Jade is the best teacher ever. I had a great time learning how to bartend. Thank you sooooo much.

Matt was a great instructor. Loved the course, made it fun while learning. Would def recommend

I've been wanting to become a bartender for years and thought I'd finally do it and am so glad I did. First of all Janice is the best. She is very honest, patient, helpful, direct and wants you to succeed so will give you pointers on how to do it. But go with the intention of learning the craft because there are moments and it is work........but have to add it is so much fun. I also had a class with Austin and he's a hoot. They are both full of information and interaction is imperative. The class is Monday through Thursday mornings for two weeks or evenings or Saturday and Sunday all day. I fully recommend ABC Bartending in Los Alamitos, you'll miss out if you don't take the class with Janice. read more

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I had no idea I was going to learn so much in such a short period of time! Jeff was amazing and thoroughly goes over everything you need to know to be a bartender and then you get to put it all into action with practice and lots of it. Jeff is so knowledgeable and teaches you how to properly set up the bar to be efficient, working with both hands. Thank you Jeff for the awesome training! read more

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This place is the only place I'd recommend to any friend or family wanting to learn about bartending. The flexibility they offer is beyond compare! Morning, night and weekend classes! I was so nervous for my first class, I thought I would stick out like a sore thumb but NO. Matt, the instructor, was so fun and brought so much laughter to the class. I feel so much confidence now behind the bar and that's all thanks to this school and Matt! read more

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This is the school to go!! The teacher (Janice) is a freaking boss! She has been bartending over 20 years & has seen it all. She will teach you to work smart and efficient. Smarter not harder. She will show you everything you need to do from the minute you walk into the bar, till the minute you clock out. I can't thank you enough Jan, my outlook on bartending will be forever changed read more

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When I walked into ABC Bartending School in Los Alamitos I instantly loved the vibe it was very comfortable I was initially intimidated because I didn't know anything about alcohol , Janice was so professional and knowledgeable she made this class fun and entertaining I absolutely love her personality, I learned so much in this class , there is so much information and so many different liquors and mixes to learn but she broke it down where anyone could learn and understand. , I love that this school offers lifetime refresher courses I highly recommend this school. Great vibe very welcoming read more

The teacher made several insensitive comments against people who are trans and is openly misogynistic. I never got anything to say I completed the course and it was over all a waste of money and time. I was basically ignored after I didn't want to come by his personal bar and work for free (tips only). There is mold and rat droppings everywhere. You're better off learning online. There is no job placement assistance whatsoever. read more

Took the class with instructor Jade. Was such a fun experience and I learned a lot. I feel like I am more prepared and will be a much more confident bartender. Jade is very helpful and insightful on what it takes to be a good bartender. Thanks Jade! read more

Excellent place to learn and practice. Very awesome instructor! Matt is a great, humble instructor there. Appreciate his time and teachings at the school. Enjoyed learning and practicing here. read more

I finished this course in 7 days! Jeff was an amazing and knowledgeable instructor. He went through all required material thoroughly and made sure we were making the drinks correctly. On the 2nd day, we were practicing making drinks, which was great. I have no complaints only applause. read more

Just finished my course and had such a fun time doing it. Jeff was my instructor and he made the course fun while being extremely informative. I wasn't expecting to have this great of an experience and would recommend ABC to anyone especially if you can have Jeff as your instructor! read more

2 week crash course with Jan! Super informative, fast pace, and FUN. Recommend this spot for anyone who wants to learn for work and for the knowledge! I took it to learns what goes on behind the bar and now I actually want to pour! 10/10 would recommend. PS take Janice!!!!!! Love her!!! read more

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Jeff is an amazing teacher! So enthusiastic and authentic. Very fun to learn from and has a lot of experience in the bartending world. He encourages all of his students to just be themselves. ABC bartending does hands on learning and I love that because I am a hands on type of learner. I would recommend this school for anyone who would wanna start their bartending career. read more

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my name is Sara, I am a current student here at ABC Bartending school in Los Alamitos, California. My instructor is Matt. He has been an inspiration and a phenomenal guide to pursuing my career as a bartender. The knowledge that Matt has is exceptional he knows detail information on drinks liquor why certain drinks are named what they are named as well as their origins etc. (Matt is a bartender encyclopedia to everything a person needs to know.) I highly recommend coming to ABC bartending school and hopefully you can attend the Los Alamitos site. This is my second posting of the bartending school. My first posting vanished. I don't know why, my rating was and still continues to be five stars. I enjoy attending ABC Bartending school. Time flies by while you're in class as long as you're staying focused and you are participating, before you know it you walk in and it's already time to leave. It's up to the students on how much they put in, in regards to what they want to learn. They gave me the foundations and the tools to be successful. The price is one of the best prices I have seen for attending school like ABC Bartending. Excellent service excellent price if you're planning to pursue the bartending career this is definitely the place for you. Thank you so much Matt for your patience, your transparency, and your dedication to ABC bartending school. You're one of a kind and definitely an asset in an attribute for ABC Bartending. Thank you and good luck to all the future bartenders out there! read more

I was disappointed in the facility it looked like a dive bar from the late 80's the plus was it was only 329.00 so i feel like i didn't lose too much money. Honestly learned more about bartending from watching You tube videos, then from Matt the instructor who droned on while i found myself zoning out. I would save your money and time and just watch videos on line for free, most bars don't even ask if you are certified and are willing to train you. read more

I decided to take the course because I wanted to learn the methods and skills to bartend. A couple of things. If you don't like memorizing recipes, then maybe it's not the class for you, because like the title states, it's a school. Our instructor Hogan is very charismatic and really knows his material. He gives us a lecture, allows us to ask questions, and also gives us plenty of time to practice behind the bar as well. The test at the end can be difficult, but by the end of the course, I felt comfortable enough to try it, and successfully passed as well. I really recommend this establishment to anyone who is really interested in becoming a bartender. Thank you guys! read more

My experience here was amazing! Jeff is a great guy :) & a great instructor and he goes in depth about not only the cocktails, but the process of how each Spirit is made, the History behind the Cocktails, and he's also very intelligent on other subjects outside of bartending. I definitely left out of there feeling smarter! I was able to complete my certification in 2 1/2 weeks and feel excited & ready to bartend in the real world! Thank you ABC! read more

Jeff was a great teacher. He made the class fun and interactive and did a really good job covering the material.

Great school for learning the fundamentals of bartending. My instructor was Jade, and you can tell they are very passionate about bartending and mixology, and truly care about their students. I would highly recommend this school for anyone who is looking to get into the industry. read more

Great Experience! The Instructor Jeff, was amazing. Flexible hours and days. So much to learn on bartending. Highly recommend this course if interested in bartending. -Laura O. read more

Such a great experience! Jeff is an awesome instructor. I love that he included the history and fun stories about the drinks. Cheers to Abc! read more

ABC Bartending School is top notch!! Jeff the instructor is very knowledgeable. He makes the class fun. Sure he teaches you how to mix drinks but he also teaches you the etiquette and necessary professionalism and proper skills needed to be an excellent bartender!! Thank you!! Jeanine read more

I graduated from this school a couple weeks ago and I couldn't be happier with the experience. There were some short comings but it's mostly due to maintenance and staffing. The classes run M-Th for 2 weeks. You have an option for morning class or night. The alcohol bottles are water and food coloring which are great so you can see what the actual drink looks like. The book covers everything you need to know about the fundamentals, so don't worry if the class is short. Just read up on the material. My instructor was Janice. She was very thorough and to the point. You would see the world you're about to enter through her explanation of things. Jan would teach you to WORK SMART, NOT HARD. The issue I had with maintenance: the ice machine wasn't working the whole time, so they had to get ice delivered. It would set us back by 30 minutes sometimes. The TV was too small and speakers need to be updated since you can't hear/see if you're all the way at the back. If I couldn't make the morning class, it would be okay for me to catch the lesson at night since it's the same instructor. Which brings me to my next point. She's working all day, all week. Isn't there someone else to teach during the nighttime? Poor woman. She's doing a really great job and deserves a break. Anyways, I highly recommend this school. It's a good program with good time slots and great location. Just make sure to bring snacks and take breaks or you won't absorb the whole lesson. read more

Just received my license! Janice was my instructor and wow, words can't even begin to describe how amazing and knowledgeable she was! I am so glad I signed up with them and she was my instructor! Not only was she welcoming into her "home" she got you started on the right track immediately. She was patient, helpful, taught us tricks of the trade, beyond knowledgeable, and not only taught us how to make drinks, she taught us confidence and how to believe in yourself. I recommend ABC Bartending School and definitely recommend requesting Janice as your instructor. read more

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Literally the most unnecessary thing to do before applying for bartending jobs. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND JUST LIE ON YOUR RESUME. Don't get me wrong, you do learn some techniques and terminology, but other than that- pointless. Bartending is a hands on skill that you learn & get better at over time. Mixing food colored water is not gonna help you master in this field. read more

Perfect place for you to learn about bartending and mixology. My Instructor is very knowledgeable and super nice.

I took a two week course here with Jeff and it fully prepared me for my job as a Bartender. He's a great teacher that makes it fun.

Great school to learn the ins and out of bartending. I started with zero knowledge of the industry and over the course of the class learned a plethora of knowledge. Jeff is a great instructor who does a good job of making the class fun and interesting while also teaching you techniques that will stay with you forever. read more

Matt was a great teacher and was very knowledgeable. The class will prepare you for all things bartending I highly recommend.

I just received my license! This place deserves a 5 star rating!!! Jeff was incredibly helpful and pushed his students to do the best. Gave us lots of tips and tricks on the ins and outs of bartending. You can also go back to the school anytime you want to practice your skills before an interview!!! Thank you ABC bartending. read more

Should have written this review back in October when I finished my class. I attended abc bartending classes in October without having any bartending knowledge. Our teacher Jeff was great! It was easy to learn from him, he goes through the book they provide and shows everything from which glass to use, oz vs seconds, and alcohol history too. I finished my classes in about two-three weeks... I actually miss going to them and wish I was still a student there. I would highly recommend ABC Bartending classes. read more

I waited to post about my experience so I can give an honest review of how the lessons and techniques learned can be applied to an actual job... First, Janice did an absolutely amazing job in preparing us mentally for the atmosphere we are going into. The first day when we greeted each other she asked, "How are you?" My reply was a dull and lifeless "not too bad." Right away she was on the prowl to teach. Expressing her views of how the interaction must be uplifting and energetic. Which, I can say, is 100% true. I've kept that first time meeting Janice in mind and have noticed how much the customers latch on to the energy. Next, Janice covered quite a bit about customer interaction and working as a team with either bar backs, servers, and other bartenders. I have been working with a bartender that have little to no experience, and the flow of the bar is greatly affected. The communication and key points she gave really helps when working with the experienced. Something as simple as "behind you" can avoid a quick turn and bump which would equal a spilled drink and starting all over. After this, I considering the amount of time drilling the drink recipes, the acronyms learned to remember them, and the presentation of the drinks being made. This time was of great benefit to make the customer see you know what you're doing. When the common drinks are ordered, you'll easily be able to mix it quickly because of the time spent studying and practicing. I worked with someone that had no clue how to make a drink, a common Sex on the Beach, and they quickly tossed me the customer to avoid the problem of telling them they didn't know how to make it. This worked out well because the customer was happy the drink was made quickly and tasted great which she in returned gave a generous tip and returned for 2 more. Then after graduating, I began looking for employment and utilizing the work assistance or job placement with Mallory. Before I signed up, I was told it's assistance only, not a guaranteed job. Which is exactly what Mallory did. I got the requested weekly updates and the assistance in adjusting my resume to fit the bar format. The communication was quick and the leads were accurate. As suggested, I also looked on my own and ended up applying to multiple businesses and was offered a position at 4 different businesses. I am currently working full time at my day job and have 2 bartending jobs. I put in a lot of effort to learn everything I can and it paid off. Finally, when working with John he was very accurate in his promises and guarantees. He was straightforward about the job assistance. He kept his word on what our arrangement was. There were no surprise costs added on. All of this made me feel comfortable in giving my recommendations to friends and coworkers to attend this very educational program. Anyone willing to put in the work to learn will do well. I sincerely thank you, Janice, for all of the help you've given me. read more

I loved this school! I had always wanted to learn how to make drinks and become a bartender for some extra cash on the weekends. People kept saying I didn't need school or to get certified but I am SO HAPPY I did. I really learned a lot! Janice was my instructor and she was was the perfect amount of knowledge and fun. She prepared me for everything I needed to know to get hired. Crazy thing, not even a week after I passed my certifications I got hired and now working my dream job! THANK YOU JANICE & (JILL)! I would highly recommend taking these classes. You really learn a lot. -Serra read more

This school is by far one of the best ever !! Jeff made my experience here worth every penny , he taught me more then what I need to know for the outside bartending world . He was very patient and made sure that I would succeed and feel confident once I walk out the doors of ABC Bartending . My two week course felt like 3 days . Jeff made sure that we had fun with it and be our true selves. Thank you Jeff your the best !!! read more

I already had a bartending job before but had to teach myself everything. I quit a while back and I decided it wouldn't hurt to add some more knowledge before applying for another job. I had Kim, she's amazing and super friendly. Very thorough! I learned a lot while being in this class! They also give you lots of nice tips, tricks, and mnemonic devices to help you memorize drinks. You basically pretend to make drinks with your own bar. All of the liquor and liquids you would need have food coloring in them to make them look real. Definitely helps because you do them over and over again. She can answer all your questions (she's been bartending for about 20 years I believe). It was a super fun class- I looked forward to attending and you get along with all your classmates. Price: winter is slower season so I only paid $295. I believe it can go upwards to 600ish? Benefits: free refresher courses for life I think. Businesses call up ABC to look for bartenders so you have lifetime job placement aid. They will help you forever, doesn't mean it's always guaranteed you will get it. read more

Took the 2 week course with Janice and I had so much fun making drinks and learning about all the different types of liquor! Definitely recommend taking this course at the Los Alamitos location! read more

I'll drink to ABC Bartending School! Cheers to Jeff and Matt who were amazing instructors that made the class not only informative but entertaining! I appreciated their guidance and knowledge that helped me pass both exams in 2 weeks! Now I make the SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS and if I forget anything I can always swing by the ABC "bar" and practice. It's as easy as 1-2-3 or should I say A-B-C! read more

Took the two week AM class with Jan. Drove from Fontana every morning just for this course! Best decision I've ever made. She was an amazing instructor. So patient and clever. Would pay and take class over again 5 times! read more

My girlfriend and I made a spontaneous decision to attend bartending school one weekend and not only was it a fun, but it turned out to be a great investment as we ended up getting jobs within 3 weeks of starting the class. Matt is hands on the best teacher you can ask for when it comes to bartending. We ended up finishing the course on the 4th day of coming in! Matt turned two adults who knew little to nothing about bartending prior to the start of the course, to professional bartenders in a matter of days, mastering over 30 drinks in that time. What I personally loved about Matt was that he was hard on the class and was very open about sharing his experiences as a bartender. His class being tough gave us all the confidence in the world walking into a bar. 10/10 recommend ABC Bartending Schools & Matt ask for Matt as your instructor ! read more