Portland Drink Lab Academy

Portland, United States

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Description

Specialties

We are an excellent and reputable trade school that teaches people the skills needed to get into bartending. Our focus is on learning a wide variety of cocktails, glassware, terminology, customer service, product identification, speed techniques and much, much more. It’s fast, it’s fun and it’s affordable!

History

Established in 1974.

We have been in the Portland area since 1974 and have helped hundreds upon hundreds of people get into the bartending industry. If you want to develop your skills and gain the confidence you need to get behind the bar, this is the right school to be at. Most of your time spent here is behind the bar in a very realistic setting where you will develop the technique and muscle memory you need to get started.

Meet the Business Owner

Katherine R.

Business Owner

Katherine has been in the food and beverage industry for most of her employed life. It is a fascinating and rewarding vocation. In 2004 Katherine attended the Portland Drink Lab Academy (formerly Portland Bartending Academy) and was employed as a bartender in various places around the Portland/​Metro area for about 10 years. She became an instructor at the school in 2008, and finally took ownership of it in October of 2014. Katherine’s primary interest is in helping you realize your goals and in helping you become ready and prepared to gain employment in this industry.