CBD College — RTO 91399

Bar Basics

Level 5, 8 Quay Street (Prince Centre), Haymarket NSW 2000

A hands-on 3-hour bartending short course in Sydney — make cocktails, pull beer, serve wine and run a bar with confidence. No experience needed.

Our Bar Basics classes run from the Prince Centre on Quay Street, Haymarket — directly across from Central Station, with paid parking stations nearby.

  • Hands-on 3-hour class
  • Cocktails, beer, wine & more
  • Free Bar Basics eBook
  • Certificate on completion
  • Over 18s — no experience needed

Upcoming Bar Basics dates

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Thu 3 Sept 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm · Sydney
$149

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Thu 24 Sept 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm · Sydney
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Thu 15 Oct 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm · Sydney
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Thu 5 Nov 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm · Sydney
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Thu 19 Nov 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm · Sydney
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Thu 3 Dec 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm · Sydney
$149
Thu 17 Dec 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm · Sydney
$149
Thu 7 Jan 2027
4:00pm – 7:00pm · Sydney
$149
Thu 21 Jan 2027
4:00pm – 7:00pm · Sydney
$149

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Bar Basics courses

Bar Basics

from $149
3 hours · 4pm–7pm

A hands-on bartending short course — cocktails, beer, wine, champagne, garnishes and service in one 3-hour evening class. No experience needed; over-18s welcome.

What's included

  • Bar Basics certificate of completion
  • Free eBook — Mastering the Fundamentals of Mixology & Bartending
  • Hands-on practice: cocktails, beer, champagne, wine
  • Bar setup, glassware, garnishes, tray service & close

Ready to book? Use the class finder above to see live dates and secure your place.

Bar Basics training in Sydney

Bar Basics in Sydney is a relaxed, hands-on evening class (4pm–7pm) at our Haymarket centre, directly across from Central Station. In three hours you'll get behind a real bar — pulling beer, opening champagne, mixing cocktails, serving wine and learning the glassware, garnishes and service that venues expect. Every student takes home a Bar Basics certificate and a free eBook, Mastering the Fundamentals of Mixology & Bartending.

Free Bar Basics eBook — Mastering the Fundamentals of Mixology and Bartending

What students say about our Sydney centre

Got my RSA here loved Anthony he is epic. Photo below is me seconds after I got out.
Keoni· Google review
Thank you rod
vic C· Google review
Rod is so cool and very engaging teacher
Markson Deleon· Google review
Had a fantastic RSA training with Rod. Very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. The day went quickly and I leave feeling confident with my RSA skills. Merci Rod!
Audrey Morisseau· Google review
Rod was a fantastic teacher. He made the class highly entertaining while being very informative and I would absolutely recommend this course to anybody who is seeking to get an rsa
——· Google review
Second time I’ve taken the course with Paul and it was very well done again. Also, I prefer this new format.
Tracy Carriere· Google review
Excellent teacher
NLAian· Google review
Anthony was great
Roxanne· Google review
Great place to learn
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Frequently asked questions

How do I book a place?

Use the class finder above to choose your course, location and date, then enrol and pay online to secure your spot.

Can you train my team or workplace?

Yes — we run group and onsite bookings. Call 1300 723 056 to arrange one.

Is Bar Basics nationally recognised?

No — Bar Basics is a hands-on short course, not a nationally recognised VET unit. You'll receive a Bar Basics certificate of completion. For the nationally recognised barista qualification, see our Barista course.

Do I need any experience?

No — it's designed for complete beginners. You just need to be over 18 and bring photo ID.

What will I learn?

Pulling beer, opening champagne, mixing cocktails, serving wine, preparing garnishes, tray service, glassware and setting up and closing a bar.

What do I need to bring?

One original photo ID (passport, Australian driver's licence or proof-of-age card). You must be over 18.

How long is the class and when does it run?

It's a single 3-hour class, from 4pm to 7pm.

What's the cancellation policy?

We can't refund no-shows or change-of-mind cancellations. You can switch to another class yourself through the Student Portal's Switch function — a switching fee always applies, and it's higher within 48 hours of your class. If you missed your class entirely or arrived too late to be let in, you can reactivate your booking afterwards via the same Switch function — 50% of the course fee within 7 days of your class, 100% after that.

How switching works

Where you'll train

Delivered face-to-face at our Sydney centre.

  • Sydney

    Level 5, 8 Quay Street (Prince Centre), Haymarket NSW 2000

    Our Bar Basics classes run from the Prince Centre on Quay Street, Haymarket — directly across from Central Station, with paid parking stations nearby.

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