Barber Barber

What Barber Barber does

Barber Barber is a privately held, founder-owned men's barbershop business operating two retail storefronts in North-West England: 3 Barton Arcade on Deansgate in Manchester and 110 College Lane in the Liverpool One shopping centre in Liverpool. The company was founded by Johnny the BaBa, who began his barbershop career at age 13 sweeping floors in Limerick, Ireland. The business positions itself as the UK's only gentlemen-only barbershop, differentiating through a Victorian-era atmosphere, traditional cut-throat shaving techniques using oils, hot towels, and steam preparation, and a hospitality layer including complimentary full bar or freshly ground coffee. It targets men seeking professional haircuts, beard grooming, and traditional wet shaves in a male-only social environment.

The service portfolio comprises haircuts (Shampoo, Cut and Finish at £24; Clipper Cut All Over at £15; Lil Rascal's children's cut at £19), grooming services (Traditional Cut Throat Shave at £25; Precision Beard Sculpting at £19), a premium bundled experience (The BARBER BARBER Experience at £45), and ancillary offerings (shoe shining from £3 and gift vouchers for all services). Revenue is generated entirely through one-time service fees at the point of sale, with no subscription, membership, or contract-based recurring streams.

The go-to-market is exclusively direct-to-consumer via physical walk-in retail, with no disclosed e-commerce, app, or digital channel. The business operates with 9 employees, no proprietary technology stack (running on a Weebly-built website), no AI/ML capabilities, no external investors or institutional funding, and no documented partnerships, M&A activity, or regulatory matters. Press and media enquiries are routed through Sam Jones of Tunafish Media.

Name

Barber Barber

Website

https://barberbarber.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Barber Barber is a privately held men's barbershop operating two UK storefronts in Manchester and Liverpool, offering traditional haircuts, wet shaves, beard grooming, and shoe shining to gentlemen seeking a men-only grooming environment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Barbershop Services

NAICS

Barber Shops (812111)

akta.pro primary industry

Classic Barbering (Cuts & Styling) (HSALABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beard & Mustache Grooming (HSALABAB), Luxury/High-End Barber Lounges (HSALABAH)

Keywords

• Men's grooming services
• Traditional barbershop
• Beard sculpting
• Wet shaving
• Haircut services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Barbershop Services: One-time service fees for haircuts, shaves, beard grooming, and related men's grooming services. Services range from basic clipper cuts to premium full-service experiences.
2. Shoe Shining: Ancillary service providing shoe shining, offered as add-on to main barbershop services.
3. Gift Vouchers: Prepaid gift vouchers sold for all services, providing upfront cash flow.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Core offering

Barber Barber is a men-only traditional barbershop operating two UK locations (Manchester and Liverpool), delivering haircuts, wet shaves, beard sculpting, shoe shining, and gift voucher sales. Service pricing is fixed and tiered, ranging from a £15 Clipper Cut All Over through £24 Shampoo Cut and Finish and £25 Traditional Cut Throat Shave, up to a £45 'BARBER BARBER Experience' premium package.

Product overview

Barber Barber is a men-only traditional barbershop offering a portfolio of grooming services at two UK locations (Manchester and Liverpool). The core service offerings include haircuts (Shampoo Cut and Finish, Clipper Cut All Over, Lil Rascal's for children), wet shaves (Traditional Cut Throat Shave), beard services (Precision Beard Sculpting), and a premium bundled experience (The BARBER BARBER Experience). Additional services include shoe shining and gift vouchers. The shop positions itself as a destination for gentlemen seeking traditional barbershop culture alongside modern grooming precision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clipper Cut All Over A no-frills clipper-only haircut service priced at £15, targeted at men who want a quick, uniform head of hair length.
• Lil Rascal's A £19 haircut service aimed at younger boys, positioned as a junior offering within the core grooming menu.
• Shampoo, Cut and Finish A £24 haircut service including shampoo and a styled finish, aimed at adult male customers seeking a complete cut-and-finish experience.
• Traditional Cut Throat Shave A £25 traditional wet-shave service using a cut-throat razor, delivering a heritage-style close shave for male customers.
• Precision Beard Sculpting A £19 beard-shaping and sculpting service for men who want defined lines and shaped facial hair beyond a standard trim.
• The BARBER BARBER Experience A £45 premium grooming package — the brand's hero service — bundling haircut, hot-towel, steam, and complimentary drinks into a ritualised men's grooming experience.
• Shoe Shining A from-£3 add-on shoe shining service offered to walk-in customers as part of the gentleman's grooming offering.
• Gift Vouchers Prepaid Barber Barber vouchers that can be purchased and redeemed against any service on the menu, targeted at customers buying gifts for male friends, partners, or family members.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Murdock London: Premium men's barbershops in London offering traditional wet shaves, haircuts, and a hospitality-led gentleman's environment. Direct peer on positioning, service mix, and premium pricing tier.
• Truefitt & Hill: Historic men's grooming brand and barbershop operator offering traditional cut-throat shaves and gentleman's grooming services in the UK. Closely comparable on craft-led, premium, men-only service positioning.
• Ruffians: Multi-location UK men's barbershop chain offering haircuts, wet shaves, and beard services with a hospitality-led experience. Direct peer on multi-site barbershop format and premium service mix.
• The Refinery: UK men's barbershop offering haircuts, beard grooming, and traditional shaves with a hospitality-driven experience. Comparable on premium men's grooming service mix and barbershop-led format.
• Pankhurst London: Premium men's barbershop in London focused on traditional barbering techniques and a refined gentleman's atmosphere. Comparable on premium positioning, craft-led service, and men-only customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Ted's Grooming Room: Established UK men's grooming chain with multiple locations offering classic barber services alongside broader men's grooming retail. Comparable as a larger multi-site men's grooming operator, though with a broader retail and product footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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