5 of the best Cork barbershops for faultless fades, sharp shaves and beautiful beards
A good haircut can do wonders for your confidence.
There’s nothing like a good cut to reset your whole vibe and leave you feeling like you’ve got your act together.
Cork has some of the best barbers in the country and with the growing popularity of old-style gentleman’s barbershops popping up around the city, looking after your look has never been a better buzz.
What’s more, if you’re looking to treat that special someone in your life, a trip to the barber makes for a fantastic gift.
Depending on your style, the cut or the experience you require, you’re guaranteed a to be well looked after by these experts:
1. Franco Barbeari
As soon as you walk in the door, you can expect a warm welcome and a spotless set-up at Franco Barbeari.
As well as a smooth fade, under their professional hands, you can enjoy a Turkish hot towel shave, a professional beard trim, and a complimentary face massage. Franco Barbeari has shops on McCurtain and Oliver Plunkett Street. They are open daily from 9 am-7 pm, Monday to Saturday.
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2. Tom Winters
Tom Winters is the epitome of gentlemen’s barbers. Owner Stephen Winters and his team will leave you feeling like a boss as soon as you’re seated on one of their traditional leather barber chairs.
These boys are known for taking the time to listen to what their clients want, offering advice and executing all services, from classic beard trims and wet shaves to tidy-ups and restyles, perfectly. It’s the full experience and plenty of bang for your buck.
Tom Winters is located on North Main Street and is open from 10 am Tuesday to Saturday. Book in here.
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3. D’Cork Barbering Co.
This barbershop boasts an immaculate five-star rating on booksy, amassed from over 500 reviews.
Located in Douglas, these guys will leave you with a big ‘ol smile on your freshly buffed and trimmed face. D’Cork Barbering Co, is open from 9.30 am to 6 pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
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4. The Asylum Barbershop
For a fresh, trendy haircut in the city, grab a chair at The Asylum Barbershop on Parliament Street.
Expect plenty of banter and professional service from a range of experts who really care about the details. Once you find your personal favourite, you can book a service with them each time. They also stock plenty of beard and hair products for the best upkeep for your cut and beard.
The Asylum is open from Monday to Saturday. You can book in here.
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5. Metroman Barbershop
Put some shape into your mane with a skin fade, restyle or touch up from the barbers at Metroman.
Located on Marlboro Street, there’s plenty on the menu for a new look: from a wash, cut and finish, to an open razor beard design, hot towel shave, beard and moustache trim, as well as waxing, massages, pedicures and manicures.
Metroman is open from 10am Monday to Thursday, Friday from 8am and Saturday from 9am.
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