Nottingham’s Top 10 Barbershops & Barbers

The Profile

GOAT Barbers Nottingham sits in Nottingham city centre and lists a visible team on its website including Mason, Mark, Mia and Paige; the site also displays a call-to-book telephone number prominently, helping clients identify staff and contact the shop before attending.

The salon publishes a clear services menu with prices that include Hair Cut & Beard at £24, Wash Cut & Finish at £20, Hot Towel & Wet Shave at £20, Skin Fade at £18.50 and Student Haircut rates from £14; that transparent pricing lets clients compare specific services and plan visits in advance.

GOAT offers both telephone and an online booking option on its site and the services page groups student-only prices such as Student Haircut at £14 and Student Haircut & Beard at £20; this combination of accessible booking and explicit student rates makes planning a visit straightforward for newcomers and regulars.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

GOAT is our top pick; its city-centre location, clearly displayed team photos and a detailed price list that includes student rates and hot-towel shaving combine to give clarity and convenience for both local regulars and first-time visitors seeking dependable, well-documented barbering services.

Good to Know

Call GOAT or use the booking link shown on their site; check the services page for student price eligibility and specific student-package details before booking so you can confirm the correct rate at the time of your appointment.

The Profile

Sans Barber advertises itself as a walk-in only barbershop that does not take reservations, emphasising spontaneous service for clients who prefer not to pre-book. The listing provides a phone number and an email for enquiries while stressing walk-in availability.

The shop promotes extended daily opening hours, typically 9am to 9pm every weekday and Saturday, with Sunday hours until 7pm and a policy that last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Their site also highlights hot towel finishes, complimentary snacks and drinks, and a team experienced in fades and modern clipper work.

Why It Made the List

Sans Barber’s standout quality is its late-evening accessibility and true walk-in policy, combined with experienced fade and hot-towel services, ideal for anyone needing a spontaneous trim after work or social plans. The extended daily opening window and comfortable in-shop service create dependable, flexible appointment-free visits.

Good to Know

Appointments are not taken; it is walk-ins only, and the site advises last entry is 30 minutes before closing, so arrive early in the evening to avoid being turned away if you plan a late visit.

The Profile

Black Fox Barber Shop is an independent barbershop based in Lenton, Nottingham, that lists straightforward prices and timings on its site. The published price points include a Gents Haircut at £15, The Buzz at £12, Skinfade at £17 and Boldfade at £18.50, showing a clearly tiered pricing structure.

Opening times are openly stated with Monday to Wednesday 9am to 5.30pm, Thursday and Friday extended to 7pm, Saturday from 8am until 1pm and the shop closed on Sunday; the listing also advertises a 10% student discount on specified days, which will appeal to local students seeking an affordable, regular barber.

Why It Made the List

Black Fox distinguishes itself through compact, value-focused pricing and a clear local schedule that suits weekday and early-morning Saturday clients, especially students taking advantage of the 10% discount. The shop’s independent, Lenton location and tidy fade work make it an efficient, budget-conscious choice for regular trimming and clipper-based services.

Good to Know

The website shows a 10% student discount on certain days and specific opening hours by weekday; note that at the time of listing beard-trim availability was flagged as unavailable, so check the shop’s current services before relying on beard work.

The Profile

Arabian Barber posts on TikTok under the handle @arabianbarber.notts, sharing short video clips that focus on haircuts and finished styling; the channel provides quick visual examples of current cutting and finishing approaches that give a practical sense of the barber’s recent work.

Local descriptions and the posted clips emphasise precision-led barbering with tidy finishes and careful consultation; the material shown tends to highlight measured finishing work and neat edges rather than hurried, template trims, suggesting a shop that prioritises a polished final look.

Why It Made the List

Arabian Barber’s distinctive merit is a clear emphasis on precision and finishing visible in short video clips that show tidy edges, careful beard shaping and neat fades; clients who prioritise measured, finish-oriented barbering can use those posted samples as a reliable indication of the shop’s approach to detailed work.

Good to Know

TikTok’s audience controls mean some videos require you to log in or pass a CAPTCHA before viewing; if you plan to use social clips to judge technique, be prepared to authenticate and, if necessary, call the barber to ask about specific services or recent examples of work.

The Profile

Hairport Barbershop operates from 18 Hurts Yard in central Nottingham and states it has served customers since 1983, projecting a long-established local presence; the website lists a telephone booking line (0115 941 7140) and published opening hours for Monday–Saturday appointments, making contact and timing clear to visitors.

The shop notes in-salon use and retail of recognised styling brands such as Osmo and American Crew, and its prices page gives examples including Haircut (including skin fades) at around £25 and Beard Trim services from approximately £13, with student discounts shown for specific services and prices.

Why It Made the List

Hairport’s distinguishing feature is its longevity coupled with a product-led approach: decades of service since 1983, and the in-salon use and sale of established brands like Osmo and American Crew, create a professional environment where clients can expect experienced barbers and buy familiar styling products after their appointment.

Good to Know

to book; the site lists opening hours for Monday to Saturday with earlier Saturday closing and publishes student discount figures, so phone ahead to confirm preferred staff availability or to secure a busy Saturday slot before travelling.

The Profile

Twenty eight traces its origins to 1999 and opened a central flagship in July 2011, positioning itself as a more creative alternative to sterile unisex salons. The site highlights a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere and a weekend vibe that includes a resident DJ on Saturdays, underlining a social, lifestyle-led approach to barbering.

Services at Twenty eight span traditional gents cuts, ladies barber cuts, colours, and cut-throat shaves, with explicit student discounts offered Monday to Thursday on presentation of a valid student ID. The online price guide shows student cuts from £20 and other service ranges, combining approachable pricing with a broad service menu.

Why It Made the List

Twenty eight’s distinctive merit is the combination of salon creativity and breadth of services, from ladies barbering and full colours to classic shaves, plus a lively shop culture amplified by a resident DJ; that blend suits clients who want high-quality barbering in a more sociable, contemporary environment.

Good to Know

Student discounts are available Monday through Thursday on production of a valid student ID; the site also publishes starting prices (for example student cuts from £20), which helps students and first-time visitors budget their visit.

The Profile

Barbers of Nottingham promotes a straightforward booking system via an online appointment tool that lets clients choose a stylist and time. The site lists team members by name and encourages either booking a specific stylist or a spontaneous visit depending on client preference.

The shop describes itself as providing expert barbering in a relaxed space where clients can grab a drink while they wait; public-facing copy highlights an experienced team able to follow client instructions or offer fresh suggestions, making it suitable for both precise briefs and exploratory restyles.

Why It Made the List

Barbers of Nottingham’s main strength is a simple, effective online booking flow combined with a named team so clients can select a familiar barber; that ease of choosing a stylist and reserving a slot is a clear practical advantage for anyone who prefers planning appointments or returning to the same barber.

Good to Know

You can book online; the shop’s copy emphasises both planned appointments and spontaneous visits, so consider booking if you want a specific stylist or coming in without a reservation for quicker, flexible service.

The Profile

Ted Barber describes itself as a traditional gentleman’s grooming room on Derby Road, roughly an eight-minute walk from Nottingham Market Square, staffed by senior barbers with eight to twelve years’ experience. The site presents a mix of booking-in priority with walk-ins also accepted, balancing planned and spur-of-the-moment visits.

The salon lists services and prices including Haircut £16, Skin/Zero Fade £17 and Hot Towel Shave options, and it states there are four senior barbers tested and available for client bookings. The page also provides explicit opening hours and notes on local parking options near the shop.

Why It Made the List

Ted Barber’s defining quality is the experienced team of senior barbers alongside a flexible policy that gives priority to pre-booked clients while still welcoming walk-ins; that combination works well for customers who value experienced hands but also need the option of a last-minute appointment.

Good to Know

Public parking is available on both sides of Derby Road at around £1.20 per hour and the shop asks clients to note that booked appointments are prioritised, although walk-ins are accepted when capacity allows.

The Profile

Adam Cuts operates with an emphasis on precision-led barbering and a strong focus on personal consultation and tailored results, promising a considered appointment where barbers listen and shape the finished look to suit each client’s hair texture and preferences.

The shop’s published pricing includes student discounts and lists a free hair wash with any haircut. Opening hours typically run from mid-morning through the evening most days; that combination of a complimentary wash and attentive consultation helps produce a polished, wearable result for every visit.

Why It Made the List

Adam Cuts stands out through careful consultations and a complimentary wash with haircuts, offering a service that aims for consistently polished, wearable results and suits anyone who prefers an attentive, detail-focused appointment rather than a quick, routine trim.

Good to Know

Opening hours generally run Mon–Sat 10am–7pm and Sunday 10am–5pm; phone to check specific barber availability before travelling for a preferred timeslot.

The Profile

The Dandy Gent is known for a linked retail and barbershop approach that includes small-batch, handmade grooming products crafted in Britain, using UK-sourced ingredients and a manufactory process emphasised on its site. The brand pairs product craft with a barbershop service proposition available through bookable appointments.

The company highlights a broader ethical and practical stance such as encouraging recycling of returned containers, offering 10% off Dandy Gent products when customers present a returned container, and it publishes a range of beard oils, balms and shaving creams alongside barbershop services and masterclass-style content online.

Why It Made the List

The Dandy Gent’s distinctive merit is the combination of in-house product craftsmanship and traditional barber services: small-batch grooming products produced alongside bookable wet shaves and barber treatments create a joined retail-and-service experience for clients who value curated, barber-made grooming lines as part of their visit.

Good to Know

The brand offers free UK delivery on online orders over £25 and a 10% discount when you return an empty Dandy Gent container at purchase, a practical detail for regular product users wanting to reduce waste and save on subsequent product purchases.