Bartending school?

Question

I live in San Diego...considering going to a bartending school. Is it worth it though? I would really hate to waste money if i cant get a job aftewards. Thanks!!

Answer 1

Its a waste, get a job at a bar, cocktail waitress, start to learn your drinks. The waitressing will help you in that.Then start applying for a job as one.

Answer 2

i bartend, and i'd say no, it's not worth it. they might teach you something neat, like how to throw bottles, that's about it. the rest you can easily teach yourself. and i don't know of any bars that require you to go to school for it. you just have to get a liquor license anywhere you work. and you don't even have to know how to make a crown and coke to get one. your liquor license is a responsible vendor permit, meaning you have agreed not to serve anyone that's already drunk, too drunk, obviously on drugs, and not to serve after hours if you live in a county with restrictions. the best thing to do is get a book. memorize as many as you can. try to just remember 2 drinks a day. i'll give you a little list of the ones you really need to know. make friends with a good bartender, and ask them to give you the recipes for their favorite shots and drinks, and ask him/her to teach you to "float" liquors. that's good to know. you need to know what type of glasses all drinks go in. and in bartending, if you get a drink you have never heard of, just ask the customer what's in it. with female customers that don't know what they want, make something fruity and pink. it's so easy, and a lot of fun. good luck!

crown n coke

screwdriver

mai tai

s*x on the beach

cape cod

white russian

long island iced tea

red snapper

red headed slutttt

toasted almond

buttery nipple

tequila sunrise

amaretto sour

surfer on acid

those are the ones i serve most often. besides beer and such. if you can make a drink called s*x with an alligator, and make it right, that's when you know you are a great bartender.

Answer 3

Yea complete waste of time, go buy a book and teach yourself the drinks.  I went through a class.  You really only remember the drinks that you make the most often.  Maybe the class will give you a little confidence.  I recommend you lie on your application and say you have experience and u'll catch on in a week.

Answer 4

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