"The" Columbus Bartending School is the one and only teaching hub for ALL things Bartending. Whether you are new to the Industry, have little, some or vast experience, expect to be taught everything under the pretty little drink umbrella (and maybe even help you identify and correct bad Bartending habits you didn't even know you had!) Starting with the basics, Sherry and Vanessa quickly help you build your knowledge base, drink arsenal, skill sets and most importantly, confidence! Their many years of combined work experience and extensive knowledge of the Industry bring so many great things to the table. Paired with fun, carefully orchestrated hands-on practice in the school's highly interactive and fully functional simulation bar help prepare you for the real deal upon program completion. Sherry, you taught me SO much and I had absolutely the best time learning it all! I will always be appreciative for that. Vanessa, thanks for all the great laughs and countless times you motivated me and the entire class! Thank you both for offering such a high quality program garnished with class, professionalism, great attitudes and smiles. ¡Salud! read more

Recent graduate! Sherry is an incredible instructor! From day one, she created such a welcoming and supportive environment for our class. She's extremely knowledgeable about bartending techniques, cocktail recipes, and industry standards, but what really stood out to me was how patient and encouraging she is while giving a real world insight into what to expect as a new bartender. She broke things down in a way that made it easy to understand and retain, even when it felt overwhelming at first. Sherry has a great teaching style professional but fun and she genuinely cares about her students succeeding. She gave us confidence behind the bar and real insight into how to thrive in the industry. I feel so much more prepared thanks to her guidance. If you're considering bartending school, you'll be lucky to have Sherry as your instructor. She's the best! read more

Going into the first day of class, I knew only the most basic things about bartending, but now, only two weeks later, I've gained both the knowledge and the confidence to begin working as a bartender. Sherry, the instructor, is an excellent teacher who presents the lessons clearly and skillfully, and the school has a welcoming environment that encourages learning and allows for the inevitable mistakes. Students learn the fundamental skills of bartending (which includes facts about the many types of alcohol) and dozens of recipes, along with guidance on how to get a job after graduation. Overall, a wonderful experience provided by genuinely great, helpful people. read more

Columbus Bartending School is so much fun! My last class is tomorrow night and I can honestly say I will miss it! The instructors Bethany and Vanessa have been amazing! They truly just want to see all of their students be successful. They teach you everything you need to know to thrive in the industry. You get the proper training from people who have been in the business and actually know what they are doing. Day one we were already behind the bar whipping up drinks! You leave class everyday feeling more confident and more knowledgeable than the day before. I couldn't be happier with my decision to attend CBS, thanks for everything guys! read more

I decided to get into bartending and when I searched online for a good school, Columbus Bartending School was the top result. After graduating, I feel prepared to get into the industry with confidence in my ability to make all the popular drinks while providing peak customer service to any customer. The instructors are jovial and informative, and the knowledge they provided is extensive. I'm surprised I learned as much as I did in just one week. The classroom is a bar, so it won't feel like school at all, and by that, I mean that it won't feel boring. If you're having thoughts about getting into bartending, this is the place to go. read more

This is one of the greatest experiences in a classroom yet! I really enjoyed the hands on aspect this course provided. The instructors knew what they were teaching, and had fun doing it too. I had some personal happenings that prevented me from attending two of my classes in the two week course. The instructors were super understanding and took time outside of class to help me catch up to where I could complete the course on time. The knowledge I have taken away from this course is beneficial. I know what I am doing behind the bar, and I know how to manage in multiple setting thanks to the Columbus Bartending School! read more

I hired Columbus Bartending to bartend at my son's outdoor wedding in September. The communication with Vanessa was responsive and helpful - we exchanged emails, vmails and text messages several times. Lisa and Keanan were FANTASTIC! We had 2 signature cocktails, sangria, wine and beer and champagne and there were never any lines waiting for a beverage. It was an incredibly soggy day that day as well, and though they had good reason to complain because of the weather, they kept on smiling and serving. Our wedding guests also shared their compliments with me on the bartending dynamic duo. I HIGHLY recommend! read more

Columbus Bartending School brought a passion to reality. Meeting with Vanessa to discuss becoming a professional Mixologist and being licensed in Ohio was easy. The information on this career and the class, was very convincing that I should be a professional with all types of careers to choose. I met a few friends that I hope will one day turn into co-workers and a lifetime of friendships. Our instructor Sherry was Great. She made our weekend class fun and entertaining but very serious as well. Thank you for allowing myself to be a part of this certified training class as a Professional Bartender/Mixologist! read more

If your looking for a great school that not only teaches you what you need to know to succeed as a bartender but care and help you throughout the whole process this is the place to be. I took the two week class and day one we was behind the bar getting hands on experience. After the two weeks was over they gave me everything I needed to know to help me get out and search for my dream job. They have a open door policy and students are always allowed back to refresh their memory or for advice on anything. Best decision I could have made was choosing Columbus Bartending School. I love it ! read more

I applied to take this class after reading other reviews about this place and a couple others and it had the best reviews. I was very excited to learn and with Sherry and Vanessa's help it was more like I was able to absorb the knowledge that they gave me. They are both very nice as well as professional. Whenever I was struggling they helped me out. I had a wonderful time in class, and now I'm able to go out in the world and bartend with a sound foundation. I definitely recommend to anyone wanting to know more of the basics and to take a friend it makes it all the more fun!! read more

I traveled from Dayton to attend this school based on reviews, and it was worth it! The owner, Vanessa, was very quick to respond to my interest email and was very clear about class structure, cost, expectations, etc. The instructor, Sherry, made memorization of the different drinks and rules easy, and she even came in early to teach me a lesson I had missed the week prior. I feel very confident in my ability to find a job with this training despite no prior experience, and I would highly recommend Columbus Bartending School to anyone interested in bartending. read more

Having basically no prior experience within the world of bartending, the Columbus Bartending School was so extremely beneficial for me! We started with the very basics and were behind the bar right off the bat! Tons of hands-on learning and both Vanessa and Sherry were so knowledgeable about the subject in addition to being so kind, helpful, and just a ton of fun to be around! Within a week they had me creating drinks faster and with better ease than I thought possible! Definitely worth the cost if you are interested in pursing Bartending! read more

One if the best decisions I've made for myself in a while! I never thought i would have the $$ or the time to take this class , but, thank goodness, I was totally wrong! It's totally affordable and very flexible, even for my hectic schedule. Plus, this is a small investment into your future that will pay off 100 fold (at least)! So for anyone out there that has been wasting their life away at their boring retail job, give the awesome ladies over at Columbus Bartending School a call and get yourself signed up! I promise, you'll thank me later! read more

I just finished the program at Columbus Bartending School, and it was honestly a great experience. The instructors were super knowledgeable and made learning all the cocktails easy and fun, plus they gave us lots of hands-on practice behind a real bar setup. The course was fast-paced but covered everything I needed to feel confident walking into a bar job, and they even helped with job placement after graduation. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking to break into bartending quickly with solid skills. read more

Columbus Bartending School offers such an incredible bartending course!! Both Sherry the instructor and Vanessa were so kind and helpful. The course is taught in a bar setting which helps give you a sense of what it's like in that environment. This school provides so much guidance when it comes to gaining certification, improving skills, and ultimately getting certified that it was so worth it!! Highly recommend this school to anyone looking to work in bartending, it was such an awesome experience!! read more

Columbus Bartending School is a phenomenal place to learn the ins and outs of bartending. Vanessa and Sherry run a very professional operation that can take people from all different backgrounds with little to no knowledge of bartending and turn them into confident professionals in as little as one week! Upon completion of the program they take the extra step and actually help their students find jobs in the bars best suited for them! Not only is the program effective but it is also great fun! read more

I LOVED my bartending class and appreciated their flexibility with both payment and scheduling. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do everything but information was presented clearly and then reviewed in a hands-on environment with great instructors and lots of practice. Plus a lot of great memory tricks to help remember recipes, alcohol classifications and more. Great learning experience, and FUN!!! Job placement assistance plus partner school network in the US also a plus. :) read more

Both me and my husband took the two week course. It has been a very informative, fun, learning experience. Vanessa and Sherry are awesome teachers. They were very professional, informative, and helpful when it came to things like balancing work and school, or just needing something explained a little more. We recommend this class to anyone who might be interested, we promise you wont regret it! Thanks you two for making sure we are bar ready when we get to the Virgin Islands! read more

It was a wonderful experience learning from them. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and really helpful in making the students learn a huge variety of things almost everything about alcohol & bar tending. Special mention about Sherry, with her vast experience & knowledge brings her enthusiasm & smile to the table, to teach the students. Overall, a wonderful place if you are looking to start a career in bar tending or to learn it as a hobby or an extra skill. read more