New York City, NY · The City's Bartending Academy
New York Never Sleeps. Neither Does the Demand for Great Bartenders.
Craft cocktail bars. Rooftop lounges. Michelin-starred dining. The most competitive bar market on earth. Train where the bar is set highest.
New York's Most Demanding Bar Market
Trained for the World's Toughest Bartending Scene
New York City has more bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues than any other city in North America — over 10,000 licensed establishments, from dive bars in Brooklyn to $30-cocktail destinations in the West Village. Employers here have seen it all, and they only hire the best.
Our program gives you the technical precision, speed, and confidence that NYC bars demand. Whether your goal is a craft cocktail bar in Manhattan, a rooftop lounge in Brooklyn, or the bar program at a world-class hotel, we get you there — with three certifications and direct job placement support.
NYC Bartending Academy · Hands-On Training
Training Programs
What You'll Learn
Professional Bartending
Master 125+ classic and craft cocktails, build speed under pressure, earn industry certifications.
Craft Mixology
Artisan techniques, house-made ingredients, and the depth that today's top-tier bars demand.
Beer & Wine Service
Complete wine pairing, craft beer knowledge, and cellar management for upscale venues.
ServSafe Alcohol
State-required responsible service certification — the credential every employer asks for.
Start in Three Steps
Enroll Online or By Phone
Register for your preferred class time in minutes. Day, evening, and weekend options available.
Complete Your Training
Hands-on bartending, mixology, beer & wine, and your ResponsibleService certification.
Get Placed at Work
Our job placement team connects you directly with hiring bars and restaurants.
Why Train Here
Ready for New York's Standard
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Craft cocktail techniques — the language of NYC's best bar programs
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High-volume speed under pressure — NYC bars move fast
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Michelin-starred restaurant bar service protocols
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Rooftop and event bartending for New York's private event scene
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Wine & spirits depth — NYC guests ask hard questions
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ServSafe Alcohol certification — required by NY State law
Class Schedule
What Graduates Say
"I walked into my first job interview with more cocktail knowledge than bartenders who had been working for years. The training is serious."
Marcus T.
Now at a hotel bar downtown
"Job placement was real. Within two weeks of finishing I had three interviews and started working the following Monday."
Priya K.
Working at a craft cocktail bar
"The speed drills, the certification, the actual hands-on practice — it was everything I needed to get hired fast in a competitive market."
Derek W.
Event bartender, 2 years running
Job Placement
NYC Venues That Hire Our Graduates
Service Area
Serving New York City & Surrounding Areas
Find Us
New York City, NY
1350 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10019
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New York Is Hiring. Are You Certified?
NYC bars don't take chances. Graduate with three certifications and a placement director working for you.