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Enroll in San Diego Bartending School

Start your bartending career in San Diego. Pay securely online using MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, or PayPal — no PayPal account required.

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Available Class Times

Morning, Afternoon & Evening classes start every Monday. Weekend class starts twice a month. Classes fill quickly — enroll early.

San Diego is where the American craft beer revolution took root — and its hospitality market reflects that heritage. Today, over 160 craft breweries and hundreds of bars, rooftop lounges, and beach clubs make San Diego one of the most exciting places in the country to be a bartender.

Morning Class Mon–Fri · 8:30 am – 12:30 pm · 2 weeks

Afternoon Class Mon–Fri · 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm · 2 weeks

Evening Class Mon–Fri · 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm · 2 weeks

Weekend Class Saturday · 9:00 am – 5:30 pm · 5 Saturdays

Accelerated Class Mon–Fri · Full day · 1 week

Tuition

Tuition Options

Bartending / Mixology class — choose the payment option that works best for you.

Pay in Full

$550

Includes registration fee, tuition, and textbook. Best value.

Register Now, Pay Later

$100 + $450

$100 registration now, $450 balance on start date. Includes registration, tuition, and textbook.

Payment Plan

$300 + $300

Half now, half before graduation. Textbook is $50 extra. Total $650.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Prior to Entrance: All monies refunded if requested within 3 business days of signing. After 3 days, refund less $100 registration fee.

After Entrance: Less $100 registration fee; refunds based on proration up to 50% of program completion. Refunds made within 45 days of written notice.

San Diego — Bartending Career Outlook

Trained for America's Craft Beer Capital

Our program goes deep on craft beer knowledge (essential in this market), while also covering the full cocktail spectrum needed for San Diego's diverse venues: from the upscale rooftop bars of the Gaslamp Quarter to the relaxed beach bars of Pacific Beach and the Navy-adjacent entertainment corridor of the East Village.

3,200+

Bars & Craft Breweries in San Diego County

160+

Craft Breweries — Most in Any US City

35M

Annual Tourists to San Diego

Serving San Diego & Surrounding Areas

Gaslamp Quarter Little Italy North Park South Park Hillcrest Ocean Beach Pacific Beach Mission Beach Mission Valley East Village University Heights Normal Heights Kensington Coronado National City Chula Vista Bonita El Cajon La Mesa Santee Lakeside Ramona Poway Escondido Vista San Marcos Oceanside Carlsbad Encinitas Solana Beach