Qualities that make a successful bartender - The Spirit Lab

Qualities that make a successful bartender

Lights, attention, followers, earnings, a successful bartender leads the life of a celebrity without of course the fame. To be a good bartender you need to know more than just the drinks because there will be different types of people that come to drink liquors and cocktails in the pubs and a bartender needs to have a certain attitude to cope with everything and everyone.

Become a successful bartender in London

To become a popular and successful bartender you need to know about a combination of things and skills along with pleasant and positive attitude and if you can master all these then the path towards success will become easier for you.

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For the right person bartending can be the ideal occupation as there are immense opportunities for tips and other things. However some of the qualities that makes someone a better than the other bartenders are:

  • Knowledge about liquors: To become a great bartender you must have great skill in mixology. You need to be knowledgeable about the common drinks as well as some of the rare drinks. You must gather knowledge about creating new drinks and leaving your marks in them.

  • Customer service skills: This is very crucial as the job of bartender is to serve different types of customers and that is why customer service skill is extremely required. One thing that is common among all the successful bartenders is their impeccable customer service skills and that is something that brings back the customers to them again and again.

  • Cleanliness: It is the sign of a great bartender who keeps the dishes, tables and the whole bar clean. Sanitary is extremely important and a clean bar creates a better image in the eyes of the customers. No one likes to be seated in an untidy place.

  • Attentiveness: It is the quality of every good bartender and if you want to be one of them you need to be attentive too.

While managing a bar there will be hundreds of customers and some of them will ask for new drinks where some will just ask for a refill. You need to be attentive enough to serve everyone what they are looking for. The good bartenders remember the regular and frequent customers and their drinks and that also make them popular.

  • Good and charming personality: Nothing can replace a good personality and that is why a good and charming personality is very important to become a successful bartender. The customers should see a friend in the bartender so that they feel like refilling their drinks and also praise the good service with generous tips.

  • Quick, efficient and responsible: These are three must have qualities in any bartender. If you are not quick and efficient then you are not going to get many customers there. Many bars are there and no one is going to wait if you take too much of time to make the drinks. You need to be responsible for what you are doing and act accordingly

Learning all these could be easier if you enrol into a reliable London bartending course. It will give you the chance to learn and master the mixology skills so that you can step into the hospitality industry with confidence. If you have what it takes to become a good bartender then all you need to do is to enrol your name for the right bartending course and your journey from there will be memorable.

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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.

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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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