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Bartending course · Coquitlam, BC
A Hands-On Bartending Course Within Reach of Coquitlam
Seven days behind a real 22-foot bar in downtown Vancouver. The Evergreen Extension gets you there without touching a highway.
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Bartending course near Coquitlam
The Tri-Cities route into bartending.
Since the Evergreen Extension opened, Coquitlam has had a direct rail connection to the rest of the region, and that changed what is realistic for people who want to train in the city. Our school is at 319 West Pender Street in Gastown. Students travel in from Coquitlam City Centre, Burquitlam, Austin Heights and Maillardville, and a good number come from Port Moody and Port Coquitlam on the same line.
The 7-Day Commercial Bartending Course starts from nothing. You learn the core recipes, the four mixing methods, how to pour accurately and how to hold your rhythm when a bar gets busy, then earn the Fine Art Commercial Bartender Certificate. Douglas College students, servers from Coquitlam Centre restaurants and career changers make up much of the room.
Getting Here
Getting to class from Coquitlam.
Take the Millennium Line from Lafarge Lake–Douglas, Lincoln, Coquitlam Central or Burquitlam and change at Commercial–Broadway for any Expo Line train heading downtown. Get off at Stadium–Chinatown and walk about five minutes. From Coquitlam Central expect roughly 50 minutes in total, so plan on about an hour door to door.
The West Coast Express is faster in the morning if the timing suits you, running from Coquitlam Central into Waterfront in about 25 minutes, though it only operates on weekday commuter schedules. Driving in on the Barnet or Lougheed Highway is fine at off hours and slow at peak, and downtown parking is paid.
SkyTrain
Millennium then Expo
Coquitlam Central to Stadium–Chinatown in about 50 minutes with one transfer.
West Coast Express
Weekday mornings
Coquitlam Central to Waterfront in about 25 minutes. Limited schedule.
Driving
Barnet or Lougheed Hwy
40 to 60 minutes depending on the hour. Downtown parking is metered.
Check the class calendar before you enroll so you can match the start time to whichever route you plan to take.
Fine Art Bartending School
319 West Pender St, Unit 10 Vancouver, BC V6B 1T1
319 West Pender St, Unit 10 Vancouver, BC V6B 1T1
The Experience
A Day at Fine Art.
From first pour to graduation, here's what a real training day behind the bar looks like.
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- 20+ hours of hands-on practice behind the bar
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- Build real spirit & cocktail knowledge
- Make the most-ordered classic cocktails
- Customer-service skills employers want
- Walk in confident to apply for bartending jobs
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The Skills
What You'll Learn.
Seven days of hands-on training that take you from your first pour to job-ready behind a real bar.
Earn the recognized Fine Art Commercial Bartender Certificate
Free pour and measure accurately, using the four core mixing methods
Upsell comfortably and pick up the service habits that grow your tips
Build real speed and confidence behind a 22-foot bar
Learn dozens of core cocktail recipes well enough to build them on the fly
Pair liquor, mixers and garnish so every drink comes out balanced
Work a busy bar as a team: communication, flow and pacing
Use our job board, resume template and interview support after you graduate
Inside the School
Our Classroom Is a Real Bar.
There is no simulation involved. You work behind a real 22-foot bar at your own fully stocked station, using the same tools, bottles and glassware you will find in a working room. Because the classes are deliberately small, you get corrected in the moment instead of hearing about it at the end of the day.
Inside the School
Our Classroom Is a Real Bar.
There is no simulation involved. You work behind a real 22-foot bar at your own fully stocked station, using the same tools, bottles and glassware you will find in a working room. Because the classes are deliberately small, you get corrected in the moment instead of hearing about it at the end of the day.
Before You Enrol
Questions about the course.
Still deciding? Here are the things students most often ask before they sign up.
Do I need any experience?
None at all. The course is built for complete beginners, most students walk in having never made a cocktail. By Day 1 you're already pouring and building drinks behind the bar.
Do I have to memorise every recipe?
No, that's what the 7 days are for. Once you learn the ratio system on Day 2, you understand how drinks are built instead of memorising each one. By the exam, the key recipes are second nature.
What if I don't pass the exam on Day 7?
Unlimited free retakes are included in your $799, for life. There's no fee and no expiration. Plenty of students retake to sharpen up; it's a normal part of learning.
Do you use real alcohol in class?
No. We practise with coloured water so you can make 50+ drinks per class and focus on technique, recipes and speed, without anyone drinking on the job.
Will this actually help me get a job?
That's the goal. You finish with a recognised Commercial Bartender Certificate, a reviewed resume, interview prep, and access to our Vancouver Bartender Job Board where employers post openings.
Do I need Serving It Right (SIR) too?
SIR is a separate ~$35 BC government certificate to serve alcohol on the job. It's not part of our course (and isn't needed to attend, since we don't use real alcohol), but we recommend completing it before you start applying.
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