Thanks to our very good instructor Lotus. I learned a lot and enjoyed the bartending class at ABC…read more John has been very helpful too. I like all the staff at ABC. Thanks so much also to the extremely helpful Armando from ABC Bar Staffing cos he has helped me so much since the time I got the bartending certificate until I land a Bartending job and always reliable whenever you have questions in the job search. He has referred me to bar owner and famous event staffing firms. I'm glad I chose ABC bartending school it made my transition to bartending so much easier.

This was a great place to get the right education to becoming a bartender! The instructors are very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. The class was fun and informative. Loved every minute of it! Highly recommend it.

I just completed the 12-week Bar Management course and couldn't be happier. I attended the…read morelocation at Jones and Desert Inn on the Westside of Las Vegas. * The Overall Staff o From enrollment to course completion, the entire staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. They made sure to meet and interact with all students, even if the students were in a course outside of their specific area. All the employees, all the way up to the owner Rick, were always accessible and available to answer any questions any student might have. * Bar Management Specifically o I took the course because my wife and I are opening a bar. Over my 12-week course Darryl and I were afforded many opportunities to discuss ideas for our specific business model as well as the Las Vegas & national bar industry in general. It has proved to be priceless for me as some of the things that came out of those conversations will be used in some fashion in our operation - whether it be in the planning and development phase, the actual operating phase or in the setting of longer-term goals and expectations for our business's future, including growth and expansion. o Darryl is incredibly knowledgeable and has an amazing ability to teach people of a wide variety of ages, backgrounds, experience levels, knowledge bases and learning styles. The added information he injects from his own personal experience adds an even deeper level of understanding to the many topics covered throughout the Bar courses. o Darryl sets a realistic atmosphere, keeping the training as close to real life as possible (i.e. from the lighting & décor, to training in an actual bar setting; containing all of the equipment an operating bar would have, to playing music, to teaching the bartending lessons at the bar to create a realistic buzz in the room for those practicing drink making at the same time). o Darryl is a straight shooter. He keeps it real, so when you have completed either of the Bar courses offered there will be no doubt about what a graduate should expect when moving forward into the industry's workforce. o Darryl creates and maintains a team-like atmosphere where students root each other on and celebrate each other's progress and successes. I can't thank Darryl and the amazing Bar students enough for making an impact on me and teaching me some amazing lessons in one way or another. I would strongly recommend either Bar course to anyone wanting to get into the bar industry in any capacity. I will be visiting again on my own time to hone my skills and absorb even more knowledge in the coming months. In this industry the learning never ends, and this school has proven to me that they are in it for the long haul and will be there to support the current students as well as the graduates long into the future. The bottom line - If you put in the time and practice you will succeed - it's that simple. Cheers! -Shawn S.

I had a great experience learning about the industry. I came here to learn about dealing. I got…read morewhat I needed from this school. I met some really great people too. I got hook up with the job I wanted.

First time using NBS and will use service again. Our…read morebartender Kilau (Kelli) Burt was professional, punctual, knowledgeable and so easy to work with. Our guests raved about the quality of drinks they consumed and how nice she was to everyone. Thank you Kelli , 10 Star service.

We hired a bartender for our backyard baby shower (Illeana) was great ! She was very nice and…read moreattentive all of our guests were happy with their beverages. She was even able to make a specialty drink which tasted exactly as requested.

Whether you're looking to build on your personal bartending g skills or looking to prepare to find…read morea bartending job, Ace Bartending Academy is a great first step! Outside of knowing a few drink recipes and types of liquors, I went into the class just wanting to take it for fun and learn something new. Ms Lana is an amazing instructor. She has a ton of knowledge and made me feel comfortable behind the bar. This is not a lecture only course which I loved. You're getting hands on experience with learning how to pour, bar etiquette, and maintenance. Although you're practicing with colored water, the material comes so much easier when you're actually doing it. The class was around $300 for 2 weeks with day and night options. I felt like that was a great value and took away a lot from the class. On the second week you have shot night where both classes come together and learn how to layer and pour shots with real liquor. That was easily my favorite night of the course. On the last day, you take a written test and "graduate" with your TAM card. I tell people regularly about this course and how it is a core memory of my Vegas experiences.

Me and the wifey had to go get our TAM cards and take our test. The place wasn't easy to find but…read morewe found it in the end. Love how we were greeted as soon as we walled into the place, the guy at counter explained everything to use. We took our test passed and then went on home. Just love how convenient they make it and if you want to do bartending as well that's an option.

I had the opportunity to participate in Restaurant Hospitality Institute training at Foundation for…read moreRecovery, and I want to recognize Mark Steele for the excellent job he did as our educator and facilitator. Mark has a strong presence and keeps the room engaged, but what impressed me most was his attention to detail. He made an effort to know our names, noticed what was happening throughout the class, answered our questions, and made sure we were actually learning. I also appreciated that he did not simply give us the answers during testing. Some questions were meant to make us think, and he expected us to apply what we had learned. I think that kind of accountability is especially meaningful for people in recovery who are rebuilding their lives and preparing for employment. I volunteered to demonstrate a serving skill, including how to properly clear a table, and the RHI team supported me through the process. I have previous restaurant experience, including Hooters and Alexis Park, and the training reminded me how much I enjoyed hospitality and working with people. Although I am continuing toward a career in behavioral health and healthcare, I would absolutely recommend RHI to anyone in the recovery community who is interested in hospitality, employment, or a possible new career. It was also meaningful to hear Mark speak openly and proudly about recovery in his own family and about The Blooming Bistro. Recovery should not be treated as something shameful. People deserve education, opportunity, accountability, and the chance to succeed. Thank you, Mark and RHI, for seeing the potential in the people you teach and for expecting us to rise to the occasion. -- Josie Valencia

I wanted to leave this review to say thank you to Mark for helping me out during COVID-19…read more I really wanted to get my certifications together and Mark went above and beyond to locate my class and specialized certification he made for it. He even mailed it out to me. I really appreciate all the knowledge and help during this time.

I got a quote from Jahlisa with MixxieMixologist through Yelp for an open bar + signature drinks…read morefor my "welcome party" the night before my wedding. From the start, Jahlisa was professional and quick to respond. Her pricing is fair and she worked with me and my mom to figure out how many people to account for as it can get tricky when prepping for an open bar at a casual backyard event like this. They have their own bar cart and there were different ones to choose from. She offered to make a signature drinks menu but I created one on my own through Etsy. The set up was so cute! During the event, Jahlissa and her colleague were super fun and sweet to talk to and I got the same feedback from more than a few guests. I was surprised at how attentive they were to not only me as the bride but to my guests as well. They walked around and made sure everyone had a drink if they wanted one, it made the whole event feel even more upscale. And of course, the drinks were perfect and exactly what I had hoped for! I would highly recommend MixxieMixologist to anyone looking for a mixologist who is professional and wants to make sure your event goes smoothly!

**ABSOLUTELY AMAZING -- 10/10 DOESN'T EVEN BEGIN TO COVER IT!**…read more If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would! From the moment we booked, the service was **phenomenal**. Our mobile bartender went above and beyond in every possible way and truly helped make our event one that everyone will remember. The drinks were **INCREDIBLE**, beautifully crafted, and served with such a fun, professional, and personable attitude. They didn't just show up and make drinks--they brought an **entire experience**! Everything was handled with such attention to detail, and they made everything feel effortless for us as hosts. Our guests could not stop talking about how amazing the bartender was! The energy, professionalism, presentation, and genuine care were all **top-notch**. You can tell this is someone who takes tremendous pride in what they do. Honestly, if you're planning a wedding, birthday, anniversary, corporate event, party, or ANY celebration, **BOOK THEM!** Don't hesitate for a second. Having them there took our event to a completely different level. **Professional, talented, friendly, fun, reliable, and absolutely AMAZING at what they do.** We are already looking forward to the next time we get to have them at one of our events. **HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!**

Great Service!!! Party went flawless and Terry was very nice and professional. I would absolutely…read moreuse their service again. She even brought a standup drink menu with select drinks we selected.

I was recently introduced to SlickBartender.com when they were at a corporate event I attended in…read moreChicago. Normally I would just drink my drink and not think twice, but Alex and his team made the most extraordinary cocktails! Throughout the event, their bartenders were polite, fun and professional. The next time I need to hire a mixologist for an event, I will contact SlickBartenders.com first. When you know you can count on a company, why go anywhere else? Thanks, Alex and your team, for making our event one to remember!

Since the owner wants to try to discredit me through his response and I cant edit my review. I did…read morein fact unsubscribe to all of their advertisements. They kept on spamming me for 3 days after I unsubscribed from emails and responded to texts saying I was no longer interested and to take me off of their list. It was not until I told them that theyve been reported to the FCC that they finally stopped texting and emailing me. I know what a scam looks like but hey good job trying to twist words to make it look like a "misunderstanding". And anyone can look at the accounts of those 5 star reviews. It doesnt take a lot to realize that theyre fake accounts. Where accounts that look like mine who have left negative reviews about how they were scammed out of their money are clearly real humans. Dont waste your time and money on online bartending courses because most bars wont accept online certification anyways. Have the day you deserve!

HOT MESS SCAM My…read morewife thought a mixology lesson would make for a fun Christmas gift, we signed up for an in-home lesson last month. We described this to the instructor and organization on a few pre-appointment calls. On the day of: -The instructor showed up over an hour late for the appointment -The instructor said they were in pain from recent surgery, and showed their surgery staples -The instructor forgot to bring the tools and training liquids that we were told they'd bring for the lesson -The instructor was confused that I was not training to be a bartender, said they did not know what to do if I wasn't going to be a bartender. -After 30 minutes of awkward conversation, the instructor left. -But not without asking if we could give them gas money. Since the above could not be described as a worthwhile lesson, we called the organization to ask for a refund. Since asking for a refund: -The organization has refused every request for a refund, saying they would be forced to impose a 'cancellation fee' which would eat the refund. -The organization has missed deadlines they told us they would respond to us by. -THE INSTRUCTOR CALLED US TODAY ASKING WHY THE ORGANIZATION HASN'T PAID THEM. So Local Bartending School scammed us and an employee of their own. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

Meant to write this yesterday but whoever the girl is at the front desk with mask on & glasses the…read morewhole time is EXTREMELY RUDE !!!!!!!!!! Extremely rude !!!!! She had a messed up attitude the whole time, very pushy & not helpful at all. She stands over your shoulder breathing hard while taking the test makes it super uncomfortable!!!!!! Management should really speak to her about her attitude towards people just trying to get their TAM card for work to support their families!!!! Whoever she was made the experience uncomfortable as HELL !!!!! Thankfully I don't have to go back for another 4 years and hopefully she's gone out of that location or job itself !!!!

Quick service but the front desk lady that still chooses to wear a facemask with a fedora on is…read morejust super rude for no reason, and weird af. Customer service is awful. Gotta work on it sis. Please hire someone else. ASAP.

I've had to have this card for 25 years! Through the years, these guys have made my renewal easy. I…read morehighly recommend them! TAM cards are a money grab and I don't understand why we even need to have them. But as long as I need them, these are the guys I'll keep coming back to you!