Bar Staff Training & Mixology Courses in the Cotswolds

Training Courses for Bar Staff in the Cotswolds

Empowering Your Team Through Professional Training

At Cotswold Cocktail School, we deliver hands-on bar staff training and mixology courses across the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, Cheltenham and Swindon.
Our expert tutors help bartenders, venues, and hospitality teams master cocktail techniques, elevate service standards, and build confidence behind the bar — ensuring every drink delights your guests and enhances your venue’s reputation.

Our Training Services

1. Mixology Courses for Professionals

Designed for bartenders and aspiring mixologists, our structured courses cover everything from classic cocktail foundations to advanced techniques.

You’ll Learn:

Proper shaking, stirring, muddling and building methods
Ingredient knowledge, balance, and flavour pairing
Modern mixology trends and presentation
Hygiene, mise-en-place, and speed-of-service fundamentals

Outcome: Participants leave confident, skilled, and ready to deliver cocktails that impress — every time.

2. Venue-Based Bar Staff Training

Perfect for hotels, restaurants, and pubs aiming to raise consistency and service quality. We come to your venue with tailored modules designed around your cocktail list and operational setup.

Benefits:

Consistency: Every team member follows the same standard and recipe spec.
Efficiency: Faster prep, cleaner workflows, and less waste.
Customer Experience: Confident, engaging staff who upsell naturally.
Profitability: Improved pour control and service times increase revenue.

3. Pre-Launch Team Onboarding

Opening or relaunching a bar? We provide pre-launch training that ensures your cocktail list and service run smoothly from day one.

Simulated service testing
Cocktail menu rehearsals
Drink presentation and theatre coaching
Workflow refinement for launch night readiness

4. Train-the-Trainer & Refresher Sessions

Empower your senior team with leadership and mentoring skills to maintain high standards in-house.

Up-skill head bartenders and supervisors
Build internal training capability
Keep your cocktail offering fresh and consistent over time

Why Choose Cotswold Cocktail School

Award-Winning Expertise: Backed by the creators of Liqueurious, our training combines creativity with proven commercial understanding.
Flexible & Mobile: We train onsite at your bar, event venue, or hospitality school.
Customisable Modules: Courses tailored to your drinks list, audience, and business goals.
Regional Focus: Serving venues across the Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Swindon and Gloucestershire.

Ready to Train Your Team?

Enquire: cocktails@cotswoldcocktailschool.com

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Josh Newman - Knead Bakery (Elkstone) Ltd

"It was a great eye opener, with plenty of information and delivered brilliantly. We all enjoyed both courses, learned a lot and want to put it to the test and experiment with making our own cocktails"

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