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99.37999725341797% positive |
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The location is also perfect for where I live. ”
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He actually takes time to make sure his students are comfortable with the learning process and in the actual drink making. ”
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The course itself is fun. ”
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Every class were so fun, I really enjoyed to study. ”
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It's a great environment, very fun. ”
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The school seemed to cover the most, the staff was friendly and the environment was comfortable. ”
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NYBS is affordable and has a great atmosphere. ”
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Great instructors made class really fun and interesting. ”
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My instructor (Top Dawg Tom) was fun and informative. ”
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They are very easy going, very detailed oriented and when it comes to preference and style they always have some helpful hint to enlighten your views of bartending. ”
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Kept the class fun and interesting - damn good teacher too made sure we knew our stuff and more. ”
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Very knowledgable and made the class fun, also gave tips on how to remember ingredients, which was helpful. ”
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after doing research, this school was my best choice, no pressure to register, good bar atmosphere and best of all full time membership, very good tutors. ”
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Great teacher, very efficient, fun & helpful ”
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My peers were very helpful & lots of fun! ”
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It was clean, big, fully equipped and had a great atmosphere. ”
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The instructor was entertaining, fun and patient. ”
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The teacher made the class really fun and showed he had alot of knowledge. ”
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Easy to learn in friendly, fun atmosphere. ”
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He made the experience very fun and pleasant. ”
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Made the class fun and interesting, You can tell she has a great passion for her job. ”
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He made the class fun and interesting. ”
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The class was so much fun, everyone was able to be themselves. ”
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He kept the class fun and active. ”
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He is a wonderful teacher and made us feel comfortable the whole time. ”
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special thanks for the good energy, finding your pace and feelling comfortable ”
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the people & atmosphere are great! ”
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Instructors are amazing, job placement was real, and class was lots of fun! ”
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Learning how to make the drinks was fun and I had a good time talking to the instructors and my classmates. ”
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Effective, lots of info, great reputation and Lots of fun! ”
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Upon visiting the school I could tell it was a professional atmosphere. ”
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After visiting the site again and attending the introductory class I was convinced that this was somewhere I could learn a lot from a professional, courteous, intelligent and fun staff. ”
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He made the class interesting and fun. ”
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Real bar atmosphere, great reputation, accomodating class schedule, close location - was awesome. ”
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My instructor was very friendly, outgoing and has the perfect personality to make learning a fun experience. ”
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Excellent method of teaching makes it both fun and easy to learn. ”
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had an awesome instructor who made the whole situation fun. ”
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Even the speed drills were fun because it made me feel like it was a real bar. ”
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believe the entire class was very comfortable which helped us really do our best, was very good I learned alot. ”
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Forrest was very fun and a funny teacher. ”
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The instructors were really fun, lots of helpful pneumonics for drinks and other need-to-know info. ”
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Mary is very nice , easy going, great fun and real. ”
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The whole experience was fun. ”
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The instructor was professional yet fun. ”
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cool atmosphere ”
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I'm even working at the Metropolitan museum of art which has an amazing view of the city's skyline. ”
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The introductory course drew me in - the class was fun and interesting, and exciting! ”
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The instructor made the whole experience interesting and fun. ”
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He created a learning environment that was both fun and constructive. ”
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He made the class so fun and interesting. ”
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A++ Teacher Hilarious, and the class was so much fun that i thought about taking the whole class over just for fun! ”
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good location. ”
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My instructor was so awesome + made it fun ”
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found Tom to be a great instructor and also a lot of fun. ”
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| drinks |
96.07999801635742% positive |
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Knowledge of wines was very cool. ”
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cool instructor, mention to us all that is concerning the bar, he also mention to us the tips and tricks to have a healthy environment in the work place. ”
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Real bar atmosphere, great reputation, accomodating class schedule, close location - was awesome. ”
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like a real bar. ”
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My favorite experience aside from the taste-test from Absolut was actually learning the history and process of how spirits/wine and beer are made and where there distinct flavors come from. ”
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It offered the best environment (is exactly what one can expect at real bar) ”
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Learning how to make the drinks was fun and I had a good time talking to the instructors and my classmates. ”
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One of my favorite experiences here was making new friends and learning several drinks prep and garnishes etc. ”
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asked my former boss (a restaurant/bar owner) and he recommended the school. ”
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loved being behind a real bar and getting a great experience. ”
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liked that you have a full bar setup, your own station and prepare a bartender to work immediately. ”
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The bar is set high and in our struggles we find our best selves. ”
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really enjoyed your wine class. ”
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The instructors were really fun, lots of helpful pneumonics for drinks and other need-to-know info. ”
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The bar/classroom had really good equipment too. ”
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He gave great history lessons and ideas on making new drinks. ”
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loved learning how to make a Long Island ice tea since that's my favorite drink. ”
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He actually takes time to make sure his students are comfortable with the learning process and in the actual drink making. ”
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Atmosphere set like a real bar great bartenders as teachers ”
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Awesome way of explaining drink recipes, good presentations, well spoken. ”
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they have great personalities and are very knowledgeable as they have been in the bar biz 10+ years. ”
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after doing research, this school was my best choice, no pressure to register, good bar atmosphere and best of all full time membership, very good tutors. ”
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found on the net and it seemed professional I enjoyed everything about it - especially since I didn't know much about drinks at all starting out. ”
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The school was recommended by another graduate because the staff really gives you a real life energy of what it is like to work in a bar and help to get great jobs. ”
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chose NY bartending because the testimonials on the website were very positive the facilities are clean and look like a real bar and most importantly I was treated like a person rather than a $$ with each employee i encountered. ”
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Even the speed drills were fun because it made me feel like it was a real bar. ”
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learned so much that the other bartenders are asking me to teach them some of the cool drinks I know. ”
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Now, I know the basics and a good surplus of drinks than I ever thought possible. ”
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My favorite experience was when it was Wednesday & I could do most if not all drinks already & I had only started on Monday. ”
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had low expectations (for whatever reasons) of a bartending teacher, but you were funny, inspiring, well spoken, full of good bar stories, and seem to have an encyclopedic knowledge of drinks, liquors, spirits and techniques. ”
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Advertised price of school in addition to amiable staff and attractive bar setup. ”
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has good methods of explaining drink and remembering them. ”
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See for yourself why this school has so many good reviews and when you graduate don't be a pussy, work hard and have a good attitude be intelligent and you will land that bar job! ”
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Wine & beer seminars, TIPS and behind the bar experience all in convenient schedules. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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did an extensive search online and heard and read it was the best. ”
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The curriculum and list of offerings were extensive. ”
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They have great instructors with a great sense of humor and extensive knowledge. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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great place to learn about bartending and the industry in general. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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The fact that once you pay you can return as many times as necessary is a big plus! ”
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like how you can come back for a refresher anytime free of charge and I liked the job placement program. ”
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The price was reasonable & being able to return anytime throughout my life w/o paying is a big plus. ”
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| service |
92.30999946594238% positive |
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My boss recommended to come here and I'm so glad I did :) he told me it was a good school and I'd learn to be a great bartender. ”
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My instructor was very friendly, outgoing and has the perfect personality to make learning a fun experience. ”
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Nice people, though ”
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also thought that he demonstrated a good bartender persona in terms of the energy and outgoingness his position requires. ”
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After visiting the site again and attending the introductory class I was convinced that this was somewhere I could learn a lot from a professional, courteous, intelligent and fun staff. ”
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When I called the staff was friendly & helpful and answered my questions. ”
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met the manager, Tom, who was extremely professional and friendly. ”
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He taught us to be excellent bartenders! ”
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was very pleased with the school's appearance and friendly staff. ”
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The website was informative and the staff was very helpful. ”
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The staff were all very friendly and helpful. ”
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In fact the whole staff was so friendly you feel like being at home. ”
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attended this school because other bartenders recommended it. ”
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Great website and the people on the phone were modest and genuine. ”
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Great customer service ”
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Thanks NYBS staff, I Will recommend you to everyone. ”
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Alot of my friends who are working bartenders recommended this school. ”
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Love the honesty about the industry & helpful tips & suggestions to make each of us great bartenders. ”
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Easy to learn in friendly, fun atmosphere. ”
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The school is so upbeat and you can meet a lot of great people to make friends and hang out with them. ”
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DO NOT expect REAL help with placement, you ultimately have to depend on yourself only - your confidence & ability to be friendly. ”
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It was very convenient, nice people, affiliated with the BOE (Board of Education) ”
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Also I had a great impression when talking over the phone and going in person to see the facilities the staff was super nice and answered all my questions without being pushy like the other schools. ”
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learned so much that the other bartenders are asking me to teach them some of the cool drinks I know. ”
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Can't say enough-very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. ”
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Great people to learn from - speed test, quest bartending option, Free Trial class, personal w hen I called, was very informative ”
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The instructors were experienced bartenders and great teachers - very patient and encouraging to everyone in the class. ”
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The teachers were friendly and the students appeared to be enjoying themselves. ”
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had a great time and met some awesome people! ”
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the people & atmosphere are great! ”
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NYBS was recommended to me by a few friends and I had a very attentive instructor with tons of experience to draw off of. ”
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Joshua was a very friendly instructor with great teaching skills. ”
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The staff is very friendly. ”
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Atmosphere set like a real bar great bartenders as teachers ”
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One of the nicest (coolest) people I've met not to mention a great instructor, made this experience a great one. ”
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The school was recommended by another graduate because the staff really gives you a real life energy of what it is like to work in a bar and help to get great jobs. ”
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This school really does spend the time to train you to be the best bartender possible. ”
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The instructors & agents were friendly and welcoming and compared to other schools the course looked more involved. ”
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attentive instructors ”
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Tom was an excellent instructor and bartender. ”
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Some of the bad reviews on here are either fake or stupid lazy people who are not using all the great info that the teachers provided! ”
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The instuction and the staff at the school are great. ”
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It seemed as though you would learn necessary info in becoming a bartender at a reasonable price. ”
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found the instructor very knowledgeable about everything, very attentive to the students needs and troubled areas, ver friendly and approachable. ”
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liked that you have a full bar setup, your own station and prepare a bartender to work immediately. ”
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My instructor was terrific - very attentive, very real, very clear. ”
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Really has right personality and instruction technique to take full advantage of becoming a skilled and profficient bartender. ”
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All the people I talked to were really nice and helpful. ”
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Everyone was very friendly. ”
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Great, friendly people! ”
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Also people who had gone to other schools recommended this one. ”
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After visiting (and attempting to visit) three other schools in the city it was obvious to me that NYBS is the only school offering an honest, professional approach to training bartenders. ”
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The school seemed to cover the most, the staff was friendly and the environment was comfortable. ”
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Very friendly, very professional, give you ALL the info on phone and in person. ”
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The staff was very friendly and the classes were always interesting. ”
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The staff is amazing! ”
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signed up just by the site and the staff was nice and the instructors are awesome! ”
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One of the best most interesting instructors I've ever had for any class, use of humor, experience, obvious expertise knowledge, great personality, friendly ”
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Great hands on learning experience & friendly ”
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The job placement service is SUPERB! ”
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They were particularly interested in professionally trained bartenders with TIPS certification which was awesome that you guys offered that as well. ”
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Word of mouth reviews and friendly staff ”
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The staff were just great. ”
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patient motivating and caring all of which make for fantastic instructors and staff! ”
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Advertised price of school in addition to amiable staff and attractive bar setup. ”
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| value |
100.0% positive |
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absolutely love working at these places, Great clientele, Great money, and my coworkers are an absolute pleasure to work with. ”
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New York Bartending School clearly was the most professional setup and after hearing horror stories from other schools, I found the tuition well worth a few extra dollars to get quality. ”
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NYBS is affordable and has a great atmosphere. ”
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The prices was reasonable and the school has good reviews! ”
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It seemed as though you would learn necessary info in becoming a bartender at a reasonable price. ”
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The price was reasonable & being able to return anytime throughout my life w/o paying is a big plus. ”
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Advertised price of school in addition to amiable staff and attractive bar setup. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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Allan is the best teacher ; informative he broke everything down from A to Z. While browsing bartending schools/classes, it didn't take long to realize this was the best. ”
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