Founded in a small neighborhood bar in San Francisco’s Mission District in the summer of 2015, The Cocktail Camp is an ever-evolving institution that serves as a community hub for bartending professionals, craft cocktail enthusiasts, and adventurous spirits in the Bay Area and around the world. With over 40 years of combined professional experience in the industry, our instructors have walked along the broken glass of bad recipes and shoddy service so you don’t have to. Over 1,000 people have graduated from our bartending certification course, which is widely recognized for our unique approach to cocktail composition, our consistently updated curriculum, and our unwavering commitment to the craft and the folks among us who carry it forward. We’ve also hosted over 1,000 team-building events throughout the Bay Area (and online), gaining recognition and intrigue among innovators in wildly different industries, from tech to law to finance to entertainment and professional sports.

WE’RE NOT JUST A BARTENDING SCHOOL, WE’RE A PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY.

• Guided by Professionals: All our courses are designed and led by active industry insiders who are up-to-date with the latest trends and requirements.

• Real-World Training: Get practical, hands-on experience in an actual bar setting, readying you for any hospitality environment.

• Individualized Attention: With our small class sizes, you're assured personalized guidance, enabling you to develop skills at a comfortable pace.

• Holistic Curriculum: We delve beyond the basics, focusing on cocktail crafting, stellar customer service, and an in-depth understanding of spirits, liqueurs, and flavor profiles.

• Embrace Creativity: Our courses foster innovation, empowering you to concoct unique and captivating cocktails.

• Join the Elite: Graduates from our program become part of San Francisco's esteemed bartending community, renowned for adaptability and proficiency.

• Stable Profession: Bartending is recession-proof, offering stability and growth prospects even during economic slumps.

• Transformative Learning: We offer the course we wished existed when we began – contemporary, practical, and rich in relevant content.

• Experienced Tutors: Our seasoned instructors, with years of practical bartending experience, equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the industry.

• In-Depth Curriculum: Our comprehensive curriculum covers everything from fundamental bar knowledge and mixology to advanced techniques and bar management skills.

• Practical Training: We offer immersive training sessions, allowing students to hone their skills in a real bar environment under expert supervision.

• Flexible Learning: The Cocktail Camp provides in-person and virtual classes, alongside a diverse range of schedules to accommodate our students' needs.

• Career Support: We assist our graduates in securing job opportunities, helping craft robust resumes, refining interview skills, and connecting them with potential employers in the industry. Our support is ongoing well after graduation.

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Crafters of the Finest Bartending School East of the Mississippi

Meet the experts who will guide you through every shake, stir, and pour on your journey to becoming a top-tier bartender. Together, we'll unlock your full potential and set you on the path to mixology mastery.

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