Vancouver, BC · Canada's West Coast Cocktail Capital
Vancouver's Film Industry, Tourism, and Craft Bar Scene Create Unlimited Opportunity.
Hollywood North. Gastown cocktail bars. Yaletown rooftops. The Granville Strip. Vancouver's hospitality industry is one of the fastest-growing in Canada, fueled by film crews, tech workers, and millions of tourists.
5,500+
Licensed Bars & Restaurants in Greater Vancouver
10M
Annual Visitors to Vancouver
#3
North American City for Film & TV Production
Vancouver's Premier Bartending School
Trained for Canada's Most Exciting Bar Market
Vancouver is home to one of the most celebrated cocktail scenes in North America. From the award-winning craft bars of Gastown to the high-energy Granville Street nightclubs, the rooftop lounges of Yaletown, and the film wrap parties in "Hollywood North," the demand for skilled bartenders here is constant.
Our program covers Serving It Right (BC's mandatory certification), 125+ cocktails, high-volume speed service, flair bartending, and craft spirits knowledge. Whether you're targeting a Gastown craft cocktail bar or a busy Granville Strip club, we prepare you for the full range of Vancouver hospitality.
Programs
Professional Programs
Professional Bartending
125+ cocktails, speed drills, flair basics, and ServSafe certification.
Mixology & Craft Cocktails
Artisan techniques, ingredient-forward cocktails, and sommelier-level spirits knowledge.
Beer & Wine Training
Craft beer styles, wine pairing, and cellar management for full-service bars.
ServSafe Alcohol
State-required responsible service certification — mandatory for employment at most bars.
Why Train Here
Built for Vancouver's Thriving Bar Market
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Serving It Right certification — mandatory for BC bartenders
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Gastown craft cocktail and artisan spirits mastery
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Granville Strip high-volume nightclub speed service
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Yaletown rooftop bar and upscale lounge techniques
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Film industry wrap party and event bartending
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BC wine, Pacific Rim spirits, and craft brewery expertise
Class Schedule
Flexible Start Dates
Day Classes
Mon – Fri · 9 AM – 2 PM
Complete in 2 weeks
Evening Classes
Mon – Fri · 6 PM – 10 PM
Complete in 3 weeks
Weekend Classes
Sat & Sun · 9 AM – 5 PM
Complete in 4 weeks
Job Placement
Vancouver Venues Hiring Our Graduates
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Service Area
Serving Vancouver & Surrounding Communities
Location
Find Us in Vancouver
Enroll Now
Vancouver Is Calling. Your Bar Career Starts Now.
Gastown craft bars, Yaletown rooftops, and Hollywood North events — Vancouver's hospitality industry needs Serving It Right-certified bartenders year-round.