Cool little venue. Danika was the best teacher. She was so patient and so thorough. Knows…read moreeverything about everything I felt like. Wish I had more teachers like her. Dope school all around.

Absolutely recommend taking class with Danika Bates, she made bartending learning experience easy…read moreand comfortable. From setting up bar to pouring and memorizing drinks, Danika teachings create bold confidence behind the bar. Now Im an official Bartender!!!

I just moved to San Diego and had every intention of becoming a bartender before I got here. I…read moreaccidentally stumbled across Nino's program, and I'm glad I did. Before signing up, I called with a lot of questions because I was cautious about spending money on a program I had just found, especially while being on a tight budget. Nino took the time to answer everything and never made me feel rushed. I took the risk, and I'm glad I did. In just six class days, you learn everything from the basics to making multiple drinks at once. You really do have to study. Memorizing drinks and then physically making them was exactly what I needed to build confidence behind the bar. They value your time, and you should value theirs. I also enjoyed meeting new people who were all there for the same reason--to learn and get into the industry. Joe is great. He has a lot of straightforward insight and gives you plenty of tips to help recipes stick in your memory. Just get there early because he likes to take up two parking spots. (Inside Joke) The job placement isn't them handing you a job. It's Nino helping you stand out and giving you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to land the job you're looking for. He also has connections with event staffing companies, which gives you opportunities to bartend events, get your feet wet, and gain experience in a fun environment. With 24 years in the industry, there's really no question Nino can't answer. I'm grateful I found this school and happy to have made new friends in the industry while building my confidence behind the bar. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to get started in bartending.

I just finished the program at Gaslamp Bartending School and honestly it was one of the best…read moreinvestments I've made. I came in with zero experience in the bartending industry, and by the end of the course I feel fully confident walking into a bar and pursuing bartender jobs in San Diego. If you're looking for a bartending school in San Diego or trying to figure out how to become a bartender, this place is legit. The owner and lead instructor Nino is a true professional and a real subject matter expert when it comes to bartending and the hospitality industry. He teaches more than just recipes, he teaches how the bar industry actually works, how to move behind the bar, how to interact with customers, and what employers look for when hiring bartenders. Joe is also an excellent instructor. He's extremely technical and really helps you dial in the craft - he's a great example of a great bartending personality. One thing I'll say: show up to every class ready to learn. There is a lot of information packed into each session, and if you miss a class it can definitely set you back. The value you get for the price is honestly incredible. The course covers: * Bartending fundamentals * Drink recipes and mixology * Bar techniques and speed * Customer service behind the bar * Industry knowledge * Bartender job placement support I chose the school + staffing support package, and they actively help connect graduates with bartender jobs and opportunities in San Diego. If you're searching for: * Bartending classes in San Diego * Bartender training near me * How to become a bartender in San Diego * Best bartending school in San Diego This is absolutely worth it. Huge thanks to Nino and Joe for sharing their knowledge and helping new bartenders get started in the industry. I just finished the program this week and am now starting my job search. I'll definitely be coming back to leave another review once I land my first bartending job. Highly recommend!!

10/10 experience. Riahna and Ashley did a great job of explaining the step by step to every drink…read morethey taught us along with an explanation so we can understand why they're done a certain way. Very relaxed and comfortable environment while still be very professional. I had never done anything like this and I feel very confident after this course.

I had the best time here!! My instructor was Ashley Scott and she was great!! Gave us really good…read moreadvice made sure we were prepared and showed up for us Also I would take the weekend class so you have time to study during the week, it's a lot of info and memorizing.

I completed this bartending course a couple of weeks ago and feel confident that I am ready to…read morebegin my career as a bartender. Nino was a very skilled and attentive teacher and showed so much patience when we asked questions. The course contains a lot of information to learn so it is important to study outside of class. I really enjoyed the challenge of it because I feel it gets us ready for the fast paced environment of the job. I appreciated the time we had to practice the recipes and improve our technique. Nino had us work collaboratively with other students to practice our recipes. This was a very effective teaching strategy that I believe created a team environment and helped us bond with each other. The information we received on resume building and job searching was very helpful to me because I have only held jobs in the education field. Nino was very responsive to my emails throughout the program and he provided me feedback quickly upon receiving my resume. Overall, I highly recommend Inland Empire Bartending School. I've already encouraged many friends to sign up for the course.

This one's gonna be lengthy…read more I regret this school. One of the biggest reasons I enrolled was because they heavily advertised job placement and made it sound like they would help graduates find work. In my experience, that did NOT happen. I sent my resume and along with other students I've kept in touch with, they too, did not receive any job placement ( he really does pick and choose who he wants to help ) The course felt extremely rushed. We were expected to learn and memorize over 25 cocktails in the span of only 2 weeks, which did not feel like enough time to properly practice, build confidence, and retain the information since we can only practice hands on for 6 days! ( I passed first time but I had to study like CRAZY and used YouTube.. I shouldn't have to be using YouTube if I'm literally enrolled in a class.) Anyways, POS system were supposed to be taught but didn't. The overall experience felt very unprofessional. I did not feel supported as a student. It also took two weeks to receive my certificate after completing the course, which delayed my ability to move forward with job applications. Spoiler alert, no one will hire you with no experience and without saying it, they basically want you to lie on your interview. For $600, I expected much more. We were not provided with a bar kit ( which you'd think would be included since you're paying so much for a class that only provides a binder ) and the value of the course did not match the cost. I left feeling like I paid for promises that were not fulfilled. What was especially disappointing was seeing certain graduates receive opportunities while others were left behind. The same day I graduated, three students who graduated hours after me were given the opportunity to bartend at a festival. Another person from my class was also given an opportunity and was even made an instructor shortly after completing the course. While I'm happy for those individuals, it was discouraging to see someone who had just been a student become responsible for teaching new students so quickly. It made the process feel inconsistent and unfair, especially when job placement was something that was heavily promoted. I also want to mention that I have noticed the responses to negative reviews from Nino have come across as defensive and rude rather than professional. Constructive criticism should be an opportunity to improve, not something to respond to with hostility. As someone who was unemployed, I took a leap of faith and invested $600 hoping this would help me create a new opportunity for myself. Instead, I walked away feeling disappointed, disrespected, and like I did not receive the support or value I was promised. Based on my personal experience, I do not recommend this school. UPDATE to his reply: this is NOT a fake review, he had a Memorial Day sale for $600, he does sales all the time, check his Instagram. The audacity to try to save yourself by claiming all bad reviews are fake is CRAZY. Take accountability for how terrible you run this "school". I've attached photos during my experience at this place to prove I went here. Including my name on the wall once I finished. Update part 2: He sent me this very unprofessional email. ( I sent proof of my resume being sent and I did take the workshop.)

I took this class last weekend and had a great time! Matt and Bryan are hilarious and did a great…read morejob. I paid extra so that I could take the first level cicerone class as well. I passed with a 92%!! You learn a ton and get to drink beer while you learn. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about beer in a fun environment.

From the owner: Beertending School is San Diego's first craft beer class focused on getting you prepared to work at…read morelocal bars and breweries. Whether your goal is to enter the beer industry, get ahead of the bartending competition, or simply learn all about beer, we've got you covered. ​We've made the class all about having fun while you learn. Every class includes daily beer tastings, meeting at local breweries, and training to pass essential industry tests!

Recent grad here! If you're like me and knew nothing going into bartending, there's no need to look…read moreelsewhere. After learning that the program here is the only one with actual hands-on training for speed and accuracy, it makes sense they have such a high success rate for their grads. It doesn't stop at hands-on training. They go over everything you need to know about safety and ethics. The most difficulty I had with the program was the memorization (it's a lifelong struggle of mine). Luckily, the staff here gave me a ton of tips and resources to help me commit all the recipes to memory and pass their final exams. The final, while it seems difficult at first, is really a testament to the success rate of graduates. Once I got it all down, I not only aced the finals, but now I am working as a bartender with confidence, accuracy, and efficiency. Hope this helps anyone considering training for bartending!

Truly is the best go at your own pace school. Mary, Melissa, Nate and Luis all are very helpful and…read morewant you to succeed. Definitely would recommend this to anyone I know that is interested in bartending. Would give more than 5 stars if I could!

Great school, with great teachers who make you feel welcomed and are willing to provide little…read moretricks to make you get more comfortable behind the bar. You leave this place knowing how to make well over a hundred drinks and you leave knowing bar lingo and do and don't on how to conduct yourself at a bar. The best part is the school helping you curate a resume that bars are willing to consider. Another positive is joining the Facebook group that is on a first come first serve basis to land cool jobs. Some great jobs I have landed is working at an Oasis concert and Orange County Soccer games. This has enabled me to make connections with so many people. Great school, that I would highly recommend.

Overall a Great experience. It was a last minute thing I need a bartender for Christmas party. They…read morewere able to squeeze me in. I would def recommend them!!!

I decided to go to bartending school out of pure curiosity and because of my love for cocktails;…read moreboth consuming and making them at home! I did a good amount of research on schools in the area and am beyond happy that I chose to go with OC Bartending School. I absolutely adore the owners and instructors. I work full-time so it was nice to have the flexibility to work around my schedule. There was definitely a bit of anxiety going into this as I have no work-related experience behind a bar, but they made the space such a comfortable place to be. I learned a lot and had such a fun time in the process. Highly, highly recommend! Thank you sooooooo much Kristy, Coty, and Kevin for your guidance and giving me confidence in pursuing this avenue!

Going to this school and graduating was amazing. All of the instructors are very helpful and want…read moreto see you succeed. They are also nice and laid back, easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. Also I was immediately able to get jobs from the school through the connections they have. Five Stars!!

Took this class about seven years ago and I have and am still meeting so many people that have gone…read morehere between then and now. The reviews are always the best and everyone really connects with Jordyn. It's always a pleasant conversation about it how supportive and patient he is with teaching everyone his skill set thoroughly. He not only teaches mixing drinks but how to carry yourself professional and efficiently. There is so much I learned here that I carry into other jobs as I now navigate my career path in the field of Psychology and working with people. I will always be grateful to this school and to Jordyn.

I have been driving past this bartending school for over 10 years and I have always wanted to sign…read moreup for the course. I decided to just sign up for the course one day and I'm so happy I did it. This bartending school is very welcoming, laid back, and a place that you can really learn the fundamentals of bartending. The main thing that I love is that each person has their own station. You don't have to wait your turn or worry about someone taking up more time than you. Each person has the same setup and you can practice the drinks as much as you want. Another plus, the instructor. Jordan will teach you everything you need to know plus, he'll have you laughing while doing it. Jordan has stories that ties the drinks together. I enjoyed learning from him and he will keep a smile on your face for sure!! If you're thinking about signing up here, do it!! I will be applying for a few jobs soon and I'll give this bartending school and Jordan all of the credit.

As a former student of the Accounting Academy, I can tell you the training is high in quality and…read morehas given me the confidence I need to start my own bookkeeping business. This school's approach is superior to most in that you get hands on experience with business bookkeeping, rather than just textbook knowledge. During my time at the school, I felt welcomed and nurtured by the instructors, who were all very knowledgeable in bookkeeping and accounting. I highly recommend the Accounting Academy to anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in this field. I obtained the following skills: -Double Entry Bookkeeping -Accounts Receivable -Accounts Payable -General Ledger -Financial Statement Preperation -Quickbooks Software -Sage 50 Software -Reconcilliations -Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) -Accrual Accounting -Payroll -Financial ratios And more!! As you can see, the course is filled with valuable information and training and is worth every penny. The owner, William Setterlund, truly cares for the students. He has great integrity and is a pleasure to get to know. He has created a very worthwhile program that has sufficiently prepared many students for their careers in bookkeeping and accounting, including myself.

The school is definitely well equipped and their software is the newest and latest in regard to…read moreQuickbooks Pro, Excel and Peachtree. This is a great school for picking up those skills that are a standard requirement in any job posting you'll find these days. However, it is my recommendation that you do what you can to avoid being taught by Charlotte. There are a total of five instructors at the school, one including the owner Bill who is a CPA and excellent teacher. The other four split classes between morning and evening sessions. I found that almost all of them are up to par with the latest bookkeeping programs and are eager to help in any way they can. Not just in teaching but in giving you information on recent job openings, networking and organizations to look into for further guidance and help. I was unfortunate in landing Charlotte as my instructor. She knows her stuff when it comes to Peachtree, which only accounts for a fraction of the curriculum. However, when it comes to Quickbooks or Excel, and even manual entries, she falls short. If I were to ask a question based on a hypothetical situation, she would dismiss my inquiry with, "Oh don't worry about it. Some things are easier left to a CPA." Which she is NOT. Her lever of professionalism is much to be desired. She once told a student to "Use your brain." On days when we as a class are busy working on one of the mock companies, she will sit at a computer watching YouTube videos on financial reports, debits and credits and so forth. As if she's learning what she needs to teach us. I still have to say, this school is an excellent institute. Despite my instructor's lack of motivation to teach, I was able to use these programs and tap the other instructors for help whenever I needed it. I hope you consider this school. I learned so much. But if you do, I recommend you ask for any instructor other than Charlotte. Do your best to avoid her or you will be spending $7,000.00 on frustration and having to seek out an interested instructor.