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Bartending Courses

All our courses are held at the Bartender Lifestyle Academy. We always use appropriate and high quality equipment to run our courses in a COVID safe and sustainable environment.

Professional Bartender Course

With this bartending course you will become a master in spirit and cocktail knowledge. The flair skills you will gain will put you ahead of the rest when it comes to getting the right job in hospitality, you can even go a step further and sign up to the internationally recognised WFA yellow qualification! You get the equivalent of 2 months work experience in just 2 weeks, an intense, face paced course, designed to get you bar ready for any service environment. No previous bar experience/ knowledge is necessary when booking this course. We will teach you ALL you need to know! Duration
2 weeks
Monday to Friday
10am-5pm

Advanced Bartender Course

Master advenced craft pouring and flair techniques, learn how to make homemade syrups, purees, cordials and bitters. Discover the history, recipes, techniques and equipment used thoughout the world to prepare the most iconic cocktails. Understand the art of Mixology with upcoming trends and create your own signature cocktails. A mistery box challenge will test and push your creativity, followed by an immersive tour showcasing some of the best bars, bartenders and cocktal creations thoughout London. Prior basic bar experiance necessary to attend this course! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Duration 1 week Monday to Friday 5pm-9pm

Essential Bartender Course

With this bartending course you will get familiar with the Bartending basics, practice the main pouring techniques, learn and practice some of the most popular cocktails and their making techniques. You will understand the basic prinipals of the bartender role and his duties behind the bar. You can even go a step further and sign up to the internationally recognised WFA yellow and WSET LV1 qualifications! No previous bar experience/ knowledge is necessary when booking this course. We will teach you ALL you need to know! Duration
1 week
Monday to Friday
5pm-10pm

WSET Courses

ABOUT WSET

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is an awarding body and registered charity devoted to the development and delivery of qualifications and courses in spirits, and we are so proud to be an APP (Approved Program Provider)
The WSET Award is accredited as an awarding body by Ofqual (UK Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), is a member of FAB (Federation of Awarding Bodies)
Our mission is to provide accessible, 'best-in-class' education and qualifications to inspire and empower the world’s spirit professionals and enthusiasts.


WSET LV1 in Spirits

About the course
This hands-on course will guide you, using sight, smell and taste, through the world’s key spirit categories and production methods.
The course is designed to introduce spirits in an interactive, structured and concise manner. You'll learn how to taste spirits using a systematic approach.
Successful students will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.
What's covered
  • The basic principles of spirit production
  • The main types and styles of spirits
  • Factors affecting the flavour of spirits
  • Tutored tastings of 10 spirits
  • How to serve spirits
  • How to describe spirits using the WSET Level
  • Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)
Do I need any prior knowledge?
No prior knowledge is required. All classes are delivered in English therefore a good level of English is beneficial. Duration 2 Days 5pm-9pm


WSET LV2 in Spirits

About the course
This course covers the main categories of spirits and liqueurs as well as the influences of production methods on the different styles available in each category. Students will develop high level analytical tasting skills while also exploring the use of spirits in cocktails. The product knowledge gained on this course will be a significant advantage to those working with spirits in both the on- and off-trade.
Successful students will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

What's covered in the course?
  • How spirits are made
  • The characteristics of the main styles of spirits and liqueurs
  • How production methods affect style and quality
  • The major global spirits brands
  • Tutored tastings of around 40 spirits and liqueurs
  • How to taste and describe spirits using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)

Do I need any prior knowledge?
No prior knowledge is required. All classes are delivered in English therefore a good level of English is beneficial.
Students completely new to spirits study may wish to complete the Level 1 Award in Spirits first.
However, this is not essential. Duration 3 Days 5pm-9pm

WFA Courses

ABOUT WFA


The WFA is an association dedicated to flair bartending, bringing together bartenders from all sides of the globe and creating professional standards for flair worldwide.
With over 8,000 members worldwide (more than 100 countries).

Yellow Level

THE WFA GRADINGS TESTED GRADES
All tested grades are awarded by a Grading Examiner following an assessed exam which incorporates three individual components that you will learn during our course:
FREE POURING Accurate and clean free-pouring techniques that start with single handed, single bottle pours and progress through to multiple bottles with both hands.
SPEED MIXING Mixology knowledge, recipe accuracy & production techniques within a given time frame. Starting with individual cocktails, progressing to multiple drinks orders.
FLAIR BARTENDING Flair bartending techniques from working flair, exhibition flair and craft flair using various tools whilst making 2 cocktails. What will I get at the end of the course?
An internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates a professional knowledge and skill in flair bartending.
Take a look at the Flair Routine to be replicateDigital badge, certificate and cocktail shaker awarded for each grade. Duration 2 Days 5pm-9pm

Orange Level

THE WFA GRADINGS TESTED GRADES
All tested grades are awarded by a Grading Examiner following an assessed exam which incorporates three individual components that you will learn during our course:
FREE POURING
Accurate and clean free-pouring techniques that start with single handed, single bottle pours and progress through to multiple bottles with both hands.
SPEED MIXING
Advanced mixology knowledge, recipe accuracy & production techniques within a given time frame. Starting with individual cocktails progressing to multiple drinks orders.
FLAIR BARTENDING
Advanced flair bartending techniques from working flair, exhibition flair and craft flair using various tools whilst making 2 cocktails.

What will I get at the end of the course?
An internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates a professional knowledge and skill in bartending.
Digital badge, certificate and cocktail shaker awarded for each grade. Do I need a Yellow level prior the Orange? Yes! you must to complete the yellow level to progress to the Orange. Duration 2 Days 5pm-9pm

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