"Super chill salon with a great vibe. Alex is an absolute delight to chat with and makes every visit a pleasure. The website is also seriously impressive making booking seamless! I'm a huge fan of the face mask and the Turkish tea — the whole experience feels smooth from start to finish. Would definitely recommend!"
— Guru Somasundaram12 Jul 2026"These guys are great! Got a haircut from Alex and he was super confident while also taking input and checking in throughout the haircut. Star Turkish treatment on top of that with a hot towel steam afterward. An affordable cut was just the cherry on top. These guys really know what they're doing and I'll definitely be back."
— Satchi Thockchom9 Jul 2026"I went in not having cut my hair in six months. Alex did an amazing job of making me look presentable again. Excellent service, good tea, left feeling and looking like a new person!"
— Daniel Gleeson9 Jul 2026"Start to finish it is always such a great experience coming here. I've been three times since the new owners took over and I won't be going anywhere else. Alex and the whole shop are so friendly and they're great at what they do."
— Alasdair Huggett6 Jul 2026"Great haircut and amazing customer service. Alex is a very skilled barber and is very interesting to talk to. The shop is clean and would recommend anyone in London to check this place out!"
— Ben Tatlock6 Jul 2026"Great barbers, Alex was really nice and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back!"
— Haris Majeed6 Jul 2026"Excellent service, can't recommend enough!"
— Thor Bengtsson1 Jul 2026"5/5. Top haircut and service, Alex is great!"
— Harry Atkins25 Jun 2026"Incredible service. Complementary drink, hot towel treatment and a bit of a massage too! Paid £40 total, well worth it. Will definitely come back."
— Shaggy Goatboy24 Jun 2026"High quality service, great trim, friendly staff."
— Hanafi17 Jun 2026"Perfect service, welcomed with a nice tea and a choice of drinks. Phenomenal haircut — top tier and professional. Very quick & efficient ♥️"
— Huseyin Arkin17 Jun 2026"Had a great service from Alex. Great to talk I had the royal package. So many different treatments I've never tried. Felt great after."
— Ryan Willson"Great barbers, friendly place with a community vibe that keeps making you want to come back. Alex is a top guy and true star."
— Robert Broom"Always a nice experience great for shaves and haircuts. The new owners are top lads will visit again 100%"
— Stephen Watson"Amazing barber shop friendly staff Alex and Arda recommend."
— Jason Ramlov"Great cut, great price, lovely chap"
— Gunnery Sgt. Hartman"Best barbers in Shoreditch, great skills and very cool salon!"
— Michael Olesik"Top man top haircut and great Turkish coffee ☕"
— Kostas Theodoridis"One of the best barbers in the city. Can highly recommend."
— Google Review"Fantastic haircuts! Incredibly kind staff — haircut, hair wash, aftershave, and even a massage with a warm towel. Great price for the service. I could not recommend this place more."
— Ian Uvas"Visited while on holiday, walked in and immediately was offered a seat. Great chat, stylish haircut, and really well priced. Couldn't have expected better 👍"
— Anthony Lamont"Alex was a lovely man with a clear talent for cutting hair. Complementary face mask, hot wash and hot towel massage was a great touch. Will definitely be returning."
— Jamie Marshall"Super chill salon with a great vibe. Alex is an absolute delight to chat with and makes every visit a pleasure. The website is also seriously impressive making booking seamless! I'm a huge fan of the face mask and the Turkish tea — the whole experience feels smooth from start to finish. Would definitely recommend!"
— Guru Somasundaram12 Jul 2026"These guys are great! Got a haircut from Alex and he was super confident while also taking input and checking in throughout the haircut. Star Turkish treatment on top of that with a hot towel steam afterward. An affordable cut was just the cherry on top. These guys really know what they're doing and I'll definitely be back."
— Satchi Thockchom9 Jul 2026"I went in not having cut my hair in six months. Alex did an amazing job of making me look presentable again. Excellent service, good tea, left feeling and looking like a new person!"
— Daniel Gleeson9 Jul 2026"Start to finish it is always such a great experience coming here. I've been three times since the new owners took over and I won't be going anywhere else. Alex and the whole shop are so friendly and they're great at what they do."
— Alasdair Huggett6 Jul 2026"Great haircut and amazing customer service. Alex is a very skilled barber and is very interesting to talk to. The shop is clean and would recommend anyone in London to check this place out!"
— Ben Tatlock6 Jul 2026"Great barbers, Alex was really nice and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back!"
— Haris Majeed6 Jul 2026"Excellent service, can't recommend enough!"
— Thor Bengtsson1 Jul 2026"5/5. Top haircut and service, Alex is great!"
— Harry Atkins25 Jun 2026"Incredible service. Complementary drink, hot towel treatment and a bit of a massage too! Paid £40 total, well worth it. Will definitely come back."
— Shaggy Goatboy24 Jun 2026"High quality service, great trim, friendly staff."
— Hanafi17 Jun 2026"Perfect service, welcomed with a nice tea and a choice of drinks. Phenomenal haircut — top tier and professional. Very quick & efficient ♥️"
— Huseyin Arkin17 Jun 2026"Had a great service from Alex. Great to talk I had the royal package. So many different treatments I've never tried. Felt great after."
— Ryan Willson"Great barbers, friendly place with a community vibe that keeps making you want to come back. Alex is a top guy and true star."
— Robert Broom"Always a nice experience great for shaves and haircuts. The new owners are top lads will visit again 100%"
— Stephen Watson"Amazing barber shop friendly staff Alex and Arda recommend."
— Jason Ramlov"Great cut, great price, lovely chap"
— Gunnery Sgt. Hartman"Best barbers in Shoreditch, great skills and very cool salon!"
— Michael Olesik"Top man top haircut and great Turkish coffee ☕"
— Kostas Theodoridis"One of the best barbers in the city. Can highly recommend."
— Google Review"Fantastic haircuts! Incredibly kind staff — haircut, hair wash, aftershave, and even a massage with a warm towel. Great price for the service. I could not recommend this place more."
— Ian Uvas"Visited while on holiday, walked in and immediately was offered a seat. Great chat, stylish haircut, and really well priced. Couldn't have expected better 👍"
— Anthony Lamont"Alex was a lovely man with a clear talent for cutting hair. Complementary face mask, hot wash and hot towel massage was a great touch. Will definitely be returning."
— Jamie MarshallI CUT Whitecross Barbers is one of London's finest barbershops, situated at the heart of Clerkenwell — Central London's most vibrant neighbourhood. At 136 Whitecross Street EC1Y, we've built our reputation as the go-to London barbers for men who care about quality, precision and the full experience.
Visiting from across London? We're minutes from Old Street, Barbican, Moorgate, Liverpool Street and Farringdon, making us one of the most accessible barbers in Central London. With so many offices around Moorgate and the Barbican, we're a favourite lunchtime and after-work stop for City professionals. Whether you're after a sharp skin fade, a precision scissor cut or an indulgent hot towel shave, our team delivers results every time.
Rated 4.8★ on Google, 5.0★ on Booksy and 5.0★ on Fresha with over 400 reviews — trusted by thousands of Londoners working and living across the City, Islington, Shoreditch and beyond.
Just a 5-minute Lime ride from St Paul's, Bank, Liverpool Street & Shoreditch — serving Old Street, Barbican, Moorgate, Clerkenwell & the City of London.