Choose the right bartending school: make a successful career - The Spirit Lab

Choose the right bartending school: make a successful career

Choosing a bartending school and coming out as a successful bartender is something that happens on silver screen but in real life one needs to learn a lot and struggle a lot to become a popular bartender in the well known places.

The first step is to find out a reliable London bartending School and after that, you need to decide which course you want to pursue and how it can be beneficial for your future dreams. Finding out the best bartending school is not the easiest job as there are many things you need to consider before taking the decision.

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Before finalizing any London Bartending School you need to check:

  • Whether you can opt for any certification course there apart from the course you are opting for.

  • Whether they have placement cell for the students or not.

  • Whether they understand the need of the market and the employer and design their course curriculum according to that or not.

Once you get satisfied with these three things you can enrol for the Bartending Course there. To know about the curriculum details you can check the online forums and can talk to the ex-students of the school and they can help you to understand the details of the placement policy, reputation of the school and also about the courses. Too many bartending schools are popping up here and there and that is why you need to understand that having a great website is not everything and to know that everything you need to spend some time searching for the valuable insights like Derrick.dk .similarly, you have to search about the London Bartending School and courses you have chosen. You want to become a successful professional bartender and for that you need the best stage and that is why you must not settle for anything but the best London Bartending School.

Apart from finding out the right Bartending School you also need to find out whether you are really fit for bartending jobs or not. Most bartenders work 24 hours a week and they need to adjust their social life accordingly. However it is the weekends when the bartenders need to work more and that is why it could sometimes be difficult to balance with your social circles on weekends as most people get holidays on weekends.

To know and determine whether you really want to step into the hospitality industry you need to introspect a bit and find out a few things.

  • Do you like to meet and interact with new people?

  • Do you enjoy working in a different and psychedelic or fun setting?

  • Can you compromise with your weekends hangouts? Weekends are the busiest time in any bar and that is also the best time to earn more.

Bartending allows you to work in different type of environments and that is not only entertaining but also refreshing than working in small cubicles for ages.

Going for the on-job training is a great way to know about the real world of Bartending. You get to know there is more than on the rocks and Margaritas and Cosmopolitans and you get to learn about the speed mixing, presentation and various other things during the on-job training.

This is one such opportunity that you can get with the best London Bartending Schools and that is why you need to make your choice wisely.

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COCKTAIL BARS, HIGH END RESTAURANTS & 5* HOTELS

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Beginners Course

Beginner | Level 1

5 days intensive – £799

Looking to master the secrets of cocktail making and build up confidence behind the bar? This program is aimed at Beginners or Junior Barmen. The course also appeals to anyone who is interested in developing their knowledge of Mixology and wants to acquire new skills.

Advanced Course

Advanced | Level 2

4 days intensive – £999

Do you wish to take your Mixology knowledge to an advanced level? This course is aimed at both Experienced Bartenders and previous students who have successfully completed our International mixology course.

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Thomas Rankin
19:13 10 Mar 25
A great weeklong course in mixology, good balance between theory and practical and a lot of fun. Will definitely be doing level 2 with them. Cannot recommend it highly enough!
Georgie Kenny
18:44 10 Mar 25
This was such an amazing and informative course. Manny was a great teacher and I will take all my knowledge I learnt into my career!
Elliot Rose
15:06 10 Feb 25
Anna Pomeroy
17:41 09 Feb 25
Great course, an abundance of information was given and Manny was high energy and put in a lot of effort throughout. High expectations were asked of the students to learn the level of high standards and quality in the industry. Ideally I'd prefer the course to be 1 or 2 days longer to fully digest all the information and there be more time to practise making and practise our tasting skills. However otherwise I would definitely recommend the course to others
Fabian D'Angelo
18:43 07 Feb 25
What an amazing course, I’ve never learnt so much in such a short amount of time.

I hadn’t had any bartending experience prior, and a week later am already feeling comfortable enough being behind a real bar with customers.

It’s an intensive course, you get as much out of it as you put in. You don’t need month long courses, you learn everything you need to in a week.

Highly recommend.
Sandra Turnbull
10:17 13 Jan 25
Manny has a wealth of experience and knowledge which he shares with the participants. As an absolute beginner I had to work hard but it was worth it as I now have a great foundation to build on. If you want a career in mixology or improve your skills I would recommend this course.
Zac Jacobs
14:07 14 Oct 24
So good. Big up Manny!
Macarena Jimenez
15:21 05 Oct 24
Very professional and fun training.
Finn Carter
15:21 22 Sep 24
Brilliant course, well run and very informative. Way better than I expected.
Varun r
20:18 21 Sep 24
Chris McDonnell
05:58 16 Sep 24
Really enjoyable course. Perfectly structured, so you are always learning but having fun at the same time.
Thanks Emanuele! Great location too. I’d 100% recommend.
Rachna Rao
15:31 29 Aug 24
This mixology course is very well structured and sheds a lot of light on the techniques that go into making cocktails at a professional bar environment. It is the perfect combination of seriousness and fun at the same time! I learned a lot and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to join this field of work or even open their own bar!

Manny is a great teacher, always giving that extra bit of effort and taking time to answer questions thoroughly. He’s also fun spirited and had amazing energy!
Akiah Tromans
14:08 15 Aug 24
Best mixology/bartending course you can possibly take in 5 days. Manny is passionate and treats the craft like an artform. If you apply yourself, you will learn lots. Highly recommend to any aspiring bartenders!
Sulaxan Ganeshanathan
14:00 12 May 24
I chose the 1 week intense course and I must say Manny was such a great instructor. He was very patient and tailors the course according to each persons requirement. He was super friendly and helpful with each of our queries. I would highly definitely recommend this course with Manny.
JulyAnh Nguyen
17:27 13 Apr 24
If you are someone like me who has a passion for making cocktails, I highly recommend taking this course....

Outside of my degree as a university student, I took time this spring to explore and develop my new profound love for mixology.

Today, I was awarded the International Mixology diploma from the Spirit Lab London Bartending Academy, approved by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust recognized in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Despite my background, I extend my utmost gratitude to director Emanuele Mancini for accommodating me by being a demanding but fair mixology teacher challenging my skills both on and off the bar.

Receiving this acknowledgment, meant more than the completion of a 5-day intensive spirit training course at the heart of the Marylebone district in London; it was a milestone in my ability to remain calm under pressure and build the confidence to face things outside of my comfort zone.

If you are someone like me who is unsure due to inexperience, I can tell you that my 5-day journey to cocktail-making started in a foreign place to a young professional who can confidently push out multiple spirits at a high level.
Ritesh Shah
11:44 07 Apr 24
I am so glad I chose the Spirit Lab to fulfil a dream of perfecting my skills, understanding and learning more about the art and history of cocktail making with Emanuele Mancini. It was a 5 day intensive course with a small group.
Emanuele is clearly passionate about the industry and this really shows as he picks up on every detail and perfects you along the way. He is truly an inspiration and a leader in this industry. I loved his style of teaching and this made me more determined to succeed. I highly recommend the Spirit Lab as I am now more confident in making cocktails and will continue to ensure I take every opportunity to put my new skills to the test.
Thank you Emanuele
YUECHEN LI
17:09 22 Jul 23
For anyone who is just interested in cocktails or inexperienced beginner who tries to get into the industry but keep getting rejected, I 100% recommend this course. Manny is such a patient, fun, engaging and experienced teacher! The classes follows theory + practice structure. I definitely love this methodology ( imagine when you go to the bar and you start to talk smart ) I’ve become more confident behind the bar but definitely need to put more effort in remembering the cocktail ingredients _(:зゝ∠)_
Bonus part of this course: you got to taste so many stunning cocktails!!

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