Better baristas, better coffee
Barista School Ireland was established in 2016 because hospitality needed structured, professional training. Since then we’ve trained thousands of students, and specialty coffee has been our focus from the start.
Training that holds up on a busy Saturday
Our trainers have years of experience training, competing, managing and consulting in hospitality, always with specialty coffee at the centre. We’ve seen what works behind a bar and, just as importantly, what doesn’t.
So every course is built the same way: a clear foundation in theory, then as much time on commercial machines as we can give you, in small groups where a trainer can watch every shot and every pour. You finish with an assessment, a certificate, and four weeks of support so the learning keeps going once you’re back at your own machine.
Since 2016 we’ve trained thousands of students, from complete beginners to café teams. Today the school is in Bandon, Co. Cork, on Pearse Street.
Three things we don’t compromise on
No more than six per class, so you get real time on the machine and a trainer at your shoulder.
You learn on commercial espresso machines and grinders, the same kit you’ll find in a café.
Email support once you’re home, so questions at your own machine get a proper answer.
“Fantastic experience and a great way to not only enhance the CV.”
“Loved it, was such fun. Learned so much.”
Come and train with us
The Barista Workshop runs on Saturdays in Bandon.