Irish Barista Academy Opens in Cork

October 19, 2026

Following the success of the Irish Barista Academy training centres in Dublin and Galway, the academy is now expanding into Cork City, bringing its professional, hands-on barista training to hospitality businesses across Munster. Located at 9 Parliament Street, the academy offers one-day practical courses for cafés, restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, and hospitality professionals looking to improve coffee quality, build staff confidence and enhance the customer experience. Designed for both individuals and teams, courses run weekly with flexible dates and a maximum of 10 trainees per session, ensuring personalised, hands-on learning. 

Participants receive comprehensive training in all aspects of professional coffee preparation, from coffee origins and espresso extraction to milk texturing, drink preparation, equipment maintenance and efficient barista workflow. The course also includes Barista Skills & a HACCP Level 1 Food Safety Certification. Ideal for both individual and group bookings, the one-day course is delivered weekly from the academy’s new Cork City premises, offering flexible scheduling and practical, industry-focused training for hospitality professionals across the region. The Irish Barista Academy looks forward to bringing its industry-leading coffee education to Cork, helping businesses serve exceptional coffee while building skilled, confident teams. If you would like to enquire about our Cork Barista Classes, you can reach out to Gemma gemma@excelrecruitment.com or call 086 7299966.

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