This course was an amazing learning experience! I enjoyed learning about the science behind alcohol, and Solly made it even more enjoyable. The practical sessions were my favorite part. Solly taught us free pouring techniques that are essential for working behind the bar. We even got to create our own cocktails, which was really fun. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in bartending. You’ll gain valuable experience and even get the chance to work shifts at Thirst. With Solly as your mentor, you’ll learn the skills you need to succeed behind the bar.

– Brett Slade

“I recently completed the bartender course at your establishment, and it was an excellent experience. The theory sessions were incredibly interesting and gave us a deeper understanding of the different types of alcohol and what it takes to be a great bartender. The practical part was even better – learning how to make cocktails efficiently was informative and fun, and learning about the techniques of pouring was also enjoyable.

What I enjoyed most was the opportunity to make real cocktails using actual ingredients, which gave us a real taste of what it’s like to be a bartender. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their bartending skills. Solly, our instructor, was amazing and made the course 1000 times more enjoyable.”

– Alessi Trinchero

“I recently took this bartender course and it was an absolute blast! The theory sessions were surprisingly interesting, giving me an in-depth understanding of the history of bartending. And the practical sessions were even better – I loved learning how to make different cocktails and how to free pour.

But the best part was definitely making actual cocktails with real ingredients and tasting them all. It was so much fun and gave me a real taste of what it’s like to be a bartender. Solly, our instructor, was amazing and made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

If you want to impress your friends with your bartending skills, I highly recommend this course. Sign up now and join me in mastering the art of bartending!”

– Zachary Levin

I attended the Thirst Bartending Flagship Course in December 2022 to get a qualification for her gap year. But she was pleasantly surprised by the in-depth explanation of cocktails, process of making alcohol, and the art of being a great bartender. Solly Mshengu taught the course and was an engaging, fun, and fair teacher who remains a great mentor and manager as she continues working for Thirst. Karla loved the detailed and interesting theory side of the course and found the practical side to be her favorite, as it was interactive and hands-on. Making cocktails with her peers and Solly at the end of the week was one of her favorite parts of the course. She highly recommends the course to others and Thirst as a company, where she has gained so much experience and knowledge from the amazing teams she worked with and the opportunities Thirst offered her, including working at amazing events like Fashion Week and for the Ambani Family in India.

– Karla Ristic