European Bartender School (EBS) is the world's leading educational institution for professional bartenders and baristas. With over 25 locations across 5 continents, EBS offers comprehensive programmes that provide an unforgettable personal and professional development journey, culminating in an internationally recognised certification. Founded in 1999, EBS was among the pioneers in travel and study programmes for career advancement. With a global alumni network of over 80,000 graduates, EBS remains at the forefront of delivering exceptional education in hospitality. In fact, a staggering 97% of graduates from EBS's flagship 4-week International Bartender Course would recommend the programme to their peers. In addition to the International Bartender Course, EBS offers a wide range of specialty, generalist, and advanced online and on-location courses, as well as bartending instructor programmes. These programmes cater to the needs of all aspiring bartenders and baristas, whether they are looking to advance their career or find work while traveling. EBS's curriculum is frequently updated with the latest industry learnings, trends, and bar practices, as advised by industry’s leading experts who make up the EBS Board of Education. This ensures that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the world's best bars - where EBS graduates, trainers, and collaborators are already known to drive innovation. EBS is committed to nurturing its community and network, providing exceptional professional education while empowering students to reach their full potential. Whether you're a seasoned bartender or just starting out in the industry, EBS has the courses and resources to help you achieve your goals. See more
IEIEattended a 2-day mixology course at the Delhi (Kalkaji) location of European Bartender School, and the experience was extremely disappointing.The training environment was not professional. There was no air conditioning despite extreme heat, which led to dehydration and illness during the session. Even after raising this concern, nothing changed the following day.There were serious hygiene issues as well. Pigeons were entering the classroom and were present in areas where glassware and bar equipment were kept. The overall cleanliness of the space was poor, and there were questionable practices during demonstrations.The class itself lacked structure, and at one point the instructor left the session unattended. There were also multiple individuals entering and leaving the space who did not appear to be part of the course.What is most concerning is that, despite raising all these issues and providing evidence, the complaint was dismissed and no refund was offered.As someone who does not live in India and had specifically travelled for this experience, this was extremely disappointing. I have also not received my certificate, which adds to the frustration.Given the global reputation of the school, I expected professional standards, but unfortunately this experience did not reflect that at all.
I left the course because I got tired of waiting for instructor outside of the bar in a cold weather, because he couldn’t manage to show up on time. I requested refund. But instead was told that there are no refunds for those who started the course. Be careful about this organisation. They are fraudulent!
Having the best instructors Roxy and Tegan, their passion, teamwork makes the whole experience at EBS much more enjoyable and fun.
The staff (Sara and Ella) were really helpful and knowledgeable—you could tell they are genuinely passionate about the bartending industry and are keen to share their knowledge. The facilities were well equipped—there was a room that converted between a conventional school layout and flair/free pour stations with another area for bartending practice and a live bar. The day generally consisted of a small written test on theory/drinks that were learnt the previous day. We’d start studying theory and history of specific alcohols, we’d split into two groups focusing on either flair and free pour OR live bar practice where we’d recreate drinks that we’d been taught previously at a fully equipped mock bar (with bottles filled with coloured water). Afterwards we’d review the alcohol theory we’d learnt earlier that day and go through 6 new drink recipes, then head to the live bar where the instructors would make a speciality cocktail usually based on the liquor we’d learnt earlier in the day and the students would get a chance to create and taste the cocktails they’d learnt. The atmosphere at the school was fantastic—even if you weren’t staying at the hostel, there were heaps of opportunities to spend time with the other students, with optional activities like barbecues, surf camp and karaoke planned almost every night/weekend. EBS is well established with schools and experiential courses around the globe resulting in a great network on completion of the course.
