So glad I chose to come to this school. They even teach you how to handle the drunkies and how to check I.D's the right way. Well worth the $$ !!!! The best part of this whole experience is that I found a job!!! YEAH-Thanks to the job placement they offer after you graduate. Micky who works in the office helped me find work near where I live and I applied and got the job. If anyone wants to learn how to bartend this is the place to go :) I'll update my post in a couple weeks as I imagine I'm gonna have lots to talk about working in a bar!! read more

I actually recommended bartending school to my boyfriend as I really enjoyed earning mine when I became certified in Las Vegas, NV. Checked out a few other schools since Im super picky and always want the best value for the money. We choose this college because of the long track record and I felt the instructors really knew their stuff! They were super flexible with my boyfriends schedule. The other bartending school kept saying " not enough students that day so we cancelled evening classes." What? That seems horrible if your business has no students during peak hours for a bartending school. They mentored my boyfriend on how to interview for a position. I'm an event manager (someone who actually hires bartenders) and I felt they nailed it! The students are very focused and supportive. I love that we could go in to practice anytime. Instructors were super nice and never pushy for sales. Very laid back. It's more about teaching and that's how it should be!!! read more

AWESOME experience!! The classes were great - LOTS of great information, not only about mixing drinks, but about bar etiquette, tricks for better success and higher tips! The great teaching staff was the icing on the cake...or the "flag", if you will :-) (take this course, and you'll know what I mean!) It was fun and informative. Several of my bartender friends told me before I enrolled, 'not to bother with bartending school, just get a job at a bar, you'll learn best that way". WRONG! I learned things at school, that I was able to take BACK to those bartender friends - and teach to them! As far as the cost, I literally made my course fees back in just a day and a half behind the bar. I HIGHLY recommend this class for anyone even remotely interested in bartending - or just learning more about the art of mixology!! Oh, and yes, they offer job placement, too!! They do it ALL, short of driving you to your next job!! If you're considering this...DO IT!!!!!! read more

This class is very useful and educational. I'm so happy I took this course. The instructor makes learning about everything a lot of fun and it's easy to succeed with their guidance. I didn't expect to have this fun of a time, but the atmosphere and teacher made it fun and easy to learn. Given how much bartenders make, the price is very cheap and well worth the time and price. I can't recommend the course highly enough to anyone who is thinking of becoming a bartender. Learning the drinks is easy and fun, and their job placement makes it easy to find a job right after graduating. An overall excellent course. read more

We had the Bartending and Casino College send 2 bartenders, Josh and Ken, to serve at our daughter's wedding reception on July 13, 2012, and were so pleased with their service! They were friendly, polite, and knew what they were doing! They followed our instructions to the letter! Micky was very helpful in setting it all up for us! Thank you all for helping to make our reception a success!! Carol Ratledge read more

Took the 2 weekend class and worked my 1st job recently. The class gave me everything I needed to get started and they got me my 1st opportunity. Thanks. Ken read more