Flexible Scheduling
Chicago Bartending Class Schedule
Our 50-hour professional mixology course in Chicago fits any lifestyle. Choose from five schedule options — new classes start every week.
Available Options
Learning Schedule
Our classroom is set up like an actual bar. Students sit at the bar and watch instructors make each drink. The class is 25% lecture and 75% hands-on practice.
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.
1-on-1 Hands-on Certification Lessons are offered Nights, Weekends, & 7 Days a Week
The Program
Learn Behind an Actual Bar
50
Class Hours
10 four-hour courses followed by a 10-hour hands-on workshop behind a real bar.
75%
Hands-On Practice
The majority of each class is spent mixing drinks behind the bar, not sitting in lectures.
125+
Drinks Taught
Traditional classics and the latest trending cocktails taught from experienced instructors.
Chicago — Bartending Career Outlook
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.
5,800+
Licensed Bars in Chicagoland
$58K
Avg Bartender Annual Earnings in Chicago
Top 5
US City for Craft Cocktail Bar Awards
Serving Chicago & Surrounding Areas
Ready to Start?
Enroll online or request more information — we'll help you choose the right class time.