​Join the most premium bartending course in Mumbai

If you are looking for top-quality beverage education which is industry recognized and proven by our alumni working as mixologists in top bars of the country, then you are certainly at the right place. We look forward to building your beverage career with you. Please have a look at all the details on the page and do FILL THE FORM ​ for us to get in touch with you. 

Upcoming Batch
​7th October 2024

Highlights of our bartending program, which makes us the preferred school for those wanting to grow big in their beverage careers:

• Small batch learning, average of 4 students per batch
• Top faculty with experience in luxury hotels/bars
• No Events, our focus is to get our alumni to work in top bars second month onwards
• Wine Certification included in the course
• High intensity course , full-time
• No flair bartending
• Our aim is to sow the seeds for you to be beverage directors and general managers, bartending is merely a route
• Course evolves on a regular basis to incorporate latest trends and techniques
• 100% Placement assistance and so far we have placed all in the best of bars and hotels. Hotelier and Economic Times covered us.
• Centrally Located: We are in Ghatkopar, easy of commute and good connectivity by local trains, metro or bus.
• Lastly, chance to be a part of our alumni network which is shaking and stirring in the best bars of the country

Who is this bartending course in Mumbai for?
This bartending course is ideal for the following candidates looking for a career in the hotel and restaurant industry. This career has taken a lot of bartenders across the world and they are creating a mark for themselves and India at the world stage. It suits aspirants with the following background best.
HSC  students: 
Candidates looking for a career in the hotel and restaurant industry with minimal investment in education and a possibility to get a good return on investment in the short term, this bartending course is for you. Female Bartenders are in demand too, Ladies please apply.
BA, BCom, BMS, BSc, BBA graduates looking to switch careers:
If you a graduate and struggling to find a job or thinking of an alternate career path to choose then the hotel and restaurant industry beckons you with a rewarding bartending career in India in the long term or an international career as a mixologist too. 
Hotel management students in Mumbai and India:
Most hotel school curricula doesn't include special focus on mixing beverages. Our academy will give you an opportunity to stir and shake and get ahead of the class.  
Waiters , Cabin Crew, Front office associates
The above professionals  who wish to make a career in bar and beverages can take this course. The aspirants will have to take a short break from work/quit work and can join the same establishment/ seek new opportunities post the course. ​​

Batches:
7th October 2024


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Location & Contact:
 416, Goldcrest Business Park, LBS Marg, Ghatkopar ( West), Mumbai. Contact Us  (Visits by appointment only please)

Eligibility criteria:
Will be open candidates with a higher secondary qualification/12th Pass or above and good level of conversational English.

Course Duration and format:
1 month of "Bar Pro" bartending course
We run classes 5 days a week for 4 hrs on an average each day and hence it is a fast tracked course to help students start working faster, earn faster and gain valuable experience. 1 month is enough and our students working in the best of places are a testimony to it. 

• A Mix of theory and practical
• Work flair 
• Spirits, Wine, Beers, Meads, Ciders
• Classic Cocktails
• Tea, Coffee, Water 
• Wine, Beer & Spirit Degustation
• Syrups, Saccharums, Bitters, Ice, Shrubs, Zero Proof, Clarification, fat washing, Milk washing, Acids, Sous Vide, Hydrosols
• Bar set-up, opening & closing
• Bar Costing, Menu Planning
• Industry Visits

Bartending Course affiliation:
This course is chalked by hotel industry experts and industry practitioners  we work with on an ongoing basis. The certificate is issued by us and valued by organizations across the country as a benchmark of quality beverage education

Flair Bartending:
At our bar school we will not have flair bartending, fire flair techniques as a part of the course work as we see that the the top bars of the world and India don't require the skills. 
Fees:
Rs 59000 all inclusive 
Inclusions:
- Apron
- 13 piece Bar kit
- Level 1 Wine course with certification
- Microbrewery visit and working lunch
- Coffee 101 training at a specialty coffee place
(We are the most premium bartending course in Mumbai for a reason. Our alumni can tell you more )

Scope after the bartending course:
The course will be designed to make student job ready, they will become experts in the trade as they hone their skills in a live bar. The starting salary for a fresh bartender typically ranges from Rs 12000- 20000 per month and in a couple of years there are avenues to go abroad on land to islands like Maldives and Seychelles, or cosmopolitan cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and also cruise liners where bartender salaries start around Rs 80000 a month.  Female Bartenders in India also see a bright or a brighter career in bartending.

Placement Assistance for bartenders:​

We would endeavor to place our students who have successfully graduates in good bars around the country.  Please remember an illustrious bartending career is what we want to see for our students, they will be our brand ambassadors. We will strive to find you a job till you will find one.   
See our growing alumni list and connect with them  here 
Students have been a part of top bars  like Lair, Speakeasy, PCO, Perch, Sidecar, O Pedro, Table,  Bombay Canteen, Yauatcha, Indian Accent etc, hotel chains like the Raffles Maldives, Oberoi, Taj, Marriott, Leela and Hyatt. and cruise liners of the Royal Caribbean.​

Aiming to be the best bartending institute in Mumbai offering courses that create confident bartenders!

Bar Pro, a glimpse

Our cohort in action 

Resident Faculty

Siddhesh Bhosale is a beverage pro with over 8 years of experience in luxury hotel chains like the St Regis & The Leela. Highlights of his work included cocktail menu planning for Luna at the St Regis, was involved in consumer cocktail workshops as the Head Mixologist at the Leela, Udaipur and went through a train the trainer stint at Ekaa a progressive cocktail bar in Mumbai. He has conducted bar trainings at the ITC and Marriott hotels recently.
Siddhesh holds a level 2 in wines and spirits from the WSET, London

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Ajit Balgi started his career in beverages  in 2001 and until  2010 he was in bar operation in India and London. From 2010 until now, he has been a trainer and consultant.  He is a Certified WSET ( London) wine educator , a BNIC Cognac Educator ( one of the 90 globally), a Maison Trainer ( a Global drinks program). He is a wine judge in Indian and International wine competitions and also been on the panel of cocktail competitions like the Bacardi Legacy.He has trained associates in chains like the Taj, Marriott, ITC, Oberoi etc across India and has also trained hoteliers in Maldives and Thailand. He travels to eat and drink and has travelled to 23 countries so far.

Adjunct Faculty

Durgesh Singh is a beverage pro with 8 years of experience. He currently hops between bars at The Table and the Mag Street Cafe and has worked at brands like Koko, Sun N Sand in the past. He also holds the Maison Certificate in beverages from Ecole Hoteliere, Switzerland and is a Level 2 in wines from WSET, London. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY BARTENDING STUDENTS​

​What is the duration of the bartending course. Only 1 month?

​Ours is a course which is full time and runs 5 days a week for 3-5 hrs a day and hence is fast tracked. 6 month courses usually have a lot of training in juggling or flair bartending and outdoor events, we do not have both of them for our students as top bars in the country do not prefer the skills and ask for proficiency in product knowledge and story telling 

​Is it a full time course, what are the timings?

​Yes it is a full time course. It is 9 am to 2 pm. 5 days a week

​Is a month enough for bartending?

​Yes, we have seen students successfully join bars after the program. Our aim is for a candidate to start their career early, start earning early and fulfill their dreams sooner. 4 weeks of full focus is all we need. Our students are working in bars in the top 5 rankings in India 

​Is placement provided by the bartending institute?

​Yes, we provide placement assistance till our students find a job. So far it has been a 100% placement. 

​Can I work along with the bartending course?

We advise students to focus on the course and start earning then.  If you are already in a job, a sabbatical is advised​

Can I get a job on cruise lines after doing a course in mixology?​

​This course will help you get a job in top hotels and restaurants and that is a pre requisite to get a job in cruise liners. 

​Is molecular mixology a part of the syllabus?

No we do not include this as the trend is over. ​

Is it an advanced bartending course that is conducted in Mumbai?

​We have included modules like syrup making, in house bitters, ice blocks, shrubs, oleo saccharums, clarification  etc. which are part of  the next stage of bartending. 

​Does this course including modern bartending techniques?

​Yes we try to keep up with the trends and give you an insight of modern bartending via our faculty who are industry practitioners. 

​Does the course fee include uniform?

​It includes an Apron only. 

​Does the course include flair bartending and fire flair?

​We include basic work flair in the module. 

​Do we get paid at events we do during the course?

​We do not send students to events or bar assignments. 

​Is going for events compulsory during the course?

We do not send our students to events 

​Can hotel management graduates take this course?

​Yes many of our students are hotel management students and graduated from renowned schools including IHM Mumbai, Le Cordon Bleu, ITM, Rizvi, NMIMS etc. We have a part time bartending course for current hotel management students and run it if there are enough registrations. 

​What is the eligibility criteria to join the course?

12th pass is a minimum, ability to read and write English is mandatory  and fluency in spoken English is preferred for the bartending course. ​

​What kind of jobs can one get after bartending?

​We aim for the best hotels and bars for our students and the salary typically ranges between 12-18000 per month exclusive of tips/service charges. 

​What is the starting salary after the bartending course?

​Starting salary in good hotels are in the range of 12-18000 rs per month.

​Is this a bartending diploma or certificate course?

​Well each institute calls their courses differently. Diploma or Certificate in bartending does not matter, what you should consider is the faculty , the course content, the industry connect and feedback. This is what helps you get a job. 

​I was looking for a cheap bartending course in Mumbai, you are expensive !

You only do a bartending course once, so don't compromise on the quality of education for saving some money as this is the foundation of  your bartending career. We have delivered quality education to bartenders from top hotels and the feedback we have received is the testimony to the Indian bartender's confidence in our academy and our students. We look forward to having you onboard with us and elevate you to The Happy High alumni.​

Is bartending career good for women? Are girls safe in hospitality industry?​

​Lady bartenders in India are in demand as not many ladies take it up thinking it is not safe. Top Hotels and bars make every effort to ensure the working environment is safe for ladies; that includes strict policies on sexual misconduct, home drop for women post 10 pm etc. Do your research and you will be surprised to see so many successful examples out there. 

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