5 Montréal barbers that are turning heads
Montréal is full of excellent barber shops for all styles and budgets. Whether you are looking for a downtown fade, a line-up on the Plateau or a beard trim in Verdun, here is our selection of the best barbers in Montréal.
This guide presents the Montréal barbershops that stand out for their range of services, the uniqueness of the experience offered and the quality of online reviews. With our advice in mind, you will be able to find the ideal barber in Montréal to suit to your look, your needs and your budget without spending hours comparing salons.
Address: 1285 Atateken Street
Facebook: Les Coiffeurs
Google: 4.9 rating
Located in a former bar in the Village, the Les Coiffeurs salon welcomes customers of all kinds in a refined decor and a relaxed atmosphere. Women have access to a comprehensive range of high-end services including styling and colouring, while men choose it for the precision and care taken in their barber-style haircuts. Whether you want a fade, a crew cut or an undercut, virtuoso Jimmy Primeau and his team counsel their clients in order to define the style that best meets their needs and the desired look. To elevate the experience, this LGBTQ+ friendly salon offers a latte or a glass of wine while the talent of its professionals are at the service of style.
Address: Plateau Mont-Royal/ Verdun
Instagram: @LaBaraqueMTL
Google: 4.9 rating
The Baraque du Barbier offers its male clientele a broad range of haircuts and cosmetic services at affordable prices in Montréal. You can notably receive a line-up, a traditional shave with hot towel, or a complete set including the cut, a facial and a drink. The salon stands out for the quality of its customer service, particularly for the speed and consistency of its responses to largely positive online reviews. Clients have access to Baraque du Barbier at two locations in Montréal: on Saint-Denis Street, on the Plateau-Mont-Royal, and on Wellington Street, in Verdun.
Address: Old Montréal, Downtown and Griffintown.
Instagram: @LaMaisonPrivée
Google: 4.8 rating
Maison Privée is much more than a traditional Montréal barber shop: it’s a perfect mix of culture, music and expertise in men’s hairdressing. We chose this salon for its high-end service aimed at customers of all ages in a unique environment. Maison Privée offers a full range of men’s cosmetic services, including haircuts, beard trims, razor shaves and children’s haircuts. Founded and led by young entrepreneurs, the salon embodies a modern vision of the barber experience in Montréal and is aimed at men who wish to assert their identity through their style.
Address: 4424 Saint-Denis Street/ 3585 Ontario Street East
Instagram: @LaChapelleBarberShop
Google: 4.7 rating
Since 2016, La Chapelle has been welcoming male clients, with or without an appointment, in its two salons, located on the Plateau and in the Hochelaga district. The salon stands out for its classic cuts, beard trims and old-fashioned shaves, all using 100% vegan products. Its approach is based on “old school” barber techniques combined with modern and avant-garde touches. The quality of service offered by the La Chapelle team is particularly distinguished by its welcoming, inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere.
Address: 2175 de la Montagne Street
Instagram: @TheCloakRoom
Google: 4.6 rating
The Maison Cloakroom is a one-stop shop for men in Montréal that combines barber shop, tailored clothing store and cocktail bar. Ideally located in the city centre, Barbier Cloakroom offers its male clients the experienced services of its highly qualified barbers. The cuts offered in the private salon in the showroom area of the Maison Cloakroom are performed with scissors and/or clippers and can be done in as little as 15 minutes for beard maintenance, or in one hour and 15 minutes for the full service, including haircut and beard trimming. Barbier Cloakroom is a refined choice in downtown Montréal for guests who want to relax with a drink while letting high-caliber artists redefine their look.
Steven Ross
Steven Ross is a communications professional specializing in tourism, culture, and entertainment, with nearly 20 years of experience in both Quebec and international contexts.
He holds a Master’s degree in Tourism Development, with a specialization in the performance of cultural and event destinations. He has held roles within several major tourism and cultural institutions in Montreal, including Cirque du Soleil, Montréal Pride, the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art, Germain Hotels, and the Greater Montreal Hotel Association.
With expertise in writing and content creation related to Montreal tourism, Steven has an in-depth knowledge of the city’s festivals, hospitality sector, cultural scene, and tourist attractions. Passionate about the metropolis, he closely follows the evolution of its tourism and event industry throughout the year.