American Bartending School Reviews
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- rip off
Read More On Citysearch by ChefHappy at Citysearch 7/23/2011 - THANK YOU
Read More On Citysearch by jessie51 at Citysearch 7/3/2011 - A Tale of 2 Graduates
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Read More On Citysearch by nikki1243 at Citysearch 11/27/2010 - There has to be something better
Read More On Citysearch Melrod Shopping 10/3/2010 - Learned Everything That I Needed
Read More On Citysearch BigBobCat 6/25/2010 - Love You Jason
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/7/2010 - No Complaints
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 4/13/2010 - Great Instuctors
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 3/31/2010 - Competitors Review Is a Scam
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 3/29/2010 - It Works
Read More On Citysearch Caterino 3/6/2010 - Fun Way to Learn BartendingI wanted to be a bartender because I like the fast pace, talking to lots of people while make some good money. I recommended the school to several of my friends.
Read More On Citysearch antonino3546 1/7/2010 - Great experience.I am very satisfied with the bartender training I received here and after jumping through hoops to find a reputable school, I feel confident in my ability to do the job (not that I didn't know a ton of drinks anyway).
A shout to everyone over there slingin' drinks and fillin' sinks!
You guys rock.
Read More On Citysearch JoshMosh 11/2/2009 - An exemplary education for what you spend.I really didn't know what to expect when I decided to go to bartending school. What I did know was that I needed a job fast and what you see on the Internet and what you see in person when you go to visit some of the schools out there is very different.
American Bartenders School was the one that I chose to pay for because it made the most sense and everything was available to be seen when I vis...
Read More On Citysearch Guiffredo 10/26/2009 - Thanks to everyone! I'm w-o-r-k-i-n-g!!!!!!I went to three schools that popped up on the Internet and of the three, I chose to attend American.
Joe and Howard are great mentors and I was thrilled to get a private party from Lisa V. the Monday after I graduated (I made $35.00 an hour for a six hour party + tip jar). Everything that I was told during the class was accurate, I was relayed a treasure trove of info about the trade and I was t...
Read More On Citysearch Desiree11 10/26/2009 - Disregard the Statment belowI believe it's better to have an actual review from a person who graduated and is not overly-judgmental and takes observations and then conclude.
The price is expensive, but I'm glad I paid for it since I've made the money back. I agree when I first entered, I was a tad concerned, the place was rather sketchy looking. The teachers weren't the most classy people ever, but, come on, it's a bar, ...
Read More On Citysearch Misterniceguii 6/24/2009 - Excellent Training ProgramI recently hired a grad from American Bartenders School. She knew her stuff and has become one of our best bartenders. I would definitely hire another graduate from the school when we have another opening.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/27/2009 - be careful-don't sign up until you really think it throughJust a friendly reminder... Don't sign the paper until you decided to attend the school. Because they will take $80 of deduction if you decide to cancel it after you sign the paper.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/12/2009 - Six years later...I went to American Bartending School as a career change in the summer of 2003 with no confidence or knowledge in bartending and for the past year I've worked for the most famous restaurant group in Philadelphia. When I moved to the Jersey shore they weren't able to place me but the skills they gave me was enough to set me on my way! If it wasn't for the motivation, and the urgency by Lisa to si...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/9/2009 - Oh hell noYeah, this place was pretty skeezy. I mean, the classes looked good enough from the couple of minutes I was able to observe... But the other reviews are spot on about their pushy sales techniques. I really really disliked that. The guy who tried to get me to sign up, he first handed me a book of testimonials saying that every month they asked former students to write in and say how well they're d...
Read More On Citysearch kellosphere 5/6/2009 - 8 Drinks in 5 MinutesI choose the school because it was featured in a CBS news story on television about quick job training. I wasn't disappointed. I liked the hands on training where I learned by doing.
Read More On Citysearch topchef5 3/27/2009 - Liked It A LotThe thing I like most about the school was it was set up like a real bar with all the equipment. I like the hands on training. The drink were easy to remember because we make them so many times.
I also liked the idea that during the class they showed us how to do a bartending resume and gave us good tips on how to interview for a bartending job.
Read More On Citysearch mrrobert343 3/24/2009 - A LIfe SaverI went to the American Bartenders Schools because I lost my job after 20 y ears with the same company. I didn't know what to do. A friend suggested bartending because I like to talk and meet people. I took the one week class. At the end of the week I wasn't quite sure of all the drinks and the school allowed me to attend extra classes and practice at no additional charge. Lisa the job place...
Read More On Citysearch topcat2345 2/11/2009 - WOW!!!! For Winners Only..I have to agree with some of the reviewers that the job placement was not too satisfying, but IT WAS THEIR FAULTS !!! I got through several interviews until I finally got hired at the bar uptown Manhattan called "Under the Stairs" . Too bad, that was september 10th 2001, well everybody knows what happened the next day...
Anyway, I knew NOTHING about drinks before the class, I took 40 hours progr...
Read More On Citysearch STEPHANUS 1/7/2009 - ARE THEY KIDDING?They want $1000 for a class that everyone else is charging half for. They don't even offer the TIPS program. And I didn't feel comfortable about their pushy fast talking, outrageous promises, and talking bad about other schools. They insisted I registered today, asked for my credit card, name dropped all these bars they guaranteed me jobs at. They became irate when I didn't sign up on the spot. I...
Read More On Citysearch Queen0FheartS 12/16/2008 - Thanks American Bartenders SchoolI lost my office job because of the mess on Wall St. I needed some quick training and friend of mine suggested I try bartending. I called the American Bartenders School and few days later I started class. I took the 40 hour class over 2 weeks and it was great. I was surprised how easy and fun it was. The instructors are cool and know their stuff. When I finished the class, the school's job ...
Read More On Citysearch jimbow7862 11/18/2008 - Bartending is a great job for college studentsI graduated from the American Bartenders School in New York City with my girl friend. I was serious about getting a job because I am a graduate student and need money to help pay my expenses. Who doesn?t?
I used the school?s job placement service and it definitely helped. Every day I checked the schools internet job site for new job openings. I went on 5 interviews before I landed my first...
Read More On Citysearch greatgalbartender 5/9/2008 - Best Bartending SchoolI visited all the schools in the area. I liked American because they have been training bartenders for almost 40 years. 3 of my friends took the class and the school helped them all get good jobs. I just finished the class and think it's great. The instructors are friendly and know their stuff.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 10/19/2007 - Lots of FunI visited all of the bartending schools in NYC and I found American to be the most professional. They have been training bartenders for a long time, they are licensed by the NY State Department of Education. I enjoyed the class and they have an excellent job placement assistance program. If you're interested in becoming a bartender, I recommend you check them out.
Read More On Citysearch hitgirl0009978 10/18/2007 - 20 drinks in 6 minutesJames was very energetic and brought a lot of fun into the classroom. He really knows his stuff.
20 drinks in 6 minutes. Plus it seemed legit there were all sorts of articles on the company. I also really like the introductory class. The set up is very much like a bar it made it more fun. The entire experience was very enjoyable.
Read More On Citysearch kflan24 7/7/2007 - Enjoyable experience, I learned a lot
I choose American because it's the most established school in the New York area and it has an excellent reputation . I enjoyed the classes and found the instructors to friendly, knowledeable and professional.
Read More On Citysearch jimjackjim 4/18/2007 - Very professional and helpfulI visted all the schools and I found the staff to be very professional. I was able to sit and watch a class in session and talk with the students and the instructor. The other schools wouldn't let me do that.
Read More On Citysearch haveagoodtime 2/11/2007 - The best school I found after visiting four.These guys were the most logical choice after I visited four different schools from the internet.
I met with a gentlemen who let me sit in on the class and then, (at my request) let me question the placement representatives. Two were there that day. They had enormous books of testimonials from working graduates and binders filled with course comments that students filled out after finishing the ...
Read More On Citysearch tolive 10/28/2006 - Great School.Thanks so much to the staff at American Bartenders! I had a blast and I learned enough to be confident on the job interviews that they sent me on.
I got hired on my second interview!
Read More On Citysearch luvmetndr 10/19/2006 - I recruited a great staff from these guysThe guys and gals here did a great job of staffing my nightclub.
The bartenders are great earners, a little wet behind the ears, but exactly what I was looking for in a front line staff at the full service bar.
Thanks to Maria, Rica, and Howard for all your help.
-Frank L.
Read More On Citysearch drnksvr1 10/13/2006 - Maria is a dollI recently graduated from American Bartenders School and found the schools job placement assistance program to be very good. The instructors helped me redo my resume and gave me good tips on how to interview. I really appreciated the help Maria the school's job placement person gave me in finding a bartending job.
Read More On Citysearch tish_123x 10/11/2006 - 50,000 graduates can't be wrong!I have been instructor at American Bartenders School for many year. I take offense to negative reviews that probably have been written by illegal competitors. The staff at the school is licensed and certified by the state. We have many years of bartending and teaching experience. We are committed to offering the finest training possible to insure our students find bartending jobs when they comp...
Read More On Citysearch lotsoffun 10/6/2006 - Lot's of help finding a jobI found the school's job placement service to be excellent. The staff at the school was very professional and helped me write a resume and gave me good information on how to interview for a bartending job. The school had a wide variety of establishments listed that were hiring bartenders. I went on 10 interviews the first week after finihsing the class and had several job offers. I choose the ...
Read More On Citysearch nhogeorge 8/29/2006 - What a blast!Mohitos, Margaritas, Sxx on the Beach, Slow Comfortable Screws how could I go wrong. It was a fun class. The instructors Howard and Anthony are the best! Sorry the class is over.
Read More On Citysearch joeyguy 8/24/2006 - Unlimited OpportunitiesI needed a flexiable job because I'm actor. Several friends of mine took the American Bartenders School class and are now working as bartenders making really good $$. I took their advice and graduated from the class 2 months ago. I have been working as a bartender for several weeks. I still want to be an actor but I have to eat while I'm waiting for my big break. The class isn't cheap but yo...
Read More On Citysearch misterniceguy12343 8/8/2006 - Very ProfessionalHoward and Anthony were great instructors. They kept the class interesting and found. Tina the job placement direct was also very nice and helpful. I would recommend the school.
Read More On Citysearch hotchick87682 8/1/2006 - Fun ClassI checked out all of the schools and I choose American because they have been around forever. I sat in on a free class and had a chance to talk with some of the students. They were very satisfied.
The other schools wouldn't let watch the class or talk with other students.
Read More On Citysearch qw1234 7/27/2006 - Bartending Rules!If you want a fun job and want to make some good money, become a bartender. I took the class to find a summer job and intend to do it part time when I go back to school.
Read More On Citysearch tomopppaa 7/27/2006 - Didn't live up to my expectationsTheir job placement is not as it is supposed to be. Almost no help at all, just a poor internet site.
Read More On Citysearch connos123 6/13/2006 - Lot's of fun!I needed some extra cash and friend of mine told me to try bartending. I took the 2 week class and it was great. I enjoyed the hands on training and now I'm working 2 nights a week. I make as much the two nights I work as a bartender as my regular job. Best investment I have ever made!
Read More On Citysearch rmithxay 6/7/2006 - Excellent TrainingI can't say enough good things about the staff and the training. I found every aspect of the class to be professional and educational.
Read More On Citysearch jorgeclaudio 3/7/2006 - Couldn't be more satisfiedGreat class
Great instuctors
Great classmates
Great job placement
What more can I say!
Read More On Citysearch thebestthereis123 1/11/2006 - Thnk You!Im from a defferent country. Im a slow learn. Anthony was good teacher. He help me find job. Thank you much.
Read More On Citysearch tbx12345 12/12/2005 - Great part time jobI needed extra money and a friend suggested bartending. I checked out all of the schools and I choose American because of it's reputation and being in business for 38 years. The instructors were friendly and informative. I couldn't believe how easy and fun it was. I work 3 nights a week and earn as much as my day job. Best investment Ihave ever made.
Read More On Citysearch coolguyx234 12/6/2005 - Good valueI choose American because my father went to it 30 years ago and he said it was great. I found the course fun and easy to learn and the school helped me find a job. Well worth the money!
Read More On Citysearch jimqwe 12/2/2005 - Good experienceI enjoyed my learning experience. The training was very through and I was confident of my bartending skills when I finished the class. I found the school to be very up front about
job placement. They explained that they would provide me with job leads, but I had to go on the interviews. The school gave me a list of 20 places that I could interview at the first week after graduation. I was h...
Read More On Citysearch bland4567 11/30/2005 - What a mistake!Their job placement promises never came through. I found work on my own. They seemed a bit out of touch with the current bar scene. They basically told me what I wanted to hear, not what they give. Overall, dissatisfied.
Read More On Citysearch danacappacio 11/11/2005 - Martini, Manhattans, ComospolitansI choose American Bartenders School because my friend graduated from there last month and found a great bartending job in a week.
Read More On Citysearch hick123 10/20/2005 - Worth the moneyI couldn't believe how easy and fun it was. The staff was great and I learned eveything I needed to get a job as a bartender. I now work on a cruise ship as a bartender and love it.
Read More On Citysearch snataq 10/13/2005 - Best school in New YorkI have hired many bartending school grads over the past 10 years and have found the grads from American are the best trained. I highly recommend American Bartenders School.
Read More On Citysearch theclarker 8/17/2005 - Great instructorsI found the instructors at the school to extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I have applied to several cruise lines for a bartending position and I believe I will get at least one job offer this week. I love to travel and this is a great way for me to do it and earn movey. World here I come!
Read More On Citysearch misterrat123 8/16/2005 - Job placement is as good as the personI found it interesting someone said they were disatisfied with the schools job placement. I graduated from the school 15 years ago and the school has helped me find a job 4 different times.
Read More On Citysearch biglarry108 8/10/2005 - Excellent job placementI'm a recent graduate of the school and I found the job placment service to be very professonal. The service offered many leads. I found a job within a week after finishing the school. I spent over $100,000 going to college and they didn't even have a job placement service.
Read More On Citysearch jones12345 8/10/2005 - User review by gb21Unfortunately this was the only school I checked out before registering. I did learn the basics of bartending; however, the biggest let down was their job placement service. You are on your own once you graduate other than a few listings on their hotline. For over $800 tuition I did expect more.
Read More On Citysearch gb21 8/5/2005 - Great part time jobI'm a college student working my way through school. Bartending has been a great way for me to work part time and make money. I graduated from the American Bartenders School and within a week I was working. No more flipping burgers for me.
Read More On Citysearch alvin325 7/27/2005 - Very professionalI found the staff at American Bartending School very helpful when I visited the school. They carefully explained what I would learn and how they would help me find a job.
Read More On Citysearch phillipfabio 7/21/2005 - Fun classI learned more in the one week bartending class than I did in 4 years of college. I am interviewing for a jobs on a cruise ships. World here I come!
Read More On Citysearch nross_123 7/7/2005 - Helped with summer jobI'm a college student who needed a summer job. I choose American because several of my friends attended the school and where very satisfied. I completed the course in a week and now I am working in the Hamptons.
Read More On Citysearch tish_123 7/7/2005 - Good referralsI asked 10 bartenders where they learned bartending and 7 of them told me American Bartenders School. These dudes have trained a lot of bartenders.
Read More On Citysearch misterub 7/7/2005 - Great experienceI visited all of the bartending schools in the city. I found the staff extremely friendly and informative. I finished the class in a week and the school helped me find a job.
Read More On Citysearch 325winchester 7/6/2005 - Best Bartending School in New YorkI checked out all of the schools and found that American has a solid reputation in the bar industry. I found the instructors and the training to be first class. I would highly recommend it.
Read More On Citysearch bigmama50 2/22/2005 - Needed a shower after visiting.I checked out every school in nyc (I think). This was the most expensive, also the most aggresive, to the point that it was somewhat scary. Cannot understand why they feel that they can charge so much.
Read More On Citysearch gmnon 2/20/2005 - I agree with the postingsNo information on their website. Trying to get information over the phone was like pulling teeth. Yes! I had to make an appointment, but I was calling from another state, yet they were still reluctant to give me the price and then they kept calling me. They had a fit when I told them I was going to another school. Yes, they both rude and unprofessional!
Read More On Citysearch zactms 2/12/2005 - pushyBe prepared for the pushy sales staff when you visit. Very unprofessional considering they want $900 for training.
Read More On Citysearch jer2 1/25/2005 - OutstandingI visited all of the schools and found that American was the most established in the New York area. The first week after graduation they helped me find a job.
Read More On Citysearch skippylt 12/9/2004
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