Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience do I need to take the course?
None! Those who attend our course usually have little bartending experience, if any experience at all. We teach you everything you need to know to bartend!

What type of payments do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, checks, and cash. If you wish to pay by cash or check, please get in touch with us prior to attending the course.

How do I register?
Registration is quick and easy. Simply sign up online (Boston | Phoenix) or
give us a call and we will take all the necessary information over the phone.

What if I sign up and then decide not to take the course?
Please review our complete terms and conditions for a specific answer.

What if I need to reschedule?
Please get in touch with us as soon as possible with another bartending or wine course date in mind. Please note that if you reschedule within one week of the course, you will be charged a $25 rescheduling fee.

Do you offer discounts for groups?
Yes! Please get in touch with us for more details.

Do you hold private courses?
Absolutely! Please get in touch with us for more details.

Can I learn Mixology this weekend and TIPS next weekend?
We strongly discourage it, as the course is meant to be taken on the same day. However, we understand and sympathize with your logistical concerns, and you may sign up for a split course. Please get in touch with us for more details.

Do you sell gift certificates?
Yes! Please get in touch with us for more details.

Where are classes held?
Boston classes are typically held in Tommy Doyle's Pub near Harvard College, but not always. Phoenix classes are typically held at the Courtyard Scottsdale Old Town Marriott Hotel, but not always. Visit the corresponding registration page (Boston | Phoenix) for the exact location of a weekend's course.

"Bartending is an art with room for creativeness, originality, and personal flare. Harvard's Bartending Course... is a serious effort to prepare its enrollees as mixologists, the accepted term at Harvard." Read the full story, "Harvard's Other Bar Exam," at The Boston Globe.