At Mix 'em Up, we take pride in presenting a high-quality training program, creating a fun learning environment, and teaching with patience and dedication. This approach gives each student the ability and confidence needed to begin a successful career. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced staff of actual bartenders will help you along the way.
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We welcome all prospective students to visit one of our three locations, tour the facilities, meet with our staff, and even observe a class for free, with absolutely no obligation.
New classes begin every two weeks, so stop by any time!
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Reserve your bartender!Some bartending schools put you in a classroom and just teach you recipes and theory. At Mix 'em Up, we fully believe in hands-on training. Our only “classroom” is a full working bar, designed to simulate a busy nightspot; we even play music and use disco lighting! This valuable experience will help you feel right at home on day one of your first job.
Here are some photos of our three locations to give you an idea of the atmosphere:
Mix 'em Up has three convenient locations throughout New Jersey. Find the one nearest you and make a visit today!
Linden
623 North Wood Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
908-925-6670
- 1/2 mile from St. George's Ave (Routes 35 and 27)
- 1 mile from Routes 1 and 9
- 2 miles from Garden State Parkway
- 3 miles from NJ Turnpike
- 5 miles from Woodbridge Mall
- Less than 20 minutes from Rutgers, Seton Hall, Kean, Union County College
- Less than 30 minutes from Jersey City, New Brunswick, Plainfield, Red Bank, Manhattan, Staten Island
- Train station only 4 blocks away!
Verona
340 Bloomfield Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
973-857-0200
- 1 mile from Route 23
- 2 miles from Route 280
- 3 miles from Garden State Parkway
- 4 miles from Routes 3 and 46
- 5 miles from Willowbrook Mall
- Less than 15 minutes from Montclair State, Seton Hall, Bloomfield and Caldwell Colleges
- Less than 30 minutes from Morristown, Secaucus, Rockaway, Pompton Lakes
Flemington
14 Fulper Rd
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-782-6001
- 1 mile from Routes 202, 31, 12, and 523
- 7 miles from Routes 78 and 22
- 8 miles from Route 206
- Less than 15 minutes from Raritan Valley CC, Hillsborough, Clinton, Bucks County
- Less than 30 minutes from Bridgewater, Princeton, Trenton, New Hope (PA)
We are proud to introduce the staff of Mix 'em Up Bartending School. Every Mix 'em Up instructor has six years or more experience in bartending at a variety of establishments, allowing them to offer you a broad perspective on the various styles of real-world bartending. These are real bartenders—other schools often hire recent student graduates with no actual bar experience.
Drew Tobia
Owner / Director / Instructor
20 Years Bar Experience:
- Red Baron — Cedar Grove
- Red Lobster — Wayne
- Scuttlebutts — Nutley
- Uncle Mike's — Summit
- Palm Grill — Montclair
- Short Hills Hilton — Short Hills
- Casablanca — Jersey Shore
- Cryan's — Linden
Andy
Admissions
12 Years Bar Experience:
- Steak and Ale — Mountainside, NJ
- Roseland Ballroom — NYC
- Club Infinity — NYC
- Mayflower Hotel — NYC
- Krackers — Clifton, NJ
- Doc Callahans — West Orange, NJ
- Michaels Lounge — Elizabeth, NJ
- The Aspen — Parsippany, NJ
- The Fountain — Bellevielle, NJ
Jake
Director / Instructor
8 Years Bar Experience:
- Robert Ryan Catering — PA
- Bliss Night Club — PA
- The Drafting Room — PA
- The Rum Bar — PA
- Applebee's — PA
- Fire & Ice — Delaware
Joanne
Director / Instructor
15 Years Bar Experience:
- Connections — Passaic
- Dingo's Den — Clifton
- Dingbatz — Clifton
- Topaz — Wallington
- The Jungle — North Arlington
Henry Perez
Director / Instructor
5 Years Bar Experience:
- LiBar Lima — Peru
- Sky Brahama Asia — Peru
- Beer Haus Lima — Peru
- Club Home — NY
- Residence Inn — West Orange, NJ
David T.
Instructor
12 Years Bar Experience:
- Club Vapor — NYC
- The Surf Lounge — Chicago IL
- Grand Central Station — El Paso TX
- The Spot — El Paso TX
- The Basement — El Paso TX
Andrea
Instructor
7 Years Bar Experience:
- Essex Manor — Bloomfield
- Washington Park — Nutley
- Big City Bar and Grill — NYC
- Still Tavern — NYC
Darryl
Instructor
7 Years Bar Experience:
- Pub 66 - Dover, NJ
- 46 Lounge — Totowa, NJ
- 44½ Restaurant and Bar — NYC
- Whistlin’ Dixies — NYC
- Providence Night Club — NYC
- The Circus Saloon — NYC
- The Hex Bar at Mountain Creek — Vernon NJ
- Moguls (now Kinks) at Mountain Creek — Vernon NJ
- Savanahs Restaurant and Lounge — NJ
- Kites Restaurant and Bar at Minerals Resort
Sara
Instructor
10 Years Bar Experience:
- TGI Fridays — Flemington
- Jakes — Flemington
- Flamango's — Whitehouse
- Fran's Pub — New Hope PA
- Sportz Bar — E. Hanover
Dee
Instructor
25 Years Bar Experience:
- Hunter's Rest — Annandale, NJ
- Union Hotel — Flemington, NJ
- Whitehouse Junction(manager) — Whitehouse, NJ
- Busher's WonderBar Whitehouse — Station, NJ
- Stanton Ridge Golf & Country Club — Stanton, NJ
- Fiddler's Elbow Golf & Country Club — Far Hills, NJ
- Pittstown INN — Pittstown, NJ
Bill
Instructor
20 Years Bar Experience:
- Quintessene Nigh Club — Fairview
- Dancin' — Palisades Park
- Miracles Dance Club — Nanuet NY
- C.J. Mitchell's Pub — Hillsdale
- The Brownstone — Paterson
- Villa Amalfi — Cliffside Park
- Short Hills Catering — Short Hills
Rafael
Instructor
9 Years Bar Experience:
- Seabras Armory — Perth Amboy
- Azucar — Jersey City
- Mompou Tapas Bar — Newark
Satch
The Puptender
4 Years Bar Experience:
- Eating dog food
- Chasing cars
- Tagging fire hydrants
- Taking care of business
Snickers
Meow-Mixer
8 Years Bar Experience:
- Computer protection
- In charge of the mouse
To receive tuition rates & specials click here to contact us.
Ask about our "Bring a Buddy" discount. Group rates available.
We offer unlimited practice time for students (come in early, stay late, whatever works with your schedule) and you can even come back for free refresher classes at any time. We're confident in our program and in ensuring our students' success.
Additionally, we offer a referral program. More than 85% of our students enroll due to referrals, and if you can refer your friends or family to us, you will receive a $25 tuition reimbursement check for each student you send our way.
We are an accredited member of the New Jersey Better Business Bureau
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