Franco's is an institution! I've been travelling across Bristol to visit this emporium of all things manly for 15 years, every since my first visit whilst then working in the area. With Franco's you don't just get a great hair cut, sound advice on both style & product and a keen price, NO! You get so much more - you get what every man wants: Banter and a haven of manliness! The topics of conversation are always top draw, inclusive, funny but never crude, with sound collective advise dished out from the assembled cutting staff and current patrons. I've personally benefitted from the cathartic exercise of venting frustrations and challenges on a wide range of topics, with advice being as varied and diverse as 'grow a pair' 'take the canaille leave the gun' 'the answer is always 6 or sex...' and 'buy now, the markets only going one way!' Beyond all this Franco's champions the local community it serves and the local business community it is a corner stone of.... from hosting a street music festival, to organising golf days and man cooking (Meat) cookery school lessons - Franco recognises those that make his business a success and helps him thrive, being sure to say thank you and give a little back. Even for those visiting for the first time, there is a great little loyalty card scheme to 1. Keep you coming back but 2. Give you a free cut to thank you for your loyalty. In summary: I can't recommend the place enough... if you stay long enough you don't just get a barber, but a sage uncle, and if you're very lucky a friend. Long live Franco's!! read more

Franco's barber shop is quite simply big in the game! I've been going there for years and ive always been massively happy with my haircuts, they offer hot towel shaves the lot and I wouldn't go anywhere else. The staff is super polite, friendly and are well good at their job. I always enjoy some cheeky banter during my experience. Also they now have a loyalty card scheme so after a few cuts you get a free one! This is also big in the game! What's also real good for me is they are literally 30 seconds from my house so I can just trundle down every other week which is nice and convenient. So basically the next time you need a hair cut you would be a fool not to go there get involved! ------------- NEW REVIEW 17th SEPT 2010: basically as their first customer to complete all 3 loyalty cards i felt obliged to share the "hot towel shave" experience. Usually I'm not really a wet shave type of person so this gave me the opportunity to see what all the fuss was about and try it out in a 'champions league' kinda way what a job, and what an experience - with plenty of benefits!! trust me your girlfriend will love the smoothness if you know what i mean! lol big in the game as always boys! brap brap! read more

where to start ... one of the most modern barbers on the glr rd, if you live by or are often on the glr road you will know frank or heard of him and most probly grew up with him ! lets not forget monkey boy(steve) who is turning 31 ? forgot but i knew they were planning some birthday due when i was in there ! and a mention to the new boy sam :D well im a lazy SH*T when it comes to shaving and well i often go to franks for a haircut and frank as he does promoted there new towel shave to me so i went for it ! within the next ten minuets i was nearly asleep it was so relaxing felt like i was having a bath not a shave :] what i loved most about it was that us guys do love a bit of pampering and well we don't like to show it but in there it's so bloody relaxed you don't care and don't feel out of place having it done ! and id recomend it to anyone, first time ever having one done and im not going to lie :/ i was a bit nervous, but it was amazing and i will go back for one again in the future ... i felt like i was back in the day ! it was good to see a barbers promoting such a thing :D def go check them out. read more

Franco's is not just a Barber shop, it's an institution! I have been going to Franco's for about 13 years and I always look forward to making the trip! Whilst the decor and the 3rd team member has changed over those years, there are some things there that reassuringly haven't, the friendly & fun vibe of the place and the great banter had by all. Whilst it's obviously somewhere to get your hair cut, you always feel that the cut is the side order as the main event is the chat. It's such a refreshing thing to have the whole place joining in with conversations/jokes/stories that you feel that your making friends with complete strangers who you may never see again but always wish well on their way! The cuts are always good quality and the boys are never afraid to offer a creative suggestion or two. With the early starts offering free coffee and the late finishes on some nights, The guys have really designed an establishment which caters for all and is always busy. But any waiting time flies by and when you leave you look forward to the next time you visit. The best Barber in Bristol........! read more

Yesterday, I rolled out of bed with an intense desire to get that growth on my head cut down before it took over my whole body. Seriously it was growing out sideways, down, up...everywhere. Pretty trampy looking. I've just moved to Bristol and didn't know where to go, and managed to find out about Franco's on Google Maps, which pulled up the Qype reviews. With over 20 great reviews it was a pretty easy choice. So, today I trekked up Stokes Croft for 30 minutes, and I'm glad I did. It's seriously the best haircut I've ever had, and only for 12 pounds! Normally I walk out thinking "meh", at least the jobs done; but this time, I actually liked it! It's pretty damn sexy. I've never written an online review in my life, but thought it would be a shame if I didn't this time, because Franco's really exceeded my expectations. The people working there are all friendly, the service is great value for money, and the cuts are exceptional. I can finally put my hats away! Oh, the only thing I forgot to pick up was a loyalty card, cos I'll definitely be going back in a few months. Don't forget to get one! read more

Been going to Franco's ever since I had my hair cut to a "non-student" length 13 years ago and cannot recommend them highly enough as I've never walked out of there feeling anything less than 100% happy with my haircut. The team has changed over the years - Frank, obviously, and Steve have been pretty constant though, with Sam currently looking after the 3rd chair - but the important things have remained ie. Making you feel relaxed and actually enjoying having your hair cut in a friendly atmosphere with good music while keeping attention to the haircut. You can enjoy good banter & with all 3 and leave looking sharp and not mcuh lighter in the pocket (cuts are around £12) & with the loyalty card you even get a free cut every 8 visits, so its great value I refuse to go anywhere else & would advise anyone needing a cut to make their way down there. read more

Barbering @francos is the creme de la creme, the icing on the cake, the butter on your breakfast toast, the cat's meow, the incredible, the invincible, the show stopping, the breathtaking, in short the finest barber shop in town. I've been to many gent's barbers in my time, but none with the same panache, and savoir faire as Franco's. The shop is cosy and friendly, all the staff are always good fun and ready to engage with everyone. I've had tonnes of styles from flatops, slickbacks, pompadours etc and I've got a banging cut each time. The guys have helped me out with styling and product tips over the years, and my wife even uses the shampoo I got off them. Wouldn't go elsewhere, would be like cheating on a Miss Universe finalist with a dinner lady, and let's face it folks that ain't never gonna happen. Nuff said! read more

I've been going to Franco's for nearly a year now and the lads are fantastic. There's always a lot of chat and laughs, making for a really warm atmosphere. Franco, Dan, Josh & Jack are all really talented barbers and are happy to listen to any directions you want to give, as well as offer their own opinions. It can be very busy, especially at peak times like Saturday's, but that to me is the sign of a good barber. Usually I'm in the chair for 40 minutes and they always take care of my hair and give it a wash too, which is why I am more than happy to pay £17 per cut for the outstanding professional service they provide. Don't forget to pick up a loyalty card if you go in, every 8th cut is free. read more

Barbering @ Franco's is the best place to get your hair cut in Bristol, fact. Firstly there's the atmosphere, whether it's your first visit or your sixteenth it's like walking into a bar with your mates. Personally I always like a motorsport catchup with the main man Franco. The cut? Great, choppy how I like it. The experience even better, I never go anywhere else or I'll always face the same questions of 'Where are you going on holiday?', eurgh. He's also trying some innovative things like Friday morning club where you get a coffee and a croissant with your shave and late night cuts on Thursday and Friday (I think). Give him a try, you'll go back I guarantee. read more

First moved to Bristol about 15 years ago, for the first 5 years I would go to variouse hairdressers and Barbers but never had a regular place I went. Then I discoverd Francos and for the past 10 years I have been nowhere else! Frank, Steve and all his staff are a 'cut' above the rest. Its not your old school barbers with short back and sides for all, these guys are truly talented creative hairdressers but if its a short back and sides you want then they will do that too.. the banter and converstaion is never dull and everyone is made to feel welcome, young and old .. A Gloucester road institution and highly recommended! read more

I have been going to Frank's for over 8 YEARS! I HAVE RECENTLY HAD A SHAVE at their shop which has left me enthusiastic to share. EVERYONE (male) SHOULD GIVE THIS A GO!!! The price may at first seem steep but for the relaxing and skilled shave, complete with warm towels and massage that Frank delivers is comparable to a spa day where you come out out with the longest lasting clean shave (I have ever had), in addition to the feeling of complete relaxation. Grow out you beard a bit, and give old Frank a challenge!! Perfect shave!! SPOIL YOURSELF!!! U-S-A!!!! read more

Had a good few cuts from Franco's now, always been a decent cut at what i recon is a fair price (£10-£15) whichever one of the guys have done it and that includes a really nice job from Franco himself for my free cut today (coffee style loyalty card, 1 free after 8), no messing about either because it was free, proper wash, cut, strait razor shave for neck and product. Appart from that the chat's good , great music and they move along pretty quickly considering how busy they can get, happy to recommend and will be back in a couple of months no dobut. read more

I went here on the recommendation of this site and I can say the place definitely lives up to its reputation! Top lads. Had a wet shave from Franco which was the business, he spent nearly an hour on it, knowing how to do it properly with a cut throat razor, well worth the bucks. Haircut was great as well. I looked like a grizzly wildman that had lived in a bush for a year when I went in there, when I left I looked as sharp as a button. Nice one Franco, I'll be coming back.....probably sooner rather than later if my mrs finds those razors! Steve read more

I've been going to Franco's for best part of three years after a recommendation from a friend, and I certainly haven't looked back. I've had all four of the guys give me a really decent haircut, and never leave disappointed- rain or shine the banter is always good, complemented with classic tunes in the background! I now live in Brighton but I ALWAYS pay Frank and the boys a visit every four weeks or so when I'm back to see my family- no one else cuts my hair! Simply top stuff. read more

I first went to Franco's 20 years ago and had the first 'cool' haircut of my life. I re-discovered it about 10 years ago and will not go anywhere else. I now no longer live in the area but will still happily drive 20 mins over to Gloucester road rather than go elsewhere! Frank is a legend, and Steve always does a superb job too. Great atmosphere in there, very relaxed not at all poncey, everyone feels welcome regardless of age or stye. Best Barbershop in Bristol bar none!. read more

Franco's certainly deserves all these positive reviews!! The guys there always seem to be in a good mood and are always friendly. Customers feel genuinely comfortable at franco's which can be rare in some barbers and hairdressers that are too formal. They also really know what they are doing which is obviously the most important thing and will discuss styles etc with you. They will keep it basic if that is what you want but will also do quirky, unique stuff. Will read more

Barbering @ Francos is easily the best place i've got a haircut, ever. The staff are skilled, professional, relaxed and friendly helping you out with styles as well as what products will suit your hair. The atmosphere's great so it doesn't feel like another tiresome chore. Good value, even without the loyalty card which means after a few cuts you get one free, just filled mine so next cuts on them, cheers guys. Would recommend them to anyone. Paul. read more

Always a quality cut and quality banter. Late opening on Thursday and Friday always comes in handy too. Now running a loyalty card scheme that offers free cuts/shaves/products - a great way to reward loyal customers. (Trust me - you'll want to go back so there's no problem filling your card). Even kept popping back every now and again after I'd moved to Devon, though I moved back to Bristol because they just don't cut hair as well down there! read more

I visit Franco's every two weeks to keep up on local, national and international news and events. There's always good handy banter at Franco's on a range of topics. Fully interactive staff are at hand to discuss a range of topics from football to fine dining (and plenty more in between). Oh... I think that they must cut hair too... I always come out looking very well groomed indeed! Simply the best barbers in town. Mark F read more