Master the Bar in One Week
Join Pittsburgh’s elite. Get a professional certification from PA’s longest-running bartending school for just $1,095.
40 hours of hands-on training to get you behind the bar and earning tips fast.
Same South Hills Location
Since 1978
We don’t just teach recipes; we build professionals. At Elite, you’ll master a modernized curriculum designed around the high-volume, high-end drinks actually ordered in Pittsburgh’s top venues. Learn from industry veterans who turn decades of expertise into your one-week fast track to the bar.
Pittsburgh’s Elite
Training Standard
Master more than just recipes. We bridge the gap between knowing a drink and running a bar.
Our curriculum emphasizes high-level service and bar fluency, giving you the confidence to lead any high-volume shift from day one.
Expert Job Placement
Get certified and get to work. We provide lifetime job placement assistance, connecting our graduates with Pittsburgh’s top venues.
With more job openings than bartenders to fill them, we ensure you have the connections to start earning tips immediately.
Fast-Track to Pro
Skip the years of "barbacking" and start at the top. We turn motivated students into professional mixologists in just 40 hours.
Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or a new career, we give you the tools to succeed in record time.
LIFETIME MENTORSHIP FOR ALL STUDENTS
Upcoming Class Schedule
Select the schedule that fits your lifestyle. All classes are held in-person at our Pittsburgh campus.
DAYTIME: 1-Week "Fast Track"
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Duration: Monday – Friday (1 Week)
Mar 16 – Mar 20
Apr 13 – Apr 17
May 11 – May 15
Jun 8 – Jun 12
EVENING: 2-Week "After Hours"
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Duration: Monday – Friday (2 Weeks)
Mar 9 – Mar 20
Apr 13 – Apr 24
May 11 – May 22
Jun 8 – Jun 19
Start Your Journey Today
Best in the City!
2018 Winner #pghfanfavorites
We take a hands-on approach to bartending so that you can learn by actually doing it. This way you can be confident that you know your stuff inside and out. Our students pass with at least a 90% overall testing average, unlike other schools whose students pass with a much lower 70-75% average.
Ready to take the next step toward becoming a professional bartender?
Check out what clients say
"Just graduated from the Elite Bartending School tonight on 9/23/22. I did the two week night program and it was tons of fun. The staff are super friendly and approachable and will help you out if you’re having trouble with something! I definitely recommend coming here if you want to learn how to bartend!"
Joey Ong
"Great people who want to see you succeed! I've been bartending for a while now but I wanted to get better at the basics and was very impressed with how much I managed to learn in such a short time! We went over everything from proper measurements, glassware, and garnishes to flavors and popular brands. So much information was introduced but it was presented in a way that made it entertaining and easy to learn. The teaching style creates an environment for you to get to know your class and make connections as well as practice making 50+ drinks a day. 10/10 would recommend!"
Namarae
"I recently took the week-long bartending course and I loved it! The owner, Lawrie Madden, is simply fantastic and a joy to learn from--she will teach you everything that you need to know to become a bartender, and will make you smile the whole time! That being said, don't come expecting it to be a cake walk. There is a LOT of material that is covered, and if you are taking the compressed week-long course, be prepared to work and study a ton at home. Nevertheless, I'm very glad that I took this course and I would 100% recommend it to anyone who wants to be a bartender!"
Matilda Ellis
PREPARE TO SUCCEED
Elite Bartending Schools' team in Pittsburgh puts an emphasis on customer service and integrates it into our curriculum. This way, you can have the confidence and assurance that along with drink knowledge and bar fluency, you'll have all the soft skills you need to succeed. Ready to take your bartending skills to the next level?
Elite Bartending School
2961 W Liberty Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 344-9100
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