Manchester
Manchester Bartender Course: Master Cocktails in 1 Week
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Overview
Advanced Bartender Course (16 hours) in Manchester gives participants the skills to become a professional bartender and fast-track their career. This is the perfect experience to progress to a cocktail bartender position, having one week of fun in Manchester City Center!
Designed to develop the knowledge and skills to become a professional cocktail bartender, participants will gain the confidence and speed behind the bar. This course helps participants fast-track their way up into the bartending industry with one week of hands-on training with experienced instructors. The training room is located inside an actual cocktail bar. Participants will master 40 classic cocktails and will be awarded a Dirextra's advanced bartender certificate to showcase their skills to employers.
This advanced course includes all alcohol and ingredients to create the cocktails, along with bartender equipment. This course is not suitable for beginners; at least one year of experience is requested. 
Highlights
Become a Pro: Gain skills equal to 6 months of bar experience.
Master Cocktails: Learn to make 40 classic cocktails.
Get Certified: Receive a Dirextra's advanced bartender certificate.
Hands-On Training: One week of fun, practical experience in a real cocktail bar.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved learning how to make cocktails.
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Many enjoyed the hands-on experience.
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Some customers found the instructors knowledgeable.
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Several people felt the course gave them confidence.
Some customers said that the instructions were unclear and too fast-paced.
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A few people wished for more individual attention.
The Journey
Manchester City Center
The heart of Manchester, offering a vibrant atmosphere with numerous bars and entertainment venues, serving as the backdrop for your week-long intensive bartending course.
Cocktail Bar Training Room
A real cocktail bar setting where you'll receive hands-on training, allowing you to practice and perfect your bartending skills in an authentic environment. This is where you will be taught how to make 40 classic cocktails.
Know Before You Go
This Advanced Bartender Course includes all the necessary alcohol and ingredients for creating cocktails, as well as the use of bartender equipment during the course. It does not include transportation or accommodation. Please note that this course is not suitable for beginners; a minimum of one year of bartending experience is required. The training takes place in a real cocktail bar environment.
Hot Tip
Customers recommend practicing the cocktail recipes at home after each session to reinforce what you've learned and improve your technique. They also suggest asking lots of questions during the class to get the most out of the instructor's expertise.
Review Summary
Customers find this Advanced Bartender Course to be highly professional and practical, emphasizing hands-on experience in a real cocktail bar environment. The comprehensive training and skill development, especially mastering numerous cocktails and gaining significant bar experience, are consistently praised. Positive reviews highlight the effectiveness of the instruction and the value of the certificate awarded. Some note the course's high intensity and the prerequisite experience requirement, which may make it unsuitable for true beginners. Overall, attendees feel well-prepared for bartending careers after completing the program.
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