ABC Bartending School of the Bay

"This is the kind of course I’m kicking myself I didn’t take years ago when I was a young man. Whether you’re thinking about working as a bartender, or just interested in how the drinks are made, I highly recommend this course. If you’re at least 21 years old, and drink more than a couple of drinks a year, and have the time/money, you should probably take this course. All you need is a couple of weekends to attend class. The first weekend is listening, taking notes, and asking questions. The second weekend is listening again, reviewing what you’ve done, and practicing making the drinks yourself. This is one of the most interesting, and fun courses I ever took my whole life. Erik is an incredibly interesting, professional, helpful, and practiced instructor/professor of mixology. His years of experience and knowledge of bartending is encyclopedic. He creates a very engaging, informal, but professional atmosphere and conveys the main information quickly, clearly, and with a great deal of wit and humor, which is greatly appreciated. Much of his class/lecture felt like a stand-up comedy routine. Depending on how much you know about various alcohol drinks, and how familiar you already are with various alcohols, and how quick a learner you are, you’ll probably have to spend 50 to 100 hours outside of class reading the 93 page, single-spaced book, taking notes, making flash cards to memorize the approximately 150 drinks you’ll have to memorize, and practicing pouring various drinks to build proficiency. There’s many other things to learn as well, and this course really is just a boot camp for bartenders, but it’s a great start, and I’m so glad I took it. A weekend is not enough time to convey everything in the book, but the lectures hit the highlights and fill-in the missing info. Also, Erik is available for any questions you might have either in class or after. I give Erik and ABC Bartending School my very highest recommendation."

"I attended ABC Bartending School February - March 2018. I received my certificate April 2018. My instructors were Shawn Kroll and Eric. My instructors were great, patient and knowledgeable. Keith Lamont came on board and made some immediate changes in the school, starting with cleanliness of the facility. Upon receipt of my certificate, I was immediately placed to work events, corporate parties, weddings, holiday parties and sent on job interviews. I worked at a restaurant for 5 months and was placed by Keith at ABC. ABC allows you to come back anytime to practice your craft, take continuing education classes or just come in for advice on your resume. Give them a try - you won’t be disappointed."

"I really enjoy This school !the teachers are great! and definitely care about your success.They have super flexible schedules which is great if you’re working or going to school they keep their word on getting you working on paid events once you finish where everything is provided for you.Pricing is super affordable.They are willing to work with you. and you have unlimited access to the school once you finish to brush up on anything you’ve studied in the past or new recipes you may have questions on after your job placement !"

"The training here is hands on and real world. I respect and appreciate all the instructors from ABC Bartending school."