Learn to bartend using real alcohol!

The Columbia School of Mixology has been training bartenders since 1965 and in that time our graduates have gone on to find great success in every level of the business. From bars to clubs to private staffing and catering, you can be sure that a Columbia School of Mixology graduate has worked there. Why take our classes as opposed to other bartending schools?

We use real alcohol in our classes as opposed to flavored water like many other bartending schools in New York.

We’ll teach you how to bartend, not just what the drinks are.

Our course is the cheapest in NY–pay only $200 as opposed to most courses which can cost upwards of $500.

Our teachers are also all graduates of our own program. They teach with your education and entertainment in mind.

Looking for something more low-key? Check out our new Sweet Wines Class…

All of our classes are generally from 8pm – 10pm and are located on the main Columbia University campus which can be reached via the 1 train to 116th street.

Interested in more information? Check out our Registration page to learn how to register or do so below.

Our NEW Summer Wines Class

Our Summer Wine Class covers dessert wines perfect for sipping chilled in the summertime. We will go over pairing suggestions, discuss different wine-making techniques and, of course, taste a variety of wines, giving you a comprehensive knowledge of dessert wines. All this in only one night for the unbeatable cost of $30.

The class will meet on Thursday, July 29th, from 8:30 to 10:00 pm. REGISTER NOW!

Summer Mixology Courses

All Summer mixology courses will be accelerated. That means you learn the same material in half the time! The accelerated course meets twice a week for three weeks. All our classes use real alcohol to teach you hundreds of drinks. That means you can actually taste the drinks you make. You have to be 21 to drink, but only 18 to taste.

Below you will find a list of tentative dates for Summer mixology classes. Registration will be available soon! All Summer mixology classes will be held from 8:00pm-10:00pm on the Columbia University Campus in Math 312.

July Mixology Classes

Monday/Wednesday Class: 7/5, 7/7, 7/12, 7/14, 7/19 — registration closed

Tuesday/Thursday Class: 7/6, 7/8, 7/13, 7/15, 7/20 — registration closed

August Mixology Classes

Monday/Wednesday Class: 8/2, 8/4, 8/9, 8/11, 8/16 — REGISTER NOW!

Tuesday/Thursday Class: 8/3, 8/5, 8/10, 8/12, 8/17 — REGISTER NOW!