The desire to create a community of Professional Bartenders in Cyprus came to practice for the first time on May 2009
when we created the Shakers Moving Bar. After one successful year we decided to open Alchemy Bartending School with
our vision to upgrade the level of bartending in Cyprus.
We are the first well-organized Cyprus company providing
A high level of education, training, expertise, and consultancy in Bartending, Bar Management, and Beverage Management
Professional Bar Catering services to companies and individuals
Disposal of Professional Bartenders in the area of bars
Professional bar tools & equipment
THE TEAM
Costas Nicolaides established Alchemy Bartending School in 2010 in his pursuit to create a professional community of bartenders in Cyprus. Alchemy Bartending school offers consulting services, training courses and seminars for service staff, bartenders and bar owners.
Costas Nicolaides
Owner and Managing Director of Alchemy Bartending School; HRDA/IBA approved International Bartending Trainer; SCAE certified Barista; Professional Sommelier.
Costas has been in the bar scene for over 15 years, having studied and worked in managerial positions in Germany, Switzerland, and Cyprus. Holding several #1 bartending prizes, he is a firm legend of the Cyprus bartending world. He represented Cyprus in many international competitions and proudly secured 2nd place in the Finlandia World Cup Cocktail Competition in Finland, 2010.
Over the years, Costas has trained hundreds of bartenders across Cyprus, many of whom have gone on to establish successful careers in hospitality. He has played a key role in opening luxurious bars across the island and continues to annually train the staff of Cyprus’s top 5-star hotels. His influence extends beyond Cyprus, having trained bartenders in prestigious bars abroad, further solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the global bartending community.