Hands-on training. Real skills. Industry-ready.
Barista & Bartending Courses in Auckland CBD.
Pour & Alchemy is a barista and bartending school in Auckland offering hands-on Barista Courses and Bartending Courses designed to build practical, industry-ready hospitality skills.
Our Auckland CBD studio runs small-group Barista Training Auckland sessions and Bartender Training Auckland programs — real espresso machines, real spirits, and trainers who still work in the industry.
Start your hospitality journey with practical, hands-on training in Auckland.
Hands-on barista training in Auckland for beginners, aspiring baristas, and hospitality professionals.
Learn practical skills. Build confidence. Become job-ready.
Hands-on bartender training in Auckland for beginners, aspiring bartenders, and hospitality professionals.
Learn practical skills. Build confidence. Become job-ready.
Pour & Alchemy is a Barista & Bartending School in New Zealand that blends technique with intuition. Learn from professionals who’ve worked the floor, behind the bar, and in specialty cafés. Real equipment. Real pressure. Small classes, big results.
View All CoursesMaximum eight students per session so every learner gets personal attention and real time on the equipment.
Learn on the same commercial espresso machines, grinders, bar tools and glassware used across Auckland venues.
Every course is led by working baristas and bartenders with real cafe, bar and restaurant experience.
A practical curriculum focused on the exact skills employers want — extraction, milk, cocktails, speed and service.
Train in the heart of Auckland at 27 Union Street — easy to reach from anywhere in the city or wider region.
"Had a great time, very informative and fun course. T was a great teacher who was very encouraging and knowledgable."
"The Pour Alchemy bartending course was an incredible experience that truly elevated my mixology skills. The instructor was knowledgeable and provided practical, hands-on training that made complex techniques easy to understand. I walked away feeling much more confident in my ability to craft high-quality cocktails and engage with customers professionally."
"My friend and I recently attended the class, and it was my very first coffee-making experience. We absolutely loved it! The teacher explained everything so clearly and thoroughly, making everything easy and quick to understand. He taught me from not even being able to taste the difference between different coffees to making my very first beautiful latte art! 👏 I’m so grateful for his patience and for taking the time to explain everything so carefully. The class was really fun and enjoyable, we had a good time to practice aswell and it made us fall in love with making coffee! Highly recommend this place! ❤️"
"Everything went well, and I got a job. Thanks again for all your help!"
"I had a great time. T taught a lot and encouraged me. Thank you so much!!"
Secure your spot in the next intake. Auckland, NZ.
Our 5-Day Barista Course runs Monday to Friday, with practical 1.5-hour sessions each day.
Yes. Every Pour & Alchemy course includes a certificate of completion.
No experience is needed. Our courses are beginner-friendly and start from the fundamentals.
Choose your course and submit the online booking form to secure your place. Our team will confirm your booking and provide the next steps.
All Pour & Alchemy courses run at our central Auckland training space at 27 Union Street, using commercial espresso machines, bar equipment and real spirits.
Just yourself — we provide all equipment, ingredients and materials. Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes for safe practical work behind the bar or espresso machine.
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Our 5-Day Barista Course in Auckland trains you for real café work. Learn coffee extraction, milk texturing, latte art and full café workflow on industry-standard espresso machines.
Master espresso extraction fundamentals — dose, tamp, grind calibration, yield and timing. Understand how to pull a balanced, repeatable shot on commercial coffee machines.
Steam and texture milk to velvet-smooth microfoam. Consistent milk texturing is the foundation of café-ready flat whites, lattes and cappuccinos.
Practise pouring latte art — heart, tulip and rosetta designs — from your very first class. Latte art is a signature skill that sets baristas apart in any Auckland café.
Operate professional espresso machines with confidence. Understand workflow, cleaning cycles, backflushing, grinder calibration and daily maintenance for consistent service.
The standard Barista Course runs for 5 days, Monday to Friday, with 1.5-hour sessions each day.
Every barista graduate receives a certificate of completion, recognised by cafés and hospitality employers across Auckland and New Zealand.
Our Bartending Course in Auckland is a job-ready program covering cocktail craft, spirits knowledge and confident bar service. Small classes, real spirits, industry equipment. 18+ only.
Learn the fundamentals of cocktail making — grip, jigger accuracy, shaking, stirring, and building classic and modern cocktails to a professional standard.
Explore spirits and liqueurs across categories, flavour building, house syrups and the mixology principles behind balanced drinks that guests come back for.
Build confident customer service behind the bar — greeting guests, taking orders, handling tabs and delivering warm, efficient hospitality under real-world pressure.
Wider hospitality skills sit at the heart of every course: teamwork, station setup, hygiene, communication and pace — the traits every Auckland venue looks for.
Pour & Alchemy students consistently rate our training highly for hands-on practice, small class sizes and industry-relevant teaching. Graduates work across Auckland cafés, bars, restaurants and events.