York’s Top 10 Barbershops & Barbers

The Profile

Holgate Barber Shop in York publishes a detailed price list that names skin fades at £20, scissors cuts, beard trims, wet shaves and a Full Service package priced at £35 which combines haircut, beard trim or wet shave, threading, waxing and a hot towel finish for a single appointment.

Holgate Barber Shop keeps weekday and Saturday hours from 09: 00 to 18: 00 and opens Sundays from 10: 00 to 17: 00, advertising both walk-in availability and an appointment option; the notice includes a local contact number, 077246, plus concession prices such as an OAP cut at £9.50 and kids under eight for £10.

Holgate Barber Shop records a high customer rating on Google Maps, shown as 4.8 out of 5 from more than 281 reviews and the site emphasises a family atmosphere with owner-led service, customer testimonials praising consistent haircuts and a promise of an authentic fresh experience that prioritises confident, well-finished results for repeat clients.

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

Holgate Barber Shop tops this list; its comprehensive, clearly priced service menu, accessible daytime and weekend hours, concession pricing for families and older customers and a 4.8 Google rating combine to deliver a dependable, all-purpose grooming destination, with the Full Service option and hot towel finish emphasising breadth and attention to detail.

Good to Know

Call Holgate Barber Shop on 077246 to check current availability; the shop accepts walk-ins and appointments, displays family and OAP pricing on its price list and the Full Service combination is shown at £35 so callers can confirm which services are included before visiting.

The Profile

J’s Gents Barber in York is promoted through a local business directory listing that includes a telephone contact; the short listing highlights the shop’s central location and straightforward local visibility for residents and visitors looking for a city-centre cut.

J’s Gents Barber’s public mentions emphasise a welcoming, chatty atmosphere and customer care, with a reviewer noting staff who provided a coffee and sweet after a haircut; the listing also shows an accessible phone number for enquiries and a small number of star ratings visible on the directory.

Why It Made the List

J’s Gents Barber is notable for its warm, personal welcome in a compact city-centre setting where staff interaction and small gestures such as serving coffee create a deliberately friendly, neighbourhood-barbershop feel distinct from larger, busier shops.

Good to Know

J’s Gents Barber appears in local business listings with a published phone number; visitors should check that listing or call ahead to confirm opening hours, appointment options and exact location on St Saviour’s Place before travelling.

The Profile

BEST CUT YORK BARBERS is presented in available copy as a modern, polished barbering option in York that focuses on delivering a professional, personal appointment experience; published descriptions stress careful handling from consultation through finishing to leave a refined, wearable result.

BEST CUT YORK BARBERS’ public descriptions emphasise attention to suitability and finish, framing each appointment as both professional and tailored; the available material highlights a consistent, dependable approach to cutting and styling that aims to balance contemporary looks with practical, everyday wearability.

Why It Made the List

BEST CUT YORK BARBERS is recognised here for its consistently professional approach, where a prioritised consultation and careful finishing work are described as central to the salon’s service style, producing reliable, neatly executed outcomes that suit clients seeking a contemporary, well-managed cut.

Good to Know

BEST CUT YORK BARBERS is described in public copy as professional and dependable; prospective visitors should consult the salon’s listing or contact the business directly for current opening times, appointment availability and specific service availability.

The Profile

Gerry’s Barbers is located at 9 Goodramgate in York and is shown in local listings as a compact city-centre barbershop; public mentions highlight the shop’s relaxed atmosphere and the owner’s friendly approach, making it an approachable choice for daytime and lunchtime visits in the heart of the city.

Gerry’s Barbers receives specific on-site praise for technical work such as precise fades and detailed beard shaping, including references to a neatly executed duck-tail beard finish; these mentions underline the shop’s emphasis on considered cutting and comfortable conversation during appointments.

Why It Made the List

Gerry’s Barbers stands out for combining a relaxed, neighbourhood atmosphere with technically focussed work on fades and beard shapes; the location on Goodramgate makes it convenient for central York visitors seeking tidy finishes without sacrificing a friendly, low-key environment.

Good to Know

Gerry’s Barbers sits on Goodramgate close to central attractions and local eateries; customers visiting from the station or nearby offices will find it within easy walking distance, so checking a short walk or bus route is advisable for planning a lunch-break trim.

The Profile

Blak Bear’s Walmgate branch is one of multiple Blak Bear locations in York, including a Bridge Street shop, and the company states it was founded in 2018 with an intention to create a neutral, comfortable space for all guests; the brand highlights a team deliberately recruited from varied backgrounds to reflect contemporary communities.

Blak Bear York explicitly lists the use of MUK haircare products in its shops, sells those products in-store and promotes a guest-first, convivial atmosphere; the website shows the Walmgate address and a local phone number for the York shops and publicises a 20 percent welcome discount code for first-time cuts.

Why It Made the List

Blak Bear’s combination of multiple central locations, a clearly stated product partnership with MUK and a deliberately inclusive team structure makes the Walmgate branch stand out for clients who want consistent branded products and a contemporary, community-focused barbershop experience across the city.

Good to Know

Blak Bear York keeps Sunday closed at several locations and lists individual opening times on its site; the brand offers a FIRST20 code for 20% off first cuts, so new visitors should check the specific branch timetable and confirm redemption details before booking.

The Profile

Diamond Fades operates from 29A Walmgate in York and publishes a local phone contact on its directory entry; public comments emphasise meticulous, perfectionist barbering and a tendency for customers to travel back specifically for the quality of cut and shave, reflecting a focused fade and finishing skillset.

Diamond Fades is described in local listings as offering family-friendly pricing and consistently precise work, and reviewers cite the barbershop’s attention to detail across traditional and modern cuts; the shop’s presence on Walmgate places it within a busy stretch of central York for both residents and visitors.

Why It Made the List

Diamond Fades is singled out for its technical focus on fades and meticulously finished cuts, with local commentary praising the barbers as perfectionists who are prepared to wait for quality work; this concentrated expertise makes it a reliable option for clients seeking precise fade work in York.

Good to Know

Diamond Fades lists a local telephone contact and a Walmgate address, and public comments refer to family pricing and repeat custom; visitors wanting family appointments or specialist fade work should call ahead to confirm slot availability and service times.

The Profile

Mo The Barber is based at 2 Coppergate in York and carries an explicit lineage in its public profile: the proprietor trained in Turkey and has been experienced since 1997, later establishing the UK business in 2013; the shop highlights an emphasis on listening to clients and providing a relaxed atmosphere.

Mo The Barber publishes a detailed price list and a range of services that include Turkish shaves, skin fades, beard designs, afro shape-ups and a full-service treatment described as including haircut, beard trim or clean shave, facial steam, ear flame, wash and finish; opening times are listed across the week with later Thursday hours.

Why It Made the List

Mo The Barber is notable for combining traditional Turkish shaving rituals with a full-service grooming package and decades of experience from its owner; the explicit inclusion of facial steam and ear flame in the full-service offering highlights a distinct, service-led approach to men’s grooming in central York.

Good to Know

Mo The Barber lists published opening hours for every day of the week and a local booking phone number; clients seeking a Turkish shave or the full-service treatment should check the shop’s posted times and consider booking a slot, especially for the treatments that include steam and razor finishing.

The Profile

The Good Folks is located at 36 Gillygate in York and was founded by Jonny Hall, who spent eleven years working in Shoreditch before bringing that experience north to York; the shop is described as a modern day barbers committed to carefully trained local barbers and an elevated grooming experience.

The Good Folks markets a distinct in-shop atmosphere with a curated playlist and a small record collection, and offers complimentary locally sourced craft beer and refreshments while customers wait; the team is presented as handpicked and carefully trained to deliver contemporary men’s grooming in a social, music-minded setting.

Why It Made the List

The Good Folks’ appeal comes from its Shoreditch-rooted training ethos combined with a deliberately curated in-shop atmosphere of music and complimentary local craft beer, giving customers a contemporary barbershop experience where craft and ambience are presented alongside careful technical work.

Good to Know

The Good Folks publishes clear opening hours on its site (closed Mondays and Sundays, Tuesday to Friday 10: 00–18: 00 and Saturday 9: 00–17: 00) and runs an online booking system; visitors should consult the booking page for current availability and slot options.

The Profile

Cads Of Micklegate operates from 102 Micklegate in York and has been trading since 1991, with public material noting a long-running presence in the city centre; the salon states an emphasis on precision and high-quality workmanship developed over decades of service to a male-only clientele.

Cads Of Micklegate cites success in national competitions and a consistent focus on technical excellence; the shop offers appointments Monday to Saturday with extended weekday hours and positions itself as a convenient option for lunchtime trims close to the railway station and nearby office buildings.

Why It Made the List

Cads Of Micklegate’s long-established history, competition successes and steadfast focus on precision and quality make it an enduring choice for clients who prioritise traditional gentleman’s hairdressing delivered by a team with demonstrable technical experience in York.

Good to Know

Cads Of Micklegate publishes appointment availability from Monday to Saturday and a local contact telephone number; those needing lunchtime appointments near the station should ring ahead to secure a slot during peak daytime times.

The Profile

Your Barbers is listed on Lord Mayor’s Walk in York with a local contact number and neighbourly online mentions that praise the shop’s comfortable environment; public directory entries show the salon serves a catchment of local families and residents seeking routine cuts in a familiar, close-to-home setting.

Your Barbers receives specific mentions for family visits and straightforward, attentive barbering, with customers noting multi-person bookings for children and adults alike; the available directory copy highlights the shop’s approachable manner and suitability for repeat local bookings in the Lord Mayor’s Walk area.

Why It Made the List

Your Barbers is distinguished by its neighbourhood convenience and family-friendly approach, visible in public mentions of groups and repeat local bookings; the shop’s location on Lord Mayor’s Walk makes it an easy option for nearby residents looking for dependable, comfortable service.

Good to Know

Your Barbers publishes a local telephone contact and a Lord Mayor’s Walk address; customers planning group or family visits should call ahead to check staff availability and the best times for multi-person appointments.