National Bartender School

I truly enjoyed the experience attending the National Bartenders School. I came in with no experience about mixed drinks but walked away learning approx 250 different types of drinks.
I’m going to be very honest, this school is geared for students would want a certificate to get a job in bartending. The reason why is because the final requires you to past a written test (knowing all types of liquors/​cordials/​wines) and a speed test (making 12 drinks in under 6 minutes). It sounds very difficult but it’s not if you put your time and dedication into it. Those who come into the school once a week and hardly practice, tend to be the ones that don’t pass and will complain about how difficult the test are. It is what you put into it.
The instructor Greg is always super helpful and explains how to make the drinks very well so you won’t get confused. He is always very straight forward and will tell it like it is. He uses a lot of humor and none of his classes are ever boring.
Overall, I spent many weeks at the school mixing drinks and meeting other students. It was a great experience and was not easy but very well worth it. I highly recommend it for those who want to be a bartender or for those who want to learn a new party skill.

Late review, but I came here last year and took the class. Teacher was fun and great. The class wasn’t boring because he made it interesting by comparing it to something we can relate or a story that happened or could happen. No tolerance on misbehaving students. It benefits the other student because he doesn’t let disruption in his class. Overall, great teacher and clean space.
Downtown LA to West Covina is a long distance for me. If I lived closer I would come by and take the class all over again.

I see school, and I usually walk the other way, lol.
This is nothing like school, as the instructor is one of the most laid back teachers I have ever came across. When you walk in the door there is ample seating space, in case you do not get a seat at the bar, of 20+ stools. Greg (the instructor) is forward, funny, to the point, and most of all just wants to help you learn your drinks, bartend the right way, and get your certificate so you can land a bartending job.
His lessons are quick, so not sitting in class for hours, and the course requires «behind the bar time» which is fun to practice. Who ever would have thought, school would be fun to hang out and get some practice time in.
This place is very laid back, and has a lot of knowledge of drinks — wuld definitely recommend to anyone looking to bartend, understand drinks, or just want to make some kick-​ass drinks at home!

Went here and did full course which was so much fun and Greg (the instructor) is awesome. Got a job right after I got my certificate and now am making a bunch of money doing something so fun! Highly recommend!

Worst experience and definitely not recommended for future bartending entrepreneurs.

Went to this school about a year ago … just looking for some part-​time work to get ahead of the game. The owner/​teacher, Greg, is the BEST!!! The course is comprehensive and hands-​on. The classroom is set up like a bar. Eight classes to attend and 40 hours of in-​classroom practice (plus two tests) is all it takes. Greg makes it fun and easy to learn. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a new career or supplemental income.