Barfachschule Thörig Zürich

The Thörig Bartending School in Zurich offers comprehensive and practice-oriented training for aspiring bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts. Founded in 1994, the bartending school has since built an excellent reputation and trains over 10,000 students annually who work worldwide as professional bartenders. The training takes place in small groups to ensure individual attention and plenty of practical experience. At the 14-meter-long bar, optimal work stations are set up for each participant, so that learning techniques and cocktails can take place in a realistic environment.

The new location at Schaffhauserplatz, which opened in 2025, impresses with modern facilities and a large bottle shelf housing over 450 different spirits. This creates not only an inspiring atmosphere but also enables a wide range of cocktail creations. The bartending school's offering includes various courses, from intensive courses for professionals to hobby workshops for laypeople. The Bar Course Intensive Pro is aimed at career changers and students pursuing a career as a bartender, while the Bar Course Hobby gives everyone solid fundamentals to mix impressive cocktails among friends.

In addition, team events, bachelor parties and special private courses are offered, held under the expert guidance of a Swiss champion or vice world champion. The Thörig Bartending School sets high standards in bartender training and combines traditional knowledge with innovative trends in cocktail culture. For those looking for a unique experience, the bartending school is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the world of mixing. The centrally located school is conveniently reachable by public transport and enjoys great popularity among participants from all over Switzerland. BIG CHEERS & SHAKE IT EASY!