Jimmy is an absolute madman with the scissors! From the moment I sat in his chair, he made me feel at home and listened to every detail of what I wanted. He has this rare mix of skill, care, handsomeness and genuine passion that turns a simple haircut into a life changing experience. I left feeling fresh, stylish, and just simply ecstatic. Jimmy doesn't just cut hair, he makes people feel tremendous. Jimmy will always have a special place in my heart. We all love Jimmy read more

Jimmy's Barber Shop - Hair Salons Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I know some of the people who work here and they are very nice and the hair cut is great

Jimmy is an institution in Victoria. Cheap cuts in a traditional shop . Used to get my hair done once a month . Go to jimmy , he will set you up right . read more

Best Barbershop in Victoria I love the customer service and I always have jimmy he is a old school barber. I live in Vancouver but haven't found ca great barbershop in vancouver so will go to jimmy he's a perfect excuse to visit the lovely city of Victoria. Best haircut I've had in years read more

Tough one. There are pros and cons. On the positive side, the wait is typically very short, and the atmosphere is perfunctory and simple (good, if you like no-frills experiences). Jimmy is a lovely salt-of-the-earth guy and an institution in Victoria. The negative side is that the barbers vary wildly in terms of skill. I typically have had simple, easy haircuts in the past - some of the barbers are up to the task, and some of them are absolute butchers. In addition, with the Covid mess the price has gone up (not significantly, but noticeably). The low price was one of their best selling points, and despite wanting to invest in a local business I'm not certain I can recommend visiting them with the cons outweighing the pros anymore. If you choose to go, I advise that if you find a barber that does your hair well, stick with them at all costs. read more

A place where style meets luxurious personalized service. No. It's a friggin barbershop. Old school. 12 bucks and lots on Maxim to read while you wait for your turn in one of the 5 chairs read more

Jimmy's Barber Shop - Jimmy at work - Hair Salons Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Great cut at Jimmy's. Makes me look good imho. Also, the price is so excellent!! Thanks Abdul. read more

Jimmy's Barber Shop - Looking professional after the cut! - Hair Salons Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I would go back, but request a different barber. Issue is the haircut I got was terrible. I like to keep my hair a few inches long on top but unfortunately will need to buzz it all off in order to fix this. read more

While the other barbers in this shop may know what they're doing, unfortunately Jimmy seems to have lost his game (or may have never had it). Prior to having Jimmy cut my hair, my last 3 visits with 3 separate barbers in this shop have all been great. Visit #1 with Jimmy: I tell Jimmy not to take too much off the top, Jimmy takes an electric razor to the top of my head. You know where this is going.. Visit #2 with Jimmy: I reminded Jimmy not to take too much off the top. Jimmy takes an electric razor to the top of my head. My hair looked like a rabid dog had had its way with it. There will be no visit #3. If you're desperate for a cheap ($12 CAD) haircut, please please do yourself a favor and don't ask for Jimmy. read more

Jimmy's is a great place to get an old fashioned haircut experience while you watch the people wander down Fort Street.

I used to come here, back when I worked downtown. I didn't have facial hair back then and my hair cuts were really straightforward. Rates are inexpensive, and the staff are hard working. The place gets very busy during the day. read more

Went here once before, and... it was the worst I've ever seen. This place is completely ridiculous.

Smiling, friendly, outgoing and consistent! Jimmy is the epitome of an old school BARBER. He's cut my hair for 15+ years and I always walk out with a smile on my face. Jimmy starts early and stays late -always quick with a smile. He knows your name and he works hard to make you feel good and look good. Customers (including me) line up to wait for him, even if the other Barbers in the shop are available. If you're looking for a Stylist, this probably isn't the best choice for you. But for great service and a regular haircut, Jimmy's has been THE PLACE to go for most of his 48 years in Victoria. And $13 is a great price. read more

Honestly one of the best cuts I've had in a long time. Can't remember the name of the barber but he did a fantastic job at making it perfect. For 13 bucks you can't go wrong read more

The worst barber in town! I now go to Brother's Barber down the street. Soooo much better and way friendlier!

Jimmy has some really nice big windows for looking out at the ladies walking by in the summer, but the problem I had is he is always looking out at them! On 2 different occassions I received bald spots from Jimmy and his old partner Chris. When those clippers hit your scalp you know it, but then Jimmy also tried to hide it by doing a fast flip with the mirror. Did he really think I would not see a 3 inch square chunk missing in the back of my head? Sure he will give you a free shot of Ouzo at Christmas, and has great magazines, but is it worth the ridicule? read more

Came for a trim up, this is the first time ive ever had to shave my entire head just because the haircut was so bad

So your thinking your hair needs some cutting right and where else would be better than Jimmy's located conveniently downtown. Well think again, I've been to Jimmy's only a few times but after my last visit I'm sure I won't be going there again. I had to wait almost an hour before someone began to service me. When my turn came the barber told me that I have to let them know that its my turn or else they wont cut my hair, basically what he implied was that they don't want to cut your hair if they think its gonna take long. Now previously a customer had left cause it took too long and as I was about to get my hair cut another customer left. At this point the barber began raging about his customers leaving and he started exclaiming how pissed off he was. I'm not sure if he was pissed off at me or his coworkers but he kept saying how he was pissed off and that if he got anymore pissed he'd start breaking mirrors. I didn't know how to react to this so I just sat patiently and waited to see what would happen at which point he began removing the cloth around my neck threw everything onto the table and told me "Get someone else to cut your hair because i'm so pissed off I might knock someone out". He left punching the door on his way out. Sitting there shocked, another barber had just finished and I expected that he was going to service me instead he calls for another customer who says "I think its his turn" referring to me. The barber ignores him and tells him he'll cut his hair first. So after everything that had just happened it seems I was somehow the enemy and it was my fault. I assure you I had not done anything or offended anyone, all I wanted was a little buzz cut. I just moved to Victoria a few months ago and this is the only place I knew about. They claim to be professional and charming, a real "Gentlemen's" place. Well I'm not going back and I'm not recommending it to anyone either. I have not gained anything by writing this and I'm not advertising. This was my experience at Jimmy's and if you choose to go there I hope you get better treatment and service. read more

I used to get my haircut here all the time (but, not by Jimmy). I would usually end up with sort of a junior G-man looking cut, which was fine. I went back and while Jimmy still has the first chair, the others are handled by hipsters who only seem to know the shave back and sides, leaving the top shaggy. I won't be back. read more

Jimmy's is a traditional Barber Shop offering traditional haircuts at traditionally low prices by traditionally male Barbers. You can't get better than that if what you're looking for is just something really simple basic and pretty quick. That said they do take time and care on their haircuts and don't just churn them out, so this place comes recommended as far as I'm concerned. read more

My bother who has been going to Jimmys Barber Shop (and previously Gord's Barber Shop) for years and lives in Blenheim was in yesterday to get his hair cut and who has had a dramatic weight loss due to a serious diagnosis could tell that Jimmy was "laughing at him" as there was no other reason/conversation for Jimmy to be laughing while he was cutting his hair. My brother always tips Jimmy $1 as well but when Jimmy goes to Jazbah in Chatham and orders drinks he never tips my brother who use to work there. Shame on you Jimmy!!!!!!! read more

Literally the worst haircut I've ever received. The first time I went to Jimmy's I received a poor haircut, but like anything else I was willing to give it a second chance. The next time around, it was even worse. Asked for an inch off the top and Jimmy practically shaved my head to a centimetre in length! Couldnt believe my eyes. I will admit Jimmy himself is a heck of a nice guy, very pleasant to talk to. His hair cutting skills, however, leave something to be desired. Even at the price of $13 I would definitely recommend finding another shop that knows what they're doing. Will not be returning read more

I wear my hair fairly short on the sides and half length styled losely on the top with a pompadour. I Asked for half off the top and a #2 on the side. Ended up with a horrific botched buzzcut. Never again! read more

Walked in 10 minutes after opening to ensure I could get a quick cut (Saturday). Big hello from Jimmy, 5 chairs, 5 barbers. George at back welcomed me and I sat down for a quick professional 13 dollar cut. Place was booming and all chairs full within 10 minutes. A place like this doesn't get this busy 10 minutes after opening if they have bad cuts, it been in business for decades and its easy to see why, THIS is a barber! Nothing fancy on decor, no messing around, friendly banter, good cut and trim, wife is happy, I am happy. Will be my regular place from now on. read more

Horrible haircut. Jimmy doesn't listen to a word you say and can't see a thing. Do NOT let jimmy cut your hair

Decent place for the simple cuts.. not for extreme styles. I usually have my hair cut by Jimmy...

such a sweetheart - loved it all, great cost - will take my sons again !!! thanks !!! best ever and great cost

See the negative reviews on Jimmy and they are right on the ball. Does not matter what kind of haircut you ask for as he has one standard cut which is to buzz the hair off. Avoid at all costs unless that is the cut you prefer. If you do find you need to go to Jimmy's get Artors or his brother Visar to do your cut. That said, they don't seem to have regular hours or days so hit and miss if they are there. Phone ahead. See my lesson learned below. I was there today and only Jimmy was in first thing in the am so I asked when waited approx 45 min. despite assurances from Jimmy during my wait that Artors was arriving anytime. I advised Jimmy at that point I would step out for 10-15 min and asked he hold my place should Artors arrive. I got back and indeed Artors was there and already had a customer so no worries. However, there was another person sitting there that then spoke up and said he was next and he had called ahead because he had to get to work. I advised him and Artors that I had been waiting for an hour and had asked Jimmy to hold my spot. Artors finished up and then when I got up to go next it became zoo as the customer who called insisted it was his turn. The other barber who had arrived just before I had left (don't go to him either - he learned his trade from Jimmy) then got involved and said because I stepped out that I had to go to the back of the line. A shouting match ensure so I left as I was in a no win situation. I would have felt that I would have gotten a crappy haircut even if I won my arguements so I left and will never ever step foot in this place again. BTW Jimmy did not speak up during this shouting match so he won't have your back. read more

Every time i go here they always rush my hair like they have somewhere to be this place has decent customer service and cheap cuts only 13$ but regardless every time i go home and fix up some some part of my hair that they missed...i think i only got a fade i was happy with once and it was from the young lady working read more

I like this place- the haircuts are simple and straight forward, and if I don't like it I can always wear a hat for a couple of weeks until it grows out. Great prices for Victoria which is one expensive city and, as a previous poster said, a great big window for perving. read more