Bartending School Near New York City
Our Newark campus is one block from Newark Penn Station — about 20 minutes from New York Penn Station on NJ Transit. Train behind a real bar with unlimited hands-on training, get certified and get job placement help, for $299 today (regular $495).
Getting here from New York
From Manhattan
NJ Transit from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station takes about 20 minutes; PATH trains also run to Newark Penn. Walk one block to 25 Prospect St.
From Staten Island
Our Woodbridge campus (53 Main Street) is a short drive over the Outerbridge Crossing or Goethals Bridge, with free reserved parking.
Three NJ campuses
Newark, Wayne and Woodbridge — each a block from a train station, with free parking.
Why New Yorkers train with us
- You train behind a real, working bar — not a classroom — and serve real customers before you graduate.
- Unlimited hands-on training: practice until you're confident, and come back for free refreshers.
- Morning, evening and weekend classes; classes in Spanish at Newark.
- 4.9-star average across 6,000+ Google reviews and 99.9% job placement.
Bartending school near NYC — questions
Everything you need to know about bartending school in New Jersey
Is there a bartending school near New York City?
Yes — Famous Bartending School's Newark campus is at 25 Prospect St, one block from Newark Penn Station, about 20 minutes from New York Penn Station on NJ Transit. You train behind a real bar with unlimited hands-on training, then get job placement help.
How much is bartending school near NYC?
At our Newark campus the full course is $299 today (regular $495): $299 Monday–Tuesday, $329 Wednesday–Thursday and $349 Friday–Sunday, or start with a $100 deposit. That includes unlimited training, your certificate and job placement help.
Do you need a bartending license in New York?
No. New York State doesn't issue a bartending license. You must be at least 18 to serve alcohol (NY Alcoholic Beverage Control Law §100), and many NYC employers ask for the State Liquor Authority's voluntary ATAP alcohol-awareness training. What gets you hired is hands-on experience — which is what our training gives you.
Can I work in New York with a certificate from a New Jersey bartending school?
Yes. Neither state licenses bartenders, so employers look at your training and skills. Our nationally recognized certificate is accepted in all 50 states.
Which location is closest to Staten Island?
Woodbridge, at 53 Main Street by the Woodbridge train station — a short drive over the Outerbridge Crossing or Goethals Bridge.
Do you offer bartending classes in Spanish near NYC?
Yes — our Newark campus, a short train ride from Manhattan, teaches in English and Spanish. See our Spanish course page: Curso de Bartender en New Jersey.