BartenderGirl™ — Est. 2000
Go from zero to certified bartender in just 7 intensive days — then step behind the bar and start earning. California's most affordable, ABC-certified bartending course.
Other schools charge $700 – $1,000+
Full Course · 1 Person · Or $299.99 for 2 (21+)
Why BartenderGirl™
Most bartending schools hand you a certificate and wish you luck. We hand you a certificate, a job opportunity, a business blueprint, and a community. We've been doing this since 2001 — we know what it takes.
Approved by California's ABC. You receive RBS certification — the credential bars & restaurants require.
Flexible scheduling — train on the days and hours that work for you while keeping your current income.
5-star hotels, resorts, events, cruise ships — your skills travel with you anywhere in the world.
Pass your background check and start working events with BartenderGirl™ immediately after graduation. Or we'll help you launch your own mobile bartending business in your area.
What You'll Master
Master hundreds of drinks — from the timeless Old Fashioned to today's trending craft cocktails. Learn the recipes that get the best tips.
Understand spirits, wines, and beer so deeply that you can advise any guest and upsell confidently — boosting your nightly earnings.
Industry-grade pouring, free pouring, and batching techniques so you can handle rush hour without breaking a sweat.
70% of bartender income is tips. We teach you the conversation skills, body language, and psychology that turn customers into regulars.
California's required Responsible Beverage Service certification — we guide you through it and you leave fully legal and protected.
Learn how to land jobs, negotiate your rate, launch a mobile bar business, or work directly with BartenderGirl™ at high-profile events.
The Numbers Don't Lie
Top bartenders earn up to $100K per year. One great Saturday night can cover your entire course fee — twice over.
Potential take-home on a single weekend shift
Full-time income from a part-time schedule
Resorts, cruises, events — your skills open doors worldwide
Work VIP events alongside Hollywood's finest
Student Stories
I was waitressing for $12/hr and terrified of change. After BartenderGirl's 7-day course I landed a job at a rooftop bar in downtown LA. I made back my $199 enrollment fee in the first two hours of my first shift.
I signed up with my cousin — $299 for two people is an absolute steal. The instructors have 32 years of experience between them. The hands-on training was intense in the best way possible. We both got contractor work immediately.
I already worked at a bar but needed my RBS certification. BartenderGirl handled everything — the state paperwork, the test prep, all of it. I walked out certified, and honestly a much better bartender than I walked in.
📍 Training Available Near You
Flexible Scheduling
Morning sessions: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Evening sessions: starting 7:00 PM
Choose any 7 days that work for your schedule.
Afternoon: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Evening: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Weekend warriors welcome.
Want your instructor to come to you? We offer private sessions at your home or venue for an additional fee. Call us to arrange.
First 7 days are in-person (2 hrs/day). After that, enjoy unlimited year-round online training from anywhere in the world.
Don't Wait — Classes Filling Fast
Enrollment is open right now through September 9, 2026. Secure your seat today for just $199.99 — or bring a friend for $299.99.
Outside Los Angeles area? Call 800.665.0804 to speak with an instructor.