Innovative Bar Institute; Rhode Island's #1 Premier Bartending School!!
1845 Post Road
Warwick, Ri 02886
401-655-5583
Our Graduates Are Behind the Bars at These Top Establishments
When you graduate from Innovative Bar Institute, you don’t just walk away with a certification — you walk into opportunity. These are just some of the top establishments currently employing our alumni across Rhode Island and New England.










About Innovative Bar Institute
35+ Years of Excellence in Bartending & Mixology Education in Rhode Island
At Innovative Bar Institute, we’ve spent over three decades doing one thing exceptionally well: turning aspiring bartenders into confident, certified, job-ready professionals. As Rhode Island’s most established bartending school, we’ve trained thousands of students and placed graduates in some of the most respected bars, restaurants, and hospitality venues across New England.
EXPLORE OUR CLASSES
One School. Every Skill You Need to Get Hired.
At Innovative Bar Institute, we train the next generation of professional bartenders and mixologists with hands-on instruction, industry-recognized certification, and real-world job placement support
Whether you’re starting from scratch or adding a certification to your resume, Innovative Bar Institute offers flexible, professional-grade training for every type of student. Choose the path that fits your goals and let us handle the rest.
In-Person
Classes
DAY / EVENING & WEEKEND CLASSES
Learn the craft of bartending from experienced industry professionals in a real bar setting. Our in-person program covers everything from cocktail building and liquor knowledge to customer service, upselling, and job placement.
Wine Discovery Classes
Online Bartending Class (our most popular choice)
Online classes
TIPS
Certification
Classes held Weekly.
Tips is included with all of our programs. Get your TIPS Certification immediately and start working with confidence. Our weekly classes are fast, simple, and designed to get you certified the same day. Perfect for bartenders, servers, and anyone entering the hospitality industry.