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“I chose the Professional Bartending School in Arlington, VA based on its great reviews, informative website, and convenient location near Court House Metro. What a great decision! The staff is kind, responsive, observant, knowledgeable, and deeply experienced. The training curriculum is well developed, hands-on, and practical, and is designed to help you get a job and start strong. The school’s owner is passionate about continuously improving the student’s experience. And the facility is absolutely complete and realistic. The learning challenge is real, and success means commitment to studying away from class, practicing, and being willing to stretch your mind. This is one of the best professional development training experiences I have had in my career. Thank you!!!”

“Graduated last year from the school of Professional Bartending and it was a feat that I wanted for years! The support and encouragement that is given uplifts even the darkest days. I applied while homeless and through dedication and commitment and again the help of my peers and instructors made what looked impossible very possible! I try to carry and pass that same light back to the current undergrads! We are more helpful and as a family than even society and the workforce knows. They will find out about us at PBS!”

“The Professional Bartending School of Arlington is a great school to learn to be a certified bartender. Even though I had previous experience in bartending from many years ago, I learned so many concepts that will be valuable to me in the industry. Not only did I learn over 100 drink recipes, I learned about the processes of how to make liquor and liqueurs, different regions of origin, customer service, and the techniques of alcohol management. Joe and Tay are thoughtful, engaging, and supportive teachers. My entire experience throughout the program was very positive and I feel like I have been thoroughly prepared to start looking for a bartending position.”

“Best training course ever!! Ty Was the best instructor!! She’s so fun and makes the class so entertaining and engaging! I love playing with water too!! lol it’s for learning but it really is so effective.”

“The class was phenomenal!!!! You get behind the bar immediately learning where things are and how to pour effectively. The Teachers and Staff are extremely friendly and and eager to help. The curriculum is a lot to take in but with the techniques given to remember recipes, the unlimited patience and re-assurance of the instructors, I was in the best possible place to learn the art of Mixology. Thanks for the life long skill, as well as, the added cool points PBS!!!!”

“Passed my speed test! Professional Bartending School provided excellent hands on training and plenty of practice time. The staff and instructors at PBS were amazing and they really care about students honing their skills. While you don't often see many 40 or 50 year-olds (I'm 48) working at the "hottest nightclubs" downtown, you also don't see many 20 to 30 year-old people working in the super nice, fancy upscale hotel bars and lounges either, so it is really perfect for people looking for a second career or just a way to make more money. Highly recommended and great experience!”

“This was such a great experience. Ty and Gabrielle are great instructors, both very helpful and encouraging. I took the (2) weeks class and graduated on a Friday. I learned a lot of information that will benefit me with my bartending career. The school also assist with job placement. 10/10”

“I had an amazing experience at this bartending school! The atmosphere is friendly and professional, making it the perfect place to learn. The instructor, is truly fantastic—she is patient, knowledgeable, and explains everything so clearly. Even though my English is not very strong, she made sure I understood everything and felt comfortable during the lessons. I highly recommend this school to anyone, even if English is not their first language. It’s a great place to gain confidence and skills in bartending!”

“I attended and graduated from this school twice already. I first took the course in 2010 and enjoyed every minute of it. The instructors were knowledgeable, the lessons were easy to understand, and the lectures were fun and engaging. I am more of a hands-on person, so I had a great time practicing drink recipes behind a real bar set up. My second time around I took the refresher course, and had just as good of an experience as the first time. I even acquired more skills than before. I love the way that students are trained in this program. Although customer service can be tough and demanding, the instructors make learning fun, friendly, and rewarding. I walked away knowing how to pour drinks accurately and efficiently while maintaining an energetic vibe. I would definitely recommend this location to anyone looking to bartend.”

“If you're looking to get your bartender's license, I can't recommend Profesional Bartending School in Arlington enough. From the moment you enroll to the day you graduate, the whole staff is hands on training in every aspect of bartending. The atmosphere really feels like you're working in a real bar with real bar related situations discussed and played out. I'd never been behind the bar before taking this class, but now that I've graduated, I can see myself behind the bar in a restaurant or bar thanks to PBS. Mario”

“I chose the Professional Bartending School in Arlington, VA based on its great reviews, informative website, and convenient location near Court House Metro. What a great decision! The staff is kind, responsive, observant, knowledgeable, and deeply experienced. The training curriculum is well developed, hands-on, and practical, and is designed to help you get a job and start strong. The school’s owner is passionate about continuously improving the student’s experience. And the facility is absolutely complete and realistic. The learning challenge is real, and success means commitment to studying away from class, practicing, and being willing to stretch your mind. This is one of the best professional development training experiences I have had in my career. Thank you!!!”

“Graduated last year from the school of Professional Bartending and it was a feat that I wanted for years! The support and encouragement that is given uplifts even the darkest days. I applied while homeless and through dedication and commitment and again the help of my peers and instructors made what looked impossible very possible! I try to carry and pass that same light back to the current undergrads! We are more helpful and as a family than even society and the workforce knows. They will find out about us at PBS!”

“The Professional Bartending School of Arlington is a great school to learn to be a certified bartender. Even though I had previous experience in bartending from many years ago, I learned so many concepts that will be valuable to me in the industry. Not only did I learn over 100 drink recipes, I learned about the processes of how to make liquor and liqueurs, different regions of origin, customer service, and the techniques of alcohol management. Joe and Tay are thoughtful, engaging, and supportive teachers. My entire experience throughout the program was very positive and I feel like I have been thoroughly prepared to start looking for a bartending position.”

“Best training course ever!! Ty Was the best instructor!! She’s so fun and makes the class so entertaining and engaging! I love playing with water too!! lol it’s for learning but it really is so effective.”

“The class was phenomenal!!!! You get behind the bar immediately learning where things are and how to pour effectively. The Teachers and Staff are extremely friendly and and eager to help. The curriculum is a lot to take in but with the techniques given to remember recipes, the unlimited patience and re-assurance of the instructors, I was in the best possible place to learn the art of Mixology. Thanks for the life long skill, as well as, the added cool points PBS!!!!”

“Passed my speed test! Professional Bartending School provided excellent hands on training and plenty of practice time. The staff and instructors at PBS were amazing and they really care about students honing their skills. While you don't often see many 40 or 50 year-olds (I'm 48) working at the "hottest nightclubs" downtown, you also don't see many 20 to 30 year-old people working in the super nice, fancy upscale hotel bars and lounges either, so it is really perfect for people looking for a second career or just a way to make more money. Highly recommended and great experience!”

“This was such a great experience. Ty and Gabrielle are great instructors, both very helpful and encouraging. I took the (2) weeks class and graduated on a Friday. I learned a lot of information that will benefit me with my bartending career. The school also assist with job placement. 10/10”

“I had an amazing experience at this bartending school! The atmosphere is friendly and professional, making it the perfect place to learn. The instructor, is truly fantastic—she is patient, knowledgeable, and explains everything so clearly. Even though my English is not very strong, she made sure I understood everything and felt comfortable during the lessons. I highly recommend this school to anyone, even if English is not their first language. It’s a great place to gain confidence and skills in bartending!”

“I attended and graduated from this school twice already. I first took the course in 2010 and enjoyed every minute of it. The instructors were knowledgeable, the lessons were easy to understand, and the lectures were fun and engaging. I am more of a hands-on person, so I had a great time practicing drink recipes behind a real bar set up. My second time around I took the refresher course, and had just as good of an experience as the first time. I even acquired more skills than before. I love the way that students are trained in this program. Although customer service can be tough and demanding, the instructors make learning fun, friendly, and rewarding. I walked away knowing how to pour drinks accurately and efficiently while maintaining an energetic vibe. I would definitely recommend this location to anyone looking to bartend.”

“If you're looking to get your bartender's license, I can't recommend Profesional Bartending School in Arlington enough. From the moment you enroll to the day you graduate, the whole staff is hands on training in every aspect of bartending. The atmosphere really feels like you're working in a real bar with real bar related situations discussed and played out. I'd never been behind the bar before taking this class, but now that I've graduated, I can see myself behind the bar in a restaurant or bar thanks to PBS. Mario”