I've dabbled with a fair few barbers in Belfast but I've never really found the place for me, that…read moreis until now! Being a ginger as soon as my hair gets over a certain length it starts to glow and become a ginger fro so I need to keep it trimmed and until now I haven't had a barber who did such a good job in sheering it down as James at Skinny Isaac's. Before I get in to the cut itself, I must mention the decor and set up at SI's. The place oozes suave sophistication. The black and white tiled floor is a throwback to old school barber shops yet the wall murals and ornamental guitars create a modern feel. They've clearly taken a look back at everything that was good about traditional barbering and added the new modern modern twists to improve their craft. There's an airy feel to the second floor premises, sun light bathes the studio creating a really nice environment to relax in. One thing to note is that you'll have to make an appointment at SI's. They will be booked up mist days so make sure you call first thing to see if you can get a slot. They are also open Monday's (during Queens term time) which is a bonus. A haircut will set you back £16 - an absolute bargain once you experience the attention to detail each barber puts in to their work. All in all a five star service and a top notch hair cut. I won't be going anywhere else in the future!

I'm new in the city, so googled for best budget barbers in Belfast. Few 5 star ratings, city center…read morelocation and guitars in the pictures was more than enough. I didn't call to book my time so had to wait (only) 15-20 minutes and got a very good haircut. Really happy! Kevin did a great job and was very friendly and communicative. Also, the atmosphere there is very chilling with rap beats on. Recommend! - Remis

Great service! Would definitely recommend…read more Although the price seems a little high for a mens cut, the service is by far worth it.

Called into this place on Friday after my friend recommended it, what I wasn't aware of with Man…read moreAbout Town was the great service you receive as well as a top quality haircut, a facial, a neck and back massage and your hair washed and styled as well, really is top quality and very unique experience at a very reasonable price. Will def be back.

Being an ex-pat and missing my days at the old school barbershops in the dirty south and LA, Jays…read moreprovided not only an environment encompassed by cool & smooth, but they also delivered a haircut that I've never had beyond the hair & makeup trailer on a movie set. A man's haircut defines him at first glance so let the barbers at Jay's deliver.

Jay really is the best barber in town! Never disappointed and always a great buzz and atmosphere in…read morethe shop every time I go in! Treats all of his customers like they are his pals. Top lad!

Amazing visit once again this morning great hair cut relaxed with a great lady lots of chat makes…read moreyou feel very welcome

Right slap bang in the city centre is Belfast Barbering company - I called in here for a quick snip…read morea few days before Flying to San Fran - wanted to look my best didn't I? Popped in at about 10am and the lonely barber told me that I needed an appointment - yep it's one of those barbers - no walk ins! So I went and perched myself at Starbuck and called to see if they had any appointments available and luckily they did - not sure why I couldn't do this when I walked in, but hey, rules are rules I suppose. Anyway I managed to get an appointment for 11:30am and the female barber was great - I explained I had my hair chopped a few weeks back and I just wanted a wee trim. She obliged and cut it perfectly, even stopping intermittently to ask me was it looking ok - I like this as often I just keep quite and let them work away and then I get up out of the chair hating how my ginger quiff looks and wishing I had stopped them, but it's all too awkward. Anyway I was in and out in 20 minutes, no waiting around due to the appointment process and I was only charger £11 which is a snip (get it? Snip?).

Having moved from student and upper-middle class haven Stranmillis to the city centre I found…read moremyself at a loss, where do I get my haircut now? After trying a few places I wondered into this barbers just a two minute walk from my apartment. It was a soaking wet day (as days often are in this city of rain) and I had finally had enough of a mop of hair that any number of wax and gel products had failed to style. I'm still not sure of her name but the barber who generally cuts my mop is always spot on. Cheery and chatty, without being overly talkative about topics so banal you want the world to implode. Quick and efficient. It's always what I wanted. I can't stand the process of the actual haircut, but when it's complete there is always a sigh of relief. Granted, this is certainly not the cheapest place to go in the city centre area, and there are certainly much more 'old school' barbers charging significantly less, but I think it's worth it. £11.50 for a trim, steep? Perhaps, but it's only every couple of months... I just suck it up.

Ok, so the husband needed a hair cut and his usual salon was closed so he made a daring break from…read moretradition and tried Peter Oliver. He's a hard man to please so when he came back very happy with his haircut, I knew it was safe to take my son there. No 1 son has the most oddly thick tufty hair you've ever seen so taming it isn't easy but the lovely Spanish lady who cut it did a really good job. She happily put up with his grumpy monosyllabic conversation and valiantly worked round his nodding head when he almost fell asleep. A kids cut cost £9.95 which isn't the cheapest I've paid but better that than getting a one style suits all job done in the barbers for a few pounds less. The interior of the salon is absolutely gorgeousand I was particularly impressed by the original oil paintings on the walls. Whoever did the interior design really knows what they're about. Nice cup of tea for me was a nice touch too.

Having recently moved into the area, I was looking for a place to have my hair cut. There were some…read morebarber shops closer, but I was intrigued by the other reviews and I wasn't disappointed. Laura cut my hair the way I wanted it to be done. I've had mediocre haircuts for much more money so I'll definitely be back. And yes, the interior of the place is also nice.

Proper old school barber's - I went along with my other half to Cambridge's and really felt like…read moreI'd gone back in time, but in a really good way! They have a dark wooden Bannister around the waiting area with lots of magazines to be read whilst I waited. The staff really know what they are doing and my partner has always been really impressed with their service!

I've had a few cuts with Sean and the crew over the years, and on a drive up the Lisburn road, and…read moreI thought I'd stop in get my 'barnet' fixed. Busy as usual when I arrived but with 4 barbers working, it's not long till I'm in the chair. I may have alluded before that I'm not 'hip' or 'trendy'. It's certainly the case with hairstyles too, but Sean was quick to give me some advice and selected a cut which would be easy for me to maintain. It's important to say what an impact a good haircut can have. That little boost of self esteem can help make a good day become a great day, and with an added bonus of having some craic while being attended to. I look forward to calling in again, perhaps next time I'll try a Turkish shave. Who knows!!

if I could put 0 stars I would've put 0. Don't know which person it was but he will start shaping…read moreup your hairline without even asking you and mess it up BIG time and will claim that it looks good. I let him know that it was a horrible looking haircut and I still paid full price. Horrendous barber.

A great barbershop that I've been going to for years. Really experienced & friendly barbers who…read moregive you exactly the haircut you ask for. Fantastic shave available after which you won't need to shave again for days it's so close.

This wee barbers is in a pretty bizarre place. Its in Great Northern Mall, which is basically part…read moreof Great Victoria Street bus and train station. This is a bit of a double edged sword to be honest. Its handy if you are catching a train or bus, but whoever is going to be hanging around the bus and train station with enough time to get a hair cut? As others have said this is kind of inbetween a salon and a barbers, but is a bit too much like a barbers for my liking. I'm a bit of a salon lover and like taking my time with my haircuts. The prices are pretty standard and I haven't heard any complaints from anyone who has went in here to get their ears lowered. Pretty decent, but just not for me.

I cannot work this out. How often do you go to a bus station to get a haircut? I tend to go here to…read moreget my bus, and on a very rare (and unfortunate) occasion to get a train. And sometimes if I find myself at the bus station with a hangover or quite thirsty, I might get myself an over priced fry or a lovely little glass of fruit juice. Very rarely do I ever go there and get a haircut. In fact, I've never even considered it. I've used that beautiful little gem (minor sarcasm) of the Europa bus station many times and never have I ever seen someone in this place. Perhaps this is the finest hairdressing establishment in the whole of Belfast. I don't know, but if it is located in the bus station, if is not going to be good.

I visit James every 2 weeks for a cut and have been doing so for a number of years. The owner…read moreNatalie never forgets a face and really epitomises the term "local business owner". At less then £10 for a men's cut, this place is really reasonable. You can even enjoy a free cup of coffee of tea & read the latest daily newspapers while you wait. Natalie is a very friendly person and can certainly fill the awkward silence that most experienced hairdressers cannot, while you are sitting in the chair. This shop is located directly opposite Union Street Bar meaning you can also have a spot of pub grub while your down there. Oh and they offer a range of services such as waxing, threading etc. Parking is available from 60p per hour in the public car park only 100 meters away.