OKKK! How fun!!! lol I just completed the program this week. I've always thought about bartending, but I just never knew where to start. I finally did more research and stumbled across ABC. What a great experience! Low-key nervous, didn't know what to expect... I transformed into a masterful bartender, thanks to David! HAHA no but really.. the layout and the way he taught the class definitely was much easier to follow than I thought. Concise, yet elaborate. Awesome mock bar.. lots of parking space. David's a cool guy, I enjoyed my time! Thanks ABC & David! read more

Hey I took the morning classes with David and it was amazing. I learned ratios and through drink menu. I feel confident with my new skill set to apply in the industry. Also to host great at home events. Thanks David read more

I took morning class from 10am-1:30pm, it was great, we have a fabulous instructor, DT Parker. read more

ABC Bartending Schools - Bartending Schools Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

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This class was so much fun! My instructor was Toni and she make the class so much more interactive and exciting than what I was expecting it to be. She is also super Knowledgeable in her skills and just drinks in general. read more

My instructor Toni was amazing!! Very knowledgeable and I felt very confident in making my drinks!! Keep her!!

ABC Bartending was great to work with! Very affordable, communicative, and our bartender, "B", was amazing! I would definitely go through ABC Bartending again. read more

Kayla represented ABC Bartending for our event. She was amazing and managed the event very well. The experience that ABC Bartending gave for this event was amazing and helped me a lot. Thanks Kayla, you were fantastic!! read more

Just graduated from the Seattle ABC Bartending School. It was a great experience. The teacher Toni was great! She is super knowledgeable and takes the time to make sure you're learning everything. I would recommend these classes to anyone. Hopefully you'll be lucky enough to get Toni as your teacher. Cheers, Aaron read more

This is an awesome school! Rob is a very nice person who teaches bartending pretty well . There is so much information that you just memorize in the class that you don't even need to study at home. I'm really glad I took mixology classes at Abc. Def recommending it to everyone read more

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I bought the Living Social deal for the 4 hour bar tending class. I believe it was normally $100. I originally wondered if it was really worth $50 but I think it was. It is a class I have to take only once in my life as bar tending is not my profession and I don't work in the service industry. I definitely learned a lot about making cocktails and other mixed drinks such as chilled shooters and your classic martinis. The teacher was great. Her name was Adrienne and she was fun, funny, and kept the class interesting. She was obviously very knowledgeable about bar tending and passionate about her job. Our class had 7 people in it and we made dozens of drinks in the 3 1/2 hour class. The class was shorter because the class was smaller and we were able to move through the material a bit quicker than if it was a bigger group. One important thing to note is this is a school and not a bar. Therefore all the "drinks" are made with colored water. They look pretty real and the liquors are thickened so that the drinks look pretty realistic with the exception of the layered shots. I was a bit disappointed that we couldn't taste even one real drink but that would be illegal since they are not a bar and don't have a liquor license. We got a packet of all the recipes we made during the class and more drinks we didn't get a chance to make. One thing I did not like is that after making the reservation for the class I could not confirm that I had a spot in the class. I did read the other review on here that said the person called and had no answer and drove to Tukwila to find the building closed. Driving from the north end to Tukwila then having no class would not make me happy. I did call a couple times the day of the class and got the answering machine. I decided to risk it and go anyway but it made me nervous. Thankfully it all worked out. I would suggest to the owner to have a phone line for a cell phone since someone is (as far as I can tell) only at the office when teaching a class and not during normal business hours. This would ease the minds of potential students I think. I'm glad I took the half day class. I'd recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning how to make a variety of drinks for fun. They have a 40 hour class to get a certification as well. read more

Hired!!! Starting my first bar tending gig next week, thanks to Rob and Dave for the awesome one weeks worth of fun bar tending training! Update - made my first drink from scratch & customer LOVED it asking me how I made it. Happy Days! :) read more

You are exposed to a variety of drinks from professionals who work in the industry so you can understand why and how things are done. The class does a great job of teaching about the most widely used liquors, brandy etc.. and learning how to differentiate them. What I liked most was the small class size so you can get more individual instruction and ask a lot of questions. I would recommend this class to anyone looking to break into the bartending industry. read more

Great class if you want to learn the basic recipes and techniques. You will have fun and learn a lot very quickly. While you can't learn everything from a classroom, this course will surely give you the confidence you need to work in any bar, and it will give you a solid foundation to build from. Anyone can become a bartender, but this course will get you there faster. read more

Rob does a great job with the classes. To bartend i needed more than academic knowledge, I needed experience. I got that experience at ABC Bartending. Rob does job placement services included with the classes, and after the first class Rob lines me up to bartend at a wedding. I made $250 that night. read more

I've already bar tended for a couple of years now and I bought a groupon a year ago. I finally joined a class starting last week with hopes of learning more cocktails and to build speed to be a competitive bartender. I took the 32-hr class option with Rob and he knows his shit. By the end of today (my finals day!) I had invented three new cocktails, kept a speed of 12 cocktails made in 5 minutes or less, and confidence in making cocktails for work. Thank you ABC bartending! read more

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I attended the 4 hour fun class with a friend. We got the $50 deal, but I would have paid $119 for this gladly. Rob took us through setup, supplies, techniques, drinks, and even had amusing stories to help us remember the drink ingredients that had us in stitches. He gave us printouts of recipes and basics to have on hand. I took this class to be able to bar tend for friends events and volunteering, not as a profession, but if I ever want to REALLY learn this stuff, I will be coming back for the full course. This is a fun thing to do as a couple btw, or with a friend. Rob is a teeny hard to get a hold of, leave a message and he will call you back, and follow up in case your message gets eaten by phone gremlins. He wants to teach you, be patient :) read more

My teachers were the best!! My teacher (male) Ron Sivret was the most enthusiastic, booming, helpful teacher! I was shocked that I was able to learn so much in a short 2 week period. Not only was I taught all of the basics, I continued to learn from home. The class is laid back, non-fussy, the work environment is comfortable and casual, it's fun the learning curve is not so steep and for some reason, I was able to remember almost everything and STRUGGLE with retention. Ron Sivret taught me so much, so quickly, I was actually hired 1 week into the class to work as a bartender. I didn't keep the job but I earned my class $$ back. It's worth it. Ron Sivret's ABC Bartending school in Tukwila is a great place for beginner bartenders, servers who want to do something else, cocktail waitresses who want to learn their alcohols better and more. I would never regret it. http://www.abcbartending.com/bartending-school-seattle.php read more

I knew nothing about alcohol let alone bartending. After classes with Rob at ABC Bartending I am super confident in my skills and knowledge of 100's of drinks and cocktails now. The class is well worth the money. read more

If you want to learn how to make solid drinks and wow friends at your next social event - this is the place for you! My class was super intimate (3 people) so we were able to get a lot of personal attention and instruction which is great if you're quite the novice. Rob is a phenomenal instructor and kept the group on our toes with his stories and tricks of remembering all the drinks. He's got a ton of experience and a wealth of knowledge. For those interested in managing a bar, he's a solid resource and willing to answer any and all questions. I also liked the 30 min class at the end of the course where Rob explains the best way to get a job if you're interested in doing so. Methods that I would never have thought of. ABC's weekend course option was great for me because I live and work in Tacoma. The drive was easy and I hit zero traffic since it's perfectly situated in Tukwila before you get to the chaos of Seattle. I would totally go back to ABC - Seattle if he decided to host an advance course. read more

This school is amazing and completely worth it! Would highly recommend if you are looking to become a bartender or just for fun. You learn a lot of stuff and the class is fun. I couldn't believe how much I learned in a short amount of time! They teach you everything you need to know and more! Really wish Rob did advanced classes tho! read more

I bought two Living Social deals for ABC Bartending School $50/person and called and made an appointment for both people for the Friday class 6-10pm. We work in Seattle and it took an hour drive through traffic to Tukwila. I was afraid we would be late so I called three times but no one picked up. We arrived on 6:10pm and the office and classroom was closed. I called and left another message asking for the manager to call back. After four days I still have not received a reply from them. I am extremely disappointed in spending $100, wasting an hour drive down, and foregoing other plans on a Friday evening out with friends!! Btw, the office and classroom are very small and look a bit run-down. I do not recommend this type of service to anyone. read more

As it's the only bartending school I have attended I can't say "Whoo-hoo as good as it gets" But I really had a great time and got as much out of it as I put into it, which is exactly how Rob teaches it. He never said "He will get you a job", but he did say that "It's a job getting a job" and that's the reality of any job search! After I passed his fun, quick, and info packed week of bartending classes (I took two a day) I worked diligently on my resume and studied the playing field, i.e. places I actually could stand to be in let alone work there. I myself got a job quickly and have moved up into management in less than three months. No, it's not going to happen to everyone but it won't happen to you if you don't present yourself properly and learn all you can about the establishment and people who work there and spend money there. More than bartending skills and the law, Rob teaches confidence and gives you most of the tools you need to succeed. The rest is up to you. I tell anyone who will listen about Rob Sivret and ABC Bartending, Thanks again Rob! Rikki read more

*Update* I would like to take time to thank Rob at abc bartending. He is an amazing instructor! The class is so fun , yet informative. I looked forward to class everyday. When u go in you don't really know what to expect and of course trying something new you don't have the most confidence, by day two I knew that bartending is something that I can do and be good at. I never felt overwhelmed, Rob has a way of teaching you in a fun way. I learned 100's of cocktails , accuracy , and a lot of about the bartending business in general. I cannot wait until I get my first job. Prior to attending ABC I honestly can say I was not prepared like I thought I was. I am so happy I attended and encourage anyone thinking about being a bartender attending as well. It will be ode changing. Thank you so much Rob Ps i left my interview packet the last day (I was so excited about passing my test lol )see you Monday :) read more

Hired!! At a very nice Sushi bar about 10 minutes away from my place! I moved to Seattle about a month ago, and have always wanted to take bartending school - I thought, even if I never was an actual bartender, I would learn some useful skills to impress my friends with, or even to make more creative drinks for myself. From the beginning, the process was easy. Rob responded to my inquiry immediately, and was friendly and talkative over the phone. I took the "weekend" class - 2 weekends in a row, 10-6 Sat/Sun. I had Rob as my teacher, and you can tell he really knows what he's doing. First off, I LOVED the class. I looked forward to going every day. The way he teaches it makes it very easy to remember a large amount of drinks in a small amount of time. The speed exercises made me more confident in my abilities, and were a lot of fun! The other people in the class were also very nice, and overall, we had a lot of fun together. I passed the final test the first time - all you have to do is pay attention when he's teaching you, and quiz yourself a bit at home! Within a DAY of graduating, Rob gave me a shining recommendation to a nice bar that he knew was looking for someone, I went in a few days later for an interview, and was hired on the spot. All in all - everything was smooth, fun, and I got hired right away. I would highly recommend this school to anyone! Thanks Rob! read more

Rob's ABC Bartending school helped me become a great bartender and get hired at every job I have applied at thus far. I graduated at the end of April 2014. I just landed a bartending job with benefits, who gets those in this industry?? People like ME, who went to ABC get those kind of jobs! Yes, it's true! Rob I can't even begin to tell you how thankful I am, that I attended your school and met you! You are a rock-star of a human being-buddy! I highly recommend this school! Rob is the best and knows the business more than anyone I have met. ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC Huge "air-punch' to you Rob!!! Your best student!! LOL... Jk.. Well kinda!! =) read more

Rob is awesome! I went in not knowing a lot besides your basic vodka soda, etc, but left knowing how to make all kinds of drinks, shots and martinis! He teaches you how to be fast and efficient which is important to employers and working in a fast paced environment. By the end of the 2nd week, I felt really comfortable behind the bar. Rob makes it fun and has tricks that make remembering cocktail recipes easy. Without his acronyms, I would never be able to remember them all. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to bartend. Rob will even help you with how to do your resume and get your first Bartending job. I just graduated and I have 3 job interviews set up! read more

I took the 2 weeks course with Rob. The class totally goes above and beyond my expectations. Rob is fantastic and hilarious. He always stays after class to help you if you have any questions. He's, with no doubt, one of those instructors who genuinely love their jobs. His lessons are priceless not only in bartending field but in any other jobs out there. This is a must take class whether you want to be a bartender or just want to know more about liquors. read more

Great school, great experience. I took the 2 week long course in January 2014. Came out of class with a large knowledge of cocktails and bartending techniques. Rob showed us how to pursue a job as a bartender, and used his years of experience in the industry to tailor the class to what managers are looking for. The school helped me get an interview with a brand new night club in downtown Seattle. With no bartending or even restaurant experience, I was hired out of a very large pool of applicants based on my interview and the recommendation from the school. This obviously won't happen for everyone, but I'm confident that I have the skills to find a job that I want and demonstrate that I am fully qualified for a bartending position. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone looking to get into the industry at any level, restaurant, bar, or club. Great investment, and a great payoff read more

HIRED- As a bartender at a prestigious golf and country club! I absolutely loved ABC Bartending! I thought I would be very intimidated on the first day, being as I just turned 21 and knew very little about bartending, but Rob made it so much fun! The speed tests definitely give you the confidence to apply for any bartending job you want, and you will leave knowing far more drinks than you could have imagined. I completed the course in 2 weeks and landed the first job I interviewed for! I would highly recommend this program. read more

AWESOME School! My son first took this course, loved it and was hired as a bartender at a popular steakhouse. Rob's teaches a phenomenal amount of drinks in the two week period, and while intense, the teaching methods he incorporates really helps the student learn and absorb the information. We started hands on practice from the very fist day, also another plus! In addition to the immense knowledge I left with and the fun I had while learning, Rob had me lined up for a gig before I even graduated. While there I also saw him assist current and prior students find employment as well. They live up to everything they say they do AND MORE!! read more

I would absolutely recommend this school to anyone thinking about bartending! Rob is such an amazing instructor. Personable, knowledgeable and adaptable to seemingly any learning style. At the end of my course I felt comfortable and skilled behind the bar and ready to head into any business with confidence. read more

I did a one week condensed course at ABC with Rob and not only did I learn a ton, but I got a great job the following week! Rob ensures that by the end of his course you will feel confident in your knowledge of mixology and your pouring and other techniques...he also helps with job placements/recommendations, and from the perspective of someone who has significant experience in the bar and restaurant industry, he coaches students on how to present themselves as strong candidates for the jobs they want. I definitely recommend this school/course! read more

Outstanding class! Our class consisted of students just starting a career to retired professionals with advanced degrees. Rob was able to keep the class challenging, fun and educational for all. His class on interviewing and resume writing were invaluable. For anyone looking to start a new fun career or someone wanting to impress his buddies at his home bar I recommend this class. read more

Rob is amazing and anyone who is looking to learn how to bartend should definitely be learning from him!

I currently work as a cocktail server and wanted to move to the other side of the bar, I signed up for the accelerated 2 weekend course. It worked best with my current work schedule. It was a difficult getting signed up, since it seemed I was playing phone tag but well worth the wait. Rob is an amazing instructor. He makes the recipes easy to remember, the techniques you learn here are top notch. After the first weekend I could already see my technical ability was stronger than bartenders currently working at my restaurant. I feel confident in my ability to work the bar all because of what I learned at ABC. This school is well worth the money!!! read more

I purchased a Living Social voucher. I called four times over three months to schedule a class and asked to be called back since nobody answered the phone. Despite leaving my name and phone number, nobody called me back or left a message. Now the voucher has lapsed and not sure if I even want to apply it towards a future class. Buyer beware! read more

So I moved to Seattle and thought it would be a good idea to get a part time job as a bartender to meet people. ABC seemed like the best bartending school, so I attended and graduated from their class. The teachers there are VERY knowledgeable and friendly. However on the ABC website they advertise "Job Placement" and "Job Placement Assistance" and even "Lifetime Job Placement Assistance". This bartending school does NOT place anyone in a job, they simply teach how to apply at bars, and they hang up print outs from Craigs List of jobs available. They do not have any contacts in the business that regularly hire from their schools; when I graduated I was told to call if I had a hard time finding a job, every time I called they said they "didn't know of any jobs available" and that I should "look on Craigs List". I'm not sure what their idea of job placement assistance is but this is not it! It took me 4 MONTHS to find a part time bartending job. Every bar I went to they smirked when they saw I went to bartending school. Finally I got a job at a local hotel, they told me they hired me solely based on the fact that I have 15 years of food service experience and not because I had attended bartending school. I would recommend getting a job as a bar back and learning from a barteder, you'll get a job faster that way! read more

This school is awesome! I got a job offer the first day I started in Montana doing seasonal work! Rob is the best instructor and I could not have made a better decision by attending his classes. I did the 2 week course and I learned so much. Thanks to his intuitive and inventive teaching style, I know over 100 classic cocktails off the top of my head by memory and am always learning more. I highly recommend this course to anyone. Do keep in mind that in order to succeed as a bar tender, you do have to put in the effort yourself to obtain the jobs you want, do not rely on the school to do it for you and then complain that you got nothing out of the experience. I really cannot understand why there is a bad review on this place at all. My only assumption is that people should do their research and not be apathetic about their goals. Your life is what YOU make of it. Thank you so much Rob! I will be going back to the school for my free refresher courses as often as I can! You are awesome!! read more