Great local spot. Talented stylist / Barber . Friendly and an overall great cut. If you are looking for a good dot well you found one

In town for jury duty and had to skip my usual cut. Walked in on our lunch break and Ariel was able to take a walk in. Ariel was extremely professional and the cut was great. He did exactly what I needed and wanted. Thank you Ariel. read more

I had one of the best haircuts ever today from A.J. Both AJ and the owner of the shop were present ... extremely personable and professional .... Highly recommend this shop. read more

The Barber Pole - Barbers Near Me - Martinez, California

Overdue update... It became increasingly difficult to get a good razor fade here. The owner seemed so angry every time I asked for one, and would make sure I knew it by hitting my head with his clippers. He constantly talked mad crap about his employees and joked about getting rid of them. Ultimately, I had to find a new place. I won't be back. read more

Came in yesterday asked if they took walk ins the barber Rick was nice enough to give me a cut before he left for the day. Needless to say I've found my new barber. Great haircut, good vibe small shop, and good priced to beat. Highly recommend read more

Updating my previous review! I've taken my son here every month since then. Ariel always takes great care of my little guy. All the barbers are talented and amazing at their craft. You can't go wrong here! read more

I started coming here a few years ago and have always left Ariel's chair feeling brand new. The vibe is great, the people are awesome. Ariel is 100% my guy. I'll always book w/ him. I'm always satisfied w/ the cut and he even hooked me up w/ color these last few times. Went from dark brown to a perfect silver/white look in just a few weeks w/ the low fade. It's always cool seeing a female barber doing her thing at this spot, as well. Crystalyn is fantastic and won't let you leave until your cut and color is perfect. Highly recommend these guys. Y'all better tip them well! read more

The Barber Pole - Barbers Near Me - Martinez, California

Ariel did a fantastic job. I told him what I wanted and he knew exactly what I was talking about and did it. At other places I have shown pictures and given more details and even then they end up not fully executing what I wanted. Prices were reasonable and in line with what I've paid elsewhere. I'll definitely be going back. read more

I go to Barber pole to get my grandsons hair done, and I'm super happy with the services I receive every time five stars

BE ADVISED THERE ARE TWO LOCATIONS SAME OWNER Called early on Sunday before opening to make sure they're open today, was told walk ins start at 10. Show up 930 thinking I'm going to be first. It's now 10:18 and nobody here. Call them back and come to find out they're at another location and full until 1130. Would have been good information to tell me when I called that YOU'RE AT A SPECIFIC LOCATION TODAY. Would have been great if he had told me to come right over and he'll get me in next since I've been waiting at the other location. Never coming back, I hope someone wastes your time too. read more

Read the reviews and planned on having my teenage son give it a try. The man that answered the phone was rude and when I asked if they had any openings he said come in after 10 and hung up on me. I don't think so, with several barber shops in the area they need to work on basic customer service. Walnut Creek Barber shop here we come....... Ariel the owner contacted me after seeing this review and was very kind. Offered a free haircut for my son but we'd already gone elsewhere. Thank you Ariel read more

We get my sons hair cuts here. We can book last minute and it's easy to get to and park. Ariel's great!

Nimoy is a great barber.He is friendly, has an outgoing personality, listens to your hairstyle wishes and asks relevant questions to clarify your haircut wishes before the clipping begins. I am totally happy with my haircut and would recommend him if you want a quality haircut at a reasonable price. read more

I've been coming here for a couple years now. Omar is my go to barber for my kid and I. He's awesome great patience with the little ones and he leaves us looking sharp. Great prices and service. Book your appointments online he tends to book fast! Omar you the BESTTTT!!! read more

Love the crew here. Angel is awesome, he cuts my hair. Omar, the other barber is super nice as well. The environment and atmosphere does matter. Highly recommend this place. They're skilled, they care and they're great to chat with. read more

Omar kills it, highly recommend it! Clean, easy and well priced.

I've been coming here for quite a while now, and they always take care of me whether it's the dude with the taquero apron on or the short dude that looks like Sid, they always do a great job. Best barber shop out 10/10 would recommend. read more

A great place for a very good haircut. This is my second time here. I came back, so he's worth supporting. Ariel is a very nice guy. read more

I like this place. Barbara the Barber is great. She is very nice and does a great job. It is only $15 for a haircut which is pretty reasonable nowadays and she is good with the clippers. I love coming here because Barbara is so down to earth and the clients that come here are as well. The conversation is always interesting and they are never in a hurry. Check it out, you wont be sorry. It's next to the old post office as pacheco turns into martinez. read more

Return yesterday for a second try as the first was pretty good; this time greeted by Ariel himself and invited to take a seat in his chair. Ariel asked me what I wanted, asked a few questions and went to work. I've wanted a flattop, but was told by Mondo my hair wasn't long enough at my last visit. Though I did really like the cut from Mondo, I really wanted to go back after more than a decade to a flattop. Ariel assured me that I could be back to a full flattop by my next visit, and would start it off today leveling out the playing field. When I returned home my wifey said wow that is a great cut! Thanks Ariel and I'll see you in just a few weeks to finish the flattop off. read more

We were nervous about our sons first haircut but referred by a friend. When we got there everyone was very friendly and encouraging to our one year old. Our son had the most adorable haircut and now even one whimper throughout the whole ordeal. Would definitely recommend th read more

I've gotten my haircut by Ariel, Omar, and most recently Javier. All 3 gave great haircuts. You can't go wrong with any of them cutting your hair. You should start using their website to book appointments though as they are usually busy on the weekends. read more

Went in for the first time yesterday for a cut. I got a chance to talk with Jimmy (?) for a while. Real nice and great to talk to. Had to leave to go grab my kids but when I returned I got to work with the owner Barbara. I was on the fence with a new look I was looking for. A new kind of cut. I shared my thoughts with Barbara. She took the time to listen and gave her professional advice. I was wanting to go with an all bald look or keep the hair. I took her advice and kept the hair. Now I have had my hair cut with a few others prior and they both messed up the cut. I explained to Barbara the cut I needed and wanted and she nailed it. Loved my cut. Great length all over. Above all I really appreciated that she took the time to listen heard what I needed and showed she cared. Thanks Barbra for a great cut. You are my new Barber! read more

Decided to come here on a whim..... And I'm glad I did. The Barber Pole has recently changed owners. Never came here with the past owners, But Ariel seems to be on his way. Got a great haircut at a great price. Ariel even helped me with some tips on styling my hair. If you haven't been here, come on down. I will defiantly be back. read more

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I took my brother here as he was new to the area. We were both pleased with his haircut and beard trim. Ariel has reasonable prices and is usually easy to get into even without an appointment. read more

The owner takes pride in his work and cares about customers. I've been coming here for almost a year now and does a great job on the haircut and amazing on the shave. read more

Great cut and the owner is solid ... 20$ and I'm satisfied. I'll definitely be back, thanks Ariel ...

I was looking for a place to get an easy haircut and I wanted to avoid a wait. I jumped on yelp and came across this place as it is very close to home and had great reviews. I called them up and they told me the wait wasn't bad, so, I went down there. Everybody there was very pleasant. I got my haircut by Jimmy. It was my first time there so I introduced myself and we began to chat. Turns out we were both veterans, him being a veteran of Vietnam, and myself a much younger veteran of the Iraq war. We talked about Army stuff and about school. It was a nice chat. After the cut was finished, I asked Jimmy what the damage was and he told me no charge and thanked me for my service. It was a very kind gesture, so, I gave him a tip and thanked everybody and left. I will definitely be going back! read more

Friendly environment, reasonable pricing, and organized when it comes to appointments. Highly recommended if you want to get a nice haircut. These guys get the job done ! read more

I was looking for a new barber in the area and gave The Barber Pole a try. Ariel did an awesome job on the haircut, exactly how I asked for. The Barber Pole is a great little spot that I will continue to be my go to spot in the 925. The shop is small and would recommend making an appointment ahead of time during busy days such as Fridays and weekends. Prices are very reasonable and the customer service is top notch. read more

SO UNPROFESSIONAL!!! Went in for a lash lift with CRYSTALYNN BAKER. Felt uncomfortable immediately being a female, as soon as I walked in there is no clear check in area, I just got a bunch of dirty looks from the guys working there and was yelled at by one asking me why I was there. It was obvious that they didn't want to deal with me at all. I told them, then I had to wait about another 10 minutes after my appt. was supposed to start for CRYSTALYNN BAKER to show. It was my first lash lift ever but I had been doing lots of research and I honestly just consider myself lucky that this girl didn't blind me or maim my face with chemicals. She charged me $60 for nothing basically. Got no results bc she put way too much glue on my lashes to adhere them to the rollers. I was pulling glue off my eyelids the next day! After I was done she really rushed me out the door now I know it was because she didn't want to give me enough time to look at my lashes bc she knew she messed up. I called her back the next day to ask if she would fix it like a good hairdresser/barber would. She said she made an appt for two weeks out, it came and went, SHE NEVER PUT ME IN THE BOOKS BC SHE DIDNT WANT ME BACK. CRYSTALYNN BAKER and THE BARBER POLE are GARBAGE!!!! read more

I don't usually trust my hair to barbers as I have had bad experiences in the past, but Ariel at The Barber Pole gave me an attentive cut and an even better beard trim. He can expect another visit from me soon. Bravo sir, bravo. read more

After my barber retired, it took me months before I found someone who I could entrust with providing the same level of consistency as well as professionalism. Omar (Lopez) does an excellent job, and the appointment set-up makes it that much more convenient. I believe the website is WWW.OTHEBARBER.COM. In all of my experience, I never had to wait to be seen; the moment I walk in the door, Omar is ready to cut my hair. Go on the website, make an appointment, and see for yourself. read more

Best cut in the bay! Ariel is attentive and very creative! I would travel 3086 miles to have him cut my hair. And I do.

I use to pass by this place all the time and never really thought about checking it out but one day I said screw it ill go check it out and see whats up. I came in and immediately knew this spot was chill. Ariel was super cool and was easy to talk too. He had college football on the tv which was nice and got me out pretty quick with a clean cut. Definitely a spot to check out. read more

I had a great experience here. I went in for a cut and to get my beard trimmed. Barbara was very friendly and listened to my preferences. I've got longer curly hair and most of the time I pay someone to cut it I hate it and end up just buzzing my head the next day. My hair looks great and my beard looks better than it ever has. The prices are good and for once I feel great about spending money on a haircut. Keep in mind they are CASH ONLY, not really a problem just something to be aware of. read more

First time I've been here. The cut was okay but it is nothing like I asked for. I wanted to change up my style making it clear I didn't want the same cut I usually get which is a disconnected combover. Making it clear I wanted a slicked back undercut he continued to cut my hair into a combover style. He also took way more off the top than I asked for. read more

Ariel was the first to ever do my undercut. He was fast and super friendly. I shall be back! Thank you :)

Best hair cut I've ever gotten, the shop is clean and the gentleman who owns it is amicable and extremely talented. So long as I live in Martinez, I will never go anywhere else for a cut! Ariel, the dude that runs this shop, is so nice, he once drove me home after my cut because my car had been totaled earlier in the week super cool honest guy, with an incredible talent for helping men become their maximum potential of handsome. read more

Barbara sold the place and now cuts hair somewhere else.