Been here a couple of times now. Was highlighted on WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler. This barber shop is a family owned and operated business right across Hillsborough Street from NC State University. Husband (Richard), Wife, and Nephew (Houston) are friendly, fun and great at cutting and shaving. Gets crowded during the day, especially when schools in session. I try to go at 7 am when they open. read more

My go to barbershop when my regular hairdresser is unavailable. always do a complete job. If I didn't color my hair, I would look no further! Friendly, and hardly ever a long wait. does a very good job. And the hot lather around the neck is a super plus! read more

Was a pleasant visit and the barber was a race fanatic. Conversation was great and the hair cut worht it.

I have been going into Man Mur for years and they are simply the best. The feeling I get when I walk through the door is so welcoming I just love it. They give the best haircuts in town!!! read more

I have been going there for the last 3 years. Being right next to campus as a student at state makes it super convient. They are super friendly and know what they are doing ,recconmend if you are in ROTC or military. If you want a good hair cut that isnt expensive, they are the place to go too. Super friendly and make you feel welcomed. read more

This crew just makes my husband's day when he visits, as a walk-in & in a hurry. They do a very clean job, just as he likes it. Some places cut too much off no matter what. These guys listen & he's happy every time read more

Update: My old review is below. The guy who gave me the worst haircut I've ever had is long gone. The folks who run it now are great, Donna and Richard. Thankfully they survived the state government's lockdowns for "2 weeks to slow the spread". If you want a barber shop - not a hair salon, I recommend Man Mur. I worry that with the overdevelopment of Raleigh, the real estate the small businesses here sit on is going to be sold - and apartments put up. That's what developers do in Raleigh now and it's ruining the city. And we'll lose places like this shop and the great shoe store and shoe repair next door. read more

Excellent customer service, the barbers are friendly and know how to cut hair. They've also transitioned well by adding a number of precautions to ensure health and safety of the customers. read more

Very professional, since I moved here from ny I haven't been able too find a barber who uses a straight razor along with an air compressor too get the hair off except here they do it all I highly recommend. read more

Glad to be back in Richards chair at the Man-Mur Barbershop! Richard & Donna cutting hair! Come on down! read more

Man-Mur Barber Shop - Well Richard, it'll grow back, right? - Barbers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Best haircut I've had in forever!! It was my first time getting my haircut and I was treated like a regular.

Note: This is a barber shop - not a salon. They cut hair...I think you can get a shave, but they are barbers - not stylists. Here, you shall find BARBERS: **barber (bärbr) n. One whose business is to cut hair and to shave or trim beards.** ...and that's what they do! I'm very picky about who I let cut my hair. While in the military, it was the on-base barber who would cut it...but being stationed in so many different places made it difficult to have a barber who would cut it the 'right' way...so when I finished up in the military, finding a barber was quite hard. I tried some of those chain haircutting shops...and they all seemed to do it in their own way despite my criticism of the job they had done...and even giving them tips on how to make it better. Most of the time, they wouldn't even cut it evenly or I would find stray hairs that they had missed on the back or sides...and they would do their best to complicate the matter (It's as simple as a trim off the top and a 1/2 on the sides and back...leave the sideburns). I moved to Raleigh in 2009 and looked up Man Mur Barber Shop online; Google offered quite a few good reviews for this place, so I decided to give it a try. Parking is limited as the shop shares spots with the businesses on either side; however, as luck may have it, there is always ONE spot open, almost as though it is reserved for the patron, inviting you in, saying, "this spot is yours...come and get a haircut!" I will admit that my conversation was very minimal during my first visit. Maybe they were wondering about how much I was going to tip (I always tip very well)...but after I paid them a $20 bill and told them to keep the change, they have greeted me with a smile ever since. I've never had any complaints about the jobs they do - they are effective and efficient...in those few minutes, they do pay attention to detail and it comes out just perfect every time! One year's worth of service and I cannot complain. read more

I've been going to Man-Mur since I was a Freshman at NC State in 1993. A couple of times I've had to get a haircut on a Sunday because of business trips and whatnot and every time I go to a 'chain' hair cuttery I immediately regret it. Simply put, no one cuts hair in Raleigh like Man-Mur. I even spent some time out of the state about 10 years ago and would time my haircuts around my trips back to the Raleigh area, as these guys just can't be beat. This is a place as others have mentioned looks like it's in a time warp. The price is currently $14, make sure to give a 15% - 20% tip if you like your cut - it definitely helps a bit on service when you become a return customer. Oh and don't expect anything politically correct to be discussed in this place, the barbers are all quite hilarious. The funniest conversations are when they trash someone who has just left. I like to think I'm interesting enough to be railed on when I walk out but perhaps I'm just boring enough to escape the tom foolery of the barbers. Place is cash only, but on more than one occasion when I was a poor college student I had to walk down to the ATM so I could come back and pay them. If you're a dude looking for a great cut - check it out! Oh and they also just ranked #7 in the US from a Playboy article that ranked the top 10 Barber Shops in America...... so you owe it to yourself!! read more

I had high hopes for this place, and I've read the reviews on Yelp. I always like to start with a positive, so here it goes. Positive: 1) The staff is friendly 2) Though the place was busy, I was serviced quickly Negative: 1) The place borders on unsanitary. The barbers never swept hair from the floor the entire time I was there. 2) The haircuts were hit or miss. Mine wasn't terrible, but I saw some guys walking out of there looking crazy. 3). I was in the chair no longer than ten minutes tops, and that's generous. This place moves them in and sends them packing quickly. To Sum Up: There is a lot of hype around this place, and by all means try them out if you must. I really question whether the reviewers of this establishment have experienced a true, barber experience if this is what passes for a great haircut. My experience was that I left there feeling as though I needed a shower. read more

This place is really right between 3 and 4 stars but other than it being cheap and a traditional barber shop, it just isn't much better than "A-OK". If you are a guy who wants a better haircut than some beauty school dropout can give you at Supercuts but you don't want to spend much more, then go to Man-Mur. I still prefer Ray's Hair Shop downtown but I use Man-Mur when I can't get an appointment. Man-Murr is still only $14 or $15 and they do a decent enough job. It always includes a straight razor shave around the back of your neck and is almost always done by someone with at least 15 years of experience. My only real beef with them is that they kind of rush through it since it is just first come first serve and they don't take appointments. If I use my lunch break to drive there I want to know that I will get a haircut without waiting 40 minutes. Great-Price, location, traditional barber shop Not so great- They rush, no appointments, and a little too much action with the clippers rather than scissors, cash only. read more

Old-school barbershop, probably with linoleum and shelves and chairs that haven't changed since the early 60s. (Although it is rather narrow, not like something out of the movies.) Part of a 'shopping center' with a coffee shop and shoe store. Take a seat briefly and be called up by one of several gentlemen who've been cutting hair for 10 or 30 years. And they'll actually remember some of the more memorable haircuts they gave you 10 years ago, or figure out if they never have. Real simple -- electric clippers, some scissor work, and a straight-edge razor (!) for the sides and neck line. $14 nowadays and not a bad cut to boot. I told them about the various Internet review of the place and they got a real kick out of it... read more

I don't plan on coming back. It's not that I expected much, considering how most Yelp reviewers felt about this place, but I did expect my 14 dollars to go towards more than three minutes in a chair. Three minutes. That's it. And the haircut was sloppy, rushed, and of poor quality. The reviewers on this who are giving this place more than two stars must either be blind or at least inexperienced when it comes to (what I believe) is a good barbering experience. Call me spoiled, but 14 dollars means you're supposed to give me 14 minutes of your time... not less than 5 minutes and a two dollar quality cut. Still, though I felt like a sucker for going to this place, I tipped the guy well enough. I don't recommend going here unless you're in a SERIOUS pinch for time. Otherwise, save your 20 and go elsewhere. read more

Great barber shop. It is straight forward, old school barber shop were you tell them what you want and $14 and 20 minutes later you're on your way with a great cut. Don't come in looking for styling, this place ain't a salon ;) Beware the parking lot, it's a little cramped and hard to get in and out (does provide some comedy / entertainment though watching others.. until it happens to you!). Here's a tip, back in when you park. Wish there were more shops like this around the Raleigh area. It's a long way to drive for me, but it's worth it. They open at 7am. read more

If you use "product", this place is not for you. If you prefer a woman to cut your hair, this place is not for you. If you spend more than 10 minutes a day on your hair, this place is not for you. This shop has changed little since the 1950's. It has fast, reliable service that has catered to a certain client for almost a century. Black & White checkered tile floor, Dueling mirrors on opposing walls and chairs older than you are. They just upgraded the cash register this year from a hand crank model from the 50's to a "modern" electric model from the 80's. I first heard about Man Mur from a couple of friends from NC State University which is just a walk across Hillsborough Street. I was home on leave from the Navy and I needed to get a "Sat" haircut before I went back to the base. Apparently, a large number of ROTC cadets, Reservists, Guardsmen and Law Enforcement Officers have always gone to Man Mur. Three chairs are usually in operation at all times. The barbers have decades of experience and can cut anything you want but keep in mind, this is a place to REMOVE hair that you don't want. Cuts are $16 (recent decennial increase). Shaves are still available. If you want someone to "style" your hair and spend an hour doing it, go somewhere else. The shop was ranked as one of the top ten barbershops in America by Playboy back in 2010. If you want a good haircut at a good price wit a couple of good stories thrown in, this is the place for you. Parking is available in a small lot in front of the shop but, whatever you do, DO NOT park in the pizza joint lot, they tow. read more

My husband has been coming to Man Mur for years and still does when we come back for visits. We drove all the way from Florida for our 10 month old son's first haircut. Mr Cleasey was great! He knew just what to do and our son got a great cut. Now a family tradition! read more

Man-Mur Barber Shop - The lollipop was brilliant! - Barbers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I have been going to Man Mur for years now. I got a good chuckle out of comments I read in two reviews. First the comment if you use product this is not for you. That is so true. I would add if you wear your hair past your collar this place isn't for you either. The other comment I laughed at was that none of the barbers are under 40. That is a complete fabrication as best as I can tell none of the barbers are under 60 :-) Man-Mur is definitely an old school barber shop. The barbers will call you by name and they remeber how you like your hair cut. Which is kind of impressive given how old all the barbers are :-) They went to an electric cash register in the last year. Before that it was one of the old hand crank cash registers. At Man-Mur they don't take American Express they want cash. Hit the ATM before you get there. If you want a flat top there is no where in Raleigh you can get a better one. One thing you will notice is that most of the people getting their hair cut don't look like they need a haircut because their hair is so short. If you want an opportunity to chat with a member of law enforcement get you hair cut at Man-Mur. I am not sure I have gotten a haircut there that I didn't see at least one RPD Officer or Highway Patrolman. read more

After moving to the area three years ago, I went through at least 10 different places to get my haircut. Nothing complex, but my wife is very picky. This is the only place I've gone where she liked the haircut! $14 for the cut, plus they shave your neck with a straight razor. I did almost jump out of the seat the first time they started lathering up my neck... now you've been warned. read more

Old school barbershop here. That means magazines that are at least 10 years old, ye olde barber chairs, and barbers that actually know how to use a straight razor. My cut and shave were both done with the kind of cheerful barberly enthusiasm that makes me love barber shops, and the price was right. read more

Fast, friendly and experienced owner and staff. Cut my hair since 1983, and my kids for over 20 years as well. Thanks.

This is actually the worst haircut I've ever gotten in my life. No where near what I was expecting. Showed pictures for what I wanted and got the opposite. Wish I went somewhere else. read more

Been going here for decades. Nothing fancy, no pretense...just a quality haircut and great conversation. Bring real money and a smile.

Great place to get a haircut!! Been knowing these guys quite a while. Inexpensive and great conversation.

Excellent service, great haircut! I've been coming here every time to get a cut since arriving at NC State and will continue to come as long as I am in the area. I highly recommend this place for a clean haircut and great conversation. read more

Very traditional barber shop. Quick, no frills service. There were three barbers working when I came in, taking walk-ins in rotation as chairs opened up. All three chairs were filled when I arrived but I had no more than a 10 minute wait. The barber asked for some instructions and I told him to just clean up my hair and beard, keeping the same shape and just trimming everything to even it up. I had been steadily letting my beard grow longer since earlier this year. The barber then proceeded to take about a 1/3"-1/2" off my hair and beard. He kept the shape, but took a little too much off all around. He was quick, and didn't charge me for the beard trim. Though with the beard trim, he didn't clean up the lines around my cheeks and neck. Shop does straight razor finish for the back of the neck. read more

Best haircut in Raleigh! Good folks and good conversations! They use straight razors on your neck and the cuts are fast and precise.

I really enjoyed my experience here. They all have barbers licenses. I got a straight blade razor neck shave. They used the blade to clean up my hard part too. $16 for a cut. They know how to cut men's hair here. My new barber shop in Raleigh. read more

Old school...just three to four barbers, no wall of products, no scalp massages, no eyebrow waxes, just the basic haircuts and shaves. But for some reason, it's phenomenal. Have you ever had that haircut experience where they don't need to ask you how you want your hair cut, it just somehow always turns out perfectly? This is that place. Playboy named it as one of the top 10 barber shops in the country, and they're spot on. Nothing fancy, just really good barbers. Note, however, that they do not take credit cards...have cash in hand. read more

If you go here wait on the older gentleman named clecy, he will give you what you ask for and your not in and out of the chair in three minutes. Went through every barber there and he is the only barber not flying through your cut just to get the next guy and gap him up to. Just sit back and watch if they're backed up you'll see. Clecy is the only reason me and my friends come back. Keep up the good work clecy! read more

Just got cut.. and butchered pretty bad. going somewhere else to get it fixed now.. sigh. Not good at all, uneven and no attention to detail. Worst haircut I've ever gotten. read more

I grew up in a small town and went to an old fashioned barber shop all my life. Man Mur met all of my high standards for a barber shop. I went in sat down, and had the best experience I have ever had as far as getting my haircut goes. I did have trouble finding a parking spot because it has its own parking lot for their customers. It was a traditional style barber shop, just chairs, clippers, and magazines. Notice I said BARBER shop, its not a salon. Dont go in there asking for your tips frosted, thatll probably start a conversation that has nothing to do with hair. Go in looking for a haircut and/or shave and a good conversation. Enjoy! read more

Bad experience. Went for a normal hair cut. Careless and arrogant barber - the old main guy. He screwed it.

Worst haircut I have ever had. Asked for a low fade, came out with a high and tight.

If you are tired of inexperienced stylists who were clerking at wal*mart last week, this is your place. I first got a haircut here in August, 1964, and no one has lost a step. read more

Worst shop with least qualified barber! He simply screwed my hair. He doesn't even know how to use scissors and his hands were shaking all the time. I will never go there again. Damn read more

I needed a very quick cut. I don't need a fancy cut--I need the guy to take a #3 blade guard, and run the clippers over my head. I was in and out of this shop in 20 minutes, and it's as good a haircut and beard trim as I have had in Raleigh. Someone complained about the price--it was $14 for me, and my other barber (who doesn't open early enough in the morning, and I needed this cut bad) is $16, so this seemed fine. This is also close to my office at NCSU, so it couldn't be more convenient. And the parking was no problem at 8:30. Verdict: if you like old-school barber shops, you'll like this one. read more