Our 40-hour class is conducted over 2 and a half weeks. It is designed to make your experience as realistic as possible with industry standard equipment including soda guns, speed racks, and professional glassware ! At The Professional Bartending Academy your interactive bartending class will cover the following topics:

• Popular and Classic Drink Recipes
• Proper Mixing Techniques
• Liquor, Liqueur, Beer, and Wine Product Knowledge
• Wine Presentation Techniques
• How to Set Up and Close Down a Bar’s Daily Operations
• How to Cut and Use Garnishes
• Customer Service Skills
• Calling Order
• Virginia Alcohol Laws
• How to Identify a Fake ID
• Resume assistance
• Interview techniques

In addition, your bartending class will include:

• Your Bartending Textbook!
• Nationwide Job Placement Assistance!
• Certificate (Valid in all 50 states!)
• A Letter of Reference!
• Unlimited use of our bar!

The staff at the Academy has over 20 years of behind the bar experience to help you better understand the industry and the newest trends in bartending. Our staff has experience in many different bar atmospheres including nightclubs, neighborhood bars, restaurants, sports bars, country clubs, and private parties! Throughout our 40-hour program, you will hear about different experiences our instructors have had while working behind the bar. This type of education provides you with a realistic understanding of what you may expect as a bartender. To learn more about our experience check out our bartenders page!

The Professional Bartending Academy is certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).