Pacific Bartending Testimonials

Prior to joining the Pacific Bartending School, Dan was the head instructor at the San Francisco School of Bartending. Dan was also instrumental in developing the curriculum at that school – the same curriculum that is used and has been expanded on at the Pacific Bartending School.

Read what students had to say about their experiences:

"Why would I travel over 2 hours to attend this school when there was another bartending school less than one hour away? The answer is simple! I feel I received the best possible bartending training there is available. They were upfront with the price of the training, as it is listed on his website. The honesty with which he answered my many questions gave me reason to know that I would not have received the same quality and personalized training anywhere else. Twenty-Four years of bartending experience by the owner and instructor & he imparted to us in his easy to follow teaching techniques. His sense of humor used in his instruction has helped me to retain these valu! able tools. The continual daily hands on training at your own workstation helps you to make rapid progress. As an added bonus to us and shared his expertise on the many ways to handle and retain your professionalism in various delicate situations that will always arise in a bar/restaurant setting. Thank you for the knowledge and tools and the fun atmosphere in which you delivered them."
- Debra A., Graduate, Pacific Bartending School

"Since I am a teacher, I have studied curriculum extensively. I think you have done a very good job developing your curriculum and the instructor was excellent."
- Kathe Welch, Graduate, San Francisco School of Bartending

"Thanks for allowing us to step over the bar to see the other side of working as a bartender. Being a bartender is a powerful position, and the tools you've given the graduates of your school can further launch them into successful, rewarding careers..."
- Christa McNally, SKYY Vodka-- Assistant Brand Manager

"The instructor went through the whole process of being a bartender. Everything I've wished for were in these two weeks."
- Jarrod Tam, Graduate, Pacific Bartending School.

"The job is going real well. I just got promoted to the best shifts during the week-yesterday I rang a little over four thousand. I love my job and I think going to your school was the best career move I've made thus far in my life..."
- Helen Park, Graduate, Pacific Bartending School.

"VideoCocktailer drills are great! I would consider them a necessity for any good bartending school and since there’s only two bartending schools in the world that have it your school is the perfect choice. Also, the other schools were very pushy and condescending. I could tell they were under great pressure to make a sale. PBS wasn't like that."

"Thank you for making the course what it is, a hands-on course taught by a real bartender, not that fake internet stuff but actual hands-on learning! After finishing your course I went for my 1st interview. I walked out with the job. With your tips and knowledge you gave me I am now the bar manager within 4 days of being hired. The previous manager was caught drinking on the job, something you told us never to do. I made my tuition back in 3 days off tips alone. Thanks again!"

- Anthony Gonzalez, Graduate, Pacific Bartending School

"I really loved your classes. I want to go to your school again. Your class was really fun and I could understand easily. You always explained simply. I really enjoyed. Thank you very much."

- Hirono Kimura, Outback Steakhouse Kobe, Japan. Graduate Pacific Bartending School.

"The teaching system combined with Jordan's experience is unbeatable."
- Matt McKenzie, Graduate, Pacific Bartending School

"Everything was perfect...the drills, the people, the lesson, and especially the humor. This course was both fun and challenging."
- Rachelle Claudio, Graduate, Pacific Bartending School.

"I can safely say that I've learned and valued what I've gotten from your two weeks of instruction more than any seminar, lecture or studio course I've taken in the past three years. I appreciate your sense of humor and willingness to gernerously teach us what you know of your trade. I understand the best comes from experience, but there's less fear now for me to dive in and work toward where I want to, eventually, be."