INTRODUCTION TO FLAIR BARTENDING

Next Course Date – 23 September 2025 at Electric Bar Chapel Street, Victoria

 

In hospitality, service is both verbal and visual—and flair bartending brings the visual side to life in the most captivating way. This course explores how bartenders can elevate their service through theatrical movement, creativity, and showmanship, transforming routine interactions into memorable guest experiences.

Flair bartending is more than just tricks—it’s a disciplined craft that demands focus, dedication, and refined technique. Whether you’re flipping bottles or simply moving with confidence and rhythm behind the bar, flair allows you to express your unique style while maintaining speed, efficiency, and professionalism.

This course is designed to help you build a solid foundation in flair and push your abilities to the next level—combining functionality with performance to enhance both guest satisfaction and your personal development behind the bar.

 

CHAPTER 1

Overview

History

Evolution

 

CHAPTER 2

The Styles of Flair

Working Flair

Exhibition Flair

Craft Flair

 

CHAPTER 3

The Sexy 17

Basic moves of Flair

Grips

Pouring techniques

Technical Moves

Throwing Moves

2 Object Moves

Advanced Moves

 

CHAPTER 4

Perfecting Your Flair

Practising & Exercises

Building combinations

Building a routine – Working Flair

Building a routine – Exhibition Flair