Service and value great cut! Went in scruffy and came out sharp! Owner did a great job! read more

These guys continue to be amazing. I have been going to get my haircut here for years. John has always taken care of me and he is a stellar guy! It's good to make an appointment at least a week beforehand because they really do fill up. But they also have cancellations as well so feel free to use the wait list if you can only do it on a certain day. Go through the website to do this. The guys are very crass and friendly with each other so you can't be a prude here. Vibe is really chill and cool though. They will take care of you but good to be respectful to them. Parking is on the street and can be difficult at times but there is a garage really close by across the park median. Had to park here a few times usually on the weekends. read more

literally one of the best haircuts I've ever had and I ain't no spring chicken. I was visiting someone in Northern KY and needed a haircut so picked Spanky's (not so randomly, thanks to Yelp). I scheduled an appointment with John based on him wearing a Misfits tee in his profile pic (yay punk rock!). He was awesome. Super friendly but not intrusive, seemed to understand immediately how I wanted my hair cut, and there's not much of it left so I'm a little picky lol. The vibe of the whole shop is fantastic and I could tell how much their regular customers (of all ages) love it there. I'm not even kidding, I come to this area 3-4 times a year and from now on, will always get my hair cut at Spanky's. Thanks John and Spanky!! read more

Great vibes. Better service! I go to Dave. Followed him from another shop. You can't go wrong with Spanky's! One of, if not the best cut you will ever get!! read more

Made an appointment with David and he was phenomenal! I showed him what I was going for and he replicated it perfectly! Found my new local barber and will definitely be returning. Very cool lil shop with a ton of art and good tunes, friendly and professional read more

I usually don't write reviews but felt compelled after my regrettable visit to this barber's shop. My main objective was a simple and neatly done haircut -- a requisition that unfortunately fell on deaf ears. Now, I am left to question their judgment as, despite their reputation, I was given the worst haircut in my entire life. The man that cut my hair was the owner. He was friendly and we started the haircut well with the usual chit chat of how I'd like my hair to be cut. Since this was my first time that this man was cutting my hair, I decided to show a visual reference in addition to what I though my were easy to follow directions. The owner then proceeded to disregard the pictures/directions I gave him and totally disregarded my instructions, then gave his interpretation of what I was asking for. My straightforward request for a classic taper fade resulted in a cringe-worthy asymmetrical cut. It was clear that precision and attention to detail, which ought to be a core strength of a barber, were notably lacking. My disappointment deepened as I saw that I now had 4-5 inch length bangs as well on my forehead. To add salt to the wound, the prices there were significantly above the average, which would have been justified had the service matched. However, this was not the case. The resulting haircut was a poor shadow of what I asked for and something I certainly did not expect from a barbershop of such high acclaim. Two stars, will not be returning. read more

Spanky's is a trip back in time. I've been looking for a new place to get my hair cut. I've long been someone who just goes to Great Clips and walks out feeling a moderate level of disappointment. I decided to try something new and venture into Spanky's. PLEASE NOTE: Spanky's is CASH ONLY. I'm glad I noticed this before venturing in. It's $25 for a haircut, so make sure that you hit up an ATM before coming. I'd recommend checking in front of the shop and on Philadelphia for parking. I set up an appointment online the day prior and had my hair cut by Mike. Upon arriving, I was offered a drink from the fridge and waited as Mike finished up with another client. Mike had some great tips to give my hair some more volume. I also noticed that he took more time on giving an even fade. At the end of the haircut, warm shaving cream was applied to the back of my neck and it was shaved with a straight razor. Something about the smell of the shaving cream, the warmth, and the throwback environment is super therapeutic and experiential. It might sound simple/meaningless, but you won't get an experience like that at Great Clips. read more

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Always leave feeling good. Price is more than fair, currently $35 for a haircut and its always worth it. They take their time but get you done within 30 minutes. Most of the barbers are good dudes and create a good atmosphere. Great place to get a man's haircut. read more

Always the right haircut at Spanky's! I only use Spanky. I saw he was taking bookings at his new Covington shop on Mainstrasse so I tried the new shop. It's really nice! I love the huge neon clock and the vintage feel that is so unique to Spanky and his team of professional barbers. The location is easy to get to from the highway and parking was free! Now that I think about it, I don't think I've ever been to Mainstrasse during the day. The location has a pleasant, small-town kind of feel that really lends itself to the surrounding neighborhood. Anyway, Spanky's reputation follows him to the new store and it looks like you can walk-in and grab a haircut anytime, though you might want to book online if you want the master himself. read more

Great cuts and even greater dudes. Atmosphere is that of a classic barber shop. Always good music playing and the guys there are a fun crew to hang with. They also are all amazing at their craft. Been a customer for 4 years now and always looking forward to my next cut! read more

They were wonderful and very patient with my 5 year old! They were able to work us in their schedule last minute. We didn't realize they only accept cash and we didn't have cash on us but they were very understanding to let us come back after stopping at the atm across the street. read more

I usually don't like to do this but I got a haircut the other day from them and I asked for them to barley take any of the top and they decided to basically buzz my head. This wouldn't be a problem but I have to go to school with this and get made fun of. Also if I spend 40$ on a haircut it better be good. Overall I don't recommend this place. read more

It sucks that they can't take late arrivals because things happen oh well we will be taking our business and money somewhere else ‍

The atmosphere when you walk in has a retro feel, all the barbers are great and give above high quality haircuts. I've been going here for almost a year and they will continue to have my business. read more

Wonderful addition to the neighborhood. I've been going here for about a year and Mike is my guy. The difference was noticeable immediately. The first time I went in for a consult, he let me know my part went the opposite way my hair grew. My hair has laid much better since. I've had both long and short hair when getting a cut, and both have been excellent. read more

Our group was in town for a wedding and Spanky's took care of us. We all walked out looking better than we did when we came in, I would go back again with no hesitation! read more

I've been going to Spanky's for several months and have been beyond pleased with every aspect. While Mike typically cuts my hair, I scheduled online and noticed they had same day "Apprentice Appointments" available which was awesome. Knowing the level of standards they carry in my previous experiences, I knew the apprentice had to be at the same level as the Barbers/Stylists that cut me previously. I have to say that Travis far exceeded what I expected. Had I not been advised he was an apprentice, I would have never guessed. The cut was amazing and he was super cool. We all know that sometimes barbers "force" convo and it doesn't go very well, but it was the furthest from the case here. It seems like everyone knew everyone and there were moments of communal conversations. I know it was a haircut but It was genuinely fun. Great people, great atmosphere and no better Barbers in the area. It is CASH ONLY and at $25 ($20 Apprentice Prices) it's an absolute steal. They take their time and do it right. Straight razor on the neck is phenomenal, clean lines and they all take their time instead of trying to just turn the seat over. Expect a 15+ minute cut. I believe 20-30 is the norm but please don't quote me on that. While I was there, some JERK actually said "Can you hurry this up". I almost died and wanted to smack him from my chair. If you are in a hurry, obviously they will accommodate to the best of their ability BUT.. quality and finished product is the standard and they do not cut corners (hair pun). So, I would and will recommend to everyone and I hope you ask for Travis. Amazing! read more