Chicago, Illinois · The City's Bartending School
Become a Certified Bartender in Chicago in 7 Days
Jazz clubs. Blues bars. World-class craft cocktail lounges. Sports bar paradise. Chicago's bar scene never shuts down — and the city's employers pay well for bartenders who know what they're doing.
Chicago's Premier Bartending Program
Trained for Chicago's Iconic Bar Culture
Chicago is the birthplace of some of America's most influential bar culture — from the jazz-club cocktails of the 1920s to the craft bartending revolution that transformed River North and Logan Square into destinations for national cocktail tourists.
Our program trains you for Chicago's full spectrum: from the high-volume Cubs and Bears game-day crush to the meticulous craft cocktail programs at nationally recognized bars. You'll graduate certified, skilled, and connected to Chicago's hiring network.
Chicago Bartending School · Hands-On Training
Training Programs
What You'll Learn
Professional Bartending
Master 125+ classic and craft cocktails, build speed under pressure, earn industry certifications.
Craft Mixology
Artisan techniques, house-made ingredients, and the depth that today's top-tier bars demand.
Beer & Wine Service
Complete wine pairing, craft beer knowledge, and cellar management for upscale venues.
ServSafe Alcohol
State-required responsible service certification — the credential every employer asks for.
Start in Three Steps
Enroll Online or By Phone
Register for your preferred class time in minutes. Day, evening, and weekend options available.
Complete Your Training
Hands-on bartending, mixology, beer & wine, and your ResponsibleService certification.
Get Placed at Work
Our job placement team connects you directly with hiring bars and restaurants.
Why Train Here
Ready for Chicago's Demanding Bar Scene
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Craft cocktail techniques — the language of Chicago's award-winning bar programs
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High-volume speed for sports bars and music venues
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Jazz and blues venue service — Chicago's cultural heartbeat
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Spirits depth: whiskey, amari, and classic Chicago cocktail canon
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Hotel and fine dining bar service protocols
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Illinois BASSET certification — required by state law
Class Schedule
What Graduates Say
"I walked into my first job interview with more cocktail knowledge than bartenders who had been working for years. The training is serious."
Marcus T.
Now at a hotel bar downtown
"Job placement was real. Within two weeks of finishing I had three interviews and started working the following Monday."
Priya K.
Working at a craft cocktail bar
"The speed drills, the certification, the actual hands-on practice — it was everything I needed to get hired fast in a competitive market."
Derek W.
Event bartender, 2 years running
Job Placement
Chicago Venues That Hire Our Graduates
Service Area
Serving Chicago & Surrounding Areas
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Chicago Is Hiring. Are You Certified?
Chicago's bar scene is year-round and always growing. Graduate with three certifications and start working the city's best venues.
Stop Waiting. Start Earning.
Get Certified in 7 Days.
No experience required. Real bar training, real certification, real job placement support in Chicago. Our graduates are behind bars across Illinois within weeks.
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⭐ Rated 4.9/5 by 300+ Students
"I had zero bartending experience and got hired at a rooftop bar two weeks after graduating. The hands-on training is real — you're behind an actual bar from day one."
Sarah M.
From River North
"Worth every cent. I was making great tips my first week. The instructors know the local bar scene personally and gave me direct connections to top venues in Chicago."
James R.
From Lincoln Park
"I went from waiting tables to making more in one weekend behind the bar than I used to make in a full week. The certification opened doors I didn't know existed."
Tanya K.
From Wrigleyville