The Academy of Bartending will teach you every important skill to bartend.  You will graduate as a Certified Mixologist and will be T.I.P.S (Training in Intervention Procedures buy Servers of Alcohol) certified as well.  Your certification will be good anywhere in the United States.

Classes take place in a real bar-type setting using real liquor bottles with pretend liquor.  Day and evening classes begin every Monday.

We offer job placement assistance for all graduates.

Learn:

• OVER 200 drink and shooter recipes.
• The latest trends in party drinks and shooters.
• History of Liquors:
     Liqueurs, Cordials, Schnapps, Vermouth, Cognac & Brandy.
• All about beer and wine, domestic and imported.
• Virginia ABC Laws, DUI information, and alcohol awareness.
• Bartending trends for night clubs, restaurants, catered affairs, and private parties
• Bar equipment, glasses, measurements, and basic bar setup
• Extensive information of liquors:

                    Vodka, Scotch, Gin, Whiskey, Rum, Tequila, and Brandy

• Get T.I.P.S. (Training in Intervention Procedures by Servers of Alcohol) certified. 

Periodic offering of advanced classes for graduates:

• Advanced Wine and Wine appreciation
• Advanced Beer and Micro Breweries
• Cooking with Spirits