The Underbanks · Stockport
Sharp cuts under the old town.
Three chairs, three barbers and a kettle that's always on. Skin fades, proper scissor work and hot towel shaves, just off Little Underbank.
Walk-ins always welcomeSkin fade £22Cuts from £16, done right
OAP TuesdaysAny cut £12 for 65 and over
0161 496 0486Ring ahead or just turn up
The board
Prices
Same board that's hung by the door since day one, give or take a pound. Every cut includes a wash if you want one, a neck shave and an honest opinion.
Price listCash or card · No hidden extras
Cuts
- Skin fade
- £22
- Scissor cut
- from£20
- Clipper cut
- £16
- Head shave
- £15
- Restyle
- from£25
Bald to blended, finished with a cut-throat line-up.
Longer styles, scissor-over-comb, textured crops.
Little ones
- Kids' cut (under 12)
- £13
- Kids' skin fade
- £16
First cut? We'll go slow and there's a certificate.
Beards & shaves
- Beard trim & shape
- £12
- Beard sculpt, hot towel
- £18
- Hot towel shave
- £25
Two hot towels, pre-shave oil, straight razor, cold finish.
Put together
- Cut & beard
- from£30
- Fade & hot towel shave
- £42
- Father & son
- from£30
- Wedding party
- Ask us
Walk-ins welcomeBook a chair onlineEst. Underbanks
The line-up
Three chairs.
Three barbers.
Pick your barber when you book, or take whoever's free. Everyone here can do everything, but we've each got the thing we'd do all day if we could.
The shop
Tools of
the trade
Old tiles, two leather chairs from the seventies and one we found in a Heaton Moor loft. Here's what goes on under the bridge.
No. 0Skin
No. 0.5Blend
No. 1Taper
No. 2Shadow
No. 3Length
No. 4On top
When we're in
Opening
hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | OAP day9:00 to 6:00 |
| Wednesday | 9:00 to 6:00 |
| Thursday | Late9:00 to 8:00 |
| Friday | 9:00 to 7:00 |
| Saturday | 8:00 to 4:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 to 2:00 |
Last walk-in is half an hour before close. Saturday mornings get busy, so book if you're on the clock.
Overheard in the chair
Regulars
Been going to Dom for three years. Best fade in Stockport and he's never once tried to sell me a wax I don't need.
Tuesday's my morning. Twelve quid, a brew and a natter with Marek. Proper old-fashioned, the way a barber's should be.
My lad was terrified of clippers. Lena had him laughing in five minutes and now he asks when he's next going.
Skip the wait
Book a chair
Tell us what you're after, who you'd like and which day suits. We'll text to confirm a time within the hour during opening hours. Rather just turn up? That's fine too.
Good questions
FAQ
Do I need to book?
No. Walk-ins are welcome every day we're open, and we'll tell you honestly how long the wait is. Booking just guarantees your barber and your time, which helps on Saturdays and Thursday evenings.
How does OAP Tuesday work?
Every Tuesday, anyone 65 or over gets any cut for £12. Just come in, no booking or card needed. Beard trims are £8 on Tuesdays too.
How old do kids need to be?
We cut from about age two. Kids' cuts are for under-12s. Quieter weekday afternoons are best for first cuts, and we keep a booster seat and a box of lollies behind the counter.
How long does a skin fade take?
About 40 minutes, including the razor line-up. A hot towel shave is around 35 minutes, and a cut with beard is roughly an hour.
Where do I park?
There are pay and display car parks a few minutes' walk away in the town centre. Or come by bus or train. The interchange and station are both close by.
Do you take cards?
Cards, phones and cash are all fine. Tips are never expected, though the tip jar does fund the Christmas do.