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Northern Arizona Bartending School
Learn Real Bartending Skills in Just One Week.
Hands-on practice with cocktails, bar tools, and real-world techniques.
About Northern Arizona Bartending School
Learn. Pour. Succeed.
Jump into the skills that bars use every day. Our 16-hour hands-on course focuses on real drink preparation, bar flow, customer service, and responsible skill-building — all taught behind an actual bar setup.
With small classes (3–9 students), you’ll receive personal coaching, hands-on practice, and the confidence that comes from learning by doing in a realistic bar environment.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Grand Opening: February 2nd, 2026 - Monday at 2PM
REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT!
- Standard Course (pilot): February 2-5, M-Th 6-10PM (booked)
- Advanced Workshop (pilot): February 7, Sat 10AM-2PM (booked)
- Standard Course: March 2-5, M-Th 6-10PM (available)
- Advanced Workshop: March 7, Sat 10AM-2PM (available)
- Standard Course: April 6-9, M-Th 6-10PM (TBD)
- Advanced Workshop: April 11, Sat 10AM-2PM (TBD)
* OPEN BAR: After Advanced Workshop – Saturday 2–4PM
All students & graduates welcome. Join us for guided practice, skill refinement, and a realistic bar-service simulation.
Where students learn by doing — in a real bar-style classroom.
Courses
Standard Course
16-hour course • Monday–Thursday, 6–10 PM
Generally scheduled for the first week of each month.
No alcohol is served during training — mock drinks are used for safety and skill development.
What you’ll learn:
• Practical drink preparation & classic recipes
• Speed, accuracy, and bar workflow techniques
• Customer service etiquette & bar terminology
• Responsible alcohol awareness & safety practices
• Hands-on training with bar setups and mock orders
Included:
The school manual and professional, hands-on instruction in a bar-classroom environment.
A Certificate of Course Completion recognizing successful participation in the program.
Advanced Workshop
4-hour specialty workshop • Held the Saturday following the Standard Course
Includes an optional guided practice session afterward.
Take your skills further with creative cocktail techniques, mobile bartending concepts, and elevated drink presentation in a hands-on learning environment.
What you’ll learn:
• Craft cocktail design and presentation techniques
• Mobile bartending basics and setup considerations
• Introductory flair and showmanship practice
• An introduction to molecular mixology concepts
Skill Development & Ongoing Practice
Graduate Benefits
Your learning doesn’t stop when class ends. We encourage students to continue practicing, refining techniques, and building confidence through ongoing skill development.
Graduates may have access to:
• Optional guided practice sessions
• Skill refresh opportunities and workshops
• Tips for continued learning and self-practice
• Insight int
Your learning doesn’t stop when class ends. We encourage students to continue practicing, refining techniques, and building confidence through ongoing skill development.
Graduates may have access to:
• Optional guided practice sessions
• Skill refresh opportunities and workshops
• Tips for continued learning and self-practice
• Insight into presenting bartending skills confidently
This program is designed to support learning, growth, and confidence — wherever your bartending journey takes you.
Why Choose Northern Arizona Bartending School
Focused, supportive training — built for Northern Arizona.
Small classes, a real bar-classroom with a Southwest desert style, and hands-on instruction designed to build practical bartending skills through experience and repetition.
Our campus includes a bartenders’ store featuring books and tools of the trade, along with healthy snacks and
Focused, supportive training — built for Northern Arizona.
Small classes, a real bar-classroom with a Southwest desert style, and hands-on instruction designed to build practical bartending skills through experience and repetition.
Our campus includes a bartenders’ store featuring books and tools of the trade, along with healthy snacks and beverages available during training.
Our mission: To create a supportive learning environment where students gain confidence and practical bartending skills they can continue to develop beyond the classroom.
Student Experiences
Local School
“Love that this area finally has its own bartending school! The space is gorgeous, and learning in a real bar-style classroom makes such a difference. The bartending store is a total bonus!”
— Jenny Z., Cottonwood, AZ
Highly Recommend
“The hands-on training made me feel like I was practicing behind a real bar. I left with new skills and a lot more confidence.”
— Alicia M., Sedona, AZ
Great Value
Great Value
“Super fun and totally worth it! I met great people, learned a ton, and gained real confidence behind the bar.”
— Jeff G., Prescott, AZ