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Commercial Bartending Course
$899.00CAD · all-in
Includes textbook, certificate, and unlimited free retakes for life.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 1,000+ Google reviews
Become a certified bartender in 7 days at BC's top-rated bartending school. A hands-on bartending course in downtown Vancouver. Real bar, real training, no experience required.
About the Course
📈 TRAINING BARS ACTUALLY HIRE FOR
- Hundreds of our students have landed bartending jobs after the program
- 25+ hours of hands-on practice behind a real bar
- Learn 100 classic and modern cocktails until they’re second nature
- Speed pouring and busy-bar simulations, so your first rush isn’t your first rush
- Train on a real POS system
- Taught by experienced Vancouver bartenders
- Small class sizes of max 12 students so everyone gets one-on-one attention
🎓 EVERYTHING INCLUDED
- The Commercial Bartender Certificate issued since 1981
- The Commercial Bartending Manual (16th edition)
- 100 classic and modern recipes to keep
- Resume review, interview prep and access to our Vancouver Bartender Job Board
💳 $899 ALL-IN, OR HOLD YOUR SEAT TODAY WITH A $199 DEPOSIT
- Choose “Deposit only” at checkout and pay $199 today to lock in your class date
- The remaining $700 is charged automatically to the same card 48 hours before your first class
- No tax. Nothing else to pay
- Date changes and cancellations follow our refund policy
🍸 A REAL BAR, NOT A CLASSROOM
- Newly renovated school built around a 22-ft bar stocked with popular spirits and pro equipment
- Modern curriculum, updated by working mixologists to match what bars serve today
- Train in a room just like Vancouver's top cocktail lounges. Your first shift will feel familiar
📅 A SCHEDULE THAT FITS YOUR LIFE
- Day, evening, and weekend cohorts run year-round. Same curriculum, your pick
- Can't make every date? Email us and we'll build you a custom schedule
💯 THE FINE ART GUARANTEE
- Exam retakes are free until you pass
- Need a refresher later? Come back in. Once you're a student, you always are
📍 FIND US IN GASTOWN
- 319 Pender St W, Unit 10, Vancouver, BC. Steps from downtown transit
Length
7 class days
Practice
25+ hours hands-on
Certificate
Industry-recognized
Location
Gastown, Vancouver
Class Times
Flexible Course Schedules for Everyone
The curriculum is identical across all schedules. If you need a custom schedule or can't make a day, get in touch. We will try our best to accommodate!
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Days
10:00am – 1:30pm
Wk 1: Tue–Fri · Wk 2: Tue–Thu
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Evenings
6:00pm – 9:30pm
Wk 1: Mon–Wed · Wk 2–3: Tue–Wed
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Evenings (Holiday)
6:00pm – 9:30pm
Wk 1: Tue–Wed · Wk 2: Mon–Wed · Wk 3: Tue–Wed
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Weekends
10:00am – 2:00pm
Wk 1-3: Sat & Sun
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View Syllabus
See Exactly What You'll Learn
Our curriculum is modern and designed by working mixologists, so what you learn reflects the real-world demands of bartending today. Flip through a few pages of the course manual to see for yourself.
Industry Overview
Bar Tools & Glassware
Garnishes
How Alcohol is Made
Vodka Gin Rum Tequila & Whisky
Liqueurs & Cordials
Cocktail Ratios & Families
Build Shake & Stir Methods
Wine & Beer
100-Cocktail Index
Student Feedback
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FAQ
Questions about the course
Still have questions? Email us: info@fineartbartending.ca
How does the certificate look to employers?
Fine Art Bartending School is BC's longest-standing and most reputable bartending school. Since 1981, we've trained thousands of bartenders, and our program is widely recognized in British Columbia. Even if an employer isn't familiar with us, they'll appreciate you applying fully trained and taking the initiative to develop bartending skills on your own.
Do you help me get a job?
Our entire program prepares you to work as a bartender: customer service, taking orders, upselling to increase tips, reading order tickets, handling busy rushes, resume building, where to find jobs, and interview prep. We have many success stories of students who got a job after the program.
Is the course beginner-friendly?
The course is for anyone who wants to learn bartending or refresh their skills, no experience required. You'll learn bartending tools and mixing techniques, popular classic cocktail recipes, how to build bespoke cocktails using ratios, customer service exercises, and how to find and interview for your first job.
Do I need my Serving It Right certification before the program?
Nope, you do not need your Serving It Right certificate prior to taking the program. We are a school, not a bar, and students will not handle real alcohol. Learn more about Serving It Right versus the Commercial Bartending Program.
What if I need to miss a day of class?
We'll do our best to accommodate you to retake the class at another time or date to make sure you're all caught up. Contact us and let us know which course you want to take, and what days you need to miss.
I'm still learning English. Can I join?
Absolutely! While the class is taught in English, our small classes make sure you get the attention you need to succeed from your instructor.
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