London bartender school

Behind the bar in the cocktail capital of the world, what more do we need to say?

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Why should you choose London?

London is one of the world’s most vibrant, international, and iconic cities. It also happens to be a world-beater when it comes to bartending. It’s where many of the latest bartending trends are developed and also happens to contain more of the world’s best bars than any other city!

The list of things to do in London is literally endless. Quickly snap a few photos near the city’s most-famous landmarks before discovering districts like Camden, Soho, and Shoreditch; local markets like Brick Lane and Green; and beautiful parks like Hyde Park and St James’s Park. London is a place you can’t help but love.

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The London School

Our exclusive venue ensures that you get too spend far more hands-on hours behind the bar than most other bartender schools in London, which mostly have to rent a nightclub or bar out of opening hours. Even though it’s not a bar, but a school, the atmosphere during the training is exactly like a real bar. This means that you get the real experience and education to prepare you, down to the smallest detail, for life behind the bar in London. Our bartender school is close to Tower Bridge and just five minutes’ walk from Bermondsey underground station.

EBS London: Bourbon Studios B001 Tower Bridge Business Complex 100 Drummond Road London SE16 4DG

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Accommodation

Welcome to our student house, EBS London Stay, situated in the southeast neighbourhood of Catford. This area blends the comfort of a small town with big-city excitement. The location provides swift access to central London via various forms of public transport. Catford is home to many restaurants and pubs for a lively evening, and lovely parks for both studying and showcasing your flair skills out in the fresh air. With amenities including a jacuzzi, cinema room, garden, and car park, EBS London Stay promises a comfortable and convenient student experience. @ebs_london_stay

A closer look

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Accommodation features

Fully equipped kitchen

Shared dorms with ensuite

Jacuzzi

Garden

Parking space

Cinema room

Personal lockers

Free WiFi

Dining room

After-hours activities

Ballie Ballerson

This cocktail bar with giant ball pits is host of the WFA flair competitions. Many prestigious flair artists have passed through Ballie’s doors and performed their magical tricks! With the cushioning of hundreds of plastic balls, it’s the perfect place for flair newbies to practise throwing.

Bar crawl

London is gigantic and so is its bartending scene. But don’t worry, we’re here to guide and show you the best spots in town. We’ll take you to brilliant bars such as London Cocktail Club, BE AT ONE, Nine Lives, and Hokus Pokus. Expect to witness some boss bartending and maybe even get a free drink. With EBS graduates working at many of these top bars, you’re sure to get special treatment! Going out after class is not only great for your cocktail knowledge but also a fun way to get to know your coursemates and the city.

Laki Kane rum experience

How many people can say they have made their own rum? Not many! But *you* will be able to after a masterclass at Laki Kane. Get ready to learn from world-leading rum ambassadors on how to flavour and redistill a bottle of rum using the spices and dried fruits of your choice.

EBS pub quiz

We all know that learning recipes is crucial for a bartender so we’ve amped up the fun factor by organising an authentic British pub quiz. Walk around the corner after class to the St. James of Bermondsey pub and we’ll test your knowledge on recipes, theory, and EBS trivia in the private function room.

Biscuit Factory bar

Watch EBS London become a playful cocktail lounge for one night only. Choose a challenge: ping pong, giant jenga, or performing some sweet dance moves to impress your peers. Take this opportunity to get real-life experience behind the bar as a volunteer bartender or simply enjoy the games and drinks.

Cocktail competition

Your time to shine by creating an original cocktail with the knowledge you’ve picked up over the previous weeks. Sometimes we’ll call in a guest judge so you get the chance to mix up a drink for one of London’s well-known bartenders. Tested on aroma, taste, techniques, and presentation, (the drink, not you!), wow the crowd with a unique drink.

Graduation dinner

End the month in style with the graduation party. Celebrate your achievements and raise a toast to your future careers. Dinner’s on us!

Courses in London

International Bartender Course

This globally recognised bartender course is famous for training high-quality bartenders through unique teaching techniques and unforgettable experiences.