Just completed the weekend class.. And it's amazing, to say the least. My instructor, Matt, is truly awesome. He's an extremely knowledgeable and experienced bartender, and a very patient teacher. He taught us the correct ways to pour drinks and explained why it is done that way, and also gave us some insight as to what we should expect in the real world. He also showed us different ways drinks are made in different places, which is good to know. I really recommend this school to anyone that is looking to get into bartending. He also told us crazy stories from his times behind the bar... Loved the class!! read more

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

I paid for my daughter to go to this school to get her bartending license. She was also told in order 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! read more

Great school! Be prepared to pull your own weight and study hard especially with the 1-week course if you are like me and don't know anything about anything haha. Instructors really broke things down in ways that are easy to remember and had no care to demonstrate things until you get it down. Definitely recommend and big shoutout to Steph! read more

A great experience as I took the 2 week bartending course at ABC. Geoff showed us the tricks of the trade and rolled in personal experiences along the way. Highly recommended! Thanks ABC! read more

Loved this class learned alot the teachers are great ! So excited to start my new bartending career

Thank you, Stephanie and your team of wonderful, talented and experienced instructors! If anyone is looking to be an efficient, we'll-informed and acquire a lightning speed bartending skills, ABC Bartending is for you. You will not regret it! Stephanie and her team are very patient, knowledgeable and has an amazing attitude and personality that will teach you the business of proper bartending. read more

amazing experience! i learned so much in 1 week. Stephanie and Jeff were great instructors. Every 3 years you renew your ATAP for just $30. You can come back whenever and practice for free, after paying for the course. Great environment, very positive. You can ask as many questions as you need they will go at your pace! read more

I decided to take the 1 week class, and it was amazing! It is a lot of information but Stevie and Stephanie do a good job in Coaching you! I recommend taking this school, just study everyday and show up ready to learn! read more

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Good school to learn bartending also very friendly. I had an awesome time with the class mates And Jennifer the class instructor.

I highly recommend this school, I love ABC and Stephanie is the best teacher at ABC she will help you understand everything and make you feel confident . I took the test I failed the drinks part they let me restart the class for free Stephanie help me become confident she really knows how to teach she's the best with Stephanie you will make it in her class it's all about practicing and that's what make you confident in making the drinks . Thank you again Stephanie because of you I'm ready to serve in my bar .(Alexandre) read more

ABC Bartending School - Bartending Schools Near Me - New York, New York

I just completed my two week bartending course last Friday, and walked out of the door after passing my exam feeling extremely accomplished. Stephanie along with her team created a fun environment while ensuring we were learning and receiving the information in order to prepare us for our final exam. Initially I was hesitant about spending the money, but I have to say in the end I'm so glad I did. They allowed the payment to be split which was very helpful, and it ultimately is an investment that has the potential to make a quick return. The course material provides quite a bit of information, but is easy to get through, and I really appreciate the technique used which was consistent repetition and practice to drill in the knowledge and ensure you're not only able to pass the test, but will retain the knowledge when it comes time to land a job. I'm extremely grateful I came across this program...truly my only regret is that I hadn't done this muuuuuch sooner! read more

Doesn't worth it, the teachers are cool, but you get no job placement and that diploma is nothing you can do the same shit home with a bottle and a sinck, lol. Save your money please, watch on YouTube read more

Amazing school! You are constantly making drinks till the point where your brain automatically remembers them. They push you to perfect those cocktails, and they are extremely helpful and nice. After you graduate, you are allowed back for more training or you can retake the course. This school is all about making the best bartender out of you. They are passionate and caring, I recommend 10/10 read more

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Very good school I highly recommend and Stephanie is a very good teacher. Always on point making sure everyone understands the lesson and the drink recipes. It is also very flexible with the schedule and they are always available to answer any questions you may have. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful I would highly recommend coming to this school more than any other school for bartending. read more

ABC Bartending is a great place to learn the foundational information you need to get started with your bartending career. And it's affordable. Stephanie, Sean, & Stevie were all knowledgeable, patient, and very engaging and interesting. I definitely had fun while I was there. They also help with job placement. 10/10 Recommend. read more

While I agree with Liz K. on several points about this school, I don't think it deserves THAT bad of a review. ~*~*~ PROS: * A LOT of fun. You meet great people here! * The instructors are knowledgeable, down to earth, and approachable. * The practice bar is huge and extensive. Sure, it's all water with food coloring, but that's still mighty convincing with the tons of brand name bottles stocked on the shelves. They've got the whole counter set up for 10 people to practice at once. It can get a little crowded when everyone's running back and forth to get ice or refills for "juice", but there's plenty of room to work and do your thing. * You come out of the class with a pretty extensive knowledge of cocktails - maybe around 80 or so to start you off. The rest you can learn on your own. You also learn all of the name brand liquors, liqueurs, and "types" (gin, rum, etc), which I'll admit confused me horribly in the past. Now it's second nature to me. ~*~*~ CONS: * No, they don't place you in a job. They give you leads, which is basically telling you what bars in the area are looking for bartenders. I'll admit it would be nice to be automatically placed somewhere, but it gives you a reality check to understand that "it's a job to get a job", and you gotta do most of the legwork on your own. And even if they get you an interview at a place, there's no guarantee you'll get a gig if the place doesn't feel comfortable with you or your skills. Part of being a bartender is knowing how to turn on the charm and sell yourself, and no amount of help from an outside source can fake that for you. * If you do go out on your own to find a job, be prepared for a LOT of disappointment. Especially in today's economy, business is VERY slow for a lot of local bars and pubs (I've met more than one manager who said he had to work the bar himself to save money), so expect lots of turn-downs and "sorry, we're not looking for anyone"s. * You don't go into beer. You learn the classifications and how to pour & tap a keg, but I wish they had gone more into the beer brands specifically, because a lot of bars out there focus mostly on beer. You get a list of the "popular" brands and origins, but it's maybe a 15 minute lesson and it left me more confused than before, and worried I'd be turned down for a job because of my ignorance about different beers. I've been trying to study them on my own, but it's not the same as hearing it from a pro (or an alcoholic). * Wine is covered less than beer. You watch a video about serving wine, but you don't get any real education on the subject. * The class costs $395 for two weeks or the one week intensive, plus extra for the workbook. While it's not a bad price for a class that teaches you so much, and you CAN make up that much in tips on a good night of bartending, it may be months before you actually find a job to pay it off in the first place. That can be frustrating for those of us who need a second source of income ASAP, and want to know that 400 bucks won't end up just a negative blotch on our bank statements. ~*~*~ OVERALL: I'd recommend ABC to friends, if only because you learn so much and leave with a very good understanding of liquor in general. Bartending is a very useful skill to have. It's like knowing CPR or how to be a lifeguard - you can drop what you're doing and go into 'work mode' wherever needed. Advice for job searching: 1) You can get good practice (and contacts!) doing private parties and events. 2) Find out where new bars are opening up, and try to get in on the ground floor. 3) Be cheerful and enthusiastic. It's hard to keep that up when you've been to 20 bars already that turned you down, but a smile and good conversational skills do make a difference in this field. read more

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It was a very intensive week where I learned a lot about drinks! The teachers there are very professionals! Highly recommended!

I took a two week evening course and learned a lot! The school offers a flexible schedule and are available to answer any questions you may have. My instructors were Angelina and Jewel, they were both extremely knowledgeable and had a lot of patience while teaching me. After taking this course I feel prepared to land my first bartending gig! I would definitely recommend attending ABC ! read more

First of all i would like to express my gratitude to whole the staff of AbcBartending school .Special thanks to Matt and Pin .Who are very accurate and detailed in their explanations and teaching skills.Special thanks to Matt for sharing his talants and professional skills to get the new bartenders on the right path . In other words to day ,the classes are amazing ,instructors are great and fun.All my expectations were approved .thank you once again. read more

The school is awesome,I had a lot of fun. I would defiantly recommend this school. As far as the complaints - 'No job placement' - If you learned everything and payed attention you would be able to get a job by yourself. I don`t know why you expect people to just hand you a job. It`s a training, not a job placement program. Someone wrote that everything the school taught was wrong, cos of some place they got hired....well every place has it`s own code and rules,so ..... i don`t know what you are complaining about. It`s not hard to figure out read more

My roommate and I took a 2-hour Bartending Boot Camp here. To be honest, it felt like a waste of 120 minutes. If you're an adult who drinks on a semi-regular basis, you won't learn much. The class goes through the basics of tending bar, most of which you could easily learn in a 5 minute YouTube video or article online. No one left particularly thrilled. read more

ABC Bartending School - Bartending Schools Near Me - New York, New York

Took the 40 hour course last summer and thoroughly enjoyed it. Learned MUCH. Stephanie and Matt are great instructors, and you can learn different but useful things from both (outside of the curriculum - curriculum is exactly the same). Take a word of advice - it is clearly stated and the student signs off that job placement is NOT guaranteed, as you must go on interviews, jobs are scarce and you have to be the best. The school DOES advertise job openings. The rest is up to you. Learned 100 drinks and shooters, proper bar etiquette, business aspects, pouring, shaking and serving techniques, and how to tap a keg/install C02 tanks. The only thing that would have made this exceptional is if we were using real ingredients for some of the muddled drinks/real wine bottles/real draft tower. Learning to pour a beer doesn't take that long, nor does opening wine bottles, but using real fruit for muddled drinks is something else , like mojitos, old fashioned, etc. read more

I took this class during my two vacation from my day job and so glad i did. I learned a alot. I have worked as a waitress for several years and knew some things about the basics, but between Matt and Stephanie, I gained a ton of knowledge. The class is filled w/ diverse learning styles and diverse skill levels. Some classmates were already bartenders and wanted to improve on their skill set. Your working w/ an actual bar, but the bottles r filled w/ colored water... That is one of the downsides. Matt was very helpful with the inside scoop on things, what to say in interviews, how to work ur resume, different types of bars..ect. Stephanie was great with the practical info. Her teaching style suited me best cause i can be a little slow, lol... Between the two of them, i was given enough confidence to start interviewing for jobs while still in class. This was a great experience. The job placement part is really up to you. They give you tips of trade, terminology and basic practical information. They give you leads for jobs. Was even given info on a place that called the school directly looking for bartenders and told to go directly after class that day. I was determined to get a bartending job before I went back to work. So I with the info they gave me, I flooded Craigslist w/ my new updated resume (craigslist is filled w/ bartending jobs of all types). The second week of class I went on about 2interviews or open calls a day. I just finished my final exam today, got my certificate and had a job lined up yesterday. Id like to thank Matt and Stephanie for that. I used things the both of them equipped me with on that interview... read more

All i can say is, WOW! I couldn't believe how fast i learned and how fast it was over. I became a bartender in 2 weeks. This school is super friendly and you will love the instructors. If you are thinking in becoming a bartender i say go try this one out. You won't regret it. Thank you ABC Bartending School! read more

ABC Bartending School - Bartending Schools Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing experience!! I have a full time job in retail and this school is great because hours are flexible , people who teach are real professionals and everyone has there own style so I definitely learned something from each one of them. I'm not a drinker but after i graduated here I'll never be " can I have something sweet " at the bar kind of girl. I feel confident about being behind the bar now and I know I will be a great bartender! read more

ABC Bartending School - 10 drinks in 7 minutes:) sorry shots are off the photo. You'll be able to do that too! - Bartending Schools Near Me - New York, New York

ABC Bartending school is amazing! I took the 2-week 1-5pm course. My instructor, Kelsey, is seriously so awesome; I definitely learned a lot from her. This course is very informative and they really prepare you for your future Bartending endeavors. I'm glad I took this course. I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for the right Bartending school. Thank you guys!! read more

ABC Bartending School - Passed! - Bartending Schools Near Me - New York, New York

Abc Bartending is an amazing and easy to deal with establishment. I got a gift certificate for classes in 2005 and never used it. Abc Bartending staff were so kind, polite and helpful! They let me transfer it to my friend who really needs it. Thank you Abc Bartending! read more

Engaging and entertaining. Teachers are all very well educated and professional. Course is fun and very informative. read more

I moved to New York not knowing anyone at all and not having a job lined up either! A friend told me about ABC and i did some research on my own. They were the best rated and also the lowest price! I did the 2 week course and the teachers are so cool and down to earth I looked forward to class every day! I learned so much and I got a job just a few days after I graduated!!! Thanks Stephanie and Matt you guys are awesome! The people that don't succeed after this class are either extremely ugly (looks matter a lot if you're a bartender guys and girls) or they have no people skills! read more

The classes they offer can be completed in either 1 week or 2 weeks. The one week class seems to do better than the 2 week class because the material is drilled into them in a shorter time frame and it stays fresh in their heads, compared to the 2 weeks class which has a lot of downtime in between classes. The instructors are experienced bartenders that have been in the business for many moons and they will teach you almost everything you need to know about this type of work. read more

ABC Bartending School - Bartending Schools Near Me - New York, New York

This school deserves a 10 star I learned so much mentally , visually , and physically for the bar tending life at first I though Ill never be able to make it out there but with the support of Mat and Stephanie I'm doing good . This Is the first school that I ever went to that kept in contact with their students years after through phone , email and facebook page . Recently I was sent out by ABC to bar tend at AILEY'S fashion it was a great experience and pay was wonderful . Thank You ABC read more

I got my bartending certification at ABC School and I have to say it was definitely a great choice. The staff is great, very friendly and willing to help you all the way though the course and job hunting after. You have everything you need to feel like you are learning at a bar, that gives you a lot of confidence at the time of applying for jobs. Its as good as it can get and the price is much better than other schools that don't really offer so much more to make their price worth the money. I definitely recommend the school to everyone who wants to learn the art of cocktail mixing and bar procedures. read more

Stephanie and Kelsey are the world's greatest bartenders, it you don't get certified by them you're an idiot. They push you and you get it. It's only a week or two, well worth it. read more

ABC Bartending School - Bartending Schools Near Me - New York, New York

I was very skeptical about this school simply because they didn't used real alcohol,but the school was still worth trying they taught so much about liquor,alcohol and wines to the setting on the bar to the refilled of soda. my instructor was Stefanie she's is pretty cool ,calm and really knows her craft I highly recommend her and the whole staff are pretty chill to interact with read more

I love this school. The teachers Stephanie and Stevie are down to earth, helpful and just amazing! The best choice I made all 2018!

If you're trying to be a bartender, here is the place to learn! It's unbelievable how much you learn in this course and it's taught in a way that's informative and easy to remember. Stephanie and Stevie are great at what they do! read more

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Stevie's a sweet badass, Matt's cool, Kelsey is really helpful, and Stephanie is just awesome. Intense at first but the instructors make sure that you know your stuff. read more

Great school for learning bartending! I started the course without any experience and I came out the knowing so much in just 2 weeks. Recommend to everyone who is trying to start in the bartending industry, experience or no experience, guaranteed that to will leave the class learning way more then you expected. read more

Two Good Words: recreational bartending. Two Bad Words: No Placement Ok, so I had a lot of fun at this place, when I signed up to take the week long immersion course. The books are kind of out-dated, but the teacher updates you. I do feel confident about drinks, and can make about two hundred or so in my repertoire, but not about the POS system, which they glossed over and is one of the things that people who hire me ask about. The teachers here each have tons of experience, but it either contradicts what the book says, or what other professors say. Kind of confusing, but they have a really good bar back there to practice on. What sucks is, a month after graduating I'm no closer to a job then I was then, because they have a hotline for you to call in, but most of those job leads are posted on craigslist. Weak. If you are going to do a bartending school, I reccomend finding one that is called a bartenders' job agency in the title, or do some research and find one that really does give you a job, not job LEADS. Leads get you nowhere here. This one cost me about four hundred bucks, and I do feel good about pouring drinks, but as far as the buisness side of landing me a job, they did not deliver. UPDATE: This review used to be two stars, now it is one. I got placed as a bartender, and nothing they taught me prepared me for what I was doing. Don't waste your money, because each bar does things differently and this school definitely won't help. ABC must stand for Already Been Cuckholded, when your credit card goes through. read more