Interested in bartending? Find out the suitable bartending foundation course - The Spirit Lab

Interested in bartending? Find out the suitable bartending foundation course

Are you interested in bartending? The reputed London Bartending School could be your next destination if you are really interested in mixing drinks and talking to people.

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However it is very important to decide whether you really want to enter into the bartending industry or not and then only you need to start searching for a reliable bartending foundation course.

You can opt for the short term or the long term courses according to your requirement. It is about your future and that is why you need to brush up your skills well so that you can grab the best opportunity after becoming a bartending graduate. If you love mixing drinks in various parties at your home and other places then bartending courses will be the gate towards success for you. Once you enter into the bartending industry you will learn about the liquor, cocktails and their composition. You will learn about various tricks and techniques and along with that you will learn to impress the customers from various backgrounds. You need to find out:

  • What type of bartending course you are looking for?

  • How long the course will take.

  • What are the placement opportunities there?

  • How to reach and fulfil your dreams in the bartending industry.

  • Will this course be helpful for that?

Bartending classes are designed in a practical way so that one can learn the required technique in one or two weeks. However you can also opt for the three month courses or the long term courses. It would help you to know about bartending and later you can use such knowledge as a stair towards success. You can opt for morning classes or the evening classes and for more knowledge you can enrol for the Maseterclasses where you will get the rare opportunity to learn from the maestros of bartending industry face to face.

Having a clear goal is very important in any field as it drives you and pushes you to work hard. The right bartending foundation course will drive you towards a great career at a popular bar or nightclub or at your preferred location. You can also look for  bars near me to get your employed in bars. You will be skilled and confident about your work and you will learn to handle the heavy crowd at the hotels and pubs gradually.

Becoming a bar manager is a goal for many people and for that one needs to work really hard. To own a bar one needs to know everything about bartending and along with that he must be able to work and control a team of bartenders. Depending on your goal you need to choose the bartending courses. Job placement, on-job training, certification and various other things are there to think and you need to think wisely before taking the decision.

Many people over think about the duration of bartending courses but the things you need to be careful about are the quality and reputation of the school. If your dream is to become a world class bartender then you will look for feedbacks about the school instead of worrying about the duration of the course. You need to choose the bartending foundation course that will prepare you to face the hardcore world of bartending and from where you can learn some tricks and techniques to survive in the real world of bartending. It is about your future and that is why you need to take the decision wisely and thoughtfully and once you are sure you must hurry and enrol into the best Bartending School in London.

Professional Mixology Training

COCKTAIL BARS, HIGH END RESTAURANTS & 5* HOTELS

Professional Mixology Training

COCKTAIL BARS, HIGH END RESTAURANTS & 5* HOTELS

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The world’s leading provider of Wine and Spirit education and it’s the crucial qualification for professionals in the wine & spirit trade as well as for non-professional connoisseurs.

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The Drinks Trust is the charity dedicated to the drinks and hospitality workforce. It strives to empower people in our industry through services designed to assist financially, restore well-being and develop skills, and to do so with compassion and respect.

IAMI

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Our Courses

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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We are in the process of extending our curriculum and will have a new course available soon.

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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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