Barber Barber Manchester Reviews Summary

Quality of Haircut

Pros:

• "The actual cut I received was decent, but not exactly what i had asked for."
• "Usually get a great haircut from this place, but not today."
• "Barbers take their time to do a thorough cut for each client."
• "The haircuts are very well done and there is no lack of attention to detail."
• "Only person I trust to do it in Manchester as he smashes it every single time with consistently great cuts."
• "Quality cut from a great group of barbers."
• "The Standard and skilled level of these barbers is in a different stratosphere from the rest of the barbers and hair salons around."

Cons:

• "Disappointed is not even near how I feel ... getting a professional barber not even introducing himself .. not listening .."
• "However, the quality of service does not justify prices."
• "Avoid! They offer you a 'free' drink when you walk in. But then charge you £30 for a standard skinfade, 12 year olds hair cut."
• "Asked for short on the sides and half off the top - he spent 45 minutes minutely cutting hairs by hand around the side, doing nothing to the top."
• "Great decor and 'free drinks' but they don't know how to cut hair!"
• "The Italian barber butchered my hair cut."
• "Great Atmosphere, however the barber I had can't cut hair."

Customer Service

Pros:

• "Where do I start! Amazing establishment with cracking service always teas coffees or beers on request."
• "Conversations with staff is easy and not like most places where it feels awkward."
• "The atmosphere in the place always laughing and having a good time."
• "The cut was great, the service for attentive and pleasant, the ambiance was smart and stylish."
• "5 star service. Walked in a boy, came out a gentlemen."
• "AMAZING SERVICE!!"
• "Amazing staff and excellent service."

Cons:

• "I will not be going again Been going here for years and lately it has had me questioning the service!"
• "Didn’t even get a beer."
• "The staff were rushed and not friendly at all."
• "Staff who are far more interested in their phones and chatting with each other."
• "Not only did I have to wait over 45 minutes after my allocated time the receptionist Danny was shocking."
• "Staff were rude my hairdresser wasn't interested in my haircut."
• "Just had one of the worst haircuts/beard trim of my life."

Atmosphere & Amenities

Pros:

• "You can get free beer, coffee, tea, even a cheeky whisky while you wait."
• "The atmosphere in the shop is great with a fab play list."
• "The vibe of the place is great, and I find all of the guys super-friendly (staff and customers)."
• "Chilled out banter, these guys genuinely enjoy being at work..it shows in the rapport they have with each other & customers."
• "The music is great and the whole theme of the place carries to the smallest detail."
• "The beer, tunes, entertaining decor and cool vibe was brilliant!"
• "Terrific place really welcoming with good music and atmosphere."

Cons:

• "As pointed out by others, there is a very sexist tone amongst the staff."
• "If you have an aversion to females, then they might just tick your box (check out their 'No Women Allowed in the Shop' policy)."
• "I also disliked the whole macho aspect of the establishment with the archaic rule of no females allowed in."
• "There was a strange atmosphere to the place - not relaxed or comfortable."
• "I was immediately told the large waiting area was ‘for customers only’ and I couldn’t wait there."
• "Lacking in customer service and terrified of females."
• "Disgusting service! Went in to say something to my boyfriend and they said I was not allowed in??"

Value for Money

Pros:

• "It's expensive but you really get what you pay for, a barber who understands hair, is willing to listen to what you want but also give you advice on styling etc."
• "Well worth the money, you gets what you pay for..."
• "Great team, great atmosphere and decent price for a city center shop."
• "Been using Barber Barber for years. The service is great and you get the best hair cuts and shaves around."
• "Definitely worth the money and can say that I'm never disappointed."
• "The prices are very reasonable and he (Cesar) will even suggest different looks that might look good."
• "Been getting my haircut at Barber Barber by Cesar for a year now. Great barber that I can always rely on, every haircut is always top quality. Friendly atmosphere and definitely good value for money."

Cons:

• "After my haircut the Barber told the cashier how much to charge, he charged me £30. Before I left the barbers, I checked prices online. I should only have been charged £17 for the service I received."
• "I paid £48 for a haircut and beard shaping/styling service so not really worth the money."
• "Avoid! They offer you a 'free' drink when you walk in. But then charge you £30 for a standard skinfade, 12 year olds hair cut."
• "The quality is not good enough to justify a 1-2 hour wait."
• "Long wait times and not cheap."
• "Worst haircut I've ever had and I've had some bad one, paid £56 for the guy to shave my head and trim my beard something I could have done at home."
• "Expensive and poor quality. My £21 beard trim is unevenly short on one side of my face and I have to go elsewhere to fix it."