5 Best Barber Shops in Singapore (2026)

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By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A bad fade in Singapore takes weeks to grow out, which is exactly why so many people stick with one barber for years once they find them. These barber shops have earned 4,025 Google reviews between them, and every one sits at 4.7 or higher, with the top two alone accounting for close to 2,400 of those reviews.

Short answer: For barber shops in Singapore, Empire Barbershop leads with a perfect 5.0 rating across 1,175 reviews, praised for detail-oriented fades and razor work near Shenton Way. Rogue and Beyond at Telok Ayer follows closely at 4.9 across 1,212 reviews. All the shops here clear 450 reviews and sit at 4.7 or above, so the field is unusually tight at the top.

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How Singapore's Top Barbershops Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Empire Barbershop \| Best Barbershop In Singapore	5.0 ★	1,175	Precision fades and razor styling	View ›
2	Rogue and Beyond Barbershop @ Telok Ayer	4.9 ★	1,212	Cozy, relaxed cutting experience	View ›
3	The Panic Room	4.7 ★	645	Barbershop with retail and product selection	View ›
4	The Good Guys Barbershop	4.8 ★	542	Value-priced cuts in Little India	View ›
5	Barberhood Ang Mo Kio	4.9 ★	451	Neighbourhood barbershop in Ang Mo Kio	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Empire Barbershop | Best Barbershop In Singapore

5.01,175 Google reviews

Empire Barbershop sits inside OUE Downtown near Shenton Way, offering fades, scissor cuts, and beard and razor styling. The shop describes itself as redefining barbering as a craft rather than a quick trim, and reviewers frequently ask for specific barbers by name, Jeff and Jay among them, rather than taking whoever's free.

What people praise

Barbers praised repeatedly for attention to detail on fades
Customers travel across town specifically for named barbers
Consistent, professional results cited even by tourists on holiday
Clean, sharp results across scissor and razor work

Worth knowing

One customer reported a cut resulting in a minor injury; the shop responded directly and addressed it

Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore

Rating5 / 5

Review volume1,175 · 93th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The top rating and the deepest volume among the highest-rated shops here. A single handled complaint doesn't change that this is the most consistently praised barbershop on the list.

Website +6589081219 Directions

6 Shenton Wy, #03-19 OUE Downtown 2, Singapore 068809

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Rogue and Beyond Barbershop @ Telok Ayer

4.91,212 Google reviews

Rogue and Beyond operates out of Telok Ayer with a design-forward interior reviewers describe as cozy and well put together. The shop runs an academy alongside its barbering services and has expanded beyond Singapore. Barber JR is mentioned repeatedly by name across multiple reviews spanning different visits.

What people praise

Customers return specifically to the same barber across multiple visits
Interior and atmosphere called out as a genuine part of the experience
Barbers described as taking real time to understand face shape before cutting
One customer had a previous bad haircut corrected carefully and thoroughly

Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,212 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: A near-perfect 4.9 on real volume, over 1,200 reviews, with a pattern of repeat customers naming the same barber trip after trip.

Website +6582987488 Directions

147A Telok Ayer St, #02-01, Singapore 068606

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Panic Room

4.7645 Google reviews

The Panic Room on Joo Chiat Road combines a barbershop with a retail shop selling pomades, shaving tools, and grooming products, alongside music and clothing. Reviewers describe an unhurried, no-pressure atmosphere where staff don't push product sales, and several customers mention specific barbers by name who've cut their hair for years.

What people praise

Staff don't pressure customers into buying retail products
Barbers with long tenure specifically named and trusted by regulars
Advance booking through the website keeps wait times manageable
Wide product range for at-home hair and beard care

Worth knowing

Booking in advance is generally required rather than a casual walk-in

Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume645 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

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Our take: Strong at 4.7 with real volume behind it. The retail side is a genuine bonus if you're also after grooming products, not just a cut.

Website +6582289063 Directions

428 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427645

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Good Guys Barbershop

4.8542 Google reviews

The Good Guys Barbershop is located in Little India and describes itself as a shop built for people from any background to walk in and feel comfortable. Reviewers repeatedly mention specific barbers, FAO and Gideon among them, followed from previous shops elsewhere in the city.

What people praise

Staff praised for small, attentive details beyond the haircut itself
Barbers followed by loyal customers across multiple shop changes
Consistently described as good value for the service level

Worth knowing

At least one reviewer described an unsatisfactory cut and was offered a complimentary redo by the shop

Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume542 · 83th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong 4.8 with the shop directly addressing the one negative review on record by offering to make it right, a good sign of how they handle mistakes.

Website +6586619609 Directions

47 Rowell Rd, Singapore 207997

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Barberhood Ang Mo Kio

4.9451 Google reviews

Barberhood Ang Mo Kio is a neighbourhood barbershop describing itself as a relaxed, no-rush spot for a fresh cut. It's smaller than some of the CBD shops on this list but has built a loyal local following, with reviewers naming specific barbers like Syed and Ayap.

What people praise

Consistently described as friendly and low-pressure
Barbers praised for attention to detail on fades and custom cuts
Convenient neighbourhood location outside the CBD

Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume451 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating on a smaller review base than the CBD shops, but the pattern of praise is just as consistent. Worth it if you're closer to Ang Mo Kio than the city centre.

Website +6588538454 Directions

181 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, #01-2938, Singapore 560181

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each shop. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a review, ranked against the others here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 built on over a thousand reviews counts for more than one built on a few dozen. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No shop can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a haircut cost in Singapore? (2026)

Pricing varies by barber seniority and service, with reviewers mentioning a range from budget cuts to premium sessions with senior barbers. None of the shops on this page publish one fixed price across all services, so confirm the rate for your specific barber and cut before you sit down.

Serving all of Singapore

These shops span the CBD around Shenton Way and Telok Ayer, out to Joo Chiat, Little India, and Ang Mo Kio. If you’re searching for a barber shop near me anywhere from the Downtown Core to the Central and North-East regions, one of these picks is within reach.

What to ask before you book a barber

Can I request a specific barber, and is there a wait if they’re busy?
Do you take walk-ins or is booking online required?
What’s included in the price, wash, hot towel, beard trim?
How long has this barber been cutting hair here?
Do you offer a redo if I’m not happy with the result?
What’s the best way to describe the cut I want if I’m not sure of the technical name?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these barber shops?

We pulled real Google Business Profiles for barbershops in Singapore and ranked them on their live rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page was last verified in July 2026 against live Google ratings and review counts.

Should I book online or just walk in?

Several of these shops recommend booking ahead, especially for a specific barber, since popular names get fully booked. Walk-ins are possible but may mean a wait or a different barber.

What if I don’t like my haircut?

A couple of the shops here have directly offered complimentary redos when a customer was unhappy, which is worth asking about upfront if you’re trying a new barber for the first time.

The bottom line

Empire Barbershop is the safe default here, the top rating and the deepest volume among the field. If you want a slower, more design-forward experience, Rogue and Beyond is right behind it on both counts. Either way, book your specific barber ahead of time if you can.

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