Hands down the best class I ever took. Bryan is a really fun teacher and his personality keeps the…read moreclass lively. He has vast experience and it shows in the meticulous advice he offers. Examples include how to do things right in order to prevent fines from the health department and mitigate the chance of making customers sick, appropriate garnishes, glassware, dishwashing, tips on how to optimize bartending efficiency, how to deal with trouble makers and the form of documentation required to protect the business. Bryan is a wonderful teacher and a really fun guy to be around. I would highly recommend this class / social club to anyone interested in any form of bartending. Whether you are a business owner looking to open a bar, someone who is trying to get into bartending as a career or hobby, or an experienced bartender looking to refine your cocktail craft, you would definitely benefit from this class.

NY Bartending school, as the name indicates, is a bar and a bar tending school. I came here with my…read morecoworkers for a team building event. It started off with provided finger foods such as cheese, grapes, and crackers with a glass of wine. Then we choose 3 drinks to make. All the material is provided and the instructors demonstrate how to craft the drink. The great part is that there isn't any limit on how you want to make it... So you can make it extra strong :) I think my favorite drink to make was the Negroni, as the instructor taught us several ways to make it. Overall a great experience! Left very happy and tipsy.

Service 10/10!! Loved working with them…read more I hired them for my birthday party, where I had designed five custom cocktails. The bartender I hired was extremely helpful from setup all the way to cleanup. So many of my friends complimented me on the bartender's drinks, they were absolutely delicious! Although there were a lot of moving parts and guests at my party, the bartender was able to make drinks really quickly and really helped with the atmosphere. She was super knowledgeable about the drinks, arrived early, and wore professional attire. She had all the materials necessary for making drinks, and she was super professional from start to finish. Can't recommend CBA enough for their incredible service and professionalism!Will definitely hire again from them for future events, and it's amazing how all the bartenders are college students too.

Had a fantastic experience with the CBA for my birthday party. The website is easy to navigate, and…read morewe were matched with Sajan, who was just the nicest and most polite bartender! Communication with him was a breeze, and everything was great. We all wanted to refer him to our various companies at the end of the event LOL! The quoted rates were also the lowest of all options we considered and worked well for us since we already had a list of drinks in mind. Will definitely use again!

Absolutely amazing teachers and classes. I learned so much in a week -- Stephanie was the…read moreconsummate professional. Any extra time or questions I had were answered -- without making me feel slow -- :) or patronizing. Truly recommend.

I paid for my daughter to go to this school to get her bartending license. She was also told in…read moreorder to participate in the job placement that they allegedly offer she had to request them on an IG page. It's been 9 months and she still hasn't been accepted on Instagram. We call, email and get no response. Save your money folks!

I had an amazing time at American bartenders school! Lou was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable…read morein the industry. He made the class enjoyable and kept a welcoming environment for everyone learning. I did the flex schedule and graduated in 2 weeks. I'm in the job placement process now!

The course is great. Built my confidence. The teachers are Bryan, Lou and Dillan are amazing. I…read moretook the flex schedule n took me about a month. The class experience was great overall. Half way thru though, I almost quit bc it's hard. Memorizing all the cocktail recipes, I was just not getting the hang of it. Bryan was very encouraging. Practice, practice practice. I passed all the tests, I surprised myself! $995 later I'm certified mixologist! I was told bartenders are in demand, what they dont tell you, finding a job is some thing else. Since I don't have any experience building, a résumé is a challenge. Most fancy places that I want to work, and that pays well, like located at the fancy hotels want 3 to 5 year experience. it's discouraging. Id have to start at bottom and work my way up....

My instructor "Henry Perez" is a bartending savant his knowledge of all aspects of the business and…read morehow to succeed in it was more than worth the price of the course. He teaches you just the right amount of information to develop an appreciation for wine, beer, and spirits and how to blend them in order to please the customer and have them come back for more.

Amazing bartending school would recommend to anyone that wants to be taught the right way to…read morebartend.

Great class-lot of material to get through in two weeks but the teachers are always willing to…read moreanswer your question in class and over email. They always had a portion of class to do demos and to let you practice which was really helpful. Loved the last class with the flaming drinks and fun contests!

They're good smart "kids", good teachers. But they can use better snacks, other than dorm style…read morejunks. It's worth the time to schlep there.

I had a side gig as a server at a catering hall prior to covid. When they re-opened, I asked to…read morecome back as a bartender because I had done it a couple times there and had bartending at other places here and there and it was less physical stress. I didn't account for the mental stress of not knowing how to really make drinks with 25 guests and servers, simutaneously demanding drinks. Not just rum and cokes or simple drinks I've made at hole in the walls or parties I've worked; I mean real cocktails Manhattans, Cosmos, Sidecars, every type of Martini, drinks I never made, heard, or bothered to know how they're made when I order them. Even after googling, my portions were off. I was rusty and a mess. Everyone says you don't need a class, you'll figure it out. Only true if you are ok with being wrong or work somewhere that will train you/be patient with you messing with their inventory. Since I'm not so good at knowingly serving people bad drinks, I signed up for the 3day course at 1800 Bartending. The location is convenient (right by the E, F at Union Turnpike) It is 1 Saturday class + 2 nights guest bartending, subject to scheduling. I chose the 3 day over the 8 because 1) I'm broke - There's groupons but call to book and see what they can do for you before you purchase 2) They offered to subtract the difference if I wanted to upgrade later on. I feel like I had the information I needed from my experience and all the googling I had done to understand spirits and "shaken vs stirred" and all that but I personally needed a place to practice my pour and timing and ask questions without feeling stupid. One day would be good enough to boost my confidence and gave me course material access to refer back to for the more complex drinks once I had the basics down. However, if you have little to no experience behind the bar or with spirit knowledge, take the 8 day. It's 2 weeks with 3 classes + 1 guest gig each week. They break down the cocktails by type and give you in depth info. My course was from roughly from 10-6p with an hour lunch. The classroom is set up with about 8 mock stations with faux liquor (the way that people overpour and spill, it's better that way though you can't taste if your "drink" is right) so about 16ppl max in a class. Mine had like 7. The instructor goes over your responsibility as a bartender when serving people and how to handle IDing guests, overconsumption, etc. Super important! Then for the rest of the class, he goes over 12-15 basic cocktails and techniques in sections so that you can practice. We were paired up for role playing and to help each other out and the instructor comes around to check on you. Let's talk about the instructor - Diego is awesome! Really nice, very knowledgeable, helpful and makes you comfortable. He's definitely an industry pro. He answered all our questions and gave realistic responses. Super appreciative because it enhances the experience Guest bartending was at a cute gastropub a few days later. How it works is you bring your friends, family to order drinks and let you know how you did, putting your skills to work. It's a great way to practice, an opportunity to show of your talent and business growth skills to an owner who may be hiring and just an overall vibe. I only have 2 friends and they couldnt make it but I was able to practice with some of the others students and socialize, which is kind of the most important skill for a bartender. A good drink = Tip$ A good drink + a personality = boom! you're Bill Gates I worked the following weekend -I was the only bartender, 70 guests, and for 4 hours straight they wanted blueberry martinis, margaritas, mojitos and then some. I made a lot of money and my Maitre'd said I was like a different person from the last party we worked together. Thanks 1800 Bartending

This place is a complete rip off…read more They have a Groupon out right now and according to the Groupon, it states that you get a 100% guaranteed job placement, along with a certificate and the option of taking four 4-hour or two 8-hour classes on the weekend. Its all complete bullshit. You dont get a certificate or job placement UNLESS you pay another $300. You dont get the flexible schedule option of the four 4-hour class during the week but ONLY the two 8-hour class on the weekends. Everything that they state that they are going to do on their Groupon is inaccurate. I basically just wasted $100 to learn how to mix a few drinks, which I could of totally done on Youtube for FREE. This place is not legit, they just want your money.

My husband and I have been to Bar Academy twice within the last year ; once for the Sangria making…read moreclass and last night we went for the margarita making class. Both times we have absolutely had a great time. The classes always seem to attract a (mostly) cool, laid-back crowd . The owner, Rob, is funny and tries to keep the mood light and fun. You can definitely tell he truly appreciates everyone's business and really tries to make sure everyone has a good time. Though I am an introvert at heart, I appreciate being pushed a little outside my comfort zone and being put at the bar to mix drinks. The hands on experience also helps you mingle with the others in the class. We will definitely return!

I purchased a Groupon for the one-day 8 hour bartending certification course for 2 people. On the…read moreGroupon and their website it says they have days available through the weekday and Saturdays. This was the only reason I purchased them for weekday availability as it is very difficult for me to take off work on a Saturday. When I called to schedule, I was told that the course is not 8 hours and more like 4-5 hours & that they only have them available on Saturdays. I was very disappointed to hear that I was mislead by the Groupon and their website. I went to their Instagram page & they had a post that showed the dates available to schedule for the certification class. Along with the dates was an excerpt saying that you can message them to request a weekday for an extra cost. I messaged them through that specific post explaining my situation and they deleted the post and never responded to me. I also left a message on their website as well & they never got back to me. I am very disappointed as I was super interested in attending and would've certainly posted about it and recommended other people to attend & attend other events, or gifted to others. Edit: I knew the owner would respond and that is why I included that it is written on YOUR website and YOUR instagram page that you have weekdays available. It's not just misinformation through Groupon, it's you too!

I have been a student of this school for a week. Looking at it from the perspective of someone…read morelearning, I think it's a fantastic school. They have a great course Curriculum, great practice sessions, and fantastic placement assistance. This is my first week and I am giving them four-stars. s In course of time, If my expectations with placements are realized, I will be happy to upgrade to a five. Jesse and the rest of the team are awesome. Marianne did some practice sessions, and she is wonderful. And Jules, without her timing practice, I would not have passed. They make the course interesting, make sure to get it into you that bartending is not a chore, but what you would do for fun.

This school has taught me so much about bartending and I'm now confident to go into the workforce…read more Without this school, finding a bartending job would be challenging since they don't higher without experience. learning the drinks prior to a job saves MONTHS on learning recipes!